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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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Arts/Entertainment
Arts/Entertainment

No Kings Day Protests Draw 3,000 Rallies Nationwide

Massive 'No Kings Day' protests are planned across the country with over 3,000 rallies expected. Bruce Springsteen and Joan Baez are set to perform at events in the Twin Cities and Chicago in what organizers say could be among the largest protests in history.

Axios
Arts/Entertainment

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Joins CBS Drama 'Einstein'

Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has joined the cast of Einstein, the new CBS drama series starring Matthew Gray Gubler and Melissa Fumero. Ellis-Taylor is known for her roles in King Richard and Justified: City Primeval.

Deadline
Arts/Entertainment

Venice Biennale Announces Theatre, Dance, Music 2026 Programs

The Venice Biennale revealed its 2026 Theatre, Dance, and Music programs featuring contributions from Silver Lion recipients and Golden Lion honoree Emma Dante. The new episode launches March 25.

La Biennale
Arts/Entertainment

New Museum Reopens in NYC After 2-Year Expansion

The New Museum in New York City reopened on March 21 after a two-year, 60,000-square-foot expansion. The 2026 Biennial features artwork from 56 artists examining present-day issues, with free admission during opening weekend.

amNewYork
Arts/Entertainment

Entertainment Tonight Opens Historic Celebrity Archive Vault

Entertainment Tonight is opening its extensive archive vault, revealing rare footage including Leonardo DiCaprio in 1991, Jane Fonda in '80s aerobics garb, and William Shatner riding a whale at Marine World in 1987.

Los Angeles Times
Auto
Auto

German Court Rejects Bid to Ban Mercedes and BMW Fossil-Fuel Cars

A German court rejected a legal attempt to ban the sale of fossil-fuel-powered Mercedes and BMW vehicles. The ruling is a setback for climate activists pushing for faster EV adoption in Europe's largest auto market.

Reuters
Auto

Musk Announces SpaceX and Tesla Chip Factories Coming to Austin

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and Tesla will build advanced chip manufacturing facilities in Austin, Texas. The move represents a major investment in domestic semiconductor production amid ongoing global chip supply concerns.

Community Impact
Auto

Toyota Growing EV Portfolio Amid Industry Pullback

Toyota is expanding its electric vehicle lineup even as other automakers slow their EV investments. Known for its steady approach and hybrid success, Toyota is positioning itself as a tortoise-wins-the-race player in the EV transition.

Detroit News
Auto

NYT: Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy an Electric Vehicle

A New York Times opinion piece argues that surging gas prices from the Iran-Strait of Hormuz crisis make this the ideal moment to switch to an EV. The piece also highlights falling EV prices and expanding charging infrastructure.

New York Times
Auto

EU EVs Capture 18.8% of New Car Market Through February

Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 18.8% of the EU market share in January-February 2026, up from 15.2% a year earlier. Plug-in hybrids also gained ground, reaching 9.8% market share.

ACEA
Global
Global

Trump Administration Offers 15-Point Ceasefire Plan to Iran

The Trump administration submitted a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via Pakistani intermediaries. The proposal comes as the U.S. deploys additional troops to the region, with Israeli officials reportedly surprised by the diplomatic move.

AP News
Global

Day 25 of Middle East Conflict: Vance and Rubio Join Iran Talks

VP Vance and Secretary Rubio are now directly participating in negotiations with Iran as the Middle East conflict enters its 25th day. CNN teams on the ground witnessed possible cluster munitions from Iranian launches.

CNN
Global

Iran's Strait of Hormuz Closure Triggers Global Energy Crisis

Iranian attacks have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, triggering what the IEA calls an energy crisis equivalent to the combined force of the 1970s twin oil shocks. Global shipping is snarled and fuel prices continue to skyrocket.

The Guardian
Global

Stock Markets Swing, Oil Falls After Trump Postpones Iran Strikes

Stock markets swung and oil prices retreated after Trump postponed planned strikes on Iranian power plants. Markets are reacting to every development in the conflict as investors seek stability.

The Guardian
Global

Cuba Receives Humanitarian Aid from International Convoy

Cuba received a shipment of humanitarian aid from the Nuestra America Convoy, an international effort organized by global activists seeking to circumvent U.S. sanctions and support the Cuban population.

Reuters
Local
Local

New Crepe Restaurant Opens in Round Rock

A new restaurant offering sweet and savory crepes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner has opened in Round Rock. The eatery adds to the growing local dining scene.

Community Impact
Local

Musk Announces 'Terafab' Chip Manufacturing Facility Coming to Austin

Elon Musk announced that the 'largest chip manufacturing facility' called Terafab is coming to Austin. The mega-factory represents a massive investment in Texas's growing semiconductor corridor.

Community Impact
Politics
Politics

DHS Shutdown Urgency Grows as Funding Talks Continue

Negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding intensified as the partial government shutdown continues. Trump said he would review the emerging deal but expressed skepticism, telling Republicans to hold firm.

NBC News
Politics

Trump & RNC Lean Toward Dallas for 2026 Midterm Convention

President Trump and the Republican National Committee are strongly considering Dallas as the site of an unusual midterm convention later this year. The move would be unprecedented in modern political history.

New York Times
Politics

Mullin Sworn In as New DHS Secretary

Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, taking over a department currently operating under a partial shutdown. Mullin vowed to protect all Americans regardless of political affiliation.

New York Times
Politics

Trump Tells Republicans to Hold Firm on Shutdown Deal

President Trump urged Republican lawmakers not to make any deal on DHS funding, complicating bipartisan negotiations as the midterm elections approach and airport security lines grow longer.

New York Times
Politics

ICE Agents Deploy to US Airports Amid DHS Shutdown

ICE agents have been deployed to US airports as the DHS funding impasse continues to affect TSA operations. Airlines have been lobbying Congress to resolve the situation as security lines lengthen nationwide.

New York Times
Science
Science

NASA Could Launch Artemis II to the Moon Next Week

NASA is preparing to potentially launch Artemis II to the moon next week, the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo. NASA will also launch a real-time orbit tracking website so the public can follow the Orion spacecraft.

Houston Public Media
Science

NASA Announces Moon Base and Mars Initiatives

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced new initiatives for a permanent moon base and Mars missions. The announcements represent a major expansion of NASA's deep space exploration ambitions.

EarthSky
Science

Hubble Captures Comet Breaking Apart in Real Time

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a comet (C/2025) breaking apart in real time — something astronomers have long tried and failed to observe. The lucky cosmic accident provides unprecedented data about comet composition.

ScienceDaily
Science

Astronomers Crack Decades-Old Mystery About Red Giant Stars

Using cutting-edge supercomputer simulations, researchers discovered how material from deep inside red giant stars makes its way to the surface, solving a mystery that has puzzled astronomers for decades.

ScienceDaily
Science

Space Mirrors Could Beam Sunlight Back to Earth — At a Cost

Researchers explored the concept of deploying thousands of satellites as space mirrors to beam sunlight back to Earth, potentially addressing energy needs. The proposal raises significant cost and environmental questions.

Northeastern University
Tech
Tech

Apple Introduces MacBook Air with M5

Apple announced the new MacBook Air with M5 chip, bringing exceptional performance and expanded AI capabilities to the world's most popular laptop. The update positions Apple to compete more aggressively in the AI-powered computing space.

Apple Newsroom
Tech

Arm Unveils New AI Chip, Expects Billions in Annual Revenue

Arm Holdings unveiled a new AI chip design and said it expects the technology to add billions in annual revenue. The chip targets data center and edge AI workloads as demand for AI silicon continues to surge.

Reuters
Tech

OpenAI Drops AI Video Tool Sora, Startling Disney

OpenAI released its AI video generation tool Sora, catching Disney and other entertainment companies off guard. The move signals intensifying competition in AI-generated content that could reshape Hollywood's production pipeline.

Reuters
Tech

AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted by Drone Activity

Amazon's AWS cloud region in Bahrain was disrupted by drone activity linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The incident highlights the vulnerability of cloud infrastructure to geopolitical and physical threats, raising questions about multi-region resilience.

Reuters
Tech

Samsung Galaxy A37 & A57 Launch Today

Samsung officially launches the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 smartphones today, March 25. Real photos and hands-on videos have already surfaced, showing Samsung's latest mid-range offerings.

Android Headlines