States File Suit Against Nexstar-Tegna Merger Approval

 

Raleigh, North Carolina — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and seven other state attorneys general filed suit Thursday seeking to block Nexstar’s proposed acquisition of Tegna, arguing the consolidation would raise cable and satellite bills and reduce independent local newsrooms across multiple states. Washington — The filing follows FCC and...

Qatar fire hits Ras Laffan LNG hub

 

Doha, Qatar – A fire erupted this week at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which Qatar describes as the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production hub, the Ministry of Interior said. Authorities confirmed the incident at the vast industrial complex but did not release information on possible casualties, the cause...

Kansas edges Cal Baptist to reach Round of 32

 

San Diego — Kansas defeated California Baptist 68-60 on Friday in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64, with Darryn Peterson scoring 28 points to lead the Jayhawks. The game, played at Viejas Arena, marked Cal Baptist's first NCAA Tournament appearance and Kansas' 36th consecutive tournament entry. The Jayhawks' victory advances them...

DHS Purchase Sparks Protests, Questions In Salt Lake

 

SALT LAKE CITY — Federal authorities purchased a 833,000-square-foot warehouse near the airport this week and announced plans to convert the site for immigration detention, officials and records show. U.S. Department of Homeland Security paid about $145 million for the nearly 25-acre property, which records value at ~$97 million. State...

Washington: Leaders Meet Over Hormuz, Japan Pledges Support

 

Washington — President Donald Trump met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday to seek Tokyo’s support for efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid the U.S.-Iran war. Trump urged Japan to “step up,” citing U.S. defense commitments and the strategic importance of the waterway for Japanese oil...

Trump Invokes Pearl Harbor During Oval Office Meeting

 

Washington — President Donald Trump on March 19 defended keeping allies uninformed about recent U.S. strikes on Iran, saying surprise preserved military advantage and invoking Pearl Harbor while seated next to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Takaichi appeared visibly uncomfortable but did not respond as reporters recorded the exchange. News...

Georgia Suspends Gas Tax Amid Iran Conflict Surge

 

Atlanta — Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 1199 on Friday, suspending Georgia's state motor fuel excise tax for 60 days after the legislature added the amendment this week; the House approved the change Wednesday and the Senate cleared the amended bill Thursday, making the suspension effective immediately. The suspension reduces the...

U.S. Secretary: No Definite End Date For Iran War

 

Washington, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the United States has no definitive time frame to end Operation Epic Fury against Iran, and that President Donald Trump will decide when objectives are met. He told reporters this week that U.S. forces are "on plan," claiming significant degradation of Iran's...

Arkansas Faces Hawaii With Pringle Listed Questionable

 

PORTLAND, Ore. — Arkansas, coached by John Calipari, faces No. 13 Hawaii in Thursday's NCAA Tournament opener after winning the SEC Tournament title Sunday. The NCAA availability report released Wednesday also listed starting center Nick Pringle as questionable and Karter Knox out following knee surgery. Pringle did not fully participate...

Pentagon Requests Over $200 Billion For Iran War

 

Washington, The Pentagon asked the White House this week to forward a request exceeding $200 billion to Congress to fund ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran, officials and media reported. Defense leaders said the sum would replenish depleted munitions and expand weapons production after strikes that began Feb. 28. The Defense...