Bill Kurtis to Leave NPR’s ‘Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’
As the irreverent quiz show’s judge and scorekeeper, Kurtis, a former news anchor known for his rich voice, has helped find comedy in current events since 2014.
Month: March 2026
Israel says Iran hacked security cameras
Cyberattacks between Iran and Israel have long been common in their shadow conflict Israeli officials urge public to change their passwords and update their software to prevent any security risk. PHOTO: PIXABAY Israel’s cybersecurity directorate said it had identified “dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes” since the start of the war … Read more
Aluminum, Helium and Sulfur: The Iran War Is Affecting More Than Oil
[Prices of some commodities are already rising, while stockpiles of others could dwindle as the war drags on.
France Bolsters Efforts to Repatriate Citizens Stranded by Iran War
France is highlighting its repatriation operations for nationals left stranded by the conflict with Iran.
Has the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Affected You? We Want to Hear About It.
[The New York Times is looking to talk to people about the impact that the trade deal between the United States, Canada and Mexico has had on them and their businesses.
Meta Acquires Moltbook, the Social Network Just for A.I. Bots
Matt Schlicht, the site’s creator, helped kick off Silicon Valley’s obsession with artificial intelligence agents. Two months later, he is joining the Meta Superintelligence Lab.
Mother of British Columbia Shooting Victim Sues OpenAI
The company banned the shooter’s ChatGPT account but did not alert the authorities, a move that amounted to fatal negligence, the family claims.
Govt to absorb future fuel price hikes amid Middle East crisis: Ali Pervaiz Malik
[ Says he believes that within a reasonable time, there will not be much change in prices Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik asserted on Tuesday that there would be no further increases in petroleum prices as the government has resolved to absorb the impact of any future increase in the international market due to the Mideast conflict. Last week, … Read more
‘One Battle’ has ‘heart’, says Oscar nominee Benicio del Toro
Academy Award winner discusses his much-lauded role in film heavily favoured for ‘Best Picture’ honours LOS ANGELES: Benicio del Toro won his first Oscar 25 years ago for “Traffic.” This year, he is once again in the Academy Award conversation for his soulful turn as karate dojo owner — and part-time savior of immigrants — … Read more
WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran
WHO says oil-tainted rain reported in Iran as refinery strike blankets Tehran in thick black smoke Plumes of smoke from an oil facility linger and merge with the cloudy sky over Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Tuesday that “black rain” and toxic air pollution following strikes … Read more
