Good morning. It’s Monday, March 9, and if you’re struggling to adapt to the clock change, make sure to get some sunlight today — it has surprising health benefits. Now let’s catch up.
Iran named a new supreme leader to replace the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Who? Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei. The selection cements hard-line theocratic rule in the nation and sends a strong message of defiance against President Donald Trump.
Inside Iran: New video shows what appears to be a U.S. missile landing near a school where Iranian officials said 175 people, including dozens of children, were killed last week.
War-proof your budget: Our personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary has four pieces of expert advice, including tackling your debt and doing an audit of your gas usage.
After slashing federal jobs, the Trump administration is ramping up hiring.
Last year: Elon Musk and DOGE purged hundreds of thousands of federal workers. But now, the Trump administration is quietly retreating from one of its early priorities.
ICE has picked untested companies to oversee new warehouse detention centers.
Across the nation: The Trump administration plans to convert industrial warehouses into large-scale holding centers. Two will be rapidly built by industry newcomers.
Cargo thieves are stealing millions of dollars in tech hardware.
Energy drinks and sneakers have given way to AI chips and RAM modules as favorite targets. (iStock)
What’s happening? Losses from the theft of goods in transit surged 60% in the U.S. last year. Thieves are targeting pricey computer parts that are driving AI and tech booms.
Difficult people in your life might make you age faster.
In a new study: People with more “hasslers” in their lives suffered chronic stress and elevated biomarkers linked to aging. Each hassler increased the pace of aging by 1.5%.
What to do about it: Find tips to protect your health against difficult people here.
Another potential health threat: GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can raise your risk of bone and tendon injury, including osteoporosis and gout, a new study suggests.
You can still see the northern lights before they fade.
Sightings are expected to beam closer to the auroral oval, the region encircling the Earth’s magnetic poles. (Bo Amstrup/AFP/Getty Images)
More than 90 million miles away: The sun’s 11-year cycle is downshifting, which will mean fewer aurora displays. But it’s not too late to catch the show at these destinations.
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And finally … take a game break:
News quiz: A high-profile job change in today’s On the Record.
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