Today's Headlines: For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War
Synagogue Attack Tests Bonds of Michigan Community
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March 15, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War

President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.

Synagogue Attack Tests Bonds of Michigan Community

For more than a century, Jewish, Arab and Muslim people have lived in and around Detroit, coexisting mostly peacefully.

How Jeff Bezos Upended The Washington Post

The billionaire newspaper owner, dissatisfied by years of losses, wants the newsroom to double productivity with half its budget.

World

Netanyahu Has the War He Always Wanted, but on Trump’s Terms

Israel’s prime minister wanted regime change in Iran. But President Trump seems prepared to settle for something less.

New U.S. Diplomat Was Not So Diplomatic. South Africa Pushed Back.

The latest clash between the two countries illustrates the depths to which relations have sunk and the struggle to forge a new path forward.

Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future

Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts.

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U.S.

U.S. Military Names 6 Service Members Killed in Crash of Refueling Tanker in Iraq

The crew members had been part of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, bringing the death toll of American service members in the conflict to at least 13.

‘Sleeper Cells’ and Lone Attackers: Security Experts Brace for More Violence at Home

Several attacks, including one on a synagogue in Michigan and a shooting at a university in Virginia, may be linked to the fighting in the Middle East.

Oregon Waterfall Listed on a Real Estate Site Draws a State Offer

Lawmakers approved about $2 million to buy Abiqua Falls and surrounding land that had been advertised on the real estate site Redfin.

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Politics

Tim Kaine Is Forcing the Iran War Debate From the Minority

Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, has found a way to repeatedly occupy floor time and force all senators to take votes challenging President Trump’s use of military force.

Fund-raising Email Features Trump at Ritual for Soldiers Killed in Iran War

The email from the group Never Surrender seeks donations for President Trump from those who want access to “private national security briefings” from him.

Trump Proposes New White House Visitor Screening Center

The facility would replace trailers and tents the Secret Service uses to screen visitors to the White House. It would be the latest presidential building project.

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Business

Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of Hormuz Problem

Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.

Justice Dept. Legal Threat Complicates Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair

An investigation of the Federal Reserve was thwarted on Friday, but a department appeal could reimpose an obstacle in Kevin Warsh’s path.

California’s Billionaire Tax Battle

Wealthy residents of the state have put millions of dollars toward stopping a proposed 5 percent tax on their assets.

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New York

Commuters, Rejoice! The New Portal Bridge Is Ready for Riders.

The old Portal Bridge disrupted rail commutes in New Jersey for decades, frequently getting stuck when it swung to let boat traffic pass. Now a new bridge is open to the public.

He Came to New York for Fun. He Left Seeking $20 Million in Damages.

Faycal Manz, a German tourist, claimed that a taco had given him diarrhea, a Walmart store had discriminated against him and that an interaction with the police had given him insomnia.

Guerrilla Battle Over Padlocks and Tourist Trash on the Brooklyn Bridge

Love Locks left behind were one thing. But when actual garbage (like tampons and condoms) started appearing, a righteous quest to remove it was born.

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Arts

Oscars 2026: What to Expect on Sunday

It will be a tight race for best picture and actor, while the In Memoriam segment looks to be supersized this year.

Prediction Markets? An 83% Chance That Oscars Pundits Hate Them.

Online wagering is all the rage. But the crowdsourced data generally doesn’t interest experts who have built a brand predicting Academy Awards races.

The City That Inspired Rothko (It’s Not New York)

What the American painter saw during his trips to Florence molded his vision and his understanding of space and color.

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Food

We Got Wolfgang Puck’s Chicken Potpie Recipe

When eaten on the couch in your pajamas, it makes for a very nice Oscars night.

Genevieve Ko Absolutely Adores Making Pie

Our resident baki