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Advocacy groups get trans athlete bans on ballots in Maine, Colorado

Washington Post Mar 18, 2026

Groups that oppose transgender athletes in girls’ sports petitioned to put the issue to voters in Maine and Colorado, part of a wave of new ballot initiatives.

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Sony removes 135,000 'deepfakes' of its artists' music

BBC Business Mar 18, 2026

The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites.

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Who is Banksy? Unmasking the elusive street artist

BBC Entertainment Mar 18, 2026

The anonymous street artist has become synonymous with subversion, satire and secrecy.

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Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

BBC Entertainment Mar 18, 2026

However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

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Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers

BBC Entertainment Mar 18, 2026

The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

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It’s so hot in the West that temperatures may even break April records soon

Washington Post Mar 18, 2026

Over the next week, around 800 high temperature records are forecast to be neared, tied or broken at 165 locations in Western and Central states.

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Iran retaliates after Israel kills two top Iranian officials

NPR Mar 18, 2026

Iran launched a barrage of missiles after Israel killed two top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Israel also struck central Beirut.

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Red states move to protect crisis pregnancy centers using model legislation

NPR Mar 18, 2026

The Alliance Defending Freedom is behind a legislation known as the CARE Act, moving through a number of statehouses. Other states are trying to crack down on crisis pregnancy centers, accusing them of deceptive practices.

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The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty

NPR Mar 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve's job is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.

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Do you understand this billboard? If not, that's the whole point

NPR Mar 18, 2026

San Francisco's streets are plastered with cryptic ads from AI startups. The strategy is intentional — but it's not without cost.

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Israel is a key issue in Democratic primaries as support for the U.S. ally drops

NPR Mar 18, 2026

Support for Israel is down among Americans, particularly Democrats, with the last couple years being a major turning point.

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Sen. Mullin faces confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security Department

NPR Mar 18, 2026

Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces questions from his fellow senators at his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security,

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The threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funds are unprecedented. Other states could be next

NPR Mar 18, 2026

Hundreds of millions of dollars — and possibly billions — for the state's Medicaid program are in limbo as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on fraud.

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Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare — and catching the U.S. off guard

NPR Mar 18, 2026

As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, relentless attacks by cheap Iranian drones are being fended off by multi-million-dollar U.S. interceptors. How long can the math hold up?

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Was response to outbreak too slow?

BBC Front page Mar 18, 2026

Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

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Dubai withdrawal criticism ridiculous - Sabalenka

BBC Front page Mar 18, 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka dismisses criticism of her late withdrawal from the Dubai Championships and says she may not play at the tournament again.

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Watch: Mother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis

BBC Front page Mar 18, 2026

Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.

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School phone bans not enough to cut screen time alone, researchers say

BBC Front page Mar 18, 2026

New research suggests efforts to suppress screen time need to go further than the school gates to be effective.

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The 'anti-Lamine' backed to be one of best in world

BBC Front page Mar 18, 2026

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall renews hostilities with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday night and team-mate Kieran Trippier believes he has "all the attributes to be one of the best left-backs in the world".

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