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Thick smoke billows from an area of Tehran after an attack. | Fatemeh Bahrai/Anadolu via Getty Images
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve in a bid to push down oil prices as Iranian attacks continue to target shipping in the region.
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Cost of war: The Pentagon estimates that the first six days of the conflict cost taxpayers at least $11.3 billion. Trump has suggested the war will end “soon” because there are “nothing to attack”, while Iran’s president has said Tehran should receive compensation as part of any deal to end the war. [USA Today/Yahoo News]
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US threats: California Governor Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat after an FBI memo warned that Iran could launch drones into California. Meanwhile, a U.S. medical device manufacturer said it faced a “cyber outage” that appeared to be linked to a pro-Iranian hacking group. [CBS News/AP]
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Aerial view of homes destroyed by tornadoes in Illinois on March 11. |Scott Olson/Getty Images
Indiana’s wild weather
A violent tornado ripped through the central United States and the Gulf Coast, killing at least two people (a married couple in their 80s) and knocking out power to at least 150,000 people. Parts of Florida, Alabama and Georgia remain under tornado watches. [CNN]
Shutdown disrupts airports
More than 300 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) members have resigned and absenteeism has more than doubled, leading to hours-long queues at airports as the Department of Homeland Security continues to shut down. Democrats say they are ready to partially fund the Department of Homeland Security. [CBS News/AP]
Satellite crash
After nearly 14 years in orbit, a 1,323-pound NASA satellite was scheduled to remain in space until 2034, reentering the atmosphere over the eastern Pacific. A spokesman said that while most of it was likely burned up during re-entry, “some parts may have survived”. [Space]
Team USA reaches quarterfinals
Italy defeated Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, helping the United States secure a spot in the quarterfinals. In the Group D final, the Dominican Republic defeated Venezuela in three hours of intense action. The game resumes tomorrow. Check the schedule. [Yahoo Sports]
“Love is Blind” Shockwave
Sparks fly in Season 10 love is blind During the reunion special, one cast member revealed news of their engagement (and secret pregnancy), while the two exes had a tense exchange about their troubled marriage. “A lot has changed in that time,” one person said. [People]
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Now playing
Grab the Popcorn: Season 4 The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives The same plot and a new synopsis are now available on Hulu. Pay attention to it. [RealityTea]
on the court
The Celtics will take on the Thunder on Prime Video at 9:30 pm ET. Boston could be without as many as four players due to injuries, including Jayson Tatum. [Athlon Sports]
And don’t forget…
Read your daily horoscope. Play crossword puzzles. Check the weather forecast for your area.
today in history
Illustration: Yahoo News; Photo: Heritage Images via Getty Images
Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scouts of the United States in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. More than 110 years later, Girl Scouts number in the millions—though they may be best known for their delicious cookies. Check out this year’s flavors and where to find them. [USA Today]
feel good moments
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Julie Saraceno was looking to buy some puppy cups for some of the shelter dogs she volunteers with when she stopped by a Dutch Bros in Washington. Instead, the barista gave her enough treats to brighten the dog’s day. “The dogs are excited,” she said. [People]
💡 PS your daily advice: Planning to increase your fiber intake? Avoid gas by making changes gradually and drinking enough water. [Today]
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