Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • 3 min read |
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by Natasha Frost with Harriet Sinclair |
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by Natasha Frost with Harriet Sinclair
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Good morning, folks. Do you start your day with a freshly brewed cup of joe or tea? Both offer benefits, but dietitians say the right choice depends on your needs. Now, on to the news. |
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President Trump speaks at a news conference on March 9, 2026, in Miami. | Mark Schiefelbein/AP |
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The price of crude oil fell to around $93 a barrel from highs approaching $120, after President Trump forecast that the war in Iran would end “very soon.” Here’s the latest. |
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Trump’s comments: Stock markets rebounded after Trump said the war was “very complete.” However, he later added that the U.S. hadn’t “won enough.” Some GOP lawmakers expressed concern that high energy prices could lead to punishment from voters. [Time/Politico]
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In the Middle East: Iran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf states, and continued to pummel energy infrastructure. Iran has effectively halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy corridor, blocking the movement of oil. Here’s the latest. [AP]
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Call with Russia: Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin discussed the oil market and conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, after Putin warned of a possible energy crisis. The White House is weighing easing oil sanctions on Russia to boost global supplies. [Reuters]
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The United States' Aaron Judge watches his two-run home run during the third inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Mexico. | Ashley Landis/AP |
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Team USA beat Mexico at the World Baseball Classic after Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony delivered a five-run inning, in a game that ended a little too close for comfort. USA is now at 3–0 in pool play, with one game against Italy remaining. See more updates. [Yahoo Sports]
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Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander were found guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial. The brothers, two of whom were in luxury real estate, were accused of drugging and raping dozens of women and girls. Their lawyer said they would fight the verdict. [CBS News] |
Live Nation and the DOJ reached a settlement after the live entertainment giant was accused of operating an illegal monopoly. The DOJ said the deal should lower prices, but critics said it didn’t do enough to end Live Nation’s supposed monopoly. [USA Today] |
Death Valley National Park’s desert landscape has been transformed into fields of gold by a once-in-a-decade blossoming of wildflowers, known as a superbloom. Rangers say it’s the best bloom since 2016, after months of warm temperatures and steady rainfall. See pictures. [AP] |
From ‘Community’ to Yoshi |
Donald Glover is officially Yoshi, the green dinosaur. The Emmy-winning actor, formerly known as rapper Childish Gambino, will join fellow stars Chris Pratt, Jack Black and Issa Rae in Nintendo’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, out April 1. Watch the new trailer. [Pitchfork] |
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Season 2 of live-action manga remake One Piece is now on Netflix — or, for something different, you could watch the first two episodes in select theaters at 6 p.m. local time today. [Variety] |
Calling all Liza Minnelli fans: The doyenne of Broadway released her memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, ahead of her 80th birthday this week. To tease the book, Minnelli dropped her first new song in 13 years. [Parade] |
In the World Baseball Classic, Puerto Rico faces Canada at 7 p.m. ET on Tubi, followed by Team USA vs. Italy at 9 p.m. ET on FS1. See the full schedule. [Yahoo Sports] |
The Lakers face the Timberwolves at 11 p.m. ET on NBC, as L.A. looks to sweep the regular season series — even without LeBron James, who is injured. [SB Nation] |
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Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: 20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection |
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In 1997, the supernatural drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered on the WB, setting the stage for a seven-season run that would change pop-culture history. A reboot, directed by Chloé Zhao, is set to hit Hulu later this year, once again starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as the show’s heroine. [Variety] |
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Joan Eichner, a Dallas resident, recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She credits her long life to “wine and chocolates,” as well as aqua fitness classes and the friends she’s made there. “When you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning, get up, keep going,” she shared. [People] |
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To avoid harmful radiation and lower your risk of skin cancer, keep an eye on the UV index as the weather warms up. Here’s what to know. [AccuWeather] |
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