Aviation
2026-03-15 00:01:06.028 • by
Alex Ingram in
Aviation
Four airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Richmond, Virginia, experienced a complete flight halt for over an hour due to a strong chemical smell impeding air traffic controllers at Potomac TRACON.
Politics
2026-03-15 00:01:05.995 • by
Amy Ivanov in
Politics
A federal judge has quashed Justice Department subpoenas against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling the investigation a politically motivated attempt to harass him. The ruling is a major blow to the Trump administration's efforts to pressure the Fed and casts doubt on the nomination of a new Fed chair, with a GOP senator vowing to block nominees until the probe is dropped.
War
2026-03-15 00:01:05.946 • by
Alan Iverson in
War
President Trump confirmed US bombings of Iranian military sites, while 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship are deployed to the Middle East. The ongoing war sees Iran launch widespread attacks, close the Strait of Hormuz, and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, as Trump remains firm on the conflict's duration.
Science
2026-03-14 18:01:16.212 • by
Alex Ingram in
Science
Discover how Pi Day, celebrated annually on March 14, goes beyond just pie. This article explores the unique traditions of Pi Day, including a grand digit parade, and delves into the constant's profound and often unseen impact on cutting-edge scientific fields like aerospace engineering and bioengineering, from spacecraft propulsion to rapid disease diagnostics.