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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1916, a U.S. Army Aero Squadron launched from Columbus, New Mexico, marking the first combat air mission in U.S. history. Supporting Gen. John J. Pershing's pursuit of Pancho Villa, the flight overcame mechanical and navigation challenges and helped pioneer battlefield air reconnaissance.

Dachshunds have climbed into the No. 5 spot in the latest dog breed rankings, marking their first top-five appearance in over two decades. Weigh in on your favorite breed in today's Poll.

Some of your nightly habits may be hurting your heart health. In today's Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown shares insights from a cardiologist with two decades of experience who says there are seven things he never does after 7 p.m. What are they? Tune in to hear which habits to avoid and why they matter more than you might think. Watch it here!

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Trump Opens US Ports to Foreign Tankers

President Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, a century-old law requiring cargo between U.S. ports to be carried on American-built, American-owned, American-flagged, and American-crewed ships, in an effort to ease fuel costs as the war with Iran chokes off the Strait of Hormuz.

The strait normally carries about a fifth of the world's oil, and its effective closure has pushed Brent crude above $103 per barrel and sent the average U.S. gas price to $3.84 per gallon.

The waiver opens domestic ports to foreign vessels carrying oil, natural gas, fertilizer, and coal, removing a bottleneck that has long driven up shipping costs between U.S. ports.

The Jones Act has been waived multiple times for emergencies, including after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Hurricane Maria in 2017, and the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack in 2021.

TSA Warns Some Airports Could Close

The Transportation Security Administration is warning that some airports could shut down entirely if employee sick days continue to climb during the partial government shutdown.

More than 10% of TSA officers nationwide called out on March 15, five times the normal rate. Atlanta is seeing 37% of its workforce absent and wait times topping two hours.

Hundreds of officers have quit, and the 50,000 still showing up are working without pay, with some struggling to afford gas after missing their first full paycheck last week.

Three of Philadelphia's six checkpoints will be closed Wednesday, and officials say the situation will only worsen the longer Congress blocks funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Ranking: Where Americans Live Longest

New government data shows that average life expectancy varies dramatically across states, with a nearly eight-year gap between the top and bottom. The national average is 77.5 years.

Hawaii boasts the longest average life span at 80 years, while West Virginia has the shortest, at 72.2 years. The Northeast and West Coast consistently rank highest, while Southern and Appalachian states trail, a pattern tied to higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and poverty.

More than half of the states fall below the national average, and women outlive men in every single state.

Overall, life expectancy rose 1.1 years from 2021 to 2022, the first annual increase following two years of large declines driven largely by the COVID-19 pandemic. See the full chart here.

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes. Clicking the links will take you directly to these stories:

➤ After 20 years of cardiology, this doctor shares seven things he never does after 7 p.m. (Listen Now)

➤ You may be eligible for a pandemic-era tax refund. Here's how to check if you qualify. (Hear Episode)

➤ WhistlePig Whiskey's owner is offering his Vermont college campus for free, but there's one stipulation. (Hear Details)

➤ A federal judge, a Reagan appointee, ordered the Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations within a week and reinstate more than 1,000 employees sidelined under Kari Lake's leadership. (More)

➤ Israel confirmed it killed Iran's intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib in an overnight strike in Tehran, the third assassination of a top Iranian official in two days. (More)

➤ U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will seek a third term in 2028, abandoning a pledge that his 2022 campaign would be his last. (More)

➤ Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky, opened Sen. Markwayne Mullin's DHS confirmation hearing by confronting Mullin for calling Paul a "freaking snake" and appearing to condone an assailant's attack on Paul in the past. Mullin offered no apology, firing back that Paul "fights Republicans more than works with us." Paul said he would vote against Mullin's appointment, but would not block it. (More)

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➤ U.S. Olympian Jack Hughes wants the game-winning hockey puck he scored against Canada back from the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto: "I'm trying to get it… Why would they have that puck?" (More)

➤ The WNBA and its players' union verbally agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement that increases a team's salary cap from $1.5 million to $7 million. Minimum salaries will also jump from about $66,000 to over $300,000. (More)

➤ Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes won his second consecutive Iditarod title, trudging roughly 1,000 miles through the Alaskan snow in a dog sled. After winning the race, he handed out ribeye steaks to four-legged escorts. (More)

➤ NASCAR suspended driver Daniel Dye for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas' voice and insinuating he's gay on a recent livestream. (More)

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➤ She had 3 kids… but her stomach looks tighter more than ever (see how). After turning 50, Brooke Burke noticed changes no doctor could explain beyond "aging." But new NIH-backed research revealed a surprising answer: just 3 grams of a specific substance can impact the body. Today, she's leaner, stronger, and has a tighter stomach than she did a decade ago—even after three kids. Everyone over the age of 40 needs to know about this >>

Today's March Madness section is brought to you by:

➤ The Round of 64 tips off today with matchups between TCU and Ohio State, VCU and North Carolina, and BYU vs. Texas. (See Full Schedule)

➤ Last night's First Four play-in games decided the final two spots in the 64-team field. (See Scores)

➤ Texas basketball's Tramon Mark called his game-winner over NC State the highlight of his career so far: "This one is definitely first for me." (See Shot)

➤ Howard's 86-83 win over UMBC in the First Four was the school's first-ever NCAA tournament win. They'll have a chance to continue the magic tonight against No. 1 seed Michigan. (More)

➤ Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. will miss the team's first-round matchup against USF today with a back injury. He's the team's second-leading scorer. (More)

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Daily Market Report 03/18/2026

▼	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	22,152.42	-1.46%
▼	SPX S&P 500	6,624.70	-1.36%
▼	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	46,225.15	-1.63%
▼	BTC Bitcoin	$70,868.06	-4.13%
▼	GOLD Per Ounce	$4,838.00	-3.26%
▼	SILVER Per Ounce	$75.83	-4.65%
▲	OIL West Texas Intermediate Crude	$98.42	2.30%
▼	SAIL SailPoint, Inc.	$12.47	-15.23%

Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day.

➤ Big Stock Move: SailPoint stock fell more than 15% on Wednesday after the identity security specialist released a disappointing earnings report. (More)

➤ The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady at 3.5–3.75%, referencing "developments in the Middle East" with "uncertain" implications. (More)

➤ Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, more than double what economists expected, with the annual rate hitting 3.4%, pushing the expected timing of the next Fed rate cut all the way to December. (More)

➤ The U.S. Postal Service told Congress it wants to raise first-class stamp prices to as high as 95 cents, up from 78 cents, with the Postmaster General warning the agency could run out of cash within a year. (More)

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➤ Scientists Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard won this year's Turing Award for their pioneering work on quantum cryptography, creating a method that uses the laws of physics to keep data safe from even the most powerful future computers. (See Winners)

➤ A Martian pyramid spotted in satellite imagery is fueling debate about advanced alien civilizations after the symmetrical three-sided structure maintained its shape across five separate photos taken over 15 years. (See Images)

➤ Ancient skeletons buried in a seated position keep turning up in Dijon, France, with a well-preserved Gallic body dating to roughly 300 B.C., now discovered next to an elementary school playground. (See Discovery)

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➤ This mind-bending research has shaken the medical world: 97% of people who develop Alzheimer's or dementia reportedly use specific words in conversation up to three years before diagnosis, with one word in particular standing out as a key early indicator. Learn more here: Alzheimer's Words in Conversation.

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

➤ Old-school parenting looked wildly different, as a roundup of vintage photos proves, from baby seats on Harleys to pet lions in the living room. (See Photos)

➤ Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania is celebrating its 100th season this year, and the park still offers free admission, vintage rides dating to the 1940s, and brass ring catches on its grand carousel. (See Details)

➤ iPod nostalgia is surging among Gen Z, and now the device's original designer, Tony Fadell, says Apple should bring it back as an antidote to smartphone overload. (See Why)

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➤ Oscar ratings hit their lowest level since 2022, with just 17.9 million viewers tuning in to the 98th Academy Awards, a 9% drop from last year and a continued slide for the live broadcast. (See Numbers)

➤ Dachshunds cracked the American Kennel Club's top five most popular breeds for the first time in over two decades, while French bulldog registrations dropped by half since 2023. (See Rankings)

➤ Sri Lanka unveiled a 3,563-carat purple star sapphire believed to be the world's largest of its kind, with the gem estimated to be worth between $300 million and $400 million. (See Gem)

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➤ 19 things to cut when money gets tight (most people ignore #11). Money is tight, and with prices on the rise, deciding where to cut back can feel overwhelming. You don't have to overhaul your entire life overnight to see a difference. Here is how to start: Browse our list of money-saving strategies below and choose just one or two to try today. Even a single small change can create the breathing room you need to breathe a little easier. (LEARN MORE)