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Hegseth warns ‘more casualties’ expected in Operation Epic Fury against Iran

7:20 pm March 9, 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that more casualties are expected in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury in Iran, with seven U.S. soldiers having been killed so far in the fighting. Hegseth made the comment during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” that aired on Sunday. “The president’s been right to say there will be […]

Michigan State star draws fresh scrutiny with kick toward opponent’s groin

7:19 pm March 9, 2026

Tensions were running high between two rivals on Sunday as the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team edged the Michigan State Spartans, 90-80. Spartans star Jeremy Fears Jr. drew scrutiny in the first half of the game when he kicked toward opponent Elliot Cadeau’s groin. He was called for a technical foul as the video review […]

Top Trump agency cuts off foreign nationals from all loan programs: ‘Must prioritize American citizens’

6:31 pm March 9, 2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new policy that would ban foreign nationals and non-citizens from accessing its loan services — a continuation of efforts to refocus federal resources to ventures that align with American prioritization. “The Trump SBA is committed to driving economic growth and job creation for American citizens,” SBA Administrator […]

Fanatics relocates flag football game featuring Tom Brady, NFL stars from Saudi Arabia

6:30 pm March 9, 2026

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is indeed relocating to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The joint venture between Fanatics and OBB Media, Tom Brady and FOX Sports will keep its originally scheduled date of March 21, though it won’t be playing at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amid ongoing military operations in the Middle […]

Forget protein and fiber — here’s the nutrient you may be lacking and how to get more

6:30 pm March 9, 2026

First, it was protein. Now, fiber is having a well-deserved moment as America’s most sought-after nutrient. But there may be another essential nutrient that is being quietly overlooked: omega-3 fatty acids. “We’re sticking with fiber right now, but there will be a year of the omegas,” Steph Grasso, a Virginia-based registered dietitian and author of […]