FCC License Threat: Brendan Carr Tries to Chill Iran Coverage
The FCC chairman wants to revoke broadcast licenses for covering a war in ways the administration dislikes — the same playbook Iran uses on its own press.
Charles Ashford
Bureau: London
Chuck Norris Dies at 86 — The Internet Mourns Its First Meme
Chuck Norris, martial arts champion, action star, and the internet's first viral meme, died March 19 in Hawaii at 86 — and X responded the only way it knew how.
Diego Garcia Proved Iran Can Reach Europe. UK Parliament Still Silent.
Iran proved it can hit Diego Garcia at 4,000 kilometers — a range that covers Rome, Berlin, and Paris — and the UK Parliament has not held a single dedicated debate on the implications.
Paramount Swallows Warner Bros — HBO Max and Paramount+ Merge Into One Behemoth
David Ellison spent $111 billion to buy Warner Bros Discovery, and the first thing he plans to do with it is kill the streaming service that kept HBO alive.
Older Adults Still Having Sex — Science Says the Shop Is Not Closed
A University of New Hampshire study finds 97 percent of single adults aged 60 to 83 consider sex essential to romance, and 72 percent would walk away without it.
Jacket Potatoes Go Viral — England Waits Hours for a Baked Spud
SpudBros turned the humble jacket potato into a TikTok sensation with three-hour queues, and the New York Times just asked why the English are losing their minds over baked potatoes.
Tommy Shelby Fights Fascists Again, and the Timing Writes Itself
The new Peaky Blinders film has a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and an anti-fascist plot that feels less like history than like tomorrow's headline.
Oscar Winners 2026 — Where to Stream Them All Right Now
The 98th Academy Awards scattered its winners across six streaming platforms — HBO Max took the crown jewels, but your wallet needs at least three subscriptions to see the full set.
Box Office Cratering — March Down Double Digits
March 2026 is shaping up as Hollywood's worst in years — Pixar's Hoppers leads a slate where even the winners feel like survivors.