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Oil and gas prices have surged as Iran intensified strikes on facilities across the Persian Gulf, prompting the Trump administration to consider lifting sanctions on Iranian oil. Here’s what you need to know [thread]: washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/…

Whether you’re curious about the legitimacy of those tax relief commercials that become ubiquitous this time of year or you’re the one facing a tax bill, here’s what people should do if they owe the IRS: wapo.st/41gjohb

Exclusive: The Pentagon asked the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to Congress to fund the war in Iran, according to a senior administration official, in an enormous new ask that is almost certain to run into resistance from lawmakers opposed to the conflict. wapo.st/3PiOdPI

Two studies have found that people who followed the DASH diet — either alone or combined with the Mediterranean diet — lowered their risk of dementia. wapo.st/4bzivVH

If juicy chicken is what you’re after, avoid the urge to pick up that package of boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the grocery store. These beginner-friendly chicken thigh recipes result in tender meat every time. wapo.st/3Nyuta8

Nexstar, the largest owner of TV stations in the U.S., won regulatory approval to buy rival Tegna, in a $6.2 billion deal that promises to reshape the landscape for local television and news coverage. wapo.st/4bUvUco

Brandon Herrera, a candidate seeking to replace an embattled incumbent in Texas, owns a copy of “Mein Kampf,” poked fun at veterans’ suicide rates and claimed President Abraham Lincoln “didn’t free anybody.” House Republican leadership is still backing him. wapo.st/47GScMe

A Georgia woman has been charged with murder after going to the emergency room with severe pain she experienced after allegedly taking abortion pills at home. wapo.st/4dyn8SB

The war in Iran, now in its third week, is causing oil prices to soar, saddling airlines with some of the highest fuel costs in years. Though it might seem counterintuitive, to save money, don’t book basic economy. Here's what experts recommend: wapo.st/4bEj5Sp

Yuka, a food scanning phone app that gives users X-ray vision into the health impacts of 6 million foods and cosmetics, is empowering consumers to demand that brands make their products healthier. wapo.st/4lGhBvp

Michael Coyne considers every customer in his coffee shop his friend. So when someone stole from his tip jar earlier this month, it left him shocked and confused. “That really hurt me,” said Coyne, who has autism, ADHD and bipolar disorder. wapo.st/4lBGoAy

President Trump joked about Pearl Harbor in a meeting with the Japanese prime minister. “We didn’t tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise,” he said. “Who knows better about surprise than Japan, okay? Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor, okay?” wapo.st/4cYZOx7

Denver International Airport travelers faced crowds and delays as a power outage led to a ground stop.

A robot couldn't stop dancing at a HaiDiLao Hotpot restaurant in Cupertino, California, sending food and chopsticks flying despite the best efforts of three staff members.

A cyclone made landfall this week in Libya. While it had an eye-like feature on satellite, it wasn’t a hurricane. It was a medicane — a hurricane’s Mediterranean cousin. Only a dozen formed between 1982 and 2003. wapo.st/3PLKr1m

It's easy to be pessimistic about the future, but Christian Keil (@pronounced_kyle), a partner at @a16z, talks to @asymmetricinfo about the importance of getting people excited about the changing technologies to come. 🔗 Watch the full conversation: wapo.st/4cTykcg

Breaking news: The Education Department said that the Treasury Department will assume responsibility for collecting on defaulted student loans, the first of three phases to spin off key functions of the office of Federal Student Aid. wapo.st/41fq7YG

The Warsaw Zoo in Poland opened the “Bird Asylum,” which they describe as “the equivalent of a human emergency room,” for wild birds. Locals can bring injured birds to the drop-off center, which then alerts veterinarians to collect and treat the birds.

The upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” won’t air after TMZ published a 2023 video that appears to show season lead Taylor Frankie Paul attacking her ex-boyfriend. She was arrested following the incident. wapo.st/3NRh9hj

The CDC updated a travel advisory that recommends travelers take extra precautions when visiting certain countries where polio is circulating. If you’re planning a trip, here’s how to stay safe: wapo.st/4dtfJE3

Breaking news: ABC has canceled the forthcoming season of “The Bachelorette” after TMZ published a 2023 video that appears to show season lead Taylor Frankie Paul attacking her ex-boyfriend. wapo.st/4slC2Aa