WORLDAlaska Airlines and FedEx Planes Narrowly Avoid Each Other at Newark AirportThe National Transportation Safety Board said that it was investigating a “close call” that happened as the planes were landing on Tuesday evening.NY Times·March 20, 2026
WORLDTropical Cyclone Narelle hits far north Queensland as 250km/h winds tear off roofs and fell trees<p>Authorities warn of strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and coastal storm surges as cyclone makes landfall in far north Queensland</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/20/australia-news-live-tropical-cyclone-narelle-queensThe Guardian·March 20, 2026
WORLDNashville Reporter Released From ICE CustodyEstefany Maria Rodriguez Florez, who works for a Spanish-language outlet, was released on bond in a case that has raised concerns about press freedom.NY Times·March 20, 2026
WORLDWhat to Know About the Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Cesar ChavezThe accusations of assault have rattled communities across the country that have revered the labor icon for decades.NY Times·March 20, 2026
WORLDUS broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegationsThe decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.BBC News·March 20, 2026
WORLDJudge Rules That R.F.K. Jr. Overstepped on Transgender CareThe ruling provides temporary relief for 21 states seeking to stop the Trump administration from ending federal funding to hospitals that provide gender-transition care.NY Times·March 20, 2026
WORLDChina has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now<p>As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solar</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/20/iran-war-live-updates-oil-prices-israel-netThe Guardian·March 20, 2026
WORLDTraitors, Amandaland - and Idris Elba - get set for Comic ReliefThe charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall.BBC News·March 20, 2026
WORLDPalestinians bury four women killed in Iranian missile attackA small occupied West Bank community has buried four women killed in a hair salon during an Iranian missile attack.Al Jazeera·March 20, 2026
WORLDGas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuelsReports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.BBC News·March 20, 2026
WORLDIsrael’s messianic political elite ‘does not know any boundaries’Ilan Pappe, Israeli historian, says Israel’s unconstrained behavior is driven by a messianic aspiration for expansion.Al Jazeera·March 20, 2026
WORLDValve’s huge SteamOS 3.8 update adds long-awaited features — and supports Steam MachineValve has just released SteamOS 3.8.0 in preview, and it's a doozy. Not only is it the first release to support the upcoming Steam Machine living room gaming PC, it comes with long-awaited features for Valve's handhelds and more support for other companies' handhelds than we've seen to date - includThe Verge·March 20, 2026