Good morning. It’s Tuesday, March 17, and if you were bracing for tornadoes yesterday, our meteorologists explained why that forecast fell short. Now let’s get to the news.
Iran’s regime is likely to remain in place for now, according to U.S. intelligence.
After two weeks of war: Iranian officials believe that they stood up to President Donald Trump and survived. Trump has received “very sobering briefings,” The Post reported.
Since capturing Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro: Trump has put pressure on Cuba with an oil blockade that has cut off its fuel. Yesterday, its energy grid collapsed.
Critics say Trump’s appointees are not qualified to vote on his White House ballroom.
Why? Appointees to a federal panel that will decide the ballroom’s fate are legally required to have experience. Trump’s three picks lack that experience, former members said.
A judge halted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s overhaul of childhood vaccines.
Why? The health secretary unlawfully altered vaccine policy and improperly reconstituted a federal vaccine advisory panel after dismissing all its members, the judge ruled.
What it means: A temporary return to previous government recommendations while an expected legal battle plays out. The new schedule had recommended fewer shots.
Climate change could be harming us in a surprising way.
What is it? Physical inactivity, which rises along with temperature and increases the risk of poor health. A study projected it would cause up to 520,000 additional deaths by 2050.
Five strength-training experts shared tips for the lifting-curious.
Strengthmaxxing is all the rage: Benefits include longer lifespans and happier moods. Here are eight pieces of advice to get started — the smartest training begins with no weight.
This app rates how healthy foods are: Yuka assigns a simple color code to million of products. The ratings are changing how people shop and the ingredients companies use.
View from below the bull sharks in the 'Arena’ at Shark Reef Marine Reserve. (Natasha D. Marosi)
How do we know? Researchers observed 184 bull sharks in Fiji by diving with them over six years. Their study revealed that sharks have surprisingly complex social lives.
What shark buddies do: Hang out and enjoy some parallel swimming together — see more photos and videos here. Both sexes appear to prefer socializing with females.
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And finally … take a game break:
News quiz: An Oscars speech in today’s On the Record.
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