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President Donald Trump is eager to declare victory against Iran. But Iran still has ways to fight. That's where we're starting the seven. From the Washington Post, I'm Hannah Jewell. It's Monday, March 16th. Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories. In just over two weeks of war, the U.S. and Israel have crippled Iran's military forces. Its navy has been eliminated, much of its missile stockpile has been destroyed, and its top leaders have been killed. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One yesterday, President Trump made it sound like that meant the war would soon be over.
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Militarily, as far as I'm concerned, we've essentially defeated Iran. I guess they can have a little bit of fight back, but not much. Not much.
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But Trump may not be able to declare victory just yet. The broader goals he is sometimes referred to have not been achieved. Iran's regime remains in power. According to diplomats and analysts, its leaders may be more eager than ever to obtain a nuclear weapon. And Iran still has an immense ability to wage economic warfare by threatening to attack ships that cross the Strait of Hormuz. It has sent oil markets reeling. Even if the US Stopped striking Iran, it's unclear if it would be enough to ease energy prices. And this morning, an Iranian drone strike hit Dubai's airport, which is usually one of the busiest in the world. Meanwhile, Trump is facing increasing pressure from his own party to refocus attention on the economy ahead of the midterm elections. President Trump is lashing out at media coverage of the war. That's number two. Over the weekend, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr issued an extraordinary threat to media outlets. He warned that he would deny or revoke government issued licenses if broadcasters run what his agency considers to be fake news. Last night, Trump endorsed that threat in a truth social post, and he called media organizations corrupt and highly unpatriotic. The posts have sparked backlash from Democratic politicians and from press freedom advocates who have long criticized the administration's frequent insistence that adversarial or unflattering coverage is fake. Carr has become a key participant of the Trump administration's pressure campaign against legacy media. Number three, the Oscar Goes to One battle after Another. One Battle after Another was the major winner at the Academy Awards. Ryan Coogler's vampire epic Sinners set the stage for a potential best picture upset last night after breaking the record for the most nominations in Oscars history. But Paul Thomas Anderson's thriller One Battle After Another turned out to be an awards season frontrunner that never fell out of pole position. The night's Other big winners were Jessie Buckley, who took home best Actress for her role in Hamnet, and Michael B. Jordan, who won the award for best actor for playing twin gangsters Smoke and Stack in Sinners. In his acceptance speech, he thanked previous black winners of Academy Awards.
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I stand here because of the people that came before me. Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith, and to be amongst those giants, amongst those great greats, amongst my ancestors, amongst my guys. Thank you everybody in this room and everybody at home for supporting me over my career. I feel it.
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You can find all the best moments from last night's ceremony and the best red carpet looks in our newsletter today. As always, just follow the link to that in our show. Notes. Number 4 if you're in the Mid Atlantic, pay close attention to the weather today. Severe storms could spark tornadoes in the region. Washington, D.C. richmond, Raleigh and much of the I95 corridor are at a high risk for severe weather today. In fact, the risk is at a level that only happens an average of two or three times per decade. The storms are likely to arrive in multiple rounds, with the first one between 10am and 3pm Eastern. The second will be the main event and will arrive in the evening hours A reminder of what some terms mean if a tornado watch is issued. It means conditions could favor the development of severe storms, including tornado risk. When a tornado warning is issued, it's because one has been sighted or radar indicates a tornado may be developing or occurring. That's a sign to take immediate shelter. So keep your phone close by for alerts today and follow the Post's Capitol Weather Gang, which will be providing live updates on our site and on social media. Young men should not wait to think about heart health. That's our fifth story. You may think of heart disease as a problem to worry about in middle age, but a decades long study by Northwestern Medicine researchers this year tells another story. It revealed that men start developing cardiovascular disease years earlier than women. Starting at age 35, men were nearly twice as likely as women to develop it within the next 10 years. If you are a young or young ish man and that makes you say yikes, there are steps you can take now to protect your heart. Experts recommend exercising often, getting enough quality sleep each night and adopting a heart healthy diet. You can find more tips in our newsletter. But first and foremost, don't wait till you're older to adopt heart healthy habits. Number six is for college basketball fans. March Madness is finally here. Yesterday evening, the NCAA released its tournament brackets on the men's side, Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida earned number one state seeds. Last year's champion, Florida, is the top seed in the south, where the Gators may have to beat Houston again in a title game rematch from last year to get back to the Final Four. In the women's bracket, the undefeated Connecticut Huskies are the top seed, seeking to defend their crown and win a 13th title. UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are the other number one seeds. The men's first four games start tomorrow and the first round starts Thursday. The women's first four games tip off Wednesday, with the first round starting on Friday. I hope every single one of you fills out a perfect bracket. Your job may be vulnerable to AI. That's our unsettling seventh story. Prominent CEOs keep predicting that artificial intelligence will put millions of people out of work soon. But the future is not so certain. Economists say there's no measurable evidence so far that AI is putting Americans as a whole out of work. In any case, some jobs are likely to fare better than others. A recent study looked to figure out which ones. Researchers found that many of the people most at risk, like web designers, are also the best placed to adapt to the AI reality and find new jobs. That's based on factors like their savings, age and transferable skills. On the other hand, the most vulnerable workers, like secretaries, for example, are largely women. If you want to look up your occupation, we have a handy tool in our newsletter today. Good luck out there. Alright, you're all caught up. I've told you no less than three times today to go take a look at our newsletter. It's where you can find links to all the stories I talk about here on the podcast, and a lot more. Where else could you look up the best Oscars, red carpet looks, what to do in a tornado, how to protect your heart, and whether you are about to be replaced by a robot at work, all in one handy place. To sign up for the free seven Morning Briefing newsletter, follow the link in our show Notes. I'm Hannah Jewell. I'll meet you back here tomorrow. Foreign.
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