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Who drives the world forward? The one with the answers or the one asking the right questions? At Aramco, we start every day by asking how? How can innovation help deliver reliable energy to the world? How can technology help develop new materials to reshape cities? How can collaboration help us overcome the biggest challenges? To get to the answer, we first need to ask the right Search Aramco Powered by How Aramco is an energy and chemicals company with oil and gas production as its primary business.
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The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran. That's where we're starting the seven from the Washington Post, I'm Hannah Jewell. It's Monday, March 30th. Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories. It has been more than a month now since the US And Israel launched their attack on Iran. According to a report from human rights groups on Friday, nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians have been killed in strikes that have hit schools, hospitals and other non military infrastructure. The shocks of the war have been felt around the world. Iran's retaliatory strikes have rocked the region and its closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz has led to a spike in energy prices with no end in sight. The war is also increasingly unpopular with Americans, but U.S. officials have told the Post that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran. Thousands of American soldiers and Marines are arriving in the Middle east for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war if President Donald Trump chooses to escalate. It is not known yet if he will. The US Will let a Russian oil tanker reach Cuba despite its blockade. That's number two. President Trump implemented an effective blockade against fuel supplies reaching Cuba in a push to weaken its government. The Trump administration had threatened to punish countries who attempted to break it. But yesterday, as a Russian tanker approached Cuba, Trump said he would not enforce the blockade. Here he is speaking to reporters on Air Force One.
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There's a report that the US Is going to let a Russian oil tanker go to Cuba. Is that true? We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need, they have to survive. It wouldn't bother me. It's true as far as you know? Well, I would say I told them if a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem with it.
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Trump went on to say that one boat was not going to matter and that Cuba's regime was finished. Trump has previously threatened to take Cuba and says he will turn his attention to the island as soon as he finishes the war with Iran. The blockade has plunged Cuba into crisis. Its 11 million residents are facing crippling fuel shortages and blackouts. According to one expert, the Russian tanker could help power Cuba for just a few weeks. Number three protests and cancellations are disrupting the Trump Admin America 250 tour. Education Secretary Linda McMahon bills her history Rocks tour as a nonpartisan celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. In visits to schools, she leads students in cheering for America. But across the country, the program's ties to conservative organizations such as Turning Point usa, Moms for Liberty and the Heritage foundation have fostered an unusual level of opposition. There is no evidence that the events themselves are pushing a political message, but at least four stops have been canceled after parents, students and teachers objected to the visits. That includes one in Massachusetts, another in Alabama and two in McMahon's home state of Connecticut. Stops in Wisconsin, New Jersey and Illinois were met with protests. Meanwhile, this weekend, protesters filled the streets at more than 3,300 rallies across all 50 states for anti Trump no Kings marches. It was the third major collective action for the grassroots campaign, which began as an outlet for people infuriated by Trump. ICE agents could remain at airports even after TSA agents get paid that's number four. Trump issued an order on Friday to use pre existing funds to pay TSA agents. The move came after Congress failed to strike a deal to end a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security that has left agents without pay. That has led to staffing shortages and hours long security lines at some airports. So last week, the Trump administration deployed ICE to help out, though their presence does not seem to have made an impact on wait times. Yesterday, White House border czar Tom Homan suggested that ice agents could stick around at airports even after TSA officers are paid. This week, Democrats and civil rights groups have raised concerns about the presence of ICE at airports, but administration officials have said they have only been deployed in order to help the strained tsa. The risk of gargantuan hailstones appears to be increasing. That's our fifth story. Melon sized hail was once unheard of, but scientists are realizing that it's not that rare. In the Great Plains, scientists are racing to document examples of giant hail before it melts. It's a tough project because studying hail is challenging 90% of hailstones shatter or break when they hit the ground and the rest start melting immediately. Professor Victor Gensini, who is co leading the project to document larger hailstones, has predicted that there could be more giant hail as the planet warms and that would mean the risk to property owners and their insurers is rising. Hail is by far the most expensive thunderstorm related hazard is estimated to cause $15 billion in damage every year. Number six is for college basketball fans. The men's March Madness Final Four is set last night in D.C. uConn hit a last second three pointer to beat top seeded Duke 73 72. It was a shot for the ages. Here's the moment it happened. Called by ian Eagle on CBS Caravan.
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Two seconds. Mullens tosses it out. It's good. We're point three. UConn goes in front.
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Next Saturday, UConn will face Illinois and Michigan will square off with Arizona in the Final Four. The championship game is on Monday. Over on the women's side, the Final Four will be set tonight after Michigan plays Texas and TCU faces off against South Carolina. UCLA and UConn are already in. The undefeated Huskies are the reigning champions and are appearing in their 25th Final Four. That championship game is on Sunday. And at number seven, the two most famous bald eagles in D.C. have laid an egg. Washington power couple Mr. President and Lotus are expecting an eaglet in their nest at the National Arboretum. Longtime fans know it was not a smooth path to get here. Bald eagles typically mate for life as long as they're successfully having eaglets together. Mr. President previously had eight eaglets with his first mate whose name was First Lady. But things fell apart when they stopped managing to produce offspring after 2018. And during one of first lady's trips away, Mr. President was caught with other female suitors in the nest. Human fans watched enraptured on a 24 hour live web feed in 2022. Tired of fighting off her competitors, First lady cut Mr. President off for good. Once a cheater, the very next day the younger Lotus moved in. The new couple have had a number of babies since then, but a mistress who becomes a wife leaves a job opening and Mr. President seems to still have a wandering eagle eye. The couple did not produce an egg last year after a mysterious other female once again turned up in the family nest. This year, though, it's a happier story. The couple's newest eaglet is expected in April. Alright, you're all caught up. Make this the week you spring into savings with a great deal on a subscription to the Washington Post. Right now, you can get a premium subscription for just $3 every four weeks for the first six months. That comes with three extra accounts to share with friends and family and whoever else may be visiting your nest after the first six months. That renews at $19 every four weeks. And you can cancel anytime. Head over to washingtonpost.com subscribe to get that deal. I'm Hannah Jewell. I'll meet you back here tomorrow. Tyler redick here from 2311 Racing, Victory Lane. Yeah, it's even better with Chumba by my side. Race to Chumbacasino.com, let's Chumba. No purchase necessary. VTW Group void where prohibited by law. CTNCs21+ sponsored by Chumba Casino who drives the world forward?
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The one with the answers or the one asking the right questions? At Aramco, we start every day by asking how? How can innovation help deliver reliable energy to the world? How can technology help develop new materials to reshape cities? How can collaboration help us overcome the biggest challenges? To get to the answer, we first need to ask the right question. Search Aramco Powered by How Aramco is an energy and chemicals company with oil and gas production as its primary business.