Tuesday, the 31st of March
Good morning,
At the top of the news, After a harrowing travel ordeal, Iraq faces Bolivia for a 2026 World Cup spot.
Also in the digest... Barbie, Gentrification, and Howie Mandel.
Happy reading.
- The inkl team
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Lead Stories
Sport
Christian Pulisic’s form frustrations are clear on the field, but nowhere else
World
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine calls Hungary ‘a disgrace’ after leaked calls with Moscow emerge
World
Hegseth says suspensions lifted for helicopter crews who hovered over Kid Rock home
World
10,000 terror components struck, 40 top officials eliminated in 40 seconds: Israel outlines scale of Iran offensive
Science
Artemis II launch: crowds gather for glimpse of historic Nasa moon mission
World
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran war will end in ‘two or three weeks’ and says he is ‘strongly considering’ pulling out of Nato
World
Bryon Noem's Instagram Showcase 'First Gentleman' Side Amidst Cross-Dressing Controversy
Sport
‘Unlike Anything Before’—USMNT Makes Emergency Switch to New World Cup Jersey
National
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Sport
Three Key Takeaways From the USMNT’s Disappointing Fall to Portugal
World
Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician and social activist, dies aged 88
Sport
USMNT Player Ratings vs. Portugal: Another Defeat Intensifies World Cup Concerns
Sport
USMNT fall 2-0 to Portugal in final game before World Cup roster is named
National
Texas will launch its own clinical trials into ibogaine psychedelic after failing to find a drug company to help
National
Judge throws out US Justice Department lawsuit challenging sanctuary laws in Colorado, Denver
National
Texas judge rejects push to let churches make political endorsements
World
Want to boost the UK’s birthrate? Fix the housing crisis, research suggests
World
Trump signs order to restrict mail-in ballots in probably unconstitutional move
National
Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East
Sport
Mexico Learns Final Group Stage Opponent for 2026 World Cup
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People
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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Ketanji Brown Jackson
George W Bush
Gavin Newsom
Liz Truss
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Alex Jones
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JK Rowling
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Ghislaine Maxwell
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Dave Chappelle
Authors
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David A. Graham
Marina Koren
Arthur C. Brooks
Conor Friedersdorf
Derek Thompson
Michael Hiltzik
Mary McNamara
Jonathan Zimmerman
Jean Guerrero
Steve Lopez
George Skelton
Erika D. Smith
Maggie Haberman
Simon Kuestenmacher
Michael Pascoe
Tim Ferguson
Alan Kohler
Paul Bongiorno
David Frum
Gillian Tett
Robinson Meyer
Max Chafkin
Patt Morrison
