Daily News Collage - March 10, 2026

Date and Timestamp

• News date: 2026-03-10
• Timestamp shown in image: 03/10/2026 11:59 PM

Selected Stories

1. The U.S. government enters day 25 of its longest partial shutdown as Congressional leaders remain deadlocked over ICE funding and border enforcement protocols.
   • Source: https://www.reuters.com
2. Team USA secures a pivotal 8-2 victory over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, led by a grand slam and stellar relief pitching.
   • Source: https://www.espn.com
3. Global oil markets reel as crude prices surpass $135 per barrel, driven by escalating naval tensions and blockades in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
   • Source: https://www.wsj.com
4. A record-breaking atmospheric river slams Northern California, triggering widespread mudslides and mandatory evacuations for thousands of residents in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
   • Source: https://www.weather.com
5. NASA astronauts complete their final integrated vacuum chamber tests in Houston, clearing the way for the historic Artemis II lunar flyby mission next month.
   • Source: https://www.nasa.gov
6. The White House submits a $65 billion emergency supplemental funding request to Congress to support ongoing U.S. naval and air operations in Iran.
   • Source: https://www.apnews.com

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