Weather Briefing for Monday, March 30, 2026

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1. Warming trend continues today as moisture also returns to the region.

2. Warm and humid for Tuesday through next weekend with afternoon shower and thunderstorm chances increasing.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.

..TONIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.

..TUESDAY....Partly sunny. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.

..TUESDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

..WEDNESDAY....Partly sunny. Rain likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

..WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy with rain likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

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Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Local and state-wide burn bans are in place until further notice.

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NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)

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State and Local News

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A year and a half after Helene, Buncombe County works to rebuild tourism. What's next? | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• Statewide burn ban in effect as crews battle multiple wildfires for nearly a week [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending March 26 [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• In Raleigh, across the Triangle, ‘No Kings’ protesters rally against Trump policies [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Asheville annual homelessness count finds 9% increase in population [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Other News

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Strait of Hormuz Week 4 In Shipping | Is the Aya-TOLL-ah Booth Open to Everyone? | What's Going on With Shipping?



Latest Update: Iran war escalates, US troops deployed, oil prices crash | Al Jazeera



• Iran Update Special Report: March 29, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• AP News Liveblog [AP News]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• BBC Liveblog [BBC News]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

Watch: "No Kings" protests, notable speeches | CBS News



• 'Irreplaceable' US plane needed to hunt deadly drones was obliterated in Iran attack that wounded 12 [Daily Mail (UK)]

Can the USA and Israel Win? | Kings and Generals



Day 30: How the Iran war is unfolding | Sky News



Meet the Press Full Episode — March 29 | NBC News



• Trump says he has ‘no problem’ with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade [AP News]

• Trump claims donor funded White House ballroom includes hidden build below with security focus [Fox News]

• Trump Claims Iran Gave In to US Demands, Considers Seizing Oil [Yahoo News]

• Russian oil tanker reportedly arrives in Cuba after Trump softens approach to U.S. blockade [CNBC]

Trump Talks Up Iran Deal Hopes; Proxy Attacks | Horizons Middle East & Africa 3/30/2026 | Bloomberg Television



ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - March 29, 2026 | ABC News



Inside the U.S.–Israel alliance and how it led to war with Iran | PBS NewsHour



Q&A Podcast: Lloyd Blankfein on “Streetwise,” Goldman Sachs, and the 2008 Financial Crisis | C-SPAN



U.S. forces build up as Iran warns: “Our people are waiting” | World News Tonight | TVP WORLD



• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 29, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Why does the US have Iran's Kharg Island in its sights? [BBC News]

• North Korea conducts test for missile it claims can target US mainland [The Hill]

Iran war: US ground troops considered as strikes hit Tehran and Lebanon | DW News



• April full moon is the Pink Moon overnight on April 1 [EarthSky]

• This overlooked hormone could be why your blood pressure won’t drop [Science Daily ]

• White House App Found Tracking Users' Exact Location Every 4.5 Minutes via Third-Party Server [International Business Times]

• Ahead of the SpaceX IPO, xAI Has Now Shed All 11 of Its Non-Elon Musk Founders [Gizmodo]

• No one is happy with NASA’s new idea for private space stations [Ars Technica]

• 'We are ready': NASA still on track to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon April 1 [Space.com]

Beyond Super-Earths: The Discovery of a Permanently Molten World | Anton Petrov



The most isolated tribe on earth | Stefan Milo



• Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $290M as ‘Risk-Off’ Mood Deepens [Decrypt]

• Prediction market transactions surge on geopolitical bets, media coverage [Coin Telegraph]

Why Agentic Payments are BULLISH for Bitcoin Tax Exemption | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep 32


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Published at 6.00am on Monday, March 30, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins







Both are in drydock for maintenance. Comfort is due out in April, Mercy in July. There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. That's funny, because the Mercy won't be available until July 2026 and the Comfort won't be available until at least April 2026. 42m Reply Top fan Bobby Coggins There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. -->

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Macon County Implements Burn Ban

Macon County Implements Burn Ban

Todd Seagle, Emergency Management Director

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions and local circumstances, pursuant to North Carolina Fire Code Section 307.1.1, open burning within 100 feet of a dwelling — including burning leaves, branches or other plant material — is hereby prohibited.

This ban becomes effective at 6:00 PM on March 28, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice. Significant rainfall will be required before conditions improve enough to permit outdoor burning.

The North Carolina Forest Service has also issued a ban on all open burning beyond 100 feet from a dwelling.

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Town of Franklin Declares Fire Danger Emergency, Institutes a Burn Ban in Town Limits

DECLARATION OF A FIRE DANGER EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, weather or other conditions exist which may make the open burning of any substance unduly hazardous and a danger to public safety, and in conjunction with the North Carolina Forest Service's burn ban which was instituted on March 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. the Mayor has declared a "Fire Danger Emergency"; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the above-described emergency I have determined that there is an imminent threat of, or existing conditions may cause or could cause, widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property; and

WHEREAS, declaring a Fire Danger Emergency and imposing the restrictions and prohibitions ordered herein is necessary to maintain order and protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to secure property.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as the Mayor of the Town of Franklin under Article 1A of Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes and Chapter 34 of the Town of Franklin Code of Ordinances:

Section 1. A Fire Danger Emergency is hereby declared within the jurisdiction of Franklin.

Section 2. The emergency area covered by this state of emergency shall be the town limits of the Town of Franklin and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Section 3. The following restrictions and prohibitions are imposed:

a. All open burning of any substance shall be prohibited within any or all of the Town of Franklin until such time as the burn ban declaration from the North Carolina Forest Service has been rescinded; and

b. Open burning means the intentional burning of any substance, whether natural or manmade, or the intentional casting off of any burning substance, whether natural or manmade, except the burning of such substance in a container sufficient so as to prohibit the escape of any of the burning substance, or any sparks, flames or hot ashes from the container; and

c. The escape of any of such burning substance, or the escape of any sparks, flames or hot ashes from any such container shall be deemed prima facie evidence that the container was insufficient so as to meet the exception from the definition of an open burning set forth herein.

d. The maintaining of a fire in any interior fireplace, stove or furnace is specifically excluded from the definition of an open burning as contemplated by this declaration.

Section 4. I hereby order all Town of Franklin law enforcement officers, employees, and all other emergency management personnel subject to our control to cooperate in the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this Declaration, all applicable local ordinances, state and federal laws, and the Town of Franklin Emergency Operations Plan.

Section 5. I hereby order this declaration: (a) to be distributed to the news media and other organizations calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public; (b) to be filed with Clerk to the Town of Franklin Town Council and (c) to be distributed to others as necessary to ensure proper implementation of this declaration.

Section 6. This declaration shall take effect on March 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., and shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded.

DECLARED: Stacy J. Guffey, Mayor

ATTEST: Amanda W. Owens, Town Manager

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NC Forest Service Cancels Burn Permits, Issues Burn Ban Effective 6pm 03-28-2026

RALEIGH – Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.  

“With drought severity across the state, forecast fire weather and the potential for limited rainfall, it is critical to reduce the number of new fire starts,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Vegetative fuels will dry rapidly, and with the amount of fuel loading in the mountains and drought impacts statewide, a burn ban for all 100 counties is necessary to reduce the number of wildfires across our landscape. Please follow this burn ban to help reduce the risk for everyone.” 

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning statewide, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire. 

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Local fire departments and law enforcement officers are assisting the N.C. Forest Service in enforcing the burn ban. 

The N.C. Forest Service will continue to monitor conditions. Residents with questions regarding a specific county can contact their N.C. Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal’s office.   

Answers to FAQ 

Q: What is open burning? 

A: Open burning includes burning leaves, branches or other plant material. In all cases, burning trash, lumber, tires, newspapers, plastics or other nonvegetative material is illegal. 

Q: May I still use my grill or barbecue? 

A: Yes, if no other local ordinances prohibit their use. 

Q: Can I still use my fire pit or fireplace outdoors? 

A: More than 100 feet from an occupied dwelling, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and burning barrels are considered open burning and are subject to the burn ban. Within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, local government agencies have jurisdiction over open burning. All local outdoor burning bans are set independently. The N.C. Forest Service has advised county fire marshals of this ban, and they have been asked to also consider implementing a burn ban. Check with county fire marshals about local restrictions. 

Q: Can I have a campfire when I go camping? 

A: Campfires would be considered open burning and are not exempt from the burn ban. During a burn ban, portable gas stoves or grills are alternate methods for cooking food while camping. 

Q: Can I use fireworks during a burn ban? 

A: Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited during a burn ban and are not allowed in any county while the burn ban is in effect.

Q: How should I report a wildfire? 

A: Call 911 to report a wildfire. 

 

Q: How should I report a person who intentionally starts a wildfire? 

A: Call 911 to report a wildfire. 

 

Q: My local fire marshal has also issued a burn ban for my county. What does this mean? 

A: The burn ban issued by the N.C. Forest service does not apply to a fire within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. Local government agencies have jurisdiction over open burning within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The N.C. Forest Service has advised county fire marshals of the burning ban and has asked for their consideration of also implementing a burning ban. If a fire within a 100-foot area of a dwelling escapes containment, a North Carolina forest ranger may take reasonable steps to extinguish or control it. The person responsible for setting the fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire. 

Q: Are there other instances which impact open burning? 

A: Local ordinances and air quality regulations may impact open burning. For instance, outdoor burning is prohibited in areas covered by Code Orange or Code Red air quality forecasts. Learn more about air quality forecasts on the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s website.  

Q: What can I do to protect my house against the risk of wildfire?

A: Learn about wildfire risk assessments, preparedness and prevention plans on the following N.C. Forest Service webpages: Wildland Urban Interface and Resist Wildfire.

Fore more information, please visit https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-forest-service/fire-control-and-prevention/sit-report 

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Saturday 03-28-2026

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Weekend Weather Briefing for Saturday, March 28, 2026

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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. A cool and very dry airmass moves in behind a departing cold front today into Sunday. The increased fire danger has warranted the issuance of a Red Flag Warning for our entire area that is in effect from 8 AM this morning until 11 PM this evening. Conditions will not be as windy on Sunday, however dry air will keep fire danger elevated across the area.

2. A steady climb in temperatures and moisture next week with afternoon shower and thunderstorm chances slowly increasing.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph, decreasing to 25 mph this afternoon.

..TONIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY....Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

..SUNDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds around 5 mph.

..MONDAY....Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph.

..MONDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.

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Red Flag Warning 

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE 

National Weather Service 

Greenville-Spartanburg SC 

211 AM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY TODAY...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Cherokee, York, Rabun, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Union, Chester, Habersham, Stephens, Greenwood, Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Avery, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Catawba, Rowan, Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Greenville Mountains, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Central Greenville, Southern Greenville, Northern Spartanburg, Southern Spartanburg, North Carolina Portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk.

* TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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NEWS UPDATES
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State and Local News

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Gov. Stein calls upon General Assembly to invest $792M into next phase of Helene recovery | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• Multiple wildfires are burning across western North Carolina [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• ‘Have to get a budget done’: Hall says spending plan, property taxes, Medicaid are goals for House [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

•Helene ravaged NC’s Nolichucky River, now an illegal mine is polluting ithttps://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article315164247.html [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Know your rights for 'No Kings' protests in North Carolina today, March 28 [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Published at 6.00am on Saturday, March 28, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Thursday, March 26, 2026

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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Cloudy but dry weather continues through Friday morning, and temperatures continue their warming trend.

2. Record high temperatures possible Friday ahead of another cold front. The front brings a chance of showers late Friday and Friday night.

3. Cool, dry high pressure is expected to bring a precipitation free weekend, and freezing temperatures to some of the mountains and foothills Saturday and Sunday mornings. Very low relative humidity is likely to worsen fire weather conditions.

4, Warm and somewhat more humid conditions return Monday through the middle of next week.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.

..TONIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

..FRIDAY....Mostly sunny. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

..FRIDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Breezy, cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. .

.SATURDAY....Sunny, cooler with highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning.

..SATURDAY NIGHT....Clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

..SUNDAY....Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

..SUNDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

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NEWS UPDATES
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State and Local News

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Buncombe County's proposed budget up 15% | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• Asheville enters spring 10.67 inches below normal rainfall, keeping wildfire concerns high [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• With limited power, NC Democratic leader offers deal to break GOP budget stalemate [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• People, place and principle: Remembering Rep. Mike Clampitt [Smoky Mountain News]

• Trump endorsement wasn’t enough to tip the scales for Senate leader Phil Berger [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Earth Fare co-founder receives six-figure verdict, loses wage claim [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Iran Announces the Strait of Hormuz is Closed to the US & Israel | For Everyone Else, $2M Please! | What's Going on With Shipping?



US threatens to ‘unleash hell’ on Iran as Tehran rejects talks and vows to continue fighting | Al Jazeera



• Iran Update Special Report: March 25, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• AP News Liveblog [AP News]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• BBC Liveblog [BBC News]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

DHS shutdown hits Day 40, Meta and YouTube found liable in addiction trial, more | The Takeout | CBS News



People are betting on war. This Is Why. | Sky News



NASA announces $20 billion plan for a moon base | NBC News



• Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown [AP News]

• US moves airborne troops, Marines as Iran rejects ceasefire, raising ground war potential [Fox News]

• Google Breakthrough Spurs Chip Selloff Despite Analyst Doubt [Yahoo News]

• Trump says Justices Barrett, Gorsuch ‘sicken me’ after Supreme Court tariff ruling [CNBC]

US and Iran Wrangle Over Talks; Stocks Slip, Oil Gains | Horizons Middle East & Africa 3/26/2026 | Bloomberg Television



ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - March 25, 2026 | ABC News



PBS News Hour full episode, March 25, 2026 | PBS NewsHour



Washington Today (3-25-26): White House disputes Iran state TV's claim Iran rejected U.S. peace plan | C-SPAN



Peace is dead: Iran says no to U.S plan | World News Tonight | TVP WORLD



• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 25, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly [BBC News]

• Conservatives shoot down Senate off-ramp on SAVE America Act [The Hill]

US-Iran ceasefire: What's in Iran's counter proposal? | DW News



• Visible planets and night sky guide for March and April [EarthSky]

• Vivid dreams may be the secret to deeper, more restful sleep [Science Daily ]

• Palantir CEO Says Only the Neurodivergent Will Survive the AI Takeover [Gizmodo]

• BRINC’s new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph [Ars Technica]

• 1 week away! NASA gearing up to launch Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon on April 1 [Space.com]

First Ever Brown Dwarf Pair That Is Transforming Into Something Else | Anton Petrov



AI can lie, hack and blackmail: Yoshua Bengio on how to tame the "baby tiger" of tech | World Economic Forum



• US Congressman Moves to Ban Staff From Trading on Prediction Markets [Decrypt]

• Rising US treasury yields, war in Iran, rising inflation risk pressure Bitcoin price [Coin Telegraph]

Bitcoin: Preparing for the Next Leg Down | Benjamin Cowen

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Published at 6.00am on Thursday, March 26, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins







Both are in drydock for maintenance. Comfort is due out in April, Mercy in July. There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. That's funny, because the Mercy won't be available until July 2026 and the Comfort won't be available until at least April 2026. 42m Reply Top fan Bobby Coggins There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. -->

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