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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Charles Barkley still believes in an old-school parenting style, and he does not care what anyone thinks.The basketball Hall of Famer, who is in his annual role as a March Madness analyst, hopped on “The Dan Patrick Show,” where the two discussed the tournament and even Barkley’s co-worker Kenny Smith potentially being interested in the UNC job.However, that conversation got Barkley a bit fired up about the state of athletes as a whole and how he believes they’re uncoachable.  Phoenix Suns former player Charles Barkley in attendance against the Minnesota Timberwolves during…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An extensive audit revealed a California school district allegedly issued diplomas to students in China in addition to potentially “unlawful financial practices associated with the district’s international program.”The Val Verde Unified School District (VVUSD) in Riverside, California, was audited by the county’s superintendent of schools in a more than 1,000-page review that alleges the VVUSD gave unauthorized diplomas to nonresident, Chinese students at the district’s “sister school,” Pegasus California School, in Qingdao, China.”Our audit, commissioned by Dr. Gomez, raises serious concerns about academic integrity, taxpayer fraud, and may even implicate national security,”…

By Allison Jones The Canadian Press Posted March 24, 2026 11:34 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The premiers of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan are jointly calling on the federal government to give them more of a say in judges who are appointed to their superior and appeal courts. They say in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that having their governments actively engaged in the process will help ensure judicial appointments “appropriately reflect the diversity and the unique needs of each province and territory.” Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered…

Iran mocked US President Donald Trump’s claim that he can control the Strait of Hormuz with the Supreme Leader, as it continues to trade strikes with Israel.

HONG KONG: Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said on Tuesday (Mar 24) it has extended its flight suspensions to and from Dubai and Riyadh by a month until May 31 because of the war in the Middle East.The Asian aviation giant said in two separate statements that all Cathay Pacific flights to and from Riyadh and Dubai had been cancelled up to and including May 31, 2026, “in view of the ongoing situation in the Middle East”.The firm said customers affected by the changes had been advised and that it was “monitoring the situation closely and will remain agile”.Cathay said…

Hundreds of oil tankers are idling at either end of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, responding to attacks by the United States and Israel, has effectively blockaded it.As soaring oil prices rattle the global economy, President Trump has vowed to reopen the shipping route “one way or another.” But short of a deal with Iran or a dangerous, prolonged occupation, experts warn, it will be hard to fully restore traffic in the strait.Here’s why.Geography is strategyThe strait is narrow and shallow, forcing ships within miles of Iran’s mountainous shores, a landscape that favors asymmetric warfare tactics, in which Iran uses…

Washington — President Trump, who calls voting by mail “cheating” and wants to restrict the method, voted by mail this month in Florida’s special elections, public records show.Records from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections indicate the president voted by mail in Tuesday’s special election for Florida’s 87th district statehouse seat. Mr. Trump endorsed the Republican candidate in the race, Jon Maples. The county elections website says the president requested the ballot on Saturday, March 14, it was received the following day, and his vote was submitted and counted. The president was at his Palm Beach estate that weekend, when…

Global bond markets are witnessing heightened volatility as the ongoing conflict involving Iran drives oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears and unsettling investors who typically seek safety in fixed-income assets during geopolitical crises.Instead of acting as a haven, bonds have come under pressure, with their total market value falling sharply in March.More than $2.5 trillion has been wiped off global bond markets, putting the asset class on track for its worst monthly performance in over three years, according to Bloomberg data.The unusual sell-off highlights a growing concern among investors that the current shock could trigger a stagflationary environment, where rising…

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A KKR logo displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 23, 2018.Brendan McDermid | ReutersMoody’s Ratings on Monday downgraded a private credit fund run by KKR and Future Standard to junk amid rising bad loans and a string of weak earnings.The ratings firm lowered the debt ratings of FS KKR Capital Corp by one notch to Ba1 from Baa3 — pushing it into “junk” territory — saying that the fund’s underlying asset quality had worsened more than its peers.Non-accrual loans, meaning loans that borrowers have stopped making payments on, rose to 5.5% of total investments…