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March 20, 2026

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Epstein Walk Out

Democrats walked out of a briefing with AG Pam Bondi on Jeffrey Epstein files, citing distrust without sworn testimony.

The House Oversight Committee issued a bipartisan subpoena demanding Bondi testify under oath; she did not confirm compliance, calling the subpoena unnecessary and offering unredacted file access instead.

The Justice Department released millions of documents but still withholds or heavily redacts many. FBI notes on unverified sexual misconduct allegations against Trump were initially withheld but later posted.

Rep. Robert Garcia accused Bondi of a cover-up and pledged further pressure. Committee tensions escalated, with contentious exchanges between Republicans and Democrats during the briefing.

Sources: Cbsnews, Aol, Ms, WallStreetJournal 

Hormuz Showdown

The U.S. and allies launched air strikes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran since early March, halting 20% of global oil shipments and pushing Brent crude above $100. Iran attacked Qatari LNG facilities, with repairs estimated at three to five years.

U.S. A-10 jets and Apaches destroyed over 120 Iranian vessels targeting commercial ships. Iran holds mines, cruise missiles, and boats concealed along the coast, making clearance slow.

Despite removing mine-clearing ships, the U.S. plans to escort vessels through the strait once safe.

Iran’s parliament debates tolls for passage, risking long-term energy dependence. A 2,200-strong U.S. Marine unit may seize nearby islands.

Sources: WallStreetJournal, Reuters

Cesar Chavez Scandal Uncovered

Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, faces multiple sexual abuse allegations, including by Dolores Huerta, who claims Chavez forced her into pregnancy in the 1960s.

Two other women allege abuse starting at ages 12 and 13 in the 1970s. A New York Times investigation reviewed interviews, records, and audio revealing Chavez fathered at least four children outside marriage.

The UFW canceled Cesar Chavez Day, with California reconsidering its name. Public memorials and portraits have been removed. Victims report long-term trauma, while some close to Chavez deny or confirm prior complaints.

Chavez’s family expressed devastation but supported accusers. The revelations challenge Chavez’s legacy as a labor and civil rights leader.

Sources: BBC, MorningStar, NYTimes

Bezos’ $100B AI Bet

Jeff Bezos is raising $100 billion to invest in AI-driven manufacturing, targeting chipmaking, defense, and aerospace companies.

He leads Project Prometheus, an AI startup developing simulation tools to predict physical behaviors like airflow and metal fatigue, with 120 employees and $6.2 billion raised last year.

JPMorgan Chase may support the fund with $10 billion focused on security. Bezos co-leads Prometheus with Vik Bajaj; Blue Origin CEO David Limp joined its board. This effort marks Bezos’ return to tech leadership since leaving Amazon in 2021.

The initiative aims to advance automation in manufacturing, shifting AI focus from language to physical applications, joining other Silicon Valley leaders pursuing AI-driven industry transformation.

Sources: WallStreetJournal, NYTimes, Siliconangle

Stress Flexibility Boost

A study of 400 college students links psychological flexibility—the ability to adapt thoughts and emotions to changing situations—to improved stress resilience.

Key findings show that sleeping fewer than six hours reduces flexibility and resilience. Eating breakfast at least five times weekly, exercising 20+ minutes regularly, and taking fish oil multiple times a week all enhance psychological flexibility and resilience.

Unhealthy behaviors like skipping sleep and eating fast food decrease flexibility. Researchers conclude that healthy lifestyle habits promote psychological flexibility, which in turn strengthens resilience, emphasizing mental adaptability over habits alone in managing stress.

Sources: SciTechDaily

Brain Repair Risk

Researchers tested the anti-aging drugs dasatinib and quercetin (D+Q) on young and old mice, observing severe brain damage, especially myelin loss, which impairs nerve function. Younger mice showed greater myelin loss. The corpus callosum vanished in treated mice.

Oligodendrocytes, cells that produce myelin, did not die but regressed to an immature metabolic state, cutting off energy for proper function. This resembles cellular changes seen in multiple sclerosis (MS), suggesting possible new therapeutic avenues if recovery is possible.

The study used typical D+Q doses common in aging research and highlights potential brain risks in humans, urging caution and further evaluation.

Sources: SciTechDaily

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