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By Mark Garrison March 25, 2026

In the news today: At least 1,000 American troops are set to deploy to the Middle East, giving Trump new options to escalate the Iran war; a Democrat flips a congressional seat in Trump’s backyard; and how the Castro family could regain power in Cuba. Also, what to do with all your old phones, laptops and cables. An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper participates in artillery training during a field exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., 2020. (AP Photo/Sarah Blake Morgan) WORLD NEWS At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say The military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, according to three people with knowledge of the plans. Read more.

Why this matters: The unit is considered the Army’s emergency response force and can typically be deployed on short notice. It will mark the latest addition of American troops to the Iran war effort after U.S. officials recently said thousands of Marines aboard several Navy ships will be heading to the region. When asked about the deployment, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly deferred to the Pentagon but noted that “President Trump always has all military options at his disposal.” Also, Iran has received a 15-point proposal from the U.S. to reach a ceasefire in the war, two Pakistani officials said on Wednesday. The officials described the proposal broadly as touching on sanctions relief, civilian nuclear cooperation, a rollback of Iran’s nuclear program, monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency, missile limits and access for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ US offers plan for a ceasefire but Iran’s military says Washington is in no position to negotiate What we know and don’t know about war negotiations WATCH: Trump cryptically claims he got a gift from Iran ‘worth a tremendous amount of money’ Some of Trump’s Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war Bahrain’s UN proposal calling for ‘all necessary means’ to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition POLITICS Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence. Read more.

Why this matters: Democrats celebrated the victory as the latest sign voters are turning against Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm elections in November. Tuesday was the latest in a series of lopsided or improbable victories in special elections across the country since Trump returned to the White House more than a year ago. The president had endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a social media post Monday, he urged voters to turn out, saying Maples was backed “by so many of my Palm Beach County friends.” The district was previously represented by Mike Caruso, a Republican who resigned to become Palm Beach County’s clerk. Caruso won by 19 percentage points in 2024.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good WATCH: Timelapse shows enormous lines for passengers in Houston airport TSA officers describe tears, tough choices and dwindling savings from working without pay WATCH: TSA agent turns to food bank as paychecks stop during government shutdown North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss Cambodian man deported by the US to Eswatini is being repatriated, his lawyer says Judge questions Pentagon’s motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI Veteran prosecutor confirmed to lead new Justice Department division targeting fraud nationwide Group’s report highlights how guns in the US get from legitimate stores to crime scenes Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows Trump administration’s $1B deal to stop offshore wind shows an evolution in its anti-wind strategy California sues Trump to keep shut oil pipeline on Santa Barbara coast University cancels California governor debate after accusations of bias from candidates of color Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technology WORLD NEWS As Trump pressures Cuba, a Castro could be the next president As President Donald Trump pushes for change in Cuba’s leadership, speculation is mounting about who, if anyone, might replace Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. Two Castro cousins have come into focus as potential replacements, experts said. Read more.

Why this matters: As Raúl Castro’s handpicked largely figurehead successor in 2018, Díaz-Canel has been the only leader without the last name Castro to govern since the 1959 revolution. He still has two years left in his term — but some experts and a growing number of Cubans doubt he’ll make it. Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga — Raúl Castro’s 55-year-old great nephew — has shot to power since emerging from obscurity several years ago. He became minister of Cuba’s influential Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment in May 2024 and was appointed the island’s deputy prime minister in October. By contrast, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro — Raúl Castro’s grandson — has never occupied a government post, having served as his grandfather’s bodyguard and later as head of Cuba’s equivalent of the U.S. Secret Service.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Aid vessel arrives in Havana as economic and energy crises deepen WATCH: A tale of two Castros ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ LaGuardia crash: Seconds before collision, controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway, NTSB says Social media verdict: New Mexico jury says Meta harms children’s mental health and safety See the photos: Hawaii digs out from another round of flooding Complex investigation: The FBI exhumed a K-9 commander’s dog in a cold case murder Charlie Kirk’s mentor: Cheerleading pioneer Jeff Webb dies at 76 after a ‘tragic accident’  Today in History: In 1911, 146 people, mostly young women, were killed when a fire broke out at the Triangle Shirtwaist Co. garment factory in New York WATCH Meteor moment: Green fireball captured on dashcam video  Stranded: Rescuers try to refloat humpback whale in Baltic Sea  Underground: See inside a vast salt mine under Lake Erie helping keep roads clear A CHANGE OF PACE Used charging cables and power adapters are piled up at a shop in Nhat Tao market, the largest informal recycling market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Here’s how to recycle old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around The above picture is an extreme version of a drawer or box that may be in your home, with various devices and cables that you don’t use and may not even work. No judgment, I have a pile of my own. It sticks around because I either think, delusionally, that I might actually use them again sometime. Or that I know it’s bad to just throw them in the garbage, but I’m not sure how to recycle them. Sound familiar? If so, check out our article on how to get rid of this e-waste in a way that’s good for the environment. It’s also available as a video starring our Kiki Sideris.

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