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Dozens arrested after 'No Kings' rally in Los Angeles

Dozens arrested after 'No Kings' rally in Los Angeles

Authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following a “No Kings” rally this weekend. Police say 74 people were arrested for failing to heed a dispersal order after Saturday’s rally ended. One perso…

The News Flicker·March 29, 2026

Corn tortillas in California must now contain folic acid

Corn tortillas in California must now contain folic acid

California is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other foods. It's a move aimed at reducing Hispanic infants' disproportionately high rates of rare and severe birth defect…

The News Flicker·March 29, 2026

Over 10,000 Maoists laid down arms in last decade: Officials

Over 10,000 Maoists laid down arms in last decade: Officials

A decade of combined security pressure and rehabilitation efforts has significantly weakened Naxalism, with over 10,000 Maoists surrendering and top leadership eliminated. The government's unified strategy, including infrastructure development and improved go…

The News Flicker·March 29, 2026

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Three pastoral perspectives from within Iran

Pastor X - You don’t understand the extreme version of Shia Islam that is in charge here. It’s a death cult...It has many committed followers at a high level look up into the sky and say, “let the bomb come for me—its quick and paradise is waiting” ...These b…

The News Flicker·March 29, 2026

Middle East war intensifies with first strikes by Houthis

Middle East war intensifies with first strikes by Houthis

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel. The Houthis could threaten another important global shipping lane in the region. About 2,500 U.S. Marines have arrived in the Midd…

The News Flicker·March 29, 2026

Global economic optimism dims as the Iran war drags on

Global economic optimism dims as the Iran war drags on

U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have darkened the outlook for the world economy. The conflict has driven up oil, natural gas and fertilizer prices and sent global stock markets reeling. Developing countries have been forced to ration fuel and subsidize energ…

The News Flicker·March 29, 2026

North Korea conducts engine test for long-range missile

North Korea conducts engine test for long-range missile

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine for weapons. The Korean Central News Agency reported Sunday that Kim watched the ground jet test of the newly upgraded engine using a composite carbon fiber material. KCNA…

The News Flicker·March 29, 2026