Cost of War, Iran-Linked Cyberattack & SXSW Begins - Thursday, March 12, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, March 12, 2026!

We'll tell you about the cost of the war in the Middle East so far, and why law enforcement in California is tightening security.

Also, which American company faced a major cyberattack linked to the war, and what Iran's soccer team has decided about the upcoming World Cup in the U.S.

Plus, why so many lawmakers are quitting Congress, which popular platform is now the largest media company in the world, and what to expect at this year's South by Southwest, kicking off this week.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!

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