March 16, 2026 - Brief Briefing

Oil relief sparks a stock rally, but Cramer says Nvidia’s AI boom is the real story

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday welcomed the drop in oil prices that sent stocks higher, but said the real action for investors is unfolding...

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Oil relief sparks a stock rally, but Cramer says Nvidia’s AI boom is the real story

Politics

‘Deeper’ ties to Europe and AI the best ways to boost economic growth, chancellor to say

Artificial intelligence (AI) and “deeper” ties with Europe are the best ways to get the economy growing, the chancellor will say on Tuesday. Rachel...

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'Deeper' ties to Europe and AI the best ways to boost economic growth, chancellor to say

Sports

NC State WR Teddy Hoffmann suspended for positive PED test

Andrea AdelsonMar 16, 2026, 05:22 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions NC...

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NC State WR Teddy Hoffmann suspended for positive PED test

Sports

Oregon’s Dante Moore seeks support for mental health services

Associated Press Mar 16, 2026, 04:07 PM ET Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures...

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Oregon's Dante Moore seeks support for mental health services

World

Tehran is dotted with the scars of war – but Iran’s government seems firmly in control

It’s our second day inside Iran – a country at war, and its capital Tehran is tense and subdued. Many have fled, those left...

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Tehran is dotted with the scars of war - but Iran's government seems firmly in control

Thousands of US flights cancelled or delayed and several states under tornado watch

Severe storms have been hitting the eastern US, with a risk of tornadoes in several states and thousands of flights cancelled or delayed. The...

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Thousands of US flights cancelled or delayed and several states under tornado watch

Technology

Nvidia adds Hyundai, BYD and other automakers to self-driving tech business

Nvidia CEO Jensen Hwang gives the keynote address at the company’s annual GTC developers conference at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on...

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Nvidia adds Hyundai, BYD and other automakers to self-driving tech business

The football world waits for Manchester City verdict after Chelsea fined for ‘deception’ of Abramovich era

How did Chelsea dominate in the Roman Abramovich era? In part with players, the Premier League has now concluded, signed involving financial deceptions. How...

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The football world waits for Manchester City verdict after Chelsea fined for 'deception' of Abramovich era

Technology

Nvidia announces Vera Rubin Space-1 chip system for orbital AI data centers

Nvidia announced the launch of computing platforms for orbital data centers on Monday during its GTC 2026 conference, a highly anticipated next step for...

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Nvidia announces Vera Rubin Space-1 chip system for orbital AI data centers

Technology

Nvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin through ’27

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang speaks during a keynote address at Nvidia’s GTC Conference on March 16, 2026 in San Jose, California. Nvidia’s GTC Conference...

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Nvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang sees trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin through '27

Environment

Trump signals coalition to force open Strait of Hormuz is not ready yet: ‘Some are less than enthusiastic’

President Donald Trump said Monday that he is frustrated some countries will not join a coalition to escort oil tankers through the Strait of...

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Trump signals coalition to force open Strait of Hormuz is not ready yet: 'Some are less than enthusiastic'

World

US faces another Vietnam if it puts boots on the ground, Iran’s deputy FM tells Sky News

Iran’s deputy foreign minister has warned the US it faces another Vietnam if it puts boots on the ground in the war. Saeed Khatibzadeh,...

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US faces another Vietnam if it puts boots on the ground, Iran's deputy FM tells Sky News

Business

Iran war: The outlook for your finances – whether hostilities end or not

Donald Trump has raised hopes several times that the US-Israel military strikes on Iran may soon be over. But as we enter the third...

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Iran war: The outlook for your finances - whether hostilities end or not

‘Deeper’ ties to Europe and AI the best ways to boost economic growth, chancellor to say

Artificial intelligence (AI) and “deeper” ties with Europe are the best ways to get the economy growing, the chancellor will say on Tuesday. Rachel...

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Politics

Keir Starmer denies misleading Commons over Peter Mandelson vetting process

Sir Keir Starmer has denied misleading the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson’s vetting process to become US ambassador. The prime minister told MPs...

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Keir Starmer denies misleading Commons over Peter Mandelson vetting process

Sports

College football spring football: Notes around the country

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College football spring football: Notes around the country

Business

Businesses to get £3,000 state bonus for hiring unemployed young people

Businesses will be given a £3,000 government bonus for hiring a young person who has been out of work for six months. Work and...

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Businesses to get £3,000 state bonus for hiring unemployed young people

Environment

U.S. is allowing Iranian oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, says Bessent

The United States is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Monday. “The Iranian...

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