Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 30, 2026. Globally, as tensions continue regarding the US-Iran war, Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator, leveraging its relationships with both Washington and Tehran, though its role faces significant challenges. Meanwhile, life in Saudi Arabia appears largely unaffected, with residents maintaining a calm demeanor […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 29, 2026. In today’s top stories, Iran has issued a stern warning to the U.S. against any ground invasion, including strikes on universities, as diplomats convene in Pakistan for peace talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. Domestically, millions across the U.S. turned out for […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 28, 2026. In U.S. news today, the Education Department is directing student borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan to prepare for repayment, with loan servicers offering a 90-day window to select new repayment plans, part of President Trump’s initiative to end Biden-era student debt relief. […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 27, 2026. In today’s top stories, we’re seeing shifts across the nation. The South is experiencing a demographic boom, drawing newcomers with its appealing lifestyle, though this is subtly changing local accents and culture. Meanwhile, Baltimore has made strides in combating violent crime through a […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 26, 2026. Today in U.S. news, Opening Day for baseball reminds us of the sport’s power to unite across boundaries, while a concerning report reveals a rise in domestic terror threats coinciding with a drop in public notification. Social media giants Meta and YouTube are […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 25, 2026. We start with today’s headlines. In U.S. news, juries in California and New Mexico have found that social media platforms are indeed harming teens’ health by creating addictive feeds, though Meta and YouTube plan to appeal. On a lighter note, parts of Boston […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 24, 2026. Today in U.S. news, ICE personnel have arrived at over a dozen U.S. airports as TSA staffers continue to work without pay, leading to persistent long security lines. The Supreme Court is currently deliberating a crucial mail-in ballot case that could significantly impact […]