The Abuse Allegations Against a Civil Rights Icon, and a 48% Rise in Oil Prices

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<p>Plus, there’s a big catch for that stunning ocean view. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years</a>, by Manny Fernandez and Sarah Hurtes</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/climate/south-pars-iran-gas-field-bombing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">For Iranians, Bombing of Gas Field Worsens Already Dire Energy Crisis</a>, by Sanam Mahoozi and Hiroko Tabuchi</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/middleeast/tulsi-gabbard-senate-testimony-iran-war.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War</a>, by Robert Jimison</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/politics/markwayne-mullin-homeland-security-confirmation-hearing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Homeland Security Nominee Strikes Softer Tone on Immigration</a>, by Madeleine Ngo, Michael Gold and Hamed Aleaziz</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/health/ozempic-wegovy-generic-india-china-canada.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ozempic Is About to Go Generic for Billions of People</a>, by Rebecca Robbins, Meaghan Tobin, Eshe Nelson, Alex Travelli and Pragati K.B.</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/us/rancho-palos-verdes-landslide-california-houses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Home Prices Are Falling in a California Enclave. So Is the Ground.</a>, by Mimi Dwyer</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>