News Roundup — 286 Stories (as of 9:22 AM ET, Mar 26)
Here’s what’s happening right now across the major newsrooms. We pull from 18 sources — and organize the biggest stories so you can scan them in one place.
ESPN [ESPN] — 63 stories
- Wetzel: It's not just Cinderella. How NIL upended everything for blue bloods — ESPN, 10:20 AM ET
Three of college basketball's most storied powers — North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky — appear at a crossroads. What does it say about the state of college basketball? - Vitale's All-Rolls Royce, Diaper Dandy teams: Players who defined the men's season — ESPN, 10:20 AM ET
From freshman phenoms to seasoned veterans, here are the stars who delivered head-turning performances. - Everything you need for Opening Day: What we're watching, lineups and updates from every game — ESPN, 10:17 AM ET
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action. - MLB season preview: Ranking all 30 teams as baseball returns — ESPN, 10:15 AM ET
Whether your club is the team to beat or hoping to be 2026's biggest surprise, we've got you covered. - 'Definitely not my final chapter': A refreshed Israel Adesanya isn't done yet — ESPN, 9:57 AM ET
He may have traded right hooks and calf kicks for DJ decks last year, but Israel Adesanya insists he is motivated to continue his UFC career — starting this weekend against Joe Pyfer. - Analyzing what the Vikings have said about their crowded QB room ahead of league meetings — ESPN, 9:44 AM ET
Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell has given varied answers over the offseason on his four-man QB room. - Murray drops 53, Jokic nearly has 20-20-20 game — ESPN, 9:39 AM ET
Jamal Murray scored 53 points and Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists as the Nuggets held off the Mavericks on Wednesday night. - Wolves post largest OT comeback on record — ESPN, 9:39 AM ET
With a game-closing 15-0 run, the Timberwolves came back from 13 points down for a 110-108 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night. - Draymond: Hated and loved Wemby's MVP case — ESPN, 9:39 AM ET
Warriors forward Draymond Green said he both "hated" and "absolutely loved" the MVP self-promotion from Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. - QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick — ESPN, 9:39 AM ET
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick. - Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite — ESPN, 9:39 AM ET
A woman in Los Angeles has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua alleging the Rams wide receiver made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit her on the shoulder. - Fried's gem lifts Yanks despite Judge's 4-K opener — ESPN, 9:39 AM ET
Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6⅓ scoreless innings, and the Yankees cruised past the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday night despite Aaron Judge's first career hitless Opening Day. - Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation — ESPN, 9:39 AM ET
Amid speculation he could be a candidate for the vacancy at North Carolina, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd insisted all his attention is with his program ahead of Thursday's Sweet 16 game against Arkansas. - Brown-led Celts hand Thunder first loss in month — ESPN, 9:39 AM ET
Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points in a pivotal third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night, snapping the defending champions' 12… - ⚾ Fantasy baseball draft guide: Rankings, more — ESPN, 9:39 AM ET
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. - Ranking Ohio State's first-round receivers since 2022: How does Carnell Tate stack up? — ESPN, 9:37 AM ET
Tate could be the WR1 of the 2026 draft. But how does he compare to the stars that came before him? - Flacco: Teams 'dumb' for not signing me to start — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
Joe Flacco is back with the Bengals as Joe Burrow's backup, but he isn't shy about voicing his belief that teams made a mistake by passing on him to be their starting quarterback. - Macdonald: JSN deal rewards 'foundational' player — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
Seahawks GM John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald said they felt comfortable giving Jaxon Smith-Njigba his record-setting extension because of his "unique combination" of excellence on and off th… - Seahawks to open on Wed. due to Australia game — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
The Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks will open the season on the Wednesday of Week 1 instead of hosting the usual Thursday night opener. - Sources: Browns, Garrett modify deal language — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
The Browns and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett have agreed to modified language on his contract that became official on Tuesday, per league sources. - Mahomes shows progress, posts video throwing — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
Patrick Mahomes posted a short video clip Wednesday of himself in a training session where he dropped back and threw the ball, the first public footage of him doing so since he had knee surgery in … - Sources: Labor talks stop amid NFL-ref impasse — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
Labor negotiations between the NFL and NFL Referees Association broke off earlier than scheduled this week as the sides were unable to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, so… - 📈 Ranking the 16 best deals of the offseason — ESPN, 9:32 AM ET
We've graded more than 60 signings and trades over the past few weeks. But only 16 moves received top marks. We ranked those deals. - 'Don't move on, just move forward': How hockey helped Michigan's Michael Hage overcome tragedy — ESPN, 9:27 AM ET
Fueled by the memory of his father, the Wolverines star looks to return to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four. - Ranking the best possible Stanley Cup playoff first-round matchups — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
Which combos would be the most entertaining? Here's our list for 2026. - 📝 Report cards for biggest deals of 2025-26 — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here. - Lightning captain Hedman taking temporary leave — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Wednesday. - Wings sign Bernard-Docker to 2-year extension — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
The Red Wings have signed defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year extension worth $3.2 million. - Sabres welcome Dahlin's fiancee after heart issue — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
The fiancee of Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin attended her first game in Buffalo since she received a lifesaving heart transplant. - McDavid tops 400 goals: 'Something that I work at' — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
"Goal scoring is something that has not come easy to me," Oilers star Connor McDavid said Tuesday night after scoring twice in a 5-2 win over Utah, which gave him 401 goals for his career. - Top Hawks prospect Frondell has assist in debut — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
Blackhawks top prospect Anton Frondell made his NHL debut Tuesday against the Islanders. - Bruins sign top prospect Hagens, 19, to AHL deal — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
The Bruins' top prospect, James Hagens, will report to the team's AHL affiliate after signing an amateur tryout agreement. - Sens hold Rangers to NHL's fewest shots since '03 — ESPN, 9:26 AM ET
The Senators allowed just nine shots on goal in a 2-1 victory at Madison Square Garden. It was the fewest shots against in franchise history, the Rangers' lowest output since 1955 — and the worst … - 'What I'm thinking is arena football but outdoors': How Mike Repole is remaking the UFL — ESPN, 9:23 AM ET
Repole is the man behind many of the UFL's changes, including smaller venues and the four-point field goal. - 25 trends to know before draft season begins — ESPN, 9:15 AM ET
Mike Clay shares his favorite notes from the research that informed his fantasy projections for 2026. - Predicting the 2026 MLB season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young — ESPN, 9:14 AM ET
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season. - Why it's the Dodgers' world — and the rest of MLB is just living in it — ESPN, 9:14 AM ET
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles. - UCLA coach Kelly Inouye-Perez breaking records amid changing landscape — ESPN, 9:11 AM ET
Last month, Inouye-Perez became the winningest coach for the winningest program in softball history. - How Arbeloa has won over doubters and reinvigorated Real Madrid's season — ESPN, 9:08 AM ET
Whether it's the coach, the players, or both, Real Madrid have improved since Álvaro Arbeloa took over in January, and he could yet save their season. - Saudi Pro League, MLS or elsewhere: Where could Salah go next? — ESPN, 9:08 AM ET
Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool as a legend, but where could he go next? Here are his options. - Cost of the World Cup: How much might a USMNT fan spend to follow their team? — ESPN, 9:08 AM ET
From tickets to hotels, how expensive is this summer's big event? Let's find out — through the eyes of a USMNT fan on the trip of a lifetime. - World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will book the final six spots? — ESPN, 9:08 AM ET
The final six spots — four from Europe and two from the intercontinental playoff — will be clinched this week. - The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics — ESPN, 9:04 AM ET
Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs. - Ranking coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026 — ESPN, 9:04 AM ET
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up. - Which teams, coaches and players have the most to prove in 2026? — ESPN, 9:04 AM ET
From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season. - NBA Power Rankings: The Thunder reign while East teams rise — ESPN, 9:04 AM ET
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch. - New NBA rookie rankings: Has Kon Knueppel already clinched the ROY race? — ESPN, 9:03 AM ET
Where do the NBA's top rookies stack up with a few weeks left in the regular season? We stacked the top 10. - NBA playoff watch: Can Hornets keep moving up? — ESPN, 9:03 AM ET
The streaking Knicks and Hornets clash. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings. - NBA votes to mull Vegas, Seattle expansion bids — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
The NBA's board of governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle. - Silver: NBA ready to combat tanking 'full stop' — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
NBA commissioner Adam Silver made it clear Wednesday that fixing tanking is his top priority and that there will be fundamental changes to the league's draft system to try to prevent it from happen… - Doc says Giannis progressing but not yet healthy — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games. "He's progressing," Rivers said. "He's just not healthy." - OKC's Williams clears another test in 2nd game — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
The Thunder are being conservative with Jalen Williams' minutes as he works his way back into form following a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the past two months. - 👀 Latest intel: All we know about expansion — ESPN, 9:00 AM ET
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work. - Ranking the 25 best players in the women's Sweet 16 — ESPN, 8:49 AM ET
Kymora Johnson from 10-seed Virginia is one of seven new players in our Sweet 16 ranking. - 'It's all or nothing': UCLA veterans ready for final NCAA title run — ESPN, 8:49 AM ET
Lauren Betts and her teammates have unfinished business since falling short at the Final Four a year ago. - Top draft needs for all 32 NFL teams: We picked the biggest holes and prospects to target — ESPN, 8:38 AM ET
Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams at April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them. - Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospects — ESPN, 8:38 AM ET
Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks? - An early look at 2027 NFL free agency: Which playmakers could be available next March? — ESPN, 8:37 AM ET
Which top players might be available in next year's NFL free agency? We picked out 50 stars to keep an eye on. - Ranking all 32 free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters? — ESPN, 8:37 AM ET
How did every team fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures? - 'Changing of the guard': Cole Hutson poised to take big role in next wave for the Capitals — ESPN, 8:27 AM ET
When the new era of Caps hockey begins, the young defenseman will be at the forefront. - NHL playoff watch: Who will win the Pacific Division 'pillow fight'? — ESPN, 8:27 AM ET
All eight clubs are in action Thursday, with postseason spots still up for grabs. - March Madness 2026: Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team — ESPN, 6:31 AM ET
This tournament has given us basketball at its best. Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that will be just as electric. - From Arizona to Texas: Ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams — ESPN, 6:31 AM ET
Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.
Yahoo Sports [Yahoo] — 50 stories
- 'Who are the QB candidates' and other pressing questions as WSU kicks off spring ball — Yahoo Sports, 9:13 AM ET
Mar. 26—The calendar just flipped to spring, but the Washington State football team is already thinking about the fall. For the first time under coach Kirby Moore, the Cougars will hit the practice… - Thunder Coach Praises Jayson Tatum's Impact On Celtics After Monster Game — Yahoo Sports, 9:12 AM ET
Tatum helped lead Boston past OKC on Wednesday. - Eddie Hall and Tommy Fury set for Manchester Showdown with 100lb weight difference — Yahoo Sports, 9:11 AM ET
Eddie Hall is reportedly set to return to combat sports on 13 June. The former ‘World’s Strongest Man’ hasn’t fought since knocking out Mariusz Pudzianowski in his MMA debut last April, but it appe… - How Luke Loucks' first season compares to Leonard Hamilton's at FSU — Yahoo Sports, 9:10 AM ET
Luke Loucks has already matched a key milestone that took Leonard Hamilton two seasons to reach. - Five reasons why Auburn basketball defeated Nevada on Wednesday — Yahoo Sports, 9:09 AM ET
Auburn basketball earned another NIT win on Wednesday by taking down Nevada in the quarterfinals. Here are five reasons why the Tigers won. - Predicting winners in MLB on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 — Yahoo Sports, 9:09 AM ET
Winning in MLB on a daily basis is one of the toughest challenges in sports. With 162 games, constant lineup changes, pitching matchups, and the unpredictable nature of baseball, picking winners is… - Why former NFL players Terrence Murphy and Reggie Bush purchased LOVB Salt Lake — Yahoo Sports, 9:08 AM ET
Terrence C. Murphy Sr.’s and Reggie Bush’s Synergy Sports Capital acquired the operating rights for LOVB Salt Lake, the league announced Thursday. - Ty Simpson: I'm a program changer, I make people better — Yahoo Sports, 9:06 AM ET
Opinions about former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson have run the gamut from those who have called him the best quarterback in this year's draft class to those who question whether he's worthy of b… - Florida attorney general demands NFL suspend Rooney Rule, citing 'discrimination' — Yahoo Sports, 9:06 AM ET
The Rooney Rule was first adopted by the NFL in 2003. - I simulated the Mets’ season with AI. Did they do enough to win it all? — Yahoo Sports, 9:06 AM ET
The New York Mets will host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at Citi Field on Thursday. - 49ers leading WR tied to AFC West in free agency — Yahoo Sports, 9:06 AM ET
Jauan Jennings hasn't signed with a team yet, but one analyst thinks he'd be a perfect fit for this West Coast team. - Thursday open thread — Yahoo Sports, 9:06 AM ET
Head to the comments section to share your thoughts and join the conversation. You can sign up for a commenting account below and we have full-time moderators to enforce the Community Guidelines. - Mercedes push back against Ferrari’s proposal for April F1 test after Bahrain and Saudi cancellation — Yahoo Sports, 9:06 AM ET
Ferrari have put forward a proposal to the FIA for a joint in-season test at Monza, aiming to make use of the gap in the 2026 calendar created by the cancellations of F1’s races in Bahrain and Saud… - Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility — Yahoo Sports, 9:05 AM ET
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women's… - Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly on the radar of Manchester United ahead of the summer — Yahoo Sports, 9:05 AM ET
Manchester United are monitoring the situation of Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly as they look to sign a new left-back this summer, according to Sky Sports reporter Danyal Khan. The Gunners academy… - Jonah Coleman Enters the Chat for Vikings — Yahoo Sports, 9:05 AM ET
Are you ready for the Minnesota Vikings to draft a dynamic young running back for the first time in eons? […] - The Daily Mania: Off-Topic Open Thread – Mar 26, 2026 — Yahoo Sports, 9:05 AM ET
Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful. - Bernardo nominated for Premier League March Goal of the Month award — Yahoo Sports, 9:05 AM ET
Bernardo Silva’s eye-catching strike at West Ham is amongst the nominees for March’s Premier League Goal of the Month award. Men's Team City’s 2025/26 Premier League stats so far The City skippe… - Gray future under scrutiny & are Hibs in decline? — Yahoo Sports, 9:04 AM ET
BBC Scotland's Edinburgh football reporter Brian McLauchlin has been answering some of your questions on Hibs. Kieran asked: Do you think we've reached our maximum potential with David Gray? Scott … - Senegal pledges to fight ‘robbery’ after CAF strips it of AFCON title — Yahoo Sports, 9:04 AM ET
Senegal’s lawyers say CAF’s decision to hand Morocco the AFCON title ‘openly violates the laws of the game’. - Why do basketball players miss shots they’ve made a thousand times before? Neuroscience has an answer — Yahoo Sports, 9:04 AM ET
Elite athletes miss plenty of shots during March Madness and the NBA playoffs. Training both brain and body can help even beginners and novices get more net. - LOVB Salt Lake volleyball acquired by Reggie Bush's ownership group — Yahoo Sports, 9:03 AM ET
Reggie Bush is ready to ace ownership. LOVB announced Synergy Sports Capital, a private equity fund led by NFL players Terrence Murphy Sr. and Bush. - Cornerbacks the Commanders Should Consider in the 2026 Draft — Yahoo Sports, 9:03 AM ET
Evaluating prospects with the help of advanced performance metrics - Four-star cornerback Danny Lang commits to USC — Yahoo Sports, 9:02 AM ET
After a somewhat slow start, the Trojans’ 2027 recruiting class is quickly heating up - Ligue 1 Move PSG Match Over Objections of Opponent Lens — Yahoo Sports, 9:02 AM ET
Who needs sporting integrity, just give the sportswashing front for a human rights abusing petrostate whatever it wants. - Raiders to host QB Fernando Mendoza on pre-draft visit — Yahoo Sports, 9:02 AM ET
The Las Vegas Raiders are slated to host Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza on a pre-draft visit in April, per reports. - Iowa State basketball NCAA Tournament history — Yahoo Sports, 9:02 AM ET
A look at Iowa State's basketball history in the NCAA Tournament. - Oklahoma Sooners projected to land defensive tackle out of California — Yahoo Sports, 9:02 AM ET
Rivals recruiting analyst predicts the Oklahoma Sooners to land a talented defensive tackle prospect out of California. - Giants' defense was worst in NFL with Deonte Banks on the field in 2025 — Yahoo Sports, 9:02 AM ET
Analytical data shows just how bad the New York Giants' defense was when CB Deonte Banks was on the field in 2025. - Steelers 2026 scouting report: DT Kayden McDonald — Yahoo Sports, 9:02 AM ET
Brief As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, here is a scouting report for defensive tackle Kayden McDonald of Ohio State. - Caleb Wilson earns praise from prominent college hoops analyst — Yahoo Sports, 9:02 AM ET
UNC forward Caleb Wilson was praised by a prominent college hoops analyst. - Former Bucs DL not happy with comments made by Cam Skattebo — Yahoo Sports, 9:02 AM ET
Cam Skattebo made controversial comments on CTE and a former Bucs player did not appreciate them. - Broncos' pre-draft visit with WR canceled after Jaylen Waddle trade (others remain on) — Yahoo Sports, 9:01 AM ET
The Broncos' pre-draft visit with a first-round WR prospect was canceled after the Jaylen Waddle trade, but the team continues looking at other WRs. - Arizona vs Arkansas Sweet 16 rematch brings history and new questions — Yahoo Sports, 9:01 AM ET
Love drama? Arizona and Arkansas meet in the Sweet 16 with old postseason scars, star freshmen and Tommy Lloyd vs John Calipari. - Why Lionel Messi should be worried about Orlando City’s new transfer target — Yahoo Sports, 9:01 AM ET
Lionel Messi could soon face a familiar challenge in MLS as Inter Miami’s biggest rivals look to strengthen significantly. The Florida Derby has grown into one of the league’s fiercest matchups, wi… - Random Ramsdom: Game in Melbourne is set — Yahoo Sports, 9:01 AM ET
Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/26/26 - How Data Is Driving Espanyol Up The La Liga Table — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
RCD Espanyol’s rise to La Liga mid-table stability under Velocity Sports Partners blends data-driven recruitment, academy focus and sustainable growth. - FSU baseball joins MLB The Show's 'Road to the Show' — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
MLB The Show 26 adds Florida State, giving fans a chance to experience FSU baseball and start their 'Road to the Show' journey at the college level. - Every Cal player drafted by the Boston Celtics — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Celtics out of Cal. - 'These guys can’t keep up': Sebastian Fundora is becoming 154’s unsolvable puzzle — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
Standing an impossible 6-foot-6, Fundora was once dismissed as too tall, too awkward, too fragile to last at 154 pounds. Now, as he prepares to defend his WBC title against Thurman, the division is… - MotoGP chiefs visit Buenos Aires construction site ahead of 2027 Argentina GP — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
Argentina is set to return to the MotoGP calendar after a year's absence, with a revamped circuit in Buenos Aires replacing Termas de Rio Hondo - Kon Knueppel eyes records set by splash brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
Not bad for a rookie. - NCAA Tournament: To be considered elite, Arizona must get back to that round and beyond — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
Arizona has been here before. In fact, Arizona has made it to the Sweet 16 each of the last three seasons, in four of the last five and 13 times since last reaching the Final Four in 2001. The Cats… - Stop guessing: Todd McShay’s big board reveals first-round targets — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
We group the Top 100 players into tiers to better understand the Cowboys’ options at each point in the draft. - Deen’s Daily: Roy’s Injury; Newhook Sparks Habs; Rangers, Leafs Similarities — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
The Avalanche are getting pieces back in the lineup, but lost Nic Roy to an upper-body injury. What’s the latest […] The post Deen’s Daily: Roy’s Injury; Newhook Sparks Habs; Rangers, Leafs Similar… - Opening Day Expectations and Concerns, One for Each Team: NL East — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
New York Mets Expectation: This is a Mets club burgeoning under the weight of all their talent. If anything is going […] - Jaxon Smith-Njigba names biggest goal after signing record $168.6 million extension — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has made it clear that his record-breaking contract is not the finish line, with the Seahawks star already setting his sights on even bigger achievements. The wide receiver is co… - Syracuse basketball: 7 things Gerry McNamara said in first public comments since being named head coach — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
Syracuse heard from the program’s ninth all-time coach before he’s formally introduced on Monday. - Which was your favorite Chicago Bears 2026 Free Agency move? — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
We asked our team at WCG for their favorite Bears move this free agent period. - Competition to be fierce for Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup attacking group — Yahoo Sports, 9:00 AM ET
How many FC Bayern stars will make the final roster?
The Guardian [GRD] — 25 stories
- Nearly 500 airport security staff quit as DHS shutdown drags on with no end in sight – US politics live — The Guardian, 9:09 AM ET
Negotiations to end funding standoff sparked by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown fail to find a breakthroughSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has been “truthing” on his… - Middle East crisis live: Israel says it has killed Iranian naval chief as Trump repeats claim Tehran ‘begging’ for deal — The Guardian, 9:09 AM ET
Israeli defence minister says Alireza Tangsiri was responsible for blocking the strait of HormuzAnalysis: Trump pitches peace plan but military buildups rarely veer to off-rampAn Iranian envoy has … - Labour MP joins Tories in suggesting truth being hidden about Morgan McSweeney’s phone – UK politics live — The Guardian, 9:02 AM ET
A Labour MP joined the Conservatives in accusing McSweeney of a cover-upYesterday the Conservative party said that it wanted to ban political parties from distributing campaign literature in a fore… - Brussels opens investigation into Snapchat amid concern over children’s safety — The Guardian, 8:55 AM ET
European Commission says social messaging app is exposing children to grooming and sexual exploitationBrussels has opened an investigation into Snapchat over concerns that the social messaging app … - Nato chief says Europe increased defence spending by 20% in 2025 – Europe live — The Guardian, 8:49 AM ET
Mark Rutte praised the US president, citing him as a key reason for why global leaders bolstered commitments to defence spendingMeanwhile, the US president, Donald Trump, has once again lashed out … - Italy seizes €20m of assets allegedly bought with money embezzled from Ursula Andress — The Guardian, 8:42 AM ET
‘Misappropriation of financial resources’ from actor, 90, tracked to property, vineyards and olive groves in Tuscany Italian authorities have seized €20m (£17.3m) of assets in Tuscany, including pr… - Sixty years of hurt: start dreaming of England’s World Cup glory | Max Rushden — The Guardian, 8:28 AM ET
Countdown to tournament begins in earnest with friendly against Uruguay so it’s time to forget other countries are good at footballIs it too early to start plotting England’s inevitable route to Wo… - ‘This group of girls is writing history’: how Nantes Women are shaking up the French hierarchy — The Guardian, 8:10 AM ET
We spend a day with the surprise package of the Première Ligue to find out how they have taken the top flight by stormThere is one video that is on repeat on the Nantes players’ phones: Lucie Calba… - Rams star Puka Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark and biting incident — The Guardian, 8:05 AM ET
Lawyer says witnesses clear player of wrongdoingReceiver was guilty only of ‘horseplay’, says lawyerStar Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has been sued by a woman who says he made an antisemiti… - Fcukers: Ö review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
(Ninja Tune)The duo’s snotty nonchalance may capture the post-Brat zeitgeist, but their true appeal lies in a talent for turning vintage dance influences into pointed modern popThose who suggest th… - Pro-Israel Democrats decry settler violence in West Bank amid attacks on Palestinians — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
Aipac-backed lawmakers denounce ‘extremist’ violence in West Bank as support for Israel becomes a political liabilityAs Israeli settlers ramp up violent attacks on Palestinian civilians in the West… - The verdict against Meta and YouTube is a victory for children – and the US justice system | Austin Sarat — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
In a court of law, tech titans will be judged not for who they are, but what they do. We should take comfort in thatJury verdicts are meant to speak the truth, and today’s verdict in a California c… - Bielsa back in England seeking end to boom-bust pattern after Luis Suárez attack | Jonathan Wilson — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
The Uruguay coach, who had such an impact at Leeds, needs a result at Wembley on Friday after a downturn for the South American sideThe pattern is not unfamiliar. Marcelo Bielsa arrives. The force … - ‘Black music is not a subculture – it is the engine’: Why the Mobo awards matter more than ever, 30 years on — The Guardian, 8:00 AM ET
Three decades after launching the awards, founder Kanya King reflects on being ahead of the crowd and why Mobo has always been more than musicFor the audience watching performances by twentysomethi… - Octopus reports sharp rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war — The Guardian, 7:51 AM ET
Firm’s sales up 54% this month and Good Energy reports doubling of interest in solar after latest oil price shockSolar panel sales have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war, according to O… - Sewage released into England’s rivers and seas nearly 300,000 times last year — The Guardian, 7:49 AM ET
Campaigners criticise frequent use of storm overflows when parts of the country were in drought for monthsRaw sewage was discharged into rivers and seas almost 300,000 times last year after the dri… - Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own | First Thing — The Guardian, 7:23 AM ET
Iran’s foreign minister has said Tehran has ‘no intention of negotiating for now’. Plus, the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusionDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGo… - Ticketmaster quietly raised other fees after US crackdown on hidden charges — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
Documents obtained by Guardian show company increased different fees to ‘offset revenue loss’ from FTC rule changeFollowing a wave of regulations banning the surprise fees that appear at the end of… - This congressman says Muslims ‘don’t belong’ in the US. How does he keep winning a district with so many? | David Daley — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
Andy Ogles’ election victories in Tennessee are a product of an electoral system broken by gerrymanderingAndy Ogles represents more Muslims than any other Tennessee congressman. Yet he has no inter… - William Shakespeare’s Romeo+Juliet review – Baz Luhrmann’s joyful tragedy is still extravagantly full of life — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
The 1990s love tragedy starring a young Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes is a tonic and a delightThirty years ago, Baz Luhrmann reinvented Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as a gangbanger love trag… - Rave Culture: A New Era review – high energy testimonial to the UK’s dance revolution — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
It could do with more robust political context, but this Spanish-made documentary is still a loving, insightful delve into rave’s lasting influence and lost-weekend logisticsThis Spanish documentar… - Travelers flock to Clear security app to bypass TSA lines amid US airport chaos — The Guardian, 7:00 AM ET
Clear Secure has seen jump in new sign-ups amid the partial government shutdown as TSA workers go unpaidSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAs travelers con… - Co-op boss quits after year marked by cyber-attack and claims of ‘toxic’ culture — The Guardian, 6:47 AM ET
Shirine Khoury-Haq denies exit linked to allegations about behaviour at retail and funerals group as it sinks to £125m lossBusiness live – latest updatesThe Co-op Group has announced that its chief… - Keely Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham over world championships stadium dispute — The Guardian, 6:46 AM ET
British world champion mocks club in tweetClub refusing to vacate stadium for event in 2029Keely Hodgkinson has playfully poked fun at West Ham after it emerged they could ruin London’s chances of … - Two drone strikes on civilian targets kill 28 people in Sudan — The Guardian, 6:24 AM ET
Market in North Darfur and truck carrying civilians in North Kordofan hit as civil war approaches fourth yearAt least 28 civilians have been killed in two separate drone strikes in Sudan, according…
New York Times [NYT] — 22 stories
- ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Review: Queen Bees of the Food Court — New York Times, 9:17 AM ET
Among a group of young women at the mall, power becomes toxic in the style of modern classics like “Mean Girls” and “The Craft,” but without the vibrancy. - Iran War Live Updates: Israel Says It Killed Iranian Naval Commander as Trump Raises Pressure on Tehran — New York Times, 9:14 AM ET
Israel said that an airstrike had killed Alireza Tangsiri, a key player in Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned Iranian officials to consider his peace proposal “before i… - ‘Lethality’ Used to Be a Pentagon Buzzword. Now It’s a Worldview. — New York Times, 9:08 AM ET
It’s blunt instead of vague, brash instead of evasive, bold instead of cautious. And yet the word obfuscates as much as old defense jargon. - In California’s Central Valley, Latino Voters are Up for Grabs in 2026’s Elections — New York Times, 9:08 AM ET
As in other Hispanic areas of the country, voters shifted toward Republicans in 2024. But there are increasing signs that this was a blip more than a durable trend. - Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies — New York Times, 9:05 AM ET
Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriate experiences. - After ‘Sausage Making,’ European Lawmakers Approve U.S. Trade Deal — New York Times, 9:05 AM ET
The agreement that President Trump struck with the European Union has cleared a major hurdle that delayed it for months. - Savannah Guthrie Says 2 Ransom Notes About Her Mother Were Likely Genuine — New York Times, 9:04 AM ET
Her interview on the “Today” show came more than 50 days after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken from her home near Tucson, Ariz. - The Sudden Death of a Man Who Told Chinese Kids How to Succeed — New York Times, 9:01 AM ET
The influencer Zhang Xuefeng was known for no-nonsense, some said cynical, advice about how to win in China’s educational rat race. He died at 41. - ‘A Little Prayer,’ ‘Splitsville’ and More Streaming Gems — New York Times, 9:01 AM ET
Two of last year’s best indies — a family drama and a no-holds-barred sex comedy — are among the many treasures on your subscription streaming services this month. - How to Turn a Chicken Egg Into a Drug Factory — New York Times, 9:00 AM ET
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs. - War in Iran Will Push U.S. Inflation Above 4 Percent, O.E.C.D. Forecast Says — New York Times, 8:52 AM ET
Higher energy prices and uncertainty over the war in the Middle East will boost inflation and weigh on economic growth, a new forecast says. - Here’s the latest. — New York Times, 8:37 AM ET
- Rare Books Stolen From a Jesuit Archive in Rome Are Returned to Italy — New York Times, 8:21 AM ET
The books, about astronomy and other topics, were written in Chinese by Jesuit missionaries who shared information on science as part of their effort to spread Christianity. - Men of the Trump Administration, 2026 — New York Times, 8:19 AM ET
Are Democrats ugly? Asking for a friend. - Colleges Pressed to Remove Names of Epstein’s Friends From Buildings — New York Times, 8:16 AM ET
Students and others are asking universities, including Harvard and Ohio State, to take down the names of high-profile donors with connections to Jeffrey Epstein. They have not done so yet. - A Storied Rockefeller Art Trove Goes on View at Asia Society — New York Times, 8:10 AM ET
Our critic offers a guide to 70 years of great devotional sculptures in the Asia Society collection — including some that he once helped install. - U.S. Military Kills 4 People in Boat Strike in Caribbean — New York Times, 8:10 AM ET
At least 163 people have been killed in the Trump administration’s campaign against suspected drug smuggling. - Shield AI, a Start-Up Making Military Drones, Raises $2 Billion — New York Times, 7:57 AM ET
The company, which develops autonomous military technology, also plans to buy a maker of simulation software as interest in next-generation defense soars. - Is Big Tech Facing a Big Tobacco Moment? — New York Times, 7:56 AM ET
Back-to-back courtroom losses have put technology giants, including Meta and Google, in uncertain territory as they face lawsuits and bans on teen users. - Tracy Kidder, Author of ‘The Soul of a New Machine,’ Dies at 80 — New York Times, 7:49 AM ET
A Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative journalist, he wrote deeply reported books that often focused on heroic goodness in people. - Who Is Alireza Tangsiri, the Latest Iranian Commander Targeted by Israel? — New York Times, 7:16 AM ET
Israel said it killed the naval commander, Alireza Tangsiri, in an airstrike on Thursday morning. Iran has not commented. - Storms Could Bring Tornadoes, Hail and Heavy Rain to the Midwest on Thursday — New York Times, 6:35 AM ET
Forecasters were watching an area just south of the Great Lakes, where storms were expected to move through on Thursday afternoon and evening.
CNBC [CNBC] — 20 stories
- What comes next? Three attack scenarios as U.S. sends thousands more troops to Middle East — CNBC, 9:21 AM ET
One of Iran's top lawmakers has said that they were anticipating a potential ground invasion of one its islands. - Trump says Iranian negotiators 'better get serious soon, before it is too late' — CNBC, 9:20 AM ET
Trump's comments come amid ongoing confusion over whether the U.S. and Iran have held negotiations over ending the war. - Barclays tells investors to keep climbing that wall of worry — CNBC, 9:13 AM ET
It has not been a good month for stocks. Barclays, however, thinks investors should stay the course. - Olaplex to be acquired by German company Henkel in $1.4 billion deal — CNBC, 9:12 AM ET
Olaplex announced on Thursday that it is being acquired by Germany's Henkel in a $1.4 billion deal after the company had a disappointing public run. - AI and bots have officially taken over the internet, report finds — CNBC, 9:10 AM ET
HUMAN Security's State of AI Traffic report found that bots have eclipsed human users, with automated traffic growing eight times faster than human activity. - Iran war will spare no major economy, says OECD — but the UK is more vulnerable than others — CNBC, 9:09 AM ET
The U.K. is predicted to be worse hit by the Iran war than its developed market counterparts, the OECD said in its interim economic outlook on Thursday. - Family offices make opportunistic bets on real estate as investors sit on sidelines — CNBC, 9:01 AM ET
Investment firms of ultra-wealthy families are snapping up bargains in multifamily and commercial real estate. - Dow futures fall 300 points as oil jumps and Trump warns Iran negotiators to 'get serious': Live updates — CNBC, 9:01 AM ET
On Wednesday, the major averages rose on traders' hopes that there would soon be a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. - Apple expands American manufacturing program with four new partners — CNBC, 9:00 AM ET
Apple is adding Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to its American Manufacturing Program, committing $400 million through 2030. - Tom Brady says he's asked NFL about potential comeback: 'They don't like that idea very much' — CNBC, 8:55 AM ET
Tom Brady has asked the NFL about its policy of allowing minority owners to return as players, but he has no plans on returning the field, he told CNBC. - Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday — CNBC, 8:50 AM ET
Oil prices, bond yields and talks with Iran are all going the wrong way for the stock market. - Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Dell, Cava, Tyson, Wells Fargo, Robinhood, Nucor & more — CNBC, 8:46 AM ET
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday. - Prediction market bets on sports, election, war would be verboten under new legislation — CNBC, 8:29 AM ET
Lawmakers have introduced a flurry of measures to rein-in prediction markets in recent weeks, as the platforms have come under increased scrutiny. - Global forecasting group sees U.S. inflation at 4.2% this year, much higher than Fed estimate — CNBC, 8:28 AM ET
The forecast is a sharp step up from the prior projection of 2.8%. Moreover, it is much higher than the 2.7% Fed officials estimated. - Higher gas prices from Iran war could offset bigger tax refunds from Trump's 'big beautiful bill' — CNBC, 8:26 AM ET
Amid the Iran war, higher gas prices could offset the bigger tax refunds from President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," according to some analysts. - A Google AI breakthrough is pressuring memory chip stocks from Samsung to Micron — CNBC, 8:11 AM ET
SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron shares fell as investors fear fewer memory chips may be required in the future. - Meta's court defeats add to Zuckerberg's recent woes, represent 'watershed event' for social media — CNBC, 8:10 AM ET
Meta suffered stinging defeats in two separate trials involving child safety that underscore shifting public sentiment toward the social media industry. - Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Micron, Sandisk, Newmont and more — CNBC, 7:56 AM ET
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket. - The oil market is in 'backwardation' — Here’s what that means for energy prices — CNBC, 7:36 AM ET
Oil prices have been rocked by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began. - Iran war is a 'catastrophe,' G7 ministers warn — but there's little they can do to stop it — CNBC, 7:05 AM ET
European leaders and ministers issue warnings about the impact and potential consequences of the Iran war
BBC News [BBC] — 15 stories
- 'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds' — BBC News, 9:19 AM ET
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments. - Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison — BBC News, 9:08 AM ET
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which killed more than 150 people were killed. - Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM — BBC News, 9:04 AM ET
Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft. - I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade — BBC News, 8:57 AM ET
The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail. - UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies — BBC News, 8:56 AM ET
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran. - European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal — BBC News, 8:51 AM ET
The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%. - How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa — BBC News, 8:22 AM ET
Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime ISA to buy with someone who has already bought. - Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League — BBC News, 8:18 AM ET
Refereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season's Premier League. - Northampton head coach Vesty questions England's identity under Borthwick — BBC News, 8:12 AM ET
Northampton head coach Sam Vesty questions whether England have lost their rugby identity under Steve Borthwick - UK now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says — BBC News, 8:11 AM ET
Forces are now approved to board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January. - NS&I set to pay millions to customers over misplaced funds — BBC News, 7:59 AM ET
The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors, including not paying bereaved families money that was rightfully theirs. - Whisky giant drops plans for £150m facility in Ayrshire — BBC News, 7:46 AM ET
Suntory Global Spirits did not give a reason for why the plan is not going ahead. - Plans for UK's newest national park to face public inquiry – is it a huge opportunity or a waste of money? — BBC News, 7:19 AM ET
Glyndŵr National Park could extend through Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and northern Powys. - Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia — BBC News, 6:55 AM ET
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive. - Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC — BBC News, 6:47 AM ET
Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.
The Hill [HILL] — 15 stories
- Bill Maher to get Mark Twain Prize in final Kennedy Center event before 2-year Trump closure — The Hill, 9:18 AM ET
Bill Maher will receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, in what organizers say will be the final event at the Kennedy Center after President Trump announced it would be shuttered f… - What happens if you miss a flight due to long airport lines? — The Hill, 9:08 AM ET
Missed your flight due to long TSA lines? Here's how airlines are handling it. - Watch live: Trump convenes Cabinet amid Iran, DHS shutdown pressure — The Hill, 9:01 AM ET
President Trump will convene a meeting of his Cabinet at the White House on Thursday morning as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown stretches into Day 41. The forum comes as pressure… - Wealthy Americans can learn from the philanthropist who made milk safer — The Hill, 9:00 AM ET
Straus and his allies showed that science-based advocacy backed by sustained grassroots pressure can hold policymakers accountable. - GOP, Democrats face pressure to end DHS shutdown: Join the live discussion — The Hill, 9:00 AM ET
Members of both parties are facing increased pressure to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, as long lines extend throughout the nation's airports. Are the long lines at Transp… - Taylor Frankie Paul facing third domestic violence investigation, police say — The Hill, 8:58 AM ET
Reality television star Taylor Frankie Paul is under investigation following allegations of a third domestic violence incident involving her and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. - 'Treatable, but not curable': Mother warns others after stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis at 33 — The Hill, 8:52 AM ET
While rates for colorectal cancer are on the decline for older generations, they've spiked among people under the age of 50. Brooke Pangrazio, a mother of three in Alabama, now ranks among the incr… - Live updates: Trump holds Cabinet meeting as US, Iran dig in and DHS shutdown grinds on — The Hill, 8:32 AM ET
President Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting on Thursday morning amid escalating tensions over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and war in Iran. Fear is rising that some centrist S… - Could Trump’s war in Iran cause another hostage crisis? — The Hill, 8:30 AM ET
Pete Hegseth lacks the foresight, hindsight and wisdom needed to keep Americans safe. Before we get dragged into another miserable hostage situation, or worse, he needs to be replaced. - Trump: Iranian negotiators 'better get serious soon' — The Hill, 8:28 AM ET
President Trump on Thursday urged Iranian negotiators that they "better get serious soon" as efforts for a ceasefire in the Middle East appear to falter. Trump previously said the two countries wer… - Robert Mueller’s ultimate legacy: Preventing an American MI5 — The Hill, 8:00 AM ET
While Mueller’s legacy may be viewed through the investigations he led, his most enduring impact may lie in what he prevented. - US, Iran harden positions as ceasefire push appears to falter — The Hill, 7:54 AM ET
The U.S. and Iran are standing by their hardened positions as the push to bring a ceasefire to the Middle East conflict appears to dissipate. President Trump early Thursday accused Iranian negotiat… - DHS can do more to prevent asylum fraud — The Hill, 7:30 AM ET
The Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule last month that would increase the time asylum-seeking aliens must wait before applying for work authorization. Media reports have trea… - Trump's strategic impatience threatens his efforts in Ukraine and Iran — The Hill, 7:00 AM ET
Witkoff and Kushner keep making Trump look weak and desperate. - Watch live: Getting a Diagnosis ASAP — Progress in Early Alzheimer's Detection — The Hill, 7:00 AM ET
Until recently, a patient could not receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis without an expensive scan or invasive procedure. Last year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared two blood-based bioma…
Al Jazeera [ALJ] — 14 stories
- Senegal pledges to fight ‘robbery’ after CAF strips it of AFCON title — Al Jazeera, 9:04 AM ET
Senegal's lawyers say CAF's decision to hand Morocco the AFCON title 'openly violates the laws of the game'. - Is Europe heading to an energy crisis? — Al Jazeera, 8:59 AM ET
Europe is bracing for a supply crunch and a price shock as the Iran conflict drags on. - Video: GCC chief says Iran charging for ships to pass Strait of Hormuz — Al Jazeera, 8:41 AM ET
GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has accused Iran of imposing fees for ships to pass via the Strait of Hormuz. - As a Palestinian, I stand in solidarity with the Iranian people. Here’s why — Al Jazeera, 8:26 AM ET
History teaches us that the West's promises of caring for our 'freedoms' are empty because imperialism wants control. - North Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure on Belarus from West’ — Al Jazeera, 8:12 AM ET
Putin's allies mark a 'fundamentally new stage' in relations with a friendship treaty during Pyongyang meeting. - Jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction: What we know — Al Jazeera, 7:59 AM ET
Jury recommends Google and Meta pay $6m damages in landmark social media addiction lawsuit. - Venezuela’s Maduro set to again appear in US court: How strong is the case? — Al Jazeera, 7:56 AM ET
March 26 hearing will be second court appearance since Maduro's January 3 abduction by US military. - Iran to Lebanon: Four million people displaced by US-Israeli war — Al Jazeera, 7:40 AM ET
Three million Iranians and at least a million Lebanese have been forced from their homes because of US-Israeli attacks. - Germany warns of world economic ‘catastrophe’; OECD cuts UK growth forecast — Al Jazeera, 7:16 AM ET
European powers and bodies warn of economic collapse as the war on Iran nears one-month mark. - AFCON & CAF: Justice or Chaos? — Al Jazeera, 7:13 AM ET
Senegal won 2025 AFCON but CAF overturned the result and handed the title to Morocco to make them champions. - Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in attack, Israel says — Al Jazeera, 7:10 AM ET
Defence minister claims Israel kills Alireza Tangsiri, citing his role in blocking the Strait of Hormuz. - Video: Storms wash away vehicles and flood homes across Middle East — Al Jazeera, 6:45 AM ET
Vehicles were washed away in floods in Oman and homes were flooded in Syria as storms brought floods across the region. - Oil prices could hit $120 as war risks escalate, analyst warns — Al Jazeera, 6:38 AM ET
“We think oil prices will continue to stay elevated.” - Dozens dead in Bangladesh as passenger bus plunges into Padma River — Al Jazeera, 6:24 AM ET
Children among dead after bus carrying 40 passengers, which was attempting to board a ferry, topples into river.
CBS Sports [CBS] — 12 stories
- 2026 NFL Draft: Ranking teams without a first-round pick by their ability to still win big — CBS Sports, 9:12 AM ET
Five teams are without a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft - 2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for Sweet 16 games on Thursday — CBS Sports, 8:52 AM ET
Our experts give their opinion for Thursday's Sweet 16 games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament - 2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Sleepers, busts, breakouts via model that nailed Cal Raleigh's epic season — CBS Sports, 8:46 AM ET
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season 10,000 times and identified 2026 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout and busts - UFL odds, picks: Expert makes best bets for Week 1 games, including D.C. vs. St. Louis, Columbus vs. Orlando — CBS Sports, 8:45 AM ET
SportsLine football expert Emory Hunt gives his best bets for Week 1 of the 2026 UFL season - Italy vs. Northern Ireland World Cup qualifier: Will Azzuri face an upset for the third straight cycle? — CBS Sports, 8:44 AM ET
The Azzurri will host Northern Ireland in the semifinal of the playoffs for UEFA World Cup qualifying - Max Fried, Yankees shut out Giants to open MLB season; Sweet 16 preview — CBS Sports, 8:39 AM ET
Plus … wait, so Barry Bonds almost became a Yankee? - Max Fried, Yankees shut out Giants to open season | Sweet 16 preview — CBS Sports, 8:31 AM ET
Plus … wait, so Barry Bonds almost became a Yankee? - MLB picks: Opening Day best bets with a hot start for Julio Rodríguez and a record-extending home run — CBS Sports, 8:26 AM ET
Opening Day is here as Thursday brings our first full slate of baseball games this season - 2026 NBA playoff picture: Standings, tiebreakers, projections with Rockets fading — CBS Sports, 8:11 AM ET
With the close of the regular season less than three weeks away, here's where everything stands - Five under-the-radar storylines to watch in 2026 MLB season: A's in the playoffs? Tony Vitello's big jump — CBS Sports, 7:57 AM ET
Here are five things to keep an eye on as the 2026 MLB season gets started - Czechia vs. Republic of Ireland UEFA World Cup qualifier: Will Troy Parrott's heroics continue in Prague? — CBS Sports, 7:33 AM ET
The Ireland striker put his team on his back against Portugal and Hungary to make the playoffs. Can he keep it up? - Tigers vs. Padres: Skubal takes bump in potential final opener for Detroit, McGonigle begins AL ROY chase — CBS Sports, 7:00 AM ET
A highly anticipated Detroit Tigers season begins Thursday afternoon in San Diego and I have a same-game parlay
BBC Sport [BBCS] — 12 stories
- Tension between Tests and franchise T20 – Cummins — BBC Sport, 8:52 AM ET
Some Australia players missed out on "half a million pounds" so they could be part of Australia's Test series against Bangladesh, says captain Pat Cummins. - Super League at 30: What changed – and what's next? — BBC Sport, 8:35 AM ET
Former Great Britain international Iestyn Harris was part of the switch to Super League back in 1996, and looks back on 30 years of change. - Super League at 30: What changed – and what's next? — BBC Sport, 8:35 AM ET
Former Great Britain international Iestyn Harris was part of the switch to Super League back in 1996, and looks back on 30 years of change. - Northern Ireland's McCann out of Italy semi-final — BBC Sport, 8:31 AM ET
Ali McCann has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy in Bergamo. - Northern Ireland's McCann out of Italy semi-final — BBC Sport, 8:31 AM ET
Ali McCann has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy in Bergamo. - Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League — BBC Sport, 8:18 AM ET
Refereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season's Premier League. - Northampton head coach Vesty questions England's identity under Borthwick — BBC Sport, 8:12 AM ET
Northampton head coach Sam Vesty questions whether England have lost their rugby identity under Steve Borthwick - Forget URC – Scarlets face Test match in Dublin — BBC Sport, 8:11 AM ET
Scarlets make five changes to their side as they prepare to face Leinster at Dublin's Aviva Stadium in the United Rugby Championship. - 'Me, but less weird' – Jones on Red Roses' captaincy — BBC Sport, 8:03 AM ET
New Red Roses skipper Meg Jones admits she may tone down parts of her character after her promotion to lead the side - Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham amid London 2029 Worlds bid — BBC Sport, 7:19 AM ET
Keely Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham by claiming Great Britain will win more medals than the Hammers have ever if the 2029 World Championships are held at London Stadium. - Australia's Hooper open to extending Exeter stay — BBC Sport, 6:58 AM ET
Australia flanker Tom Hooper says he would extend his time at Exeter if he continues to grow as a player. - Verstappen expels journalist from news conference — BBC Sport, 6:49 AM ET
Max Verstappen ejects a journalist from his news conference at the Japanese Grand Prix over a row that dates back to Abu Dhabi last year.
Hollywood Reporter [THR] — 10 stories
- ‘Jeopardy!’ Plans YouTube Spinoff Show As It Ramps Up Production On Platform — Hollywood Reporter, 9:00 AM ET
Ken Jennings will host the new edition, which will feature creators playing for a charity of their choice. - Hollister and Singer-Songwriter Gigi Perez Debut “Good Riddance” Cover — Hollywood Reporter, 9:00 AM ET
This marks the first official cover of Green Day's timeless anthem in nearly 30 years. - ‘The Bachelorette’ Broke the Rules for Taylor Frankie Paul. It Backfired — Hollywood Reporter, 8:58 AM ET
The veteran ABC and Warner Bros. Television series took a risk when it cast the already-controversial 'Mormon Wives' star as its season 22 lead. - Warner Bros. Discovery Sets April 23 Vote on Paramount Mega Deal — Hollywood Reporter, 8:18 AM ET
Paramount is offering $31 per share, with a "ticking fee" kicking in if the deal doesn't close by the end of September. - Bill Maher to Receive Mark Twain Prize for Humor After White House Had Called It “Fake News” — Hollywood Reporter, 8:10 AM ET
“This is fake news. Bill Maher will NOT be getting this award,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said last week. - ‘Melania’ Producer, Martin Sorrell to Make FIFA-Approved World Cup Documentary — Hollywood Reporter, 8:00 AM ET
'Chasing the Dream,' about the 2026 World Cup, will stream worldwide on Disney+ - A New AI Scam Is Targeting Thousands of Authors. I Was One of Them. — Hollywood Reporter, 8:00 AM ET
With their blend of ego and insecurity, writers are ideal marks for swindlers promising fortune and glory. Chatbots have turbocharged the con. - Savannah Guthrie Says Her Wealth and Fame Are “Probably” the Catalysts for Mom’s Kidnapping — Hollywood Reporter, 7:53 AM ET
The 'Today' host says God has told her that Nancy Guthrie is "with me." - ‘MARIINKA’ Wins CPH:DOX Audience Award — Hollywood Reporter, 7:50 AM ET
The documentary by Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue takes audiences inside young Ukrainian lives shaped by a decade of conflict and war in the Donbas region. - Tom Brady Talks Advice for World Cup Soccer Players, Acting Ambitions and Watching ‘Heated Rivalry:’ “That’s a Great Show” — Hollywood Reporter, 7:00 AM ET
The Super Bowl champ and Fox Sports commentator is 'going all in' with Ferrero North America on a new sweepstakes timed to the upcoming World Cup.
Variety [VAR] — 10 stories
- ‘Jeopardy!’ to Launch YouTube Edition: First Contestants are Monét X Change, Rebecca Black and Brennan Lee Mulligan — Variety, 9:00 AM ET
A: This hit game show franchise is going digital, announcing plans to produce a special version for YouTube. Q: “What is… ‘Jeopardy! YouTube’ edition?” Sony Pictures Television announced Thursday t… - Daniel Dae Kim’s CNN Series ‘K-Everything’ Sets May Premiere, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, 9:00 AM ET
CNN Original Series has set a May 9 premiere date for “K-Everything,” a four-part documentary series hosted and executive produced by Tony Award-nominated actor, director, producer and social advoc… - Megan Thee Stallion, Nickelback Team Up in Eye-Popping Bid to Boost Spicy Pickle-Flavored Cheetos — Variety, 9:00 AM ET
To cajole people into eating snacks laden with spicy gherkin flavor, the folks at Frito Lay need to get themselves out of a real pickle. The quandary is this: Snacking giant Frito-Lay is reviving i… - Ruby Stokes Joins Kenneth Branagh in Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘The Tempest’ — Variety, 8:23 AM ET
Rising British star Ruby Stokes is set to mark her Royal Shakespeare Company debut and has joined Kenneth Branagh in its upcoming production of “The Tempest.” Stokes — a “Bridgerton” alum recently … - ‘Heated Rivalry’ Was Supposed to Be Made With a U.S. Platform but Jacob Tierney ‘Didn’t Have the Freedom He Wanted’: ‘Great Example of Not Being Hollywood – and Being Authentic’ — Variety, 8:22 AM ET
“Heated Rivalry” creator Jacob Tierney turned to Canada to make a show that he wanted. “At first, it was supposed to be made with a U.S. platform. But he didn’t have the freedom he wanted. For exam… - Savannah Guthrie Breaks Down in Tears Discussing Possibility That Mom’s Kidnapping Was ‘Because of Me’: ‘I’m So Sorry, Mommy’ — Variety, 8:02 AM ET
Savannah Guthrie’s first TV interview about her mom Nancy’s disappearance is airing in two parts on NBC’s “Today,” with Guthrie tearfully telling her former co-host Hoda Kotb on Thursday that she c… - Disney Store Announces ‘May the 4th Be With You’ Star Wars Collection, Sets Weekly Countdown Collections Starting in April — Variety, 8:00 AM ET
Disney Store’s upcoming collections are traveling from a galaxy far, far away. The retailer will officially kick off its 2026 “May the 4th Be With You” campaign with a slate of new merchandise coll… - Aurelio De Laurentiis to Bow Napoli Soccer Doc in U.S. With L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Expected to Attend — Variety, 7:52 AM ET
Italian producer Aurelio De Laurentiis, nephew of late great movie mogul Dino De Laurentiis, on Thursday will host the U.S. premiere of “Ag4in” a doc chronicling the SSC Napoli soccer club’s fourth… - Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Date for Shareholder Vote on Paramount Skydance Merger — Variety, 7:41 AM ET
Paramount Skydance will be one step closer to swallowing up Warner Bros. Discovery if WBD shareholders OK the $111 billion deal at a special meeting to vote on the merger next month. Warner Bros. D… - Bill Maher Will in Fact Receive Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for Humor, After Trump’s White House Called It ‘Fake News’ — Variety, 7:33 AM ET
The White House last week said it was “fake news” that Bill Maher would receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Kennedy Center. On Thursday, the Trump-controlled Kennedy Ce…
The Verge [VRGE] — 6 stories
- Some of our favorite Apple tech is cheaper than ever during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — The Verge, 9:07 AM ET
It feels like nearly everything is receiving some sort of discount as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — that is, except for most Apple devices. Don’t worry, though; you’re not completely out of lu… - Webtoon is adding AI localization tools to its comics platform — The Verge, 9:00 AM ET
Canvas, Webtoon's platform for user-uploaded comics, is about to get a major overhaul that's designed to help creators make more money and share their art with a wider audience. Today, Webtoon anno… - The versatile Play speaker is a great way into the Sonos world — The Verge, 9:00 AM ET
It's been nearly a year and a half since Sonos released a consumer product, and those last two releases – the Arc Ultra and Sub 4 – were updates to existing products. The $299 Sonos Play, however, … - EU backs nude app ban and delays to landmark AI rules — The Verge, 8:49 AM ET
European lawmakers have voted to delay key parts of the EU AI Act, the bloc's flagship law for regulating artificial intelligence, while also backing proposals to ban nudify apps. The measures, app… - DJI’s Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone — The Verge, 8:00 AM ET
DJI's Avata 360 finds the company at an odd time. For one, it's been beaten to the punch – upstart Antigravity's A1 became the first 360-degree drone when it launched last December, and DJI is play… - OpenAI shelves erotic chatbot ‘indefinitely’ — The Verge, 7:58 AM ET
OpenAI has paused plans to release a sexualized "adult mode" for ChatGPT, in its latest move to refocus on the company's core products. According to The Financial Times, the erotic chatbot has be…
The Atlantic [ATL] — 4 stories
- The Worst Airport in America — The Atlantic, 9:04 AM ET
Traveling by plane anywhere is bad right now, but in some places, it’s worse. - What Was Clavicular? — The Atlantic, 7:30 AM ET
The internet’s most famous looks-maxxer is far more pernicious than he may seem. - The Immigration Restriction Trump Won’t Try — The Atlantic, 7:00 AM ET
Focusing enforcement on employers might be the easiest choice in immigration policy—after all the hard ones are made. - Protecting a Hero Too Long — The Atlantic, 7:00 AM ET
The pressure to shield men who hurt women
TechCrunch [TC] — 3 stories
- WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations — TechCrunch, 9:00 AM ET
The Meta-owned messaging platform is also launching a way to free up space, the ability to touch up photos with Meta AI, and more. - A ‘pound of flesh’ from data centers: one senator’s answer to AI job losses — TechCrunch, 8:00 AM ET
Fears of AI-driven job loss are growing fast, and they’re fueling backlash against data centers. Sen. Mark Warner suggests taxing them to help workers survive the transition. - Mistral releases a new open-source model for speech generation — TechCrunch, 7:30 AM ET
Mistral's new speech model can run on a smartwatch or a smartphone.
Wired [WIRE] — 2 stories
- Senators Demand to Know How Much Energy Data Centers Use — Wired, 8:00 AM ET
In a letter sent Thursday morning, Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley press the Energy Information Agency to mandate annual electricity disclosure for data centers. - ‘She’s Never Going to Age’: Porn Stars Are Embracing AI Clones to Stay Forever Young — Wired, 6:30 AM ET
AI companion platforms like OhChat and SinfulX are offering adult creators digital twins, who are always at their peak and stay monetizing.
NPR [NPR] — 2 stories
- Southeast Asia turns to nuclear as Iran war disrupts energy supplies — NPR, 7:30 AM ET
Analysts say the Iran war energy crisis is also adding momentum to nuclear interest and action in the region. - Iran rejects U.S. peace plan. And, jury finds Meta, Google to blame in addiction trial — NPR, 7:16 AM ET
Iran rejects a U.S. proposal to end the war and counters with a different peace plan. And, a jury finds Meta and Google negligent in a trial over social media's harms.
Politico [POL] — 1 story
- Capitol agenda: DHS despair takes hold on the Hill — Politico, 8:00 AM ET
“I just want to go home,” said one GOP senator granted anonymity to vent amid the funding standoff.
Covering 6:22 AM ET through 9:22 AM ET on March 26, 2026. 286 stories from 18 sources.
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