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World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will book the final six spots?

The final six spots -- four from Europe and two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched this week.

Trump says he’ll order that TSA officers be paid, in a move that could end long waits at airport security

President Donald Trump late Thursday said he would sign an executive order to “immediately” pay Transportation Security Administration workers who have gone without pay during a…

Judge sides with Anthropic to temporarily block the Pentagon’s ban

After Anthropic's weeks-long standoff with the Pentagon, the company won one milestone: A judge granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit, which sought to reverse…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Make Awards Show Debut at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

"This album probably also feels very happy and confident and free because that's the way that I get to feel every single day of my life, because of my fiancé, who's here tonight,"…

Big Tech’s AI fantasy hits a nuclear wall: No fuel, no welders — and no Plan B

Big Tech is buying small reactors. Washington is buying time. Russia and China? They rule the nuclear-power world.

Trump Rants On Fox Against Jimmy Kimmel’s Derision Of “Country Smart” Markwayne Mullin: “He’s Got No Talent”

Donald Trump’s effort today to praise his new Homeland Security Secretary and defend him from mocking by Jimmy Kimmel kind of backfired. “I never heard low-level…

Energy crisis deals blow to hopes for UK consumer revival

Surveys show growing pessimism, as OECD forecasts biggest hit to growth in the G20

Iran war live: Trump delays attacks on Iranian energy sector by 10 days

Iranian missiles, drones target Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan as Trump says Iran has 'chance to make a deal'.

Waring leads in Houston with career-best PGA Tour round

England's Paul Waring shoots a seven-under 63 to lead after the first round of the Texas Children's Houston Open.

Brendan Carr says his broadcast license threat wasn’t really about Iran war coverage

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr never meant to threaten broadcast licenses over their coverage of the war in Iran, he told reporters after an event hosted by…

Tom Hanks to Star in Baseball Movie With Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles; Sony Leads Bidding War for Marielle Heller Project (EXCLUSIVE)

Tom Hanks and Marielle Heller are feeling the 7-year itch, following their Oscar-nominated 2019 collaboration “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” The director and star are…

J.K. Rowling Says ‘I’m So Happy’ With HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Right After Celebrating the Olympics for Banning Trans Women From Female Events

The International Olympic Committee’s decision to ban transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic games has found unsurprising support in…

Markets rebound as Trump extends Iran peace deal deadline

European and US markets poised to open higher after president delays possible attack on energy plants until April 6

Oil hits $110 as Trump deadline extension fails to calm markets

President delays possible attack on energy plants until April 6

Oil price volatile as traders assess trajectory of Iran talks

Donald Trump delays possible attack on Iranian regime’s energy plants until April 6 after bruising day on Wall Street

David Sacks is no longer the White House AI and Crypto Czar

David Sacks, the venture capitalist and tech billionaire who'd become Silicon Valley's primary advocate inside the White House and a key architect of its aggressive AI policy…

Apple Discounts AirTag Trackers to $15 Ahead of Busy Travel Season – Their Lowest Price Ever

While unbearably long TSA lines and delayed flights are an expected disruption during busy travel season, this year has already seen an unprecedented level of chaos due to…

Trump says he’ll order that TSA officers be paid, in a move that could end long waits at airport security

President Donald Trump late Thursday said he would sign an executive order to “immediately” pay Transportation Security Administration workers who have gone without pay during a…

Costa Rica to accept 25 deportees per week under Trump deportation effort

The Central American nation is latest to sign a 'third-country' deportation agreement with the Trump administration.

EU’s top diplomat urges US to pressure Russia to stop aiding Iran

The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas says the US needs to pressure Russia to stop assisting Iran.

Donald Trump’s Signature To Appear On U.S. Paper Currency, A First For A Sitting President

Donald Trump’s name has been added to the U.S. Institute of Peace and to the Kennedy Center, among other things, so it perhaps is little surprise that it will soon be on…

Mbappe nets for 10-man France in win against Brazil in World Cup warm-up

France beat Brazil 2-1 in a friendly in United States, in what was a potential dress rehearsal for World Cup 2026 final.

Manila’s streets empty as fuel prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Empty streets expose another crisis as Filipinos battle soaring oil prices, dwindling incomes, and a stagnating economy.

Why Iraq is the most fragile front in the US-Israel war on Iran

Iraq is under attack from all sides as militias and foreign powers clash.

Disney’s ‘Moana’ Trailer Has Fans Mocking Wigs and Overall Look, But Film Won’t Undergo Creative Changes

Dwayne Johnson’s curly wig for the live-action “Moana,” where he reprises his voice role as the demigod Maui, made plenty of waves online. But rather than big Hawaiian swells,…

Trump extends Iran talks deadline after sell-off on Wall Street

US stocks post worst day since Middle East crisis began as fresh inflation fears send Treasury yields higher

This map shows a crude ticking time bomb that hits much of the world’s oil supply in April

Disruptions in the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz over the past four weeks will unleash a “sequential” shock to global supplies that’ll run from east to west with much…

What are the red lines for Iran and the US in the war?

Tehran says US list of 15 demands does not reflect reality.

Tonali strike puts Italy ahead against Northern Ireland

Watch as Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali gives Italy the lead against Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo.

WTO holds crunch meeting amid growing uncertainty over multilateral system

Tariff wars smashed old system, but failure to agree on reforms could see ‘some people writing a new rulebook’.

Why software stocks proved resilient on a dismal day for tech

Even as the Nasdaq slid into correction territory, shares of prominent software companies like Salesforce, CrowdStrike and Figma finished the session higher.

Putin asks oligarchs to donate to budget as cost of Ukraine war soars

Russian president’s demand shows intention to pursue campaign until all of neighbour’s Donbas region is captured

'What a way for Wales to take the lead!' - James' 31-yard, 64mph screamer

Dan James scores a stunning long-range effort to give Wales a crucial lead in their World Cup Play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff.

How Trump’s Plot to Grab Iran's Nuclear Fuel Would Actually Work

Experts say that an American ground operation targeting nuclear sites in Iran would be incredibly complicated, put troops’ lives at great risk—and might still fail.

Was OnlyFans Mogul Leo Radvinsky the Mark Zuckerberg of the Online Porn Industry?

Just like the Facebook founder, the late adult-content billionaire was an upstart millennial who made all the right moves to spin an existing idea into gold.

'Stunning, breathtaking, glorious!' James gives Wales lead against Bosnia

Dan James scores a stunning long-range effort to give Wales a crucial lead in their World Cup Play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff.

At least nine people dead, dozens missing as boat sinks off Djibouti coast

Rescue operation recovers 266 survivors as UN warns deadliest season on the route is just beginning.

Iran’s Kharg Island may be the next battleground, as Trump extends pause on attacking energy infrastructure

President Trump on Thursday extended his five-day pause on a planned U.S. attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure until April 6, but Iran’s critical oil-export hub, Kharg Island,…

‘World of Warcraft’ Concert Series Sets Anniversary Tour (Gaming News Roundup)

The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive live concert, “World of Warcraft: 20…

Israeli military doubts war will topple Iranian regime

Prevailing view within IDF intelligence is that aerial campaign has yet to erode Islamic republic’s hold on power

Iran placing messages on missiles as war of narratives intensifies

Iran’s military has released a video showing a message being placed on a missile ahead of launch.

US bond market shows signs of strain as Iran war sparks Treasury tumult

Ease of trading in world’s most important debt has worsened in recent weeks, banks and investors say

Apple’s AI Playlist Playground is bad at music

Apple Music: "What do you want to hear?" Me: "Atmospheric instrumental black metal to write to." Apple Music: "Here's three metal songs with vocals, a field recording, an ambient…

MLB faces a historic shift as potential lockout, media rights and other league changes loom

Several changes await MLB after this season, including its CBA's expiration, new media partners, and potential expansion and league realignment.

'Get out, get out!': Max Verstappen kicks journalist out of press conference

Former Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen kicked a reporter out of a press conference ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.

The unexpected path that led Morgan and Frankie Price to Arkansas

The Price sisters have led the Arkansas gymnastics team in their final season of the sport -- and they hope it ends with an NCAA championship berth.

Israel sends more troops into southern Lebanon as ground invasion expands

Lebanon's PM warns Israeli actions and statements threaten Lebanese sovereignty and violate international law.

Council on American-Islamic Relations Speaks Out Against Bill Maher Receiving Kennedy Center Honor

The organization says the award being given to Maher "highlights the glaring double standards surrounding bigotry and violence that exist in our society."

Here’s the big risk facing markets — besides inflation — as the Iran conflict drags on

The chances of accelerating U.S. inflation are growing with each passing day as the war in the Middle East continues, with the average price of gasoline nationwide spiking to…

Iran’s ‘economic heartbeat’, Kharg Island, may be the next battleground as Trump’s 5-day pause ends this weekend

President Donald Trump’s five-day pause on a planned U.S. attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure ends this weekend — putting Iran’s critical oil-export hub, Kharg Island, in the…