Maxx Crosby commits after nixed trade to Ravens: I’m a Raider – ESPN

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Lead On March 12, 2026 in Henderson, Nev., All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders after a proposed trade to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed. Baltimore withdrew from the agreement following medical concerns discovered during a physical, a move that voided a deal that had reportedly included two first-round … Read more

Asian Stocks to Fall, Oil Climbs with War in Focus: Markets Wrap – Bloomberg

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Lead On March 11, 2026 (updated March 12, 2026), global equity markets slid and oil surged as renewed disruptions to crude transport in the Middle East intensified supply worries. Brent crude briefly climbed back above $100 a barrel after Iraq suspended activity at an oil terminal following an attack on two tankers, and Oman temporarily … Read more

Horoscope for Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Chicago Sun-Times

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Thursday, March 12, 2026: Moon Alert — no limits on shopping or major decisions today. The lunar position is in Capricorn, coloring the day with a practical, take-charge tone while also creating friction in close relationships and some workplace interactions. Overall, the forecast advises restraint in heated exchanges and recommends focusing energy where it can … Read more

Israel bombards Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates

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Lead: Israeli warplanes struck Beirut’s southern suburbs and targets across southern Lebanon late on Wednesday after Hezbollah launched successive rocket and drone attacks into northern Israel. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps later said it joined Hezbollah in strikes that reportedly hit more than 50 Israeli targets, including military positions near Haifa, Tel Aviv and Beersheba. … Read more

Intelligence Leak Undercuts Trump’s Claims of ‘Winning’ Iran War

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U.S. intelligence reporting in the eleventh day of the conflict indicates Iran’s ruling structure remains intact and in control, contradicting former President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the campaign was decisively won. Multiple, recent intelligence assessments say the regime is not at imminent risk of collapse and retains authority over the population, according to people … Read more

Why historic oil reserves release may do little to bring down rising prices – Al Jazeera

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Lead The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday a historic coordinated release of 400 million barrels of strategic oil reserves to stabilise markets after the escalation of the United States–Israel war with Iran. Global benchmarks jumped immediately—the Brent price rose roughly 15% after the announcement—and traded near $100 a barrel as of 02:00 GMT … Read more

Atlassian cuts 10% of workforce to adapt to AI threat – Financial Times

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Atlassian has announced cuts of roughly 10% of its global workforce as it reorganises to prioritise artificial intelligence and automation across its product lines. The company said the reductions will free resources to accelerate AI investments and restructure teams that it says are less aligned with its strategic goals. The move affects multiple functions and … Read more

Thai Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz; Three Crew Missing

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Lead: On March 11, 2026, the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz shortly after departing the United Arab Emirates. The 30,000 deadweight-ton vessel, owned by Precious Shipping Pcl, suffered an attack that forced crew to abandon ship. Oman’s navy rescued 20 crew members and brought them ashore in … Read more

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta ‘gutted’ that trade for Maxx Crosby fell through – The New York Times

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said he was ‘gutted’ after the team withdrew from a trade to acquire Maxx Crosby, describing a decision he called painful but necessary for the organization. The Ravens had agreed last Friday to send two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for the … Read more

Partners Group sounds alarm on private credit default rates

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Lead Partners Group, the Switzerland-based private markets manager, has warned of rising default rates in private credit markets, according to a Financial Times report. The warning, published this week, links higher borrowing costs and stretched refinancing timelines to growing stress among mid-market borrowers. Partners Group said the trend could force investors to reassess allocations to … Read more

Brent crude tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping exacerbate supply fears

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Lead: Brent crude oil climbed above $100 a barrel early Thursday, days after a near-$120 spike, as renewed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz intensified global supply worries. U.S. benchmark crude rose to about $94 a barrel while markets from Tokyo to New York reacted with selling and volatility. The International … Read more

Jack Osbourne Names Newborn Baby Girl After Ozzy

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Jack Osbourne announced on March 11, 2026, that his newest daughter carries the name of his late father. The couple’s newborn, revealed in a short Instagram video, is named Ozzy Matilda Osbourne and was born on March 5 at 8:49 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches. Jack and his wife, … Read more