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Lead: On 8 March 2026, US President Donald Trump said he would not negotiate with Iran, asserting the conflict could reach a point where Tehran had no leadership left to capitulate. Overnight, Israel carried out a fresh series of air strikes on Tehran targeting oil facilities and other infrastructure, producing large explosions and a skyline … Read more
Lead: On Saturday in pool play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Japan, the United States and Puerto Rico each won to improve to 2-0. Games were staged across Tokyo, Houston, San Juan and Miami, with multiple contests airing on the Fox family of networks and streaming platforms. Key wins included Japan’s 8-6 victory over … Read more
On March 7, 2026, San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade welcomed hometown skier Eileen Gu as grand marshal, and the reception was overwhelmingly positive. The 22-year-old Stanford student and one of the sport’s most decorated athletes rode in a red Mustang through crowds that cheered at each turn. Her public appearance came amid lingering controversy … Read more
Lead: On March 8, 2026 (4:08 AM UTC), NXT’s Vengeance Day ran through its card at the Performance Center but failed to sustain the early momentum. The show opened strongly yet gradually settled into the tone and pacing of a routine Tuesday-night NXT broadcast. A title change and a few heated brawls provided highlights, but … Read more
Lead On Dec. 2, 2022, hunters in south Georgia discovered the torso of a woman in a remote ditch; detectives later recovered the rest of her body five days afterward. Forensic sketches released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation prompted a tip from 500 miles away that led to a positive identification: 40-year-old Mindi Kassotis. … Read more
Lead: On March 8, 2026, NXT’s Vengeance Day landed in Charlotte but largely failed to live up to its PLE billing. The show opened with high energy but progressively settled into the tone of a routine Tuesday night broadcast, with few lasting moments and a finish that left the card feeling underbaked. Several matches delivered … Read more
Lead: On Dec. 2, 2022, hunters in a remote south Georgia swamp found the torso of a woman, setting off an investigation that would span states and years. Forensic sketches released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation helped trigger a tip that led investigators to identify the victim as 40-year-old Mindi Kassotis and to charge … Read more
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade drew large crowds as 22‑year‑old Eileen Gu served as grand marshal and received sustained applause along Kearny Street and Union Square. Born in San Francisco and raised in the Seacliff neighborhood, Gu rode in a red Mustang convertible, smiling, waving and responding to fans … Read more
Lead On Senior Day at Rupp Arena, the Kentucky Wildcats fell to the Florida Gators 84-77 after surrendering an early 11-0 run and carrying a 49-32 deficit into halftime. Kentucky mounted a late comeback but could not close the gap, leaving the home crowd frustrated. Senior guard Otega Oweh delivered the game’s most consistent performance … Read more
Lead Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures — along with crude oil trading — are set to reopen Sunday evening as investors await weekend developments tied to the Iran war and energy markets. Market participants are watching for any comments or moves from President Donald Trump that could shift risk sentiment. Equities fell sharply … Read more
Lead On Friday, March 6, 2026, Apple updated its public leadership roster by adding profiles for Jennifer Newstead, Molly Anderson and Steve Lemay and by revising Eddy Cue’s title and headshot. The moves reflect personnel changes across legal, hardware design and software interface teams, and a formal recognition of shifts that had largely been reported … Read more
Lead George Russell won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne after a race of early drama and strategic swings, as Mercedes secured a one-two with teammate Antonelli second. Local favourite Oscar Piastri was eliminated before the start when he crashed on the formation (installation) lap after losing grip exiting Turn 4. Ferrari finished third … Read more
Lead: On March 7, 2026, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait announced reductions in oil production after near-closure disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz widened concerns across global energy markets. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) said it was “managing offshore production levels to address storage requirements,” while Kuwait Petroleum Corp. (KPC) cited “Iranian threats … Read more
On March 7, 2026, President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that, based on what he had seen, he believes the Feb. 28 strike on a girls’ primary school in Minab, southern Iran, was carried out by Iran. The allegation came after a dignified transfer for six U.S. service members killed in an … Read more
On June 14, the UFC announced it will hold a special card at the White House—branded “UFC Freedom Fights 250″—headlined by two title fights: Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the undisputed lightweight title and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight crown. The date coincides with former U.S. president Donald Trump’s 80th … Read more
