Lead China’s economy opened 2026 with stronger-than-expected momentum, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics. Industrial output rose 6.3% year‑on‑year in the combined January–February period, the fastest pace since September. Early‑year export strength appears to have been a key contributor to the surprise, even as the outbreak of war in Iran … Read more
Lead As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week (March 15–16, 2026), President Donald Trump is under intensifying pressure to produce a clear endgame. His public explanations have shifted between predictions of a swift conclusion and appeals for European and Gulf partners to take on a greater role. That inconsistency has left allies … Read more
Lead The United States has increased pressure on partners to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz while moving more military assets into the region, as a drone-linked fire briefly suspended flights at Dubai airport. Reports say more than 2,000 US marines embarked from Okinawa aboard the amphibious assault ship Tripoli are en route, and Japan … Read more
Selection Sunday set the 2026 men’s bracket and, as usual, coaches and fans raised immediate objections about seeding, locations and matchups. After reviewing the full field, four programs — No. 1 Arizona (West), No. 2 Iowa State (Midwest), No. 3 Illinois (South) and No. 3 Michigan State (East) — emerge with demonstrably easier routes to … Read more
Lead: At the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, the cast and musicians behind the film Sinners recreated the movie’s pivotal “Pierce the Veil” sequence with a live rendition of the song “I Lied to You.” The tribute, staged on an on-set recreation of the film’s Club Juke, brought together Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq … Read more
Lead: Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 on Sunday, March 15 at loanDepot Park to reach the 2026 World Baseball Classic final. Bobby Witt Jr. played a key role in the victory, sending the U.S. side into the title game. The Americans will wait for the winner of Monday’s March 16 semifinal between Venezuela … Read more
ESPN published a printable bracket and first-round pairings for the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament on Mar 15, 2026 at 09:50 PM ET. Fans are encouraged to print and fill the bracket ahead of the tournament, which tips off Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET. The outlet also promotes the Women’s Tournament Challenge, described as the … Read more
A large, complex storm system tracked across the United States from Sunday into Monday, producing heavy snow in the upper Midwest, damaging winds across the Plains and late-season thunderstorms that threaten the mid‑Atlantic and Washington, D.C. Forecasters warned that the system — described by AccuWeather as a “triple‑threat March megastorm” — could affect nearly 200 … Read more
The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket was unveiled on Selection Sunday, with Duke earning the No. 1 overall seed and joining Arizona, Michigan and Florida as the field’s four top seeds. The final 68-team field included a Last Four of NC State, Texas, SMU and Miami (Ohio), while Oklahoma, Auburn, San Diego State and Indiana just … Read more
Lead Sean Penn won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2026 Oscars for his role in One Battle After Another, becoming the fourth man in Academy history to claim three acting Oscars. The ceremony took place in Los Angeles on March 10, 2026, where Penn was absent and presenter Kieran Culkin accepted … Read more
Lead: President Donald Trump on Sunday called on China and other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of escalation between the US, Israel and Iran that have effectively halted tanker traffic and sent oil prices above $100 a barrel. The request came as Dubai International Airport briefly suspended flights following a … Read more
In a tense World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami, Team USA held a 2-1 lead over the Dominican Republic late on Tuesday night as relief arms took the field and the tying run came to bat in the ninth. Paul Skenes started for the United States while Luis Severino opened for the Dominican Republic; the … Read more
Lead: Hollywood’s biggest names paraded style on the Oscars red carpet in Los Angeles on Sunday, as nominees and guests alike showcased gowns, tuxedos and daring looks ahead of the ceremony. Standout moments included Emma Stone in a shimmering Louis Vuitton gown, Teyana Taylor in custom Chanel and Timothée Chalamet opting for an all-white suit. … Read more
On Monday, 16 March 2026, global oil prices climbed as markets reacted to US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island and public comments from President Donald Trump urging allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 1.8% to $104.98 per barrel in early trading, reflecting renewed supply worries after another weekend of Middle … Read more
At the 98th Academy Awards on March 10, 2026, Billy Crystal led an emotional In Memoriam tribute to director Rob Reiner, who died on Dec. 14, 2025 in Brentwood. Crystal, a longtime friend and collaborator, recalled their first meeting and traced Reiner’s evolution from comic performer to acclaimed filmmaker. The segment culminated with a group … Read more
