Lead: The widening conflict with Iran is inflicting immediate and measurable damage on the global economy. After missile strikes on Feb. 28 that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint that carries about 20 million barrels of oil a day. Oil jumped from below $70 a … Read more
Lead: Early Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s Monday evening remarks suggesting the military campaign in Iran could be nearing completion, U.S. stock futures slipped as investors digested renewed geopolitical signals and volatile oil moves. Futures tied to the Dow were down roughly 92 points (about 0.19%), with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures off about … Read more
Lead: On the first day of NFL free agency, the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to sign three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum from the Baltimore Ravens on a three-year, $81 million contract, a deal that makes him the highest-paid center in league history by average annual value. The signing was agreed ahead of the official … Read more
Lead March 9, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC — Asian equities climbed while oil prices retreated after President Donald Trump signaled the Iran conflict may be approaching a conclusion, a development that helped stabilize markets following a steep Monday selloff in risk assets. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 2.4%, led by technology names that were … Read more
China posted a striking trade rebound in the combined January-February reporting period, with exports rising 21.8% year-on-year and the trade surplus jumping to a record $213.62 billion. Customs data released on March 10, 2026 show exports and imports far exceeded market forecasts, underscoring unexpected external demand even as tensions with the United States persist. Officials … Read more
Lead On March 9, 2026 at Houston’s Daikin Park, Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony supplied the big blows as Team USA beat Mexico 5-3 in World Baseball Classic play. Judge launched a two-run homer and Anthony followed with a three-run shot in a five-run third inning that proved decisive. The victory pushed the Americans to … Read more
Lead On March 9, 2026, markets swung sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump described recent military action in Iran as effectively concluded, a comment that helped send oil prices tumbling and equities reversing earlier losses. U.S. crude, which had spiked overnight toward $119 per barrel, fell to roughly $86 by 4 p.m. ET, while the … Read more
Lead: On Monday the Miami Dolphins cut ties with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and signed Malik Willis to a three-year deal, a rapid roster pivot that signals a clear philosophical break by the club’s new leadership. General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, who worked with Willis in Green Bay over the past two years, … Read more
Lead: At the 73rd Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, comedian Patton Oswalt — hosting the MPSE ceremony for the fourth consecutive year — used his opening monologue to lampoon remarks Timothée Chalamet made about ballet and opera. Oswalt’s routine referenced Chalamet’s Feb. 24 comments at a University of … Read more
Lead On the opening day of 2026 NFL free agency, the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a reported three-year, $81 million contract with center Tyler Linderbaum that, by its preliminary terms, functions as effectively fully guaranteed. Sources familiar with the paperwork say the deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and base salaries of $10 … Read more
Lead: A jury in New York has convicted Tal Alexander (39), Oren Alexander (38) and their brother Alon (38) on charges including sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor after a five-week trial. Prosecutors said the brothers used their wealth and property to lure, drug and assault women at parties and luxury homes; defense … Read more
Lead Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to sign with the Atlanta Falcons after reports said the teams agreed to terms Monday. Miami announced it will formally release Tagovailoa on Wednesday, absorbing a $99.2 million dead-money charge on its 2026 salary cap. The structure of the deal leaves the Falcons with minimal 2026 … Read more
Lead: Malik Willis has turned two seasons as a Green Bay backup into a three-year contract to become Miami’s starting quarterback. The preliminary terms show a $22.5 million-per-year average and a sizable upfront payout. The agreement features a $22.5 million signing bonus and fully guaranteed base salaries for 2026 and 2027. The first two years … Read more
Lead: On March 9, 2026, President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will dispatch 10 warships to the Eastern Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz to bolster security for French citizens and allies amid the escalating Middle East war. The move supplements two vessels already operating in the Mediterranean, including the aircraft carrier … Read more
Lead: The Seattle Seahawks re-signed wide receiver and return specialist Rashid Shaheed on a three-year deal worth up to $51 million, with $34.7 million guaranteed, the team and multiple reports confirmed Monday. Shaheed, acquired in a Nov. 4 trade from the New Orleans Saints, was a key playmaker on returns during Seattle’s run to the … Read more
