Lead: On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, a long Moon Alert runs from 4:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. local time; readers are advised to avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and to postpone important commitments during that period. The moon spends most of the day in Sagittarius and then moves into Capricorn after 11:30 p.m. … Read more
Lead On 11 March 2026, Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards in what became the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history. The performance — 20-of-43 from the field, 7-of-22 from three and 36-of-43 from the free-throw line — stunned peers and fans alike. Prominent players, including LeBron James … Read more
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series moves from pre-order to full global availability as of today, with the Ultra model emerging as the clear frontrunner. Samsung reports the S26 Ultra made up roughly 70% of worldwide pre-orders, and an even larger 80% share in the United States. European pre-orders also rose: the S26 Ultra’s reservations were about … Read more
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Moltbook, a Reddit-like platform where autonomous AI agents converse with each other. The deal — announced by Meta and reported by the BBC hours ago — will fold Moltbook’s team into Meta’s Superintelligence Labs and aims to create “new ways for AI agents to work for … Read more
Lead At a Republican gathering in Doral, Florida on Monday, former President Donald Trump pressed a suite of election-focused changes — expanding a strict national voter ID framework, banning many mail ballots and curbing transgender rights — arguing they would secure GOP success in the midterms. Less than 24 hours later, House Republican leaders emphasized … Read more
Lead On March 10, 2026, the second day of the NFL free-agency negotiating window produced high drama and uneven outcomes across the league. The Raiders’ collapsed Maxx Crosby trade and the Jets’ re-acquisition of Geno Smith were the clearest headlines, while premium pass rusher Trey Hendrickson remained unsigned. Teams, players and cap sheets reacted in … Read more
Lead On March 10, 2026, Bam Adebayo poured in 83 points to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center in Miami. Adebayo reached 31 points in the first quarter, 43 by halftime and 62 by the end of the third before finishing with 83 in 42 minutes. … Read more
The United States said it destroyed 16 vessels identified as minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic shipping chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The announcement, reported by the Financial Times, described the action as aimed at protecting commercial navigation and regional maritime security. The claim comes amid a recent … Read more
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, the head of a small Chaldean Catholic community near San Diego, amid criminal charges alleging he stole $270,000 from his parish. Shaleta, 69, pleaded not guilty Monday to 16 felony counts including money laundering after his arrest at San … Read more
During a March panel appearance, ballerina Misty Copeland responded to recent comments by Timothée Chalamet about ballet and opera, noting her participation in promotional material for his film Marty Supreme. Copeland referenced a November 2025 Instagram post tied to the movie and argued that classical performing arts have enduring cultural value. She said those traditions … Read more
Lead Pool B in the World Baseball Classic will decide two quarterfinal berths among three contenders: the United States, Mexico and Italy. The U.S. beat Mexico 5-3 on Monday but fell to Italy 8-6 on Tuesday, leaving the three teams with records that make Wednesday’s Italy‑Mexico game decisive. Brazil and Great Britain are already eliminated; … Read more
Lead With the final pool game between Mexico and Italy looming on Wednesday, the pathway out of World Baseball Classic pool play has become a math problem for Team USA. If Italy defeats Mexico, the United States advances as the second team from the group. If Mexico wins, however, a three-way tie — with Italy, … Read more
Iran’s newly proclaimed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly wounded during the opening day of the Feb. 28 attack on Tehran and has remained out of public view since his selection on March 8, officials said. Iranian sources told reporters he suffered injuries to his legs but is conscious and sheltering at a highly secured … Read more
Lead: On the night of March 10 into the early hours of March 11, 2026, a line of severe thunderstorms swept across the central United States, producing tornadoes, very large hail and flash flooding. Communities in Indiana and Illinois reported the most severe damage, with multiple homes destroyed in Lake Village, IN, and extensive damage … Read more
Lead Miami center Bam Adebayo erupted for 83 points on Tuesday night in a blowout win over the Washington Wizards, moving past Kobe Bryant for the second-most points in a single NBA game. Adebayo scored 31 in the first quarter, had 43 by halftime and finished 62 through three quarters before reaching 83. He made … Read more
