Lead: On March 26, 2026, Sweet 16 action opened with dramatic finishes and high-stakes matchups across San Jose and Houston. No. 2 Purdue escaped No. 11 Texas 79-77 on a Trey Kaufman-Renn tip-in with 0.7 seconds remaining, while No. 9 Iowa rallied past No. 4 Nebraska 77-71 to reach the Elite Eight. Later-night matchups included … Read more
Judge Rejects Musk’s Antitrust Suit, Rules X Ad Boycott Legal On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Jane Boyle dismissed Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit challenging an advertising boycott of X (formerly Twitter), finding the complaint failed to allege the consumer harm required for an antitrust claim. The suit targeted the World Federation of Advertisers and major brands … Read more
Lead On March 26, 2026, Infiniti unveiled the 2027 QX65 midsize luxury SUV in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal as part of a broader effort to revive its U.S. business. The vehicle features a 268-horsepower VC-Turbo engine with 286 foot-pounds of torque and dual 12.3-inch displays, and will be built in Smyrna, Tennessee. With … Read more
Lead Actor Taylor Lautner announced on March 26, 2026, that he and his wife, who also goes by Taylor, are expecting their first child. The couple shared sonogram photos and meadow portraits on Instagram to reveal the pregnancy. The announcement follows public conversations the pair have had about fertility on their podcast, “The Squeeze,” last … Read more
Lead The Treasury Department announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will have his signature printed on U.S. paper currency, marking the first time a sitting president’s autograph will be included on bills. The move is presented as part of celebrations for the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Treasury said. Historically, U.S. notes have carried the signatures … Read more
Lead: On March 26, 2026 at the SAP Center in San Jose, No. 11 Texas (21-14) met No. 2 Purdue (29-8) in a West Regional Sweet 16 game that carried major bracket and betting implications. Texas entered off back-to-back upsets but faced uncertainty around starting point guard Jordan Pope after he injured his lower leg … Read more
Lead: The U.S. Justice Department has opened civil-rights investigations into how race is considered in admissions at three medical schools—Stanford, Ohio State and the University of California, San Diego—announced by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon on X. The probes, disclosed on a Wednesday, request applicant-level records and admissions decisions dating back to the incoming class … Read more
Lead: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already removed large volumes of crude from world markets and is pushing Asian refiners into rationing and costly replacement purchases. As of March 20, more than 130 million barrels were estimated lost from Middle Eastern flows, and industry trackers warn disruptions could swell dramatically through April. … Read more
Lead: On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the US Treasury announced that President Donald J. Trump’s signature will be printed on American paper currency, marking the first time a sitting president’s signature will appear on legal tender. The change, announced in Washington, D.C., will remove the Treasurer’s signature from notes for the first time since 1861 … Read more
Lead: On March 26, 2026 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, the Cardinals edged the Tampa Bay Rays 9-7 in a roller‑coaster Opening Day affair highlighted by rookie JJ Wetherholt’s first‑career home run and a 14‑run sixth inning between the clubs. St. Louis’ Ryne Stanek entered in the ninth, walked the bases loaded, then struck … Read more
Lead: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and AEG announced on March 26, 2026, that the Oscars will relocate from Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live beginning with the 101st ceremony in 2029. The agreement commits the ceremony to the Peacock through 2039 and includes a comprehensive upgrade program … Read more
Lead: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday after proposing that Ukraine share its combat drone experience with Gulf states to bolster regional security. He framed the offer as linked to global energy stability and Europe’s cost of living, and said talks in Riyadh will include defense cooperation. The visit comes as … Read more
Lead: On March 26, 2026, the International Olympic Committee announced a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in the female category at the Olympic Games, effective at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The rule ties eligibility to a one‑time genetic screen for the SRY gene, according to the IOC, which … Read more
Lead Federal authorities say two siblings were indicted after an improvised explosive device (IED) was discovered outside the visitor center at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The device was found on March 16; the FBI announced indictments on March 26. Federal court records identify the charged suspects as Alen Zheng, 20, and Ann … Read more
March 26, 2026, 18:06 UTC — Apple is preparing to let outside artificial intelligence assistants interact with Siri as part of a broader Siri overhaul in its forthcoming iOS 27 update, according to people with knowledge of the plan. The move follows Apple’s existing arrangement that allows Siri to reach ChatGPT through a partnership with … Read more
