Lifelong Vikings Fan Kyler Murray Eyes Fresh Start in Minnesota

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Lead: Kyler Murray signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings after his release from the Arizona Cardinals, saying the move reflects a childhood allegiance to Minnesota. He spoke Thursday at his introductory news conference about growing up wearing Vikings gear and the lasting memory of Brett Favre’s 2009 NFC Championship interception. Murray joins a … Read more

Live updates: Iran war news; attacks in Israel, oil price shock and economic fallout – CNN

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Lead: On March 13, 2026, a widening conflict between Iran and a US‑Israeli coalition has produced strikes across the Middle East, attacks on shipping that have effectively halted transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and a sharp global oil shock. A US KC‑135 tanker crashed in western Iraq; CENTCOM later confirmed all six crew members … Read more

People are spending hundreds of dollars at IV drip bars in Boston. Are they worth the hype? – The Boston Globe

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Lead Across Greater Boston, consumers are paying hundreds of dollars for IV vitamin and supplement infusions that promise faster recovery, better immunity and improved performance. The trend, which started before the pandemic and accelerated afterward, includes standalone “drip bars,” medspas, and esthetic clinics charging roughly $200 to $600 per session. Proponents and some providers say … Read more

Stock Market Today: Dow Rises On Surprise Inflation, GDP Data; Adobe Dives On Earnings (Live Coverage) – Investor’s Business Daily

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U.S. equity markets moved unevenly on Tuesday after a surprise inflation print and updated GDP figures shifted investor expectations; the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed while Adobe shares plunged following quarterly results. The inflation reading arrived hotter than many had anticipated, and a GDP revision suggested a mixed growth backdrop, prompting traders to reprice the … Read more

US Targets Iran’s Mine-Laying Capability in Strait of Hormuz as Oil Supplies Tighten

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Lead On 13 March 2026 Pentagon leaders said US forces are actively degrading Iran’s ability to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a move they say is intended to keep a critical oil transit route open after Tehran’s closure disrupted commerce and helped push fuel prices higher. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan … Read more

NFL team doctors’ conservatism blamed for Maxx Crosby trade reversal

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Updated March 13, 2026, 9:20 a.m. ET — A proposed trade that would have sent edge rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed after the Ravens’ medical staff raised concerns during their review. The swap—reportedly centered on two first-round picks for 2026 and 2027—was announced, then voided days later … Read more

Khamzat Chimaev to defend middleweight title vs. Sean Strickland

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Khamzat Chimaev will make his first defense of the UFC middleweight championship against former titleholder Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, the promotion announced. Chimaev, unbeaten at 15-0, captured the belt in August via unanimous decision over Dricus du Plessis and has been awaiting his … Read more

Oil Near $100 as Trump Signals Prolonged Fight with Iran

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Lead: Brent crude hovered near $100 per barrel on Friday as the U.S.-Iran war moved into its third week, lifting energy-market anxiety worldwide. At 7:49 a.m. ET, Brent futures were $99.32 per barrel, down 1.13% from a session that saw prices above $100; U.S. West Texas Intermediate traded at $93.75, down 2.07%. The conflict’s disruption … Read more

Why Sinners Deserves Best Picture — Why It Might Lose: 2026 Oscar Predictions

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The 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2026, appear to be a two‑film race for best picture: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. Critics and voters are split between a genre‑forward, politically charged epic and a more traditional, director‑driven satire, with momentum and precursor awards pointing in different directions. Our … Read more

Dow Jones Futures Rise As Oil Prices Retreat; Dell, Micron Lead 7 Stocks To Watch – Investor’s Business Daily

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Lead Dow Jones futures climbed in early trading as oil prices eased, a move investors interpreted as reducing near-term inflation pressure and lifting sentiment across cyclical and tech-linked names. Investor’s Business Daily spotlighted seven stocks to watch, with Dell Technologies and Micron Technology among the leaders on the watchlist. Market participants cited the energy pullback … Read more

Poor in an Oil-Rich Country: Congo’s Youth Seek Change

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In mid-March 2026, as voting approached for the Republic of Congo’s presidential election, young people across Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville described everyday life as a struggle despite the country’s oil wealth. Market vendors, recent graduates and students told researchers and reporters they face scarce formal jobs, rising prices and unreliable services, forcing many into informal work … Read more

Labrinth Says “F**** Euphoria” & Announces His Retirement In Cryptic Post

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Lead British musician and Euphoria composer Labrinth posted a terse, profanity-laced statement to Instagram late last night saying, “I’m done with this industry,” and appearing to renounce both his label and the HBO series. The post included explicit language aimed at Columbia Records and the show Euphoria and concluded with “Double Fuck Euphoria. I’m out. … Read more