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U.S. intelligence reporting in the eleventh day of the conflict indicates Iran’s ruling structure remains intact and in control, contradicting former President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the campaign was decisively won. Multiple, recent intelligence assessments say the regime is not at imminent risk of collapse and retains authority over the population, according to people … Read more

Lead: The Washington State Senate gave final approval Wednesday to a new income tax on top earners, sending the measure to Gov. Bob Ferguson, who has said he intends to sign it. The bill levies a 9.9% tax on annual income above $1 million, with first payments scheduled for 2029 and projected revenue of $3 … Read more

Lead: Jack Osbourne has announced the birth of his daughter, Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, who arrived on May 3, 2026. The reality star shared a black-and-white Instagram reel showing the newborn on a floral cloth alongside a small plaque with her arrival details: 8:49 a.m., 7 lbs 12 oz, 19 in. The post came months after … Read more

Lead The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday a historic coordinated release of 400 million barrels of strategic oil reserves to stabilise markets after the escalation of the United States–Israel war with Iran. Global benchmarks jumped immediately—the Brent price rose roughly 15% after the announcement—and traded near $100 a barrel as of 02:00 GMT … Read more

Agent Erik Burkhardt has confirmed to NFL Media that quarterback Kyler Murray will visit the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, and reporting from Tom Pelissero adds a notable plan: Murray intends to hold Zoom meetings on Wednesday night and Thursday with executives from three to five clubs that could have a quarterback need in 2027. The … Read more

Lead: On March 11, 2026, the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz shortly after departing the United Arab Emirates. The 30,000 deadweight-ton vessel, owned by Precious Shipping Pcl, suffered an attack that forced crew to abandon ship. Oman’s navy rescued 20 crew members and brought them ashore in … Read more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said he was ‘gutted’ after the team withdrew from a trade to acquire Maxx Crosby, describing a decision he called painful but necessary for the organization. The Ravens had agreed last Friday to send two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for the … Read more

Lead Partners Group, the Switzerland-based private markets manager, has warned of rising default rates in private credit markets, according to a Financial Times report. The warning, published this week, links higher borrowing costs and stretched refinancing timelines to growing stress among mid-market borrowers. Partners Group said the trend could force investors to reassess allocations to … Read more

Atlassian has announced cuts of roughly 10% of its global workforce as it reorganises to prioritise artificial intelligence and automation across its product lines. The company said the reductions will free resources to accelerate AI investments and restructure teams that it says are less aligned with its strategic goals. The move affects multiple functions and … Read more

Lead: Brent crude oil climbed above $100 a barrel early Thursday, days after a near-$120 spike, as renewed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz intensified global supply worries. U.S. benchmark crude rose to about $94 a barrel while markets from Tokyo to New York reacted with selling and volatility. The International … Read more

Jack Osbourne announced on March 11, 2026, that his newest daughter carries the name of his late father. The couple’s newborn, revealed in a short Instagram video, is named Ozzy Matilda Osbourne and was born on March 5 at 8:49 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches. Jack and his wife, … Read more

At the Game Developers Conference on March 11, 2026, Google began rolling out Play Games Sidekick and announced Game Trials and cross-buy pricing for select titles. The Sidekick adds a landscape or vertical overlay in supported Android games with quick actions—screenshot, screen record, Do Not Disturb, streaming—and an inaugural carousel of AI-generated Game Tips “based … Read more

Lead Brent crude climbed back to about $100 a barrel after explosions struck two foreign tankers near Umm Qasr, Iraq, deepening supply fears across global markets. The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels from emergency reserves, yet traders remain uncertain how long the Strait of Hormuz will stay a … Read more

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby broke his silence on Wednesday night after a proposed trade to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed: he posted that everything happens for a reason and declared he is staying with Las Vegas. The comments follow a late 2025 shutdown by the Raiders while Crosby played through a knee injury for much … Read more

Italy rolled to a 9-1 victory over Mexico on Wednesday at Daikin Park in Houston, eliminating Mexico and ensuring the United States advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Italy finished Pool B undefeated at 4-0, while the U.S. moves on as the pool runner-up after its 8-6 loss to Italy on Tuesday. The Americans … Read more