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Lead: On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Marriott Center in Provo, BYU pulled off its first victory over Texas Tech since joining the Big 12, beating No. 10 Texas Tech 82-76. The Cougars erased an eight-point halftime deficit with a dominant second half to secure the upset and finish the regular season 21-10 (9-9 … Read more

Lead On March 8, 2026 in Las Vegas, Charles Oliveira upset Max Holloway to claim the ceremonial BMF championship at UFC 326 via unanimous decision. Oliveira executed a takedown-heavy game plan that neutralized Holloway’s famed striking output and left the champion unable to consistently regain his feet. All three judges scored the bout 50-45 for … Read more

Lead Beijing pushed back this week against a notion President Donald Trump has invoked repeatedly: that the United States and China should jointly run global affairs as a so-called “G2.” At a news conference during China’s annual legislative session, Foreign Minister Wang Yi acknowledged the two powers’ outsized influence but rejected any framework that would … Read more

After four years of Russia’s full‑scale invasion that began in February 2022, Ukrainians in cities such as Kyiv and Kharkiv are keeping nightlife alive as a form of emotional and civic resistance. In underground venues and repurposed factories, crowds gather to dance, mark traditions like Maslenytsia and raise funds even as missile and drone threats … Read more

Lead: On 8 March 2026, US President Donald Trump said he would not negotiate with Iran, asserting the conflict could reach a point where Tehran had no leadership left to capitulate. Overnight, Israel carried out a fresh series of air strikes on Tehran targeting oil facilities and other infrastructure, producing large explosions and a skyline … Read more

Lead: On Saturday in pool play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Japan, the United States and Puerto Rico each won to improve to 2-0. Games were staged across Tokyo, Houston, San Juan and Miami, with multiple contests airing on the Fox family of networks and streaming platforms. Key wins included Japan’s 8-6 victory over … Read more

Lead On Saturday in the SEC tournament semifinal at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, South Carolina edged LSU 83-77 to advance to the conference title game, extending the Gamecocks’ winning streak over the Tigers to 19 games. Raven Johnson posted a career-high 22 points with eight assists and three rebounds, while former teammate MiLaysia Fulwiley finished … Read more

On March 7, 2026, San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade welcomed hometown skier Eileen Gu as grand marshal, and the reception was overwhelmingly positive. The 22-year-old Stanford student and one of the sport’s most decorated athletes rode in a red Mustang through crowds that cheered at each turn. Her public appearance came amid lingering controversy … Read more

Lead: On March 8, 2026 (4:08 AM UTC), NXT’s Vengeance Day ran through its card at the Performance Center but failed to sustain the early momentum. The show opened strongly yet gradually settled into the tone and pacing of a routine Tuesday-night NXT broadcast. A title change and a few heated brawls provided highlights, but … Read more

Lead On Dec. 2, 2022, hunters in south Georgia discovered the torso of a woman in a remote ditch; detectives later recovered the rest of her body five days afterward. Forensic sketches released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation prompted a tip from 500 miles away that led to a positive identification: 40-year-old Mindi Kassotis. … Read more

Lead: On March 8, 2026, NXT’s Vengeance Day landed in Charlotte but largely failed to live up to its PLE billing. The show opened with high energy but progressively settled into the tone of a routine Tuesday night broadcast, with few lasting moments and a finish that left the card feeling underbaked. Several matches delivered … Read more

Lead: On Dec. 2, 2022, hunters in a remote south Georgia swamp found the torso of a woman, setting off an investigation that would span states and years. Forensic sketches released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation helped trigger a tip that led investigators to identify the victim as 40-year-old Mindi Kassotis and to charge … Read more

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade drew large crowds as 22‑year‑old Eileen Gu served as grand marshal and received sustained applause along Kearny Street and Union Square. Born in San Francisco and raised in the Seacliff neighborhood, Gu rode in a red Mustang convertible, smiling, waving and responding to fans … Read more

Lead On Senior Day at Rupp Arena, the Kentucky Wildcats fell to the Florida Gators 84-77 after surrendering an early 11-0 run and carrying a 49-32 deficit into halftime. Kentucky mounted a late comeback but could not close the gap, leaving the home crowd frustrated. Senior guard Otega Oweh delivered the game’s most consistent performance … Read more

Lead Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures — along with crude oil trading — are set to reopen Sunday evening as investors await weekend developments tied to the Iran war and energy markets. Market participants are watching for any comments or moves from President Donald Trump that could shift risk sentiment. Equities fell sharply … Read more