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Lead Braden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, was arrested in Florida on suspicion of misdemeanor battery after authorities say he helped instigate a February fight at a Kissimmee short‑term rental. The 20‑year‑old influencer was taken into custody on a warrant issued by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and was released on bond the following … Read more

At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on March 28, 2026, Vice President JD Vance won the event’s straw poll, capturing 53 percent of votes from roughly 1,600 attendees. Secretary of State Marco Rubio placed second with 35 percent, marking a notable rise from his standing at last year’s CPAC. The result underlines intraparty tensions … Read more

Martin Short was photographed in public for the first time since his daughter Katherine’s death, stepping out Friday evening in Santa Monica for dinner with filmmaker J.J. Abrams. The April tour dates with Steve Martin were paused after recent personal losses; the pair plan to resume shows on April 11. Photographers captured Short getting into … Read more

March 28, 2026 — An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists on Saturday, including Ali Shuaib, a reporter for the Hezbollah-owned Al Manar television network. Two other journalists, siblings Fatima and Mohammad Ftouni, working with Al Mayadeen, were also killed when the vehicle they were traveling in was struck. Israel’s military said it … Read more

Lead: Purdue and Arizona meet in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in San Jose on Saturday, March 28, with tip-off scheduled for 8:49 p.m. ET on TBS. Arizona enters as the favorite by roughly 5.5 points while moneylines range from about -255 to -260 for Arizona and +205 to +210 for Purdue; the advertised total … Read more

Lead On March 28, 2026, in Grapevine, Texas, attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference expressed steady loyalty to President Trump while voicing anxiety about the fallout from the U.S. strikes on Iran. Many said the campaign could be justified if it ends quickly, lowers gasoline prices and avoids sending American troops to Iran — … Read more

In January, NASA astronaut Michael Fincke experienced a sudden episode aboard the International Space Station that left him temporarily unable to speak and led to an early return to Earth for his crew. The Crew-11 team—which arrived at the station in August and spent 167 days on the mission—splashed down on Jan. 15 so the … Read more

Lead: UFC Seattle (UFC Fight Night 271) delivered a night of decisive finishes and heated decisions at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. On a card headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer, several undercard bouts produced clear stoppages while others went to judge’s scorecards. Notable outcomes included Alexia Thainara’s unanimous decision over Bruna Brasil, Yousri … Read more

On a recent episode of his web talk show Big Drive, entertainer Nick Cannon told guest Amber Rose that he believes the Democratic Party is “the party of the KKK” and declared, “I f— with Trump,” while praising aspects of former President Donald Trump’s agenda. The exchange, first reported via TMZ and summarized in coverage … Read more

On March 28, 2026, thousands of demonstrators gathered at loosely coordinated “No Kings” rallies across the United States and in several international cities to denounce President Trump and elements of his second-term agenda. The largest concentrations appeared in the Twin Cities, where crowds gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol, and in Little Rock, Ark., where … Read more

Lead: A 2025 network meta-analysis led by researchers at Harbin Sport University examined 30 randomized controlled trials involving more than 2,500 people with sleep disturbances across over a dozen countries and found that high‑intensity yoga performed for under 30 minutes, twice weekly, was most strongly associated with improved sleep. Walking and resistance training ranked second … Read more

Kim Novak told The Times of London that she would have never approved the upcoming Miramax drama Scandalous, which casts Sydney Sweeney as Novak opposite David Jonsson as Sammy Davis Jr. Novak said the casting and promotional focus worry her, arguing the film risks reducing their relationship to a sexual dynamic rather than the broader … Read more

Lead: Travelers facing long airport security lines should not expect an immediate fix even after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to restart pay for Transportation Security Administration officers following a partial government shutdown that left many workers unpaid for more than 40 days. The Department of Homeland Security said paychecks could begin arriving … Read more

Organizers of the No Kings demonstrations said they expected the largest turnout yet on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with events staged across the United States and in some neighboring countries. The coalition—formed from progressive activist groups—planned more than 3,000 local actions aimed at protesting President Trump’s immigration enforcement, the administration’s conduct toward Iran, and what … Read more

Project Hail Mary delivered an unusually resilient weekend at the box office, holding to a projected $53.1 million after a $14.6 million Friday, representing a modest 34 percent drop from its $80.6 million opening. The Ryan Gosling–led adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel pushed its global cumulative past $200 million through Sunday, with domestic receipts estimated … Read more