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Lead Japan on Wednesday said it had conveyed regret to China after police arrested a 23-year-old member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force over an alleged trespass at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo. The suspect is accused of climbing the embassy wall and forcing his way into the compound on Tuesday morning; authorities say a … Read more
Senior U.S. officials sent a 15-point proposal to Tehran by way of Pakistani intermediaries aimed at ending the current Iran war, two people familiar with the matter told ABC News. The offer, which reportedly covers Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear activities as well as maritime access, was delivered amid ongoing hostilities that began with joint … Read more
Lead Today’s March 25, 2026 horoscope frames the day as one of tests and openings: planetary activity—especially Saturn and Pluto—shapes both obstacles and breakthroughs across the zodiac. Readers with birthdays near this date are warned of heightened pressure that can, if channelled, fuel major progress. For most signs the immediate advice is to favour patience, … Read more
Before dawn on Monday, a bright green fireball raced across the sky over the Portland area, and a motorist’s dashboard camera recorded the event. Jason Jenkins was about 20 miles (32 km) north of Portland, Oregon, when the object flashed at 6:06 a.m.; he initially mistook it for a comet before realizing how close and … Read more
Lead San Francisco — On March 24, 2026, OpenAI announced it will discontinue Sora, the short-form AI video app that went viral in fall 2025 and drew widespread concern over realistic deepfakes and nonconsensual images. The company posted a brief social message saying it was “saying goodbye to the Sora app” and pledged guidance on … Read more
Lead: A multicountry study presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference in Barcelona reports that women who received polyurethane-coated breast implants after mastectomy and subsequent radiotherapy experienced fewer complications than those with standard silicone implants. The research tracked roughly 1,500 patients treated between 2016 and 2024 across 15 countries, following outcomes for about two-and-a-half to … Read more
After a chaotic opening weekend of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, the field for the Sweet 16 has been set and the bracket picture requires a fresh read. Games across Washington, D.C.; Houston; San Jose; and Chicago produced several upsets that reshaped potential Elite Eight pairings. This briefing lays out who remains, which teams have momentum, … Read more
Lead The 2026 MLB season opens with the usual mix of hope and question marks: 30 clubs will begin the journey to Opening Day carrying at least one sizeable uncertainty that could shape their entire year. From translations of Japanese stars to rotation durability, bullpen depth and lineup power, those unknowns will reveal themselves over … Read more
Lead On Tuesday night, some Meta employees were instructed by an internal HR note to work remotely the following day as the company prepares for possible staff reductions. The instruction primarily affected teams in Meta’s wearables and ads groups and was brief, saying leadership would provide additional information. The development comes as Meta — which … Read more
Lead: U.S. officials transmitted a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran on Wednesday via Pakistani intermediaries, while Washington simultaneously moved additional troops to the Middle East. Iran’s military rejected the notion that the United States is in any position to negotiate and pressed its campaign of strikes across Israel and the Gulf, including an assault that … Read more
Lead: Apple is reportedly preparing a standalone Siri app to appear with iOS 27 and macOS 27, with a public reveal expected at WWDC on June 8–12. Sources say the app is being trialed across iPhone, iPad and Mac and would use Gemini models under Apple’s deal with Google. The new experience is said to … Read more
Lead On Tuesday, a New Mexico jury ordered Meta Platforms to pay $375 million after finding the company’s products harmed minors and exposed them to sexual exploitation. The verdict follows a six-week trial brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who accused Meta of prioritizing profits over child safety. Jurors heard testimony from 40 … Read more
Epic Games announced on Tuesday that it will cut more than 1,000 positions as the company spends more than it earns despite Fortnite’s continuing popularity. In a staff note published online by founder and CEO Tim Sweeney, Epic also identified roughly $500 million in cost reductions across contracting, marketing, and unfilled roles intended to bring … Read more
Lead On March 24, 2026, University of North Carolina Athletics issued an official announcement saying the men’s basketball program will undergo a leadership change. The statement—published on the university’s athletics site—described an immediate transition and outlined next steps for interim management and a broader review of the program. The move affects one of the nation’s … Read more
Lead: On March 24, 2026, global oil benchmarks fell and Asian stocks rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled willingness to pursue talks with Iran and Washington circulated a 15‑point plan meant to end the Middle East war. That shift, along with an Iranian letter dated March 22 offering more permissive passage through the Strait … Read more
