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Sports

Texas Tech QB Sorsby Hires Top Attorney in NCAA Gambling Probe

Brendan Sorsby retains Jeffrey Kessler as NCAA investigation into betting app use threatens his college eligibility.

Taiwan's Lai Reaches Eswatini After Overflight Delays

The diplomatically fraught visit underscores Beijing's economic pressure on Taiwan's last African ally.

Sports

Three Eastern Conference Game 7s Set for Dramatic Playoff Finales

The 76ers, Celtics, Magic, Pistons, Raptors, and Cavaliers all face winner-take-all showdowns in the first round.

2 days ago· 3 min read

Sports

Alex Zanardi, F1 Driver and Paralympic Champion, Dies at 59

The Italian racer overcame a career-ending crash to win four Paralympic gold medals in hand-cycling.

Israeli Strikes Kill 13 in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Four women and a child among the dead as fighting continues despite recent diplomatic efforts to halt Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

Alabama, Tennessee Call Special Sessions on Redistricting

Republican governors convene lawmakers to redraw congressional maps after Supreme Court narrows Voting Rights Act protections.

Trump Backs Barr in Kentucky Senate Race, Reshapes 2026 Field

The former president's endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr and request for rival Nate Morris to step aside signals strategic consolidation ahead of midterms.

2 days ago· 3 min read

Trump Backs Barr for Kentucky Senate, Sidelines MAGA Challenger

The former president's endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr reshapes the 2026 race and signals a pragmatic turn in GOP primary strategy.

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Politics

Alabama, Tennessee Call Special Sessions on Redistricting

Republican governors convene lawmakers to redraw congressional maps after Supreme Court narrows Voting Rights Act protections.

Trump Backs Barr in Kentucky Senate Race, Reshapes 2026 Field

The former president's endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr and request for rival Nate Morris to step aside signals strategic consolidation ahead of midterms.

2 days ago· 3 min read

Trump Backs Barr for Kentucky Senate, Sidelines MAGA Challenger

The former president's endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr reshapes the 2026 race and signals a pragmatic turn in GOP primary strategy.

Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents' Dinner

Secret Service cleared the dais mid-event Saturday night; reason for evacuation remains unclear.

last week· 1 min read

Business

Paramount Merger Draws Subscriber Lawsuit Over Pricing, Content

Five streaming customers are challenging the $110 billion deal in court, arguing consolidation will raise prices and shrink choice—a rare consumer test of media mergers.

3 days ago· 3 min read

Ballmer Denounces Founder He Backed After Fraud Guilty Plea

Microsoft's former CEO says he was 'duped' by Joseph Sanberg, detailing investor harm in sentencing letter.

Amazon-Backed Nuclear Startup X-energy Raises $1 Billion in IPO Driven by Data Center Demand

Small modular reactor developer exceeds expectations as tech companies seek clean power for AI infrastructure

last week· 3 min read

The Upfronts Aren't About TV Anymore: Where Madison Avenue's Billions Are Really Going

As streaming captures prime viewership, the industry's annual ad-buying spectacle is quietly transforming into a marketplace where traditional broadcast plays a shrinking role.

Tech

Meta Reports 20 Million User Drop, Cites Iran and Russia Disruptions

The social media giant's bundled metrics obscure platform-specific trends as geopolitical restrictions reshape its global footprint.

4 days ago· 2 min read

Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Shifts as AI Market Tops $4 Trillion

The tech giants are ending exclusive licensing just as Wall Street forecasts explosive enterprise AI growth.

6 days ago· 3 min read

Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Hits Snag as Jurors Voice Strong Dislike

Jury selection reveals widespread negative opinions of Elon Musk, complicating his breach-of-contract case against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

6 days ago· 3 min read

Lachy Groom Backs Indian House-Help Startup Pronto at $200M

Silicon Valley investor's bet on domestic-services platform signals venture appetite for emerging-market consumer startups despite funding slowdown.

Markets

U.S. Oil Exports Hit Record as Middle East Turmoil Reshapes Trade

American crude shipments surge to unprecedented levels while Gulf Coast tanker traffic swells amid Iran conflict and OPEC+ supply shifts.

23 hours ago· 3 min read

UAE's OPEC Exit Rattles Oil Markets Amid Fed Decision

The surprise withdrawal threatens cartel unity and injects fresh uncertainty into energy prices as investors face a packed earnings calendar and monetary policy update.

5 days ago· 2 min read

U.S. Warns Banks on Sanctions Risk From China Refineries Buying Iranian Oil

Treasury alert targets financial institutions serving independent Chinese refiners that process the majority of Iran's crude exports.

5 days ago· 3 min read

Food Stocks That Pay: A Guide to Dividend Income in Staples

Consumer food companies offer steady dividends, attracting income investors seeking stability in volatile markets.

last week· 5 min read

World

U.S. to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz After Attacks

Trump announces naval mission to guide stranded vessels as Iranian-linked incidents threaten critical oil chokepoint.

7 hours ago· 2 min read

Taiwan's Lai Reaches Eswatini After Overflight Delays

The diplomatically fraught visit underscores Beijing's economic pressure on Taiwan's last African ally.

Israeli Strikes Kill 13 in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Four women and a child among the dead as fighting continues despite recent diplomatic efforts to halt Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

U.S. and Iran Turn to Pakistan for Indirect Diplomacy

After direct talks stalled, both nations send delegations to Islamabad for back-channel negotiations aimed at de-escalating a two-month conflict.