NYU's 91-game win streak ends in D-III Final Four
Two-time defending champion NYU lost 60-52 to Scranton in the Final Four of the Division III NCAA tournament on Thursday night, ending the Violets' 91-game winning streak.
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Georgia Tech names ex-Troy coach Cross as HC
Georgia Tech has named former Troy coach Scott Cross as the school's next men's basketball head coach, it was announced Friday.
Amid scandal, CSUB eyes USC's Lee, sources say
Cal State Bakersfield is working toward hiring USC assistant Todd Lee as its next head coach, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. Coach Rod Barnes left in September and an assist...
Luka drops 60, gets MVP chants from Heat crowd
Luka Doncic scored 60 points, the first Laker to do so since Kobe Bryant's career finale in 2016, as L.A. won in Miami to push its season-best win streak to eight games.
UNC's Davis: Fatigue not to blame for collapse
In a series of terse exchanges with reporters after VCU's 82-78 OT win, North Carolina coach Hubert Davis said he didn't think his team was tired and said it was "my decision" w...
Rodman to be inducted in WWE HOF, sources say
Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for his time in WCW during the Monday night wars, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Dual MVP gold Judge, Ohtani card sells for $2.16M
The 2025 Topps Chrome dual MVP gold Logoman card featuring game-worn patches taken from Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani jerseys -- numbered 1-of-1 and signed on-card by the reigni...
Tuskegee coach files suit vs. Morehouse, officers
Tuskegee basketball coach Benjy Taylor has filed a $1 million federal lawsuit against two police officers and Morehouse College stemming from his postgame detainment on Jan. 31.
🏀 Women's tournament: Bracket breakdown
ESPN talent cast their votes for which foursome will reach the Final Four. Will Phoenix be full of chalk?
Iranian man arrested trying to enter Faslane nuclear base
A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested at HM Naval Base Clyde, which houses UK's nuclear-armed submarines, on Thursday.
Martial artist and actor Chuck Norris dies aged 86
The US martial artist and actor was known for his roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and Way of the Dragon.
Reform UK suspends Scotland candidate over financial allegations
Scotland leader Malcolm Offord told BBC Radio Scotland that the party had "spent a lot of time on vetting" candidates
Your guide to men's March Madness Day 1: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more
Our reporters detail how each game was won Thursday and look ahead to the matchups created for Saturday.
CBS News Cuts 6% of Staff as Bari Weiss Reshapes the Division
The layoffs affected several dozen employees at the news division, which is owned by the technology heir David Ellison. The company is also shuttering CBS News Radio.
A Meatpacking Strike in Colorado Is Another Stress to Trump’s Economy
The walkout at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colo., comes as beef prices have soared, cattle supplies have plunged and immigration sweeps have stressed the labor supply.
Farage 'will fight' Essex council reorganisation
A Conservative council leader says it shows the Reform leader "knows nothing" about local government.
More! More! More! Tech Workers Max Out Their A.I. Use
At a number of companies, employees compete on leaderboards to show how much A.I. they’re using. They’re racking up big bills along the way.
Chuck Norris, Action Star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ Dies at 86
He channeled his martial arts skills into heroic roles in films like “The Delta Force” and “Missing in Action” and in the long-running TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Steps Up Attacks in Strait as Energy Fears Unsettle Markets
U.S. warplanes and attack helicopters are hitting Iranian targets in an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, officials said. The price of oil remained high as new strikes hit...
Lee Zeldin, E.P.A. Chief, to Headline Heartland Institute Forum
Lee Zeldin, the agency administrator, will address a Heartland Institute forum in April. The organization says speakers will challenge the climate crisis “narrative.”
Neighbourhoods to get £20m funding boost
Local people can help decide where the £20m over a decade should go, the government says.
The U.S. Economy Is Insulated From High Oil Prices. Americans Aren’t.
The overall economy has proved resilient in recent years, even as many households have struggled. The war with Iran is following the same pattern.
Gustavo Dudamel’s Portrait Emerges From a Season of Introductions
The New York Philharmonic’s next music leader, slowly revealing facets of his personality, used his latest visit to showcase his political conscience.
Major SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine, even more third-party hardware
Both AMD- and Intel-based hardware is getting better support in SteamOS 3.8.
Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance at a phone alert to decide whether...
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest deals
If you’re looking for the best time to get a deal this spring, it might very well be during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which kicks off at 3:01AM ET on March 25th and runs through...
No contact, no World Cup place? What went wrong for Alexander-Arnold?
Trent Alexander-Arnold's omission from Thomas Tuchel's biggest England squad is the latest blow to his stop-start international career and casts huge doubt on his hopes of playi...
Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
Border security chief to step down after 18 months in the job
Martin Hewitt had been tasked with cutting the numbers trying to get to the UK in small boats.
Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.
Trump Administration Sues Harvard Over Accusations of Antisemitism
The administration had spent months investigating the Ivy League school. The two sides had been in talks to negotiate a settlement.
Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein
Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.
Polymarket Says It Deals in Truth, but Its Social Feeds Are Filled With Falsehoods
A review of the betting market’s social media feeds found it has published hundreds of false and misleading posts.
Pregnant in ICE Detention: Handcuffs and Pleas for Medical Care
Women describe conditions that violate longstanding agency guidelines for how pregnant detainees should be treated.
Coroner 'not satisfied' Hatton intended to take his own life
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found "unresponsive" at his home in September.
Trump-backed television merger moves forward
Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.
On a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fearful
As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning with bombardment, repression and economic misery. Still, many are holding fast to ancient traditions.
MP raises question in Parliament over fish deaths
Steve Barclay asks why there has been no prosecution after about 900 fish died in Whittlesey.
Trump Friend Asked ICE to Detain the Mother of His Child
Paolo Zampolli, a former modeling agent and a longtime Trump ally, was in a custody battle over his son. An ICE official agreed to help.
CISA orders feds to patch max-severity Cisco flaw by Sunday
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to patch a maximum-severity vulnerability, CVE-2026-20131, in Cisco Secure Firewall Mana...
Civil case against Gerry Adams over IRA bombings withdrawn
A lawyer for the claimants said on Friday that proceedings would be "discontinued".
Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.
Deferring to Trump, G.O.P. Lawmakers Resist a Public Accounting on Iran
Nearly three weeks into a war that polls show is unpopular, top Republicans have yet to call administration officials to testify about it, arguing that hearings would put divisi...
Monte Verde site gets a new date, but the big picture doesn't change
Stop trying to make "Clovis First" happen; it's not going to happen.
‘Monte Cristo’ Review: A Tale of Betrayal, on Two Counts
An adaptation has a twist that doesn’t track, and songs that benefit from an excellent cast, including Norm Lewis, Sierra Boggess and Adam Jacobs.
The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen’s latest 4K flagship display tablet
XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom's beloved Cintiq Pro series, but for a fraction of the cost. The Arti...
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank
UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 financial crisis
The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.
Iran warns UK letting US use bases is 'participation in aggression'
Iran's foreign minister urges his UK counterpart Yvette Cooper to end cooperation with the US.
Second company plans Shetland rocket launch this year
A number of firms hope to use SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst as a launch site for commercial rockets.
Martial arts star Chuck Norris dies at 86
Norris karate chopped and kickboxed his way through more than a dozen action films, before leaping to TV in Walker, Texas Ranger.
‘Jury Duty’ Returns. Can Prank Lightning Strike Twice?
The Amazon comedy, which surrounds an unwitting protagonist with professional actors, returns with a new season that takes place at a company retreat.
Jeff Bezos just announced plans for a third megaconstellation—this one for data centers
"Space-based data centers will be a complement to terrestrial infrastructure."
The US is looking at a year of chaotic weather
Massive Western heat wave, potential El Niño raise concerns about unpredictable, extreme weather.
This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up
Dieter Rams already showed the world that something as mundane as an alarm clock can be beautiful. Balmuda, a Japanese company best known for its steam-infused toasters, has rel...
Feds say no need to recall Tesla's one-pedal driving despite petition
It's good news, but another federal Tesla defect probe deepened this week.
Fed Official Urges Caution on Rate Cuts as Iran War Drags On
Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support rate cuts later this year if the labor market continued to weaken.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Arrives in London
Britain has a storied history of sketch comedy, but its humor has a very different flavor than the American variety.
Oil Prices Hold Steady as Global Stocks Nudge Lower
Oil prices had been gyrating this week, after a new round of attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar raised concerns about energy supplies.
How CISOs Can Survive the Era of Geopolitical Cyberattacks
Geopolitical tensions are driving destructive cyberattacks designed to disrupt operations, not demand ransom. CISOs must limit lateral movement and contain breaches to reduce th...
Two Revivals, ‘Tru’ and ‘The Fever,’ Tackle the Contagion of the Rich
Two monologue revivals — Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote and Wallace Shawn’s solo — reveal how wealth warps our perceptions. Only one pays dividends.
NASA Simulations Improve Artemis II Launch Environment
Airflow around rockets as they travel from Earth into space can have a dramatic impact on a mission, which is why NASA used advanced simulations to provide the best possible lau...
Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually ends.
Iran War Underscores the Diverging Aims of Trump and Netanyahu
The United States views Iran through a prism of global responsibilities and strategic goals. Israel has a more regional approach. After nearly three weeks of war, their paths ar...
Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.
Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.
Seeking to Rely Less on China, U.S. Pushes a Rare Earths Partnership on a Reluctant Brazil
Seeking to reduce its reliance on China, the United States is pushing for a critical minerals deal with Brazil. The South American country is less eager.
Spain Says the Sun Shields It From Rising Gas Costs. Is That True?
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, said the nation’s renewable energy system has softened the financial fallout from the war in Iran. The story is more complex.
BTS Is Back With ‘Arirang,’ but the K-Pop Landscape Has Changed
The superstar boy band returns after a four-year hiatus on Friday. The genre it helped turn into a global juggernaut has endured some shifts, and minted new stars.
The I.R.S. Is Phasing Out Paper Checks. Here’s How to Speed Your Refund.
President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check.
NASA Glenn Opens Applications for Free Summer Engineering Institute
NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is hosting the 2026 NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute this July. The hands-on learning experience is designed to help high s...
BTS Leans Into Korean History With ‘Arirang.’ Here Are the Major References.
The group’s new album “Arirang” includes a nod to a beloved Korean folk song and other important historical references.
Oil firm breaks environmental rules nearly 500 times
Operator Essar has apologised for the breaches committed over four years.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.
A Diary of War From an Unlikely Author: the Son of Iran’s President
In an online journal, Yousef Pezeshkian offers readers a mix of personal anecdotes and glimpses behind the scenes as Iranian leaders are picked off one after another.
Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans
Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treas...
Lily Allen's West End Girl portrait goes on show at National Portrait Gallery
The painting by Spanish artist Nieves Gonzalez was used on the cover of the singer's latest album.
Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m
The Radio 1 host cycled 1,000km (630 miles) on a tandem bike over the course of eight days.
Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.
Musician admits to $10M streaming royalty fraud using AI bots
North Carolina musician Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to collecting over $10 million in royalty payments through a massive streaming royalty fraud scheme on Spotify, Apple Mu...
What the ‘Project Hail Mary’ Directors Learned From a Firing
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, best known for animations like the “Spider-Verse” films, took lessons from “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” a project from which they were dismissed.
How a Power Line From Canada Could Be a New York Lifeline
The pipeline from Quebec will help New York meet ambitious targets for cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions and could be crucial if the city faces a power shortfall.
Spring Is Here. Do You Care?
A season celebrated by Shakespeare and the Beatles now ranks behind fall in popularity. After a harsh winter, can it regain its former glory?
International joint action disrupts world’s largest DDoS botnets
Authorities from the United States, Germany, and Canada have taken down Command and Control (C2) infrastructure used by the Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid, and Mossad botnets to infe...
Microsoft: March Windows updates break Teams, OneDrive sign-ins
Microsoft says the March Windows 11 update breaks sign-ins with Microsoft accounts across multiple Microsoft apps, including Teams and OneDrive. [...]
I went to bed with a sore ear, meningitis put me in a coma
Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.
Ex-data analyst stole company data in $2.5M extortion scheme
A North Carolina man was found guilty of extorting a D.C.-based technology company while still being employed as a data analyst contractor. [...]
Nasa's Artemis Moon rocket rolls back to pad for possible April launch
Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Restless Kīlauea Launches Lava and Ash
Episode 43 of the Hawaiian volcano’s current eruption was marked by high lava fountains and widespread ash dispersal.
The Weather Is Getting Wilder, and Some See a Dire Signal in the Data
Several of the Earth’s systems are changing faster than predicted as global temperatures rise, scientists say.
Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.
Feds Disrupt IoT Botnets Behind Huge DDoS Attacks
The U.S. Justice Department joined authorities in Canada and Germany in dismantling the online infrastructure behind four highly disruptive botnets that compromised more than th...
Natural History Museum overtakes British Museum as UK's top tourist attraction
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.