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The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Indiana, seeking an emergency temporary restraining order to bar DraftKings from using its March Madness trademarks in betting promotions. The complaint alleges trademark infringement, false association and dilution, and requests injunctive relief and damages.
President Trump threatened to attack Iran’s power plants if the country didn’t swiftly open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ship traffic (The remarks mark a shift in tone since Trump on Friday said the US was considering “winding down” military...
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 1, a proposal that would let individuals donate up to $1,700 to scholarship‑granting organizations in exchange for a federal tax credit, effectively channeling federal dollars toward private‑school tuition and homeschooling. Beshear argued the...
Left‑leaning activists and radical groups booked rooms at Havana’s luxury hotels, prompting criticism from Cuban citizens and observers who say the move is tone‑deaf amid the island’s deepening economic crisis. Details of the trip, including the number of participants and...
From almost done, followed by close to winding down -- to a 48-hours ultimatum to Iran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz that the US doesn't use, and in any case, it would be very easy to re-open even by...
Iran launched two missiles that struck the Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona, injuring more than 100 people, including civilians and a child. The attack damaged residential structures and hit the area believed to house Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal, prompting...
Sony confirmed a widespread outage of its PlayStation Network Gaming & Social services on March 21, locking millions of players out of games and online features. The incident arrived as Pearl Abyss launched Crimson Desert, and Sony simultaneously announced a...
Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments have sealed a £50 million partnership to build Minecraft World at Chessington World of Adventures, slated for a 2027 debut. The new land will feature a flagship coaster, interactive play zones and block‑built scenery, expanding the...
The U.S. Treasury announced a short‑term waiver to sell about 140 million barrels of Iranian oil stuck at sea, and Goldman Sachs raised its oil‑price outlook as the Iran‑Israel conflict pushes Brent crude above $112 a barrel. Analysts warn the moves...
Ukraine launched close to 300 drones against Russian sites overnight, striking a major oil depot in Saratov that processes about 5 million tons of oil a year. The barrage marks one of the largest aerial offensives since the war began and...
The Indian government has rolled out a Credit Guarantee Scheme 2.0 aimed at expanding credit flow to micro‑finance institutions. While the policy signals a push for greater financial inclusion, specific parameters such as guarantee coverage and funding amounts were not...
Kunshan, once the world’s biggest laptop assembly hub, is redirecting its $70 billion Taiwan‑funded investment base toward a "low‑altitude economy" of drones and flying cars. The shift reflects rising labour costs, geopolitical pressure and China’s push for self‑sufficient high‑tech aerospace capabilities.
Recent data shows modern Porsches are generally reliable, with the brand ranking third among premium cars in the 2026 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. The iconic 911 earned the title of most dependable vehicle in 2019, 2021 and 2022, while...
Iran’s attacks on Qatar’s LNG export plant could be one of the biggest tailwinds yet to the fast-growing US LNG sector 🇺🇸 🚢 🇹🇼 Taiwan said it plans to buy more LNG from the US from June 🇧🇩 Bangladesh is exploring...
Malaysia’s tourism sector hit a record 42 million international arrivals in 2025 and set a 43 million‑visitor target for Visit Malaysia 2026, contributing 291.9 billion ringgit (US$74.5 billion) and 15.1 % of GDP. The US‑Israel‑Iran conflict closed Gulf airspace, disrupting the long‑haul routes Kuala Lumpur relies on...
Australia became the first nation to reclassify MDMA from a prohibited to a controlled substance, permitting its use in PTSD treatment under strict conditions. The 2026 guidelines limit MDMA‑assisted psychotherapy to adults who have not responded to first‑line therapies, require...
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 21, 2005. Yahoo announces that it will acquire the popular photo service Flickr. #Technology #Takeovers #History https://t.co/GxEp7H0Jm9
Taylor Sheridan’s series *The Madison* continues its contentious portrayal of New York City in episode 4, depicting the metropolis as a crime‑ridden environment where simple activities like walking or cycling are deemed unsafe. The episode juxtaposes a heartfelt exploration of grief...
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema warned oil‑marketing firms that hoarding fuel creates artificial shortages, despite the country holding 30‑60 days of reserves. He linked the issue to the broader Middle East conflict that is tightening global energy supplies. The administration announced...
SunLine Transit Agency has invested roughly $27 million (2026 dollars) over two decades to build and repeatedly rebuild hydrogen refueling infrastructure for a 31‑bus fuel‑cell fleet. Despite upgrades from electrolyzers to a liquid‑hydrogen station, hydrogen fuel costs have remained high and...
Travelers booking hotels in France often encounter two pricing models: a cheaper non‑refundable rate that requires full pre‑payment, and a higher refundable rate where payment is deferred until arrival. Major aggregators like Booking.com clearly label these options, while individual hotel...
Travel credit cards are now the primary gateway to airport lounge access, extending premium amenities to economy travelers. The American Express Platinum leads with a Global Lounge Collection and extensive credits despite a $895 fee, while Capital One Venture X balances affordability and perks at...
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Mahindra unveiled a limited‑run Batman Edition of its BE 6 electric SUV, initially offering 300 units at a price of ₹27.79 lakh. The edition sold out quickly, prompting the company to release a second batch that brings total production to 999 vehicles....
Consumer Reports identified Michelin’s LTX A/T2 as the top‑rated all‑terrain tire for pickup trucks, praising its hydro‑planing resistance, ride comfort, and projected tread life. The tire carries a 60,000‑mile warranty, and testing suggests it may exceed that mileage. While the...
We have to be mindful that existing home sales, unlike new home sales, are still working from all-time lows; the bar is very low for growth. Sales haven't collapsed since the end of 2022, no matter where rates went, but...
Formal announcement of the TERAFAB project, which will be done jointly by @SpaceX and @Tesla, tonight around 8pm CT. Livestream on 𝕏. The goal is to produce over a TERAWATT of compute per year (logic, memory & packaging) with ~80% for...
Maddie Fisher’s roundup spotlights the Sega NAOMI arcade board’s lasting influence, ranking ten standout titles from 1998‑2001. The list includes genre‑defining fighters like Dead or Alive 2 and Marvel vs. Capcom 2, sports hits such as Virtua Tennis 2, and quirky experiments like...
TRUMP GIVES IRAN 48 HOURS TO OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ=== this ain't no tariffs deadline
When the Iran war ends. How the Iran war ends. Will firms around the world be dealing with their own circles of supply chain hell? All the products. Their applications. How and how long to fix? And the cost? https://t.co/ViUVhryJZY
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division appointed Daniel Flickinger as senior counsel, despite his 2020 Facebook post that referenced George Floyd’s murder and sparked a protracted Alabama Supreme Court dispute. Flickinger’s post, deemed “apparently” about Floyd, led to his resignation...
#WhosNext? Road cleaning crews? The latest #Innovation in cleaning truck #Technology has used #Automation to eliminate more laborious cleaning tasks. (GiGadgets) https://t.co/TBdM7aaSgS
🚨News Flash: @DIRECTV intervenes in the D.C. Circuit case in agreement with @NEWSMAX and several cable broadband associations seeking to reverse @FCC approval of the @NXSTMediaGroup-@TEGNA merger, which closed March 19. Can they really unscramble the egg? https://t.co/5CxQWIVDs9
Saab’s 1959 "Monstret" was a laboratory twin‑engine prototype built on the 93 chassis, pairing two 748 cc three‑stroke engines to deliver roughly 138 hp. The front‑wheel‑drive car reached 122 mph in testing but suffered extreme understeer and torque‑steer due to the front‑heavy layout....
Use of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Frail Older Adults is Associated with Increased Survival: A Retrospective Study https://t.co/tsJ5qJLBap https://t.co/4EvBWDftJ4
A new study links higher ambient temperatures to greater chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence and end‑stage kidney disease (ESKD) incidence across U.S. counties. Researchers found that each 1 °C increase in annual average temperature raises diagnosed CKD prevalence by 0.23 percentage...
@RockstarGames servers are down. And here I thought i would try to enjoy some gaming on a Saturday afternoon... what was i thinking?
Brokers are taught to not ask too many questions. Don’t like that? Blame the trial attorneys
Prothena and its partners presented new clinical data on prasinezumab for Parkinson’s disease and BMS‑986446 for Alzheimer’s disease at the AD/PD 2026 conference in Copenhagen. The PASADENA and PADOVA extensions suggest a two‑year disease‑progression delay and sustained biomarker effects, supporting the...
Prothena and its partners Roche and Bristol Myers Squibb presented late‑stage data on two neurodegenerative candidates at AD/PD™ 2026. Prasinezumab demonstrated a roughly two‑year delay in Parkinson’s disease progression, sustained motor benefits in the PADOVA open‑label extension, and favorable imaging and...
A recent IFOP poll of 6,285 French adults shows that 41% have altered their holiday plans because of the war in the Middle East, though only 7% are outright canceling trips. The majority are shifting destinations, postponing bookings, or remaining...
The ongoing Middle East oil‑gas disruption is reviving interest in nuclear power as a low‑carbon baseload source. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, have pledged €200 million for innovative small modular reactors and urged member states to extend existing plant...
Kazakhstan approved new casino zones near major natural attractions, aiming to attract affluent international tourists. By late 2025 the country expects around 16 million visitors, with each casino zone projected to create about 500 jobs and generate $4‑8 million in annual tax...
Portugal's tourism reached new heights in 2025, welcoming 32.5 million visitors – a 3% rise over 2024. Overnight stays climbed to a record 82.1 million, up 2.2%, generating roughly $7.9 billion in lodging revenue, a 7.2% increase. Domestic travel surged 5.4% to 25.1 million...
The article questions whether the terms “victory” and “defeat” have concrete meanings in the context of a potential U.S.–Israel war against Iran. It argues that traditional notions of battlefield success are insufficient, urging analysts to consider political, economic, and legitimacy...
Costco’s online store now features a curated set of gaming‑focused gadgets, ranging from a $139.99 TP‑Link Deco X60 mesh Wi‑Fi system to a $299.99 Woojer Haptic Vest, all backed by strong member ratings. High‑speed SANUS HDMI 2.1 cables are available for...
A 2013 SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge game’s End User License Agreement contains unusually detailed restrictions, including bans on exporting the software to sanctioned nations and references to weapons and nuclear material. The EULA’s language mirrors the heavy‑handed clauses once...
In a scenario where the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, "that means $250-$300 price of oil (Brent)" argues @Rory_Johnston. Because a giant price shock is needed to destroy 15 million barrels per day of demand $220+ "almost guaranteed." https://t.co/fnf6ENgf0N https://t.co/yakBRYsHgc
RWE, Peak Energy to deploy first sodium-ion battery in US grid #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/oCJI2RUQpe
A virulent meningococcal outbreak in Canterbury, England, has been traced to a nightclub and a secondary party, raising questions about drug‑related transmission vectors such as cocaine snorted through shared straws. The post highlights the presence of levamisole‑adulterated cocaine, which can...
Not surprising to see HuffPost come out against broadcasters choosing to air patriotic, pro-America programming. https://t.co/TNxa114Kv7
