NC State and UMBC open March Madness against Texas and Howard, favored due to experience and defense.

Siena nearly upset top-seeded Duke in a close NCAA Tournament game, showing strong play but falling short in the end.

Pakistan and Afghanistan briefly ceasefire for Eid after Pakistan's military response to a Kabul bombing.

World Down Syndrome Day 2026 urged global action against loneliness for those with Down syndrome and their families.

Allegations of sexual abuse against César Chavez surface, but women farmworkers continue advancing justice through resilient, survivor-led activism.

UK minister says Iran's missile threat to UK is minimal, citing strong defenses.

The movie "Project Hail Mary", starring Ryan Gosling, faithfully adapts Andy Weir’s novel, blending science, suspense, and emotion in a widely praised adaptation.

Iran fired missiles at Israel, prompting Israeli strikes on Iran, with no injuries reported.

ACA premiums surged in 2026 after Biden credits ended, pushing 80% of enrollees to pay more, with most blaming Republicans.

OpenAI is building a unified desktop app merging ChatGPT, Codex, and its browser to boost efficiency with agentic AI.