Trae Young returns from injury to debut for the Washington Wizards against the Utah Jazz.

European leaders urge U.S. and Iran to restart nuclear talks to prevent escalation and ensure non-proliferation.

U.S. seeks to seize Venezuelan oil and tanker linked to Iran, alleging sanctions evasion and terrorist funding.

Microsoft banned access to its Copilot Discord server after users protested forced AI integration with slurs, sparking concerns over censorship.

The Aussie dollar edged up on rate hike hopes but fell on Middle East tensions, holding near 0.7100 amid strong data and high inflation.

The U.S. Department of Education honored Booker T. Washington, Catharine Beecher, and activist Charlie Kirk in 2026 ahead of the 250th anniversary, sparking debate over Kirk’s inclusion.

The Golden Knights struggle with slow starts post-Olympics, being outscored 5-1 in first two periods of two road games despite splitting against Kings and Capitals.

A new poll shows most Americans, including many Republicans, see Trump as more erratic with age, ahead of his State of the Union at 79.

The Seattle Sounders opened the 2026 season with a 2-0 win over Colorado, led by Paul Rothrock’s goal and assist after replacing Jordan Morris.

Defense Secretary Hegseth joked pizza orders near the Pentagon could distract from secret military ops, referencing unconfirmed links tied to major events.