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Zach Bryan fires back at enraged fans over shortened concert with three-word response
Country star Zach Bryan fires back at upset fans with "Karen" comments after lightning forces him to cut his Nebraska concert short on tour.
Canadiens Preview: Opportunity To Take Over Series Versus Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens (2-1) will host the Tampa Bay Lightning (1-2) in Game 4 on Sunday, with the puck drop […]
NFL insider predicts Anthony Richardson gets traded to the Steelers
Kay Adams was right on the money predicting Dexter Lawrence getting traded to the Bengals… does lightning strike twice with her prediction of the Steelers getting Anthony Richardson?
Scientists make breakthrough in solving mystery of volcanic lightning
Research shows fine carbon coating on silica in updraught causes electrical charge – and spectacular display
Why OpenAI is ‘running at lightning speed’ to build an ad business
The AI ad wars have officially begun, and OpenAI is staffing up and dropping rates to lure brands away from the likes of Meta and Google.
‘ComEd Four’: The case that once rocked Illinois politics now on shaky ground
After a pair of Supreme Court rulings on central issues like bribery and false statements, followed by a lightning-quick reversal by a Chicago appeals court, the ComEd Four case that once rocked Illinois politics is on an increasingly shaky…
Nebraska baseball loses series 2-1 on the road against Oregon
No. 19 Nebraska baseball (27-9, 12-3) hit the road and lost a Big Ten series to Oregon (25-10, 9-5), dropping two games in the weekend outing. The series was highlighted by a lightning delay Friday night, three Case Sanderson home runs and a close rubber match on Sunday.
2026 Peabody Awards Entertainment Nominations
Additional noteworthy TV shows up for the prestigious honor, designed to recognize impactful small-screen storytelling, include 'Adolescence,' 'Andor,' 'Death by Lightning,' 'Dying for Sex,' 'Forever,' 'Mussolini: Son of the Century,' 'Pluribus' and 'The Rehearsal.'
Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry
Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Powerful dust storms and swirling dust devils generate static electricity strong enough to spark faint glowing discharges across the planet, triggering chemical reactions that reshape its surface and atmosphere. Scientists have now shown that these tiny lightning-like events can create a surprising mix of chemicals—including chlorine compounds and carbonates—and even leave behind distinct isotopic “fingerprints.”
Trump budget calls for another sharp cut to NIH
It shows how biomedical research remains a lightning rod for criticism from the right.
Penguins/Lightning Recap: Pens swamped by Tampa, lose 6-3
Pregame The Penguins welcome back Bryan Rust from injury and shake up the lines a little to put Rickard Rakell back at center and put Ben Kindel up with Evgeni Malkin. Stuart Skinner gets a second-straight game in net. Their hosts are rolling with this lineup. First period Tampa starts off the game hot getting […]
Scientists just found DNA “supergenes” that speed up evolution
Hidden within fish DNA are powerful genetic twists that may explain one of nature’s biggest mysteries: how new species form so quickly. In Lake Malawi, hundreds of cichlid fish species evolved at lightning speed, and scientists now think “flipped” sections of DNA—called chromosomal inversions—are the secret. These inversions lock together useful gene combinations, creating “supergenes” that help fish rapidly adapt to different environments, from deep waters to sandy shores.
Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/31/2026
Who: Detroit Red Wings (39-26-8, 86 points, 6th place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-16, 90 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and FanDuel Sportsnet Detroit, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens are headed to Tampa Bay to pay the Lightning on Thursday before returning […]
Lightning Round: Sell Penn Entertainment
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on stocks including: Qnity Electronics, Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Penn Entertainment, Applied Digital, and more.
Victor Hedman taking temporary leave from Lightning
Hedman has played in 33 games this season for the Bolts, who entered play Wednesday with a 44-21-5 record.
Entire Apple Watch range slashed up to 57% – including standout lightning deal
Apple Watches past and present get price slashed in the Amazon Spring Sale.
Playoff-bound Wild, Lightning out to improve positioning
The Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning, two powerhouses preparing for the playoffs in their respective conferences, will complete their two-game season series in Tuesday night's matchup in the Sunshine State.
Scientists Make a Major Breakthrough in Solving a Hair-Raising Mystery About Static Electricity
The findings can help explain the physics behind phenomena like volcanic lightning
FIU defeats UTEP softball in DH to sweep series
MIAMI, Florida – UTEP softball finally saw action late Friday night after multiple weather-related schedule changes but ultimately fell to FIU, 4-3, in the series opener. Originally scheduled as part of a three-game series across three days, the weekend slate was first moved to an early Friday doubleheader and Saturday single game before prolonged lightning delays pushed the matchup to […]
Hurricanes outdo Lightning in heavyweight bout, 4-2
The Hurricanes got a preview of playoff intensity in Central Florida on Saturday night.
Nuts & Bolts: Lightning host Blue Jackets on Women in Sports Night
The Bolts are back on home ice to kickoff a three-game stand at Benchmark International Arena
Spectrum Business Scores Connectivity Hat Trick With Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning ownership team Vinik Sports Group has selected Spectrum Business for connectivity solutions that create an exceptional guest experience.
The Surprising Science Of Why Sneakers Squeak
The forces that cause sneakers to squeak also create mini-earthquakes (shoe-quakes, if you will) and tiny lightning bolts.
Sabres, Lightning battle in one of the wildest NHL games in decades
In the Sabres' win over the Lightning, the teams combined for 15 goals, 28 penalties and 102 penalty minutes as Bufflo won its seventh in a row.
Sabres honor local female sports leaders on Women in Sports Night
The Buffalo Sabres are proud to celebrate the contributions of female athletes, administrators and fans during our annual Girls and Women in Sports Night on Sunday, March 8 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. This year, we’ll be highlighting five women who have made a profound impact in the Western New
Girls basketball: Ontario Christian to play Sage Hill in regional final
Ontario Christian defeats Etiwanda and will play Sage Hill in the girls' basketball Southern California regional final after the Lightning's upset over Sierra Canyon.
Brown Brain Fair invites Rhode Islanders to explore the science of the brain
The free, family-friendly event on March 15 welcomes visitors for a day of fun and exploration, featuring games, art projects, lightning talks and demonstrations that highlight the wonders of the human brain.
Gillian Fazio | Women in Sports
Meet Gillian Fazio, the artist behind the Lightning's Women in Sports jersey
Flyers trade for forward who had two different stints with Lightning
The Flyers added some organizational depth at forward Sunday night when they acquired Boris Katchouk in a trade with the Wild.
Lightning 'Whistler' Detected on Mars For The First Time, Scientists Report
Implications for astrobiology.
What went wrong with Highguard? The "hubris" of its developer's leadership, say former staff in a new report
It's hard to make lightning strike twice.
Chevy Corvette ZR1 Sets Car And Driver's New Lightning Lap Record, Beats McLaren Senna By 0.7 Seconds
This isn't one of those, "Sure it's quick in a straight line, but what about corners?" conversations that people normally have about cheap American performance.
How the lightning strikes of nuclear science will fill foundational radiation research gaps
One path to becoming a successful researcher is to find an under explored scientific niche and add knowledge where it didn’t exist before.
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II to headline Columbus Air Show
The Columbus Air Show is set for June 19-21 at Rickenbacker International Airport.
Jim Cramer on Sphere Entertainment: “It’s Really Pretty Amazing”
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer shared his opinion on. During the lightning round, a caller asked about the stock, and Cramer replied: I think Sphere’s great. We did, you know, Ben and I did, we did a piece on Sphere, and we felt really, really good about it. We’re […]
Goalie Fight! Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Drops Gloves In Stadium Series
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been looking for a fight… for years. If you thought he was going to pass up an opportunity to finally drop the gloves on a national stage during the Stadium Series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, you’re even crazier than he is. Swayman, who kickstarted the tension by leaping […]
BKB 50 results, video highlights from ‘Evolution’ in Miami
BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing celebrated its 50th event last night (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) with BKB: “Evolution” from inside James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. BKB 50 was headlined by the super featherweight title fight pitting undefeated 130-pound phenom Alberto “El Indio” Blas opposite five-fight BKB veteran Harold “Lightning” McQueen, widely-regarded as one of […]
Jeannot ‘all business’ facing Lightning at Stadium Series with Bruins
Forward played parts of 2 seasons for Tampa Bay, also went up against former team outdoors with Predators
Mammoth’s point streak ends at 9, despite close game
The Utah Mammoth battled until the end, but Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was unbeatable.
Marchment’s hat trick lifts Blue Jackets past Lightning 8-5
Mason Marchment recorded his third career hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Tampa Bay 8-5 on Saturday night, ending the Lightning's streak of 15 straight games without a regulation loss. Charlie Coyle scored his 200th career goal and added two assists. Adam Fantilli had a goal and two assists, Dmitri Voronkov and Sean Monahan scored, and Zach Werenski added two assists.
Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay Lightning extend arena deal to at least 2043
Both the county and the team have agreed to increase their portion of arena renovation spending.
Hedman, NOSOLO partner to raise awareness, support for mental health on Hockey Talks Night
Lightning captain Victor Hedman has long been a supporter of mental health in the Tampa Bay area
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave
Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything from commercial space stations and base-edited babies to batteries that could make electric vehicles even more green. We also do a lightning round of honorable mentions you won't want to miss out on!Check out the full list from MIT Technology Review.Interested in more science? Check out our episode on last year’s top 10 technologies to watch and our episode on building structures in space.Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited and fact-checked by Rebecca Ramirez. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.
Tim McGraw to headline entertainment for 2026 NHL Stadium Series in Tampa
Country music superstar will perform during 1st intermission of Lightning-Bruins game at Raymond James Stadium
Fire on Ice: The Arctic’s Changing Fire Regime
An increasingly flammable landscape combined with more lightning strikes is leading to larger, more frequent, and more intense fires than the landscape is adapted for.
Astronaut snaps spectacular photo of lightning above Italy
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers spotted the summer storm while aboard the International Space Station.
The 10 Biggest ‘Saturday Night Live’ Controversies
Comedy is always a lightning rod for controversy, but these ‘SNL’ moments live on in infamy.
2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo
A photographer in Italy captured an ultra-rare elve and red sprite flashing above the Alps in a single breathtaking moment.
Ford to make big pivot in future vehicle offerings, add a new business
Ford Motor is keeping the F-150 Lightning, but changing its technology. It plans to add thousands of jobs and enter this new business.
Ford ends F-150 Lightning production, starts battery storage business
It looks like battery electric vehicles are out of fashion at the Blue Oval.
Lightning's Max Crozier: First point since return
Lightning's Max Crozier: First point since return
Canadiens Aim to Bounce Back Against Tampa Bay
The Montreal Canadiens (15-10-3) are set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-11-2), with the puck drop scheduled for 7:00 […]