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How the NFL is betting big on gambling
More than $3 billion will be wagered on March Madness this year. Around $30 billion was bet on the last NFL season. All evidence of an explosion in sports gambling across this country.
Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps
The "advanced flow" will be available before verification enforcement begins later this year.
Will mobile sports betting ever become legal in Mississippi?
Another legislative session is set to close without legal mobile sports betting for Mississippi. See why a Jackson senator blocked bills this year.
This is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]
Later this year, Google is introducing new developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an option to disable verification...
CNBC Sport: This year's March Madness will test the health of Cinderella
NIL and the transfer portal has put smaller school men's basketball runs at risk, potentially harming many positive externalities for non-Power 4 universities.
A public health professor is bringing the National Bioethics Bowl to Pitt
The competition, organized this year by Cindy McCarthy, gives students a chance to consider challenging questions about health and technology.
Labor unions' influence in LA mayor's race is harder to predict this year
As Mayor Karen Bass vies to keep her seat, she has a liberal opponent and a more complicated relationship with some labor leaders.
Bruin Capital CEO on sports investing, media rights deals and business of college athletics
George Pyne, Bruin Capital CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of sports investing, sports media rights negotiations, business of college athletics, what to expect from this year's Bruin Capital conference, and more.
Bruin Capital CEO on sports investing, media rights deals and business of college athletics
George Pyne, Bruin Capital CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of sports investing, sports media rights negotiations, business of college athletics, what to expect from this year's Bruin Capital conference, and more.
Early projections say we may be in for a super El Niño this year, and this worries climate scientists
After a year and a half of La Niña conditions, it looks like we could end up with an El Niño later this year. And early models suggest it could be a strong one, which could push global temperatures to record highs.
Devolver's New 'Dungeon Scroller', Dark Scrolls, Is Packed With Retro Fantasy Goodness
Scrolling onto Switch this year
5 Portland sports bars where you can watch every wild March Madness moment this year
From an early-bird option near the Moda Center to a neighborhood spot devoted to women's sports, these Portland bars offer full menus and multiple TVs for tournament viewing.
Gavin Adcock ‘The Day I Hang It Up Tour’ includes two Alabama shows: Act fast and secure your tickets
Fans can catch Adcock at popular venues in Orange Beach and Birmingham later this year.
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another six months or so, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. It was initially reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-screen Face ID, with only a front camera visible in the top-left corner of the screen. However, the latest rumors indicate that only one Face ID component will be moved under the screen on the devices, which will result in merely a smaller Dynamic Island.
GOP candidate cites ‘failure’ of Newsom, Dems as new poll shows Republicans leading crowded California field
Steve Hilton, a Republican running for governor, said that the “absolute failure" by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats means that the GOP has a real shot at victory this year.
Insurer and business lobbying interests kill supplemental breast imaging bill in 1 state
Earlier this year, Kansas lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 409, seeking to close insurance gaps for women who need follow-up scans after screening mammography.
Swatch Warns Political, Economic Challenges to Continue in 2026
Swatch Group AG is bracing for economic and political upheaval to persist this year, as the Swiss watchmaker hit out at tariffs and trade disruption that have upended the luxury industry.
Oscars 2026: Viewership figures in decline as audiences drop by nine per cent
Compared to 10 years ago, this year's Oscars ceremony has lost 16 million viewers... What's behind the drop?View on euronews
A dietitian and doctor review RFK Jr's new food pyramid
The new food pyramid was released earlier this year. It emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and what Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls “healthy fats.” These guidelines influence the standards for school lunches, food labeling and programs like SNAP. Today on the show, Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong chats with registered dietitian nutritionist Shana Spence, and Dr. Sarah Kim, a diabetes specialist, about the new guidelines. Plus, NPR’s Reflect America fellow Kadin Mills unpacks how the new food pyramid could change school lunch trays. Check out more of Kadin’s coverage about the changes in dietary guidelines.Interested in more health science? Email us your question 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.
BrightSpring Health (BTSG) Climbs 7.8% on Double-Digit Growth Outlook
BrightSpring Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSG) is one of the 10 Stocks That Made Millionaires Today. BrightSpring rallied for a second day on Tuesday, jumping 7.81 percent to finish at $42.10 apiece, as investors welcomed the company’s reaffirmed growth outlook for this year. In a shareholders’ meeting on the same day, BrightSpring Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSG) […]
Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67
Mr. Larijani, the top national security official and a confidante of the former supreme leader, expertly navigated Iran’s internal politics and led the brutal crackdown on protests this year.
Fresno County students prepare for the annual science fair
Middle and high school students from across Fresno County are gearing up for this year's annual science fair.
The 2026 Lollapalooza lineup just dropped: Everything to know about dates, headliners, tickets and more
The annual four-day music festival officially returns to Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois July 30-Aug. 2 with over 150 musicians including this year's headliners Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, Jennie, The Smashing Pumpkins and The xx.
Our family had $214,000 in debt. Here's what we changed.
Our debt came from normal expenses. We sold our truck, stopped eating out, and are paying off $100,000 of our $214,000 debt this year.
Celebrating Ten Seasons of Entertainment: Thanks to our Sponsors!
This year, the City of Mentor celebrates the tenth season of entertainment at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater. When the facility opened on July 4, 2017, the city made the commitment of providing performances that members of our community might not otherwise
Morning Sports: March 17, 2026
Sheridan HS Boys Basketball: It takes a team effort to win a state championship in a team sport such as basketball. Twenty-three different teams wore Sheridan Bronc jerseys since SHS last won a boys basketball state championship in 2003 and this year’s team put it all together and ended the slump. Head Coach Jeff Martini […]
Court filings shed light on McGlinchey debts, assets as firm is dissolved in bankruptcy
Documents filed in the McGlinchey Stafford bankruptcy case shed new light on the New Orleans firm’s financial situation in the wake of its surprise decision early this year to shut
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani apologizes for Japan's early WBC exit
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, the MVP of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, takes partial responsibility for Japan's early exit from this year's WBC, despite posting better stats than last time.
Top political moments from the Oscars
The film industry celebrated its biggest night of the year on Sunday amid global turmoil. At this year’s Academy Awards, actors Michael B. Jordan and Amy Madigan locked down wins for their pe…
Integrated Crisis Stabilization Services supports individuals experiencing substance use and mental health crises at United Counseling Service’s Battelle House in Bennington, VT
As part of a State of Vermont request, United Counseling Service (UCS) created an Integrated Crisis Stabilization Program (ICSS) this year to expand its services for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises in Bennington County. ICSS provides therapeutic groups, skill-building, and a safe place to recover.
New hospitality group cooking up more dining, entertainment for Downtown Pittsburgh
There’s a new hospitality group ready to ramp up the Downtown Pittsburgh dining and entertainment scene this year — and beyond. The news of Legacy Hospitality Group was announced on Monday. It’s the newest business collaboration from the hospitality team of professionals behind restaurants Ritual House, Palm Palm, Shorty’s and
Girls in Math and Science Day welcomes young scientists with unique STEM experiences
The Mid-Michigan Graduate Women in Science chapter and campus RSO hosted a Girls in Math and Science Day on March 14. This year’s event had the highest attendance since the pandemic, with an estimated 150 kids, 150 volunteers and 80 parents in attendance.
From flat jokes, to politics, to red-carpet dazzle: 5 experts unpack the 2026 Oscars
Between the glitzy celebration of cinematic escapism, and constant reminders of our dark and complicated world, this year’s ceremony felt somewhat disjointed.
Key takeaways from Oscars 2026: horror wins, tech loses and politics is hard to ignore
This year saw some Chalamet exhaustion, wins for Warner Bros and memorable music while one winner was nowhere to be seen
Free Palestine and ICE out: how this year’s Oscars got political
As One Battle After Another swept, Paul Thomas Anderson, Javier Bardem and Conan O’Brien gave a welcome reality check to the glitzy ceremony
NCAA Tournament Picks for your bracket
The NCAA Tournament is a lot better with Mizzou in it. You can join this year’s Rock M Nation Bracket Challenge on ESPN
Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship raises $285K for Dartmouth Health Children's
This year, the event raised $285,000, the largest single-day total in the event's 18-year history.
GE Aerospace to invest $12 million in Hooksett plant
GE Aerospace will invest more than $12 million into its site in Hooksett as part of a $1 billion investment into its U.S. manufacturing sites and suppliers this year.
DeGette challenger Melat Kiros trounces 15-term Democratic incumbent in Denver delegate vote
The 28-year-old, first-time candidate challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in this year’s primary soundly defeated the 15-term incumbent in a delegate preference poll conducted Saturday at a county party assembly in Denver. Melat Kiros, the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants and a former corporate attorney, received nearly twice as many votes as DeGette in a […]
Oscars should focus on best pictures, not celebrity politics
So when the Oscar winners take the stage at the Academy Awards this year, we hope they'll remember where their real power lies.
Inside our swing voter project (Politics+)
Swing voters will play a pivotal role in this year's midterms, and we wanted to hear directly from them. So NPR has partnered with Engagious (a messaging group led by Rich Thau) and Sago (a market research firm) to run focus groups — once a month in a different swing state. How do these focus groups work? And what have we learned from them so far? In today's bonus episode, Mara Liasson and Ashley Lopez pull back the curtain on the project. To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
Burt Jones is Georgia’s lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he’s already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads
Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
Burt Jones is Georgia's lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump's endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he's already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads.
The US is the number 1 destination for this illegal gold
Gold's value surpassed record highs this year, fueling Colombia's illegal mining boom and drawing US markets deeper into a new criminal gold rush.
Good Sports: Kingsburg High pitcher committed to LSU with eyes on MLB
MLB's website has Jensen Hirschkorn in the top 30 prospects for this year's draft, and the tenth-best player coming out of high school.
Yankees Mailbag: Breaking down spring standouts
Spring training’s got a couple of weeks left, so what should we make of this year’s standouts?
Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year
AI is coming to your Xbox.
FBI Announces Steam Investigation Into Indie Game Malware
The games were removed from Valve's storefront earlier this year but concerns remain
Five Ways Small Business Is Represented In This Year’s Oscar Nominee
The 98th Academy Awards are this Sunday at 7:00 PM ET, airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu. Here are five Oscar nominees where small business is featured prominently.
The Coolest 8 in Delaware unveiled
2nd round voting is underway in this year's Coolest Thing Made in Delaware Competition through March 18, 2026.
Xbox Gaming Copilot Coming to Consoles This Year
Microsoft has confirmed that the Gaming Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year.
Thrivent bucks the AI layoff trend and plans to add 600 financial advisors this year: This is ‘how we grow our business’
The Fortune 500 company is ramping up a training pipeline to staff the next generation of advisors.
Longtime Vanderbilt Health CEO to retire
Vanderbilt Health CEO Jeff Balser will retire this year after nearly two decades at the helm of Nashville's biggest hospital.
Kansas State targeting Belmont's Casey Alexander as next coach as Wildcats close in on Jerome Tang's successor
Alexander helped Belmont win the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title this year
Cowboys DT headed to 49ers for 3rd-round pick
Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa has agreed to join the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick in this year's NFL Draft.
What’s inside the Rhode Island Senate’s 2026 health care bill package
The Rhode Island Senate on Thursday released its third annual bundle of health care bills for this year’s legislative session, with proposals from ensuring the 988 hotline stays live to guardrails on ...
She ‘Accidentally’ Learned How to Run a Business at 19. Now She’s the CEO of a Company Set to Hit $600 Million This Year.
Discover how saying yes to new opportunities led Kat Cole from restaurant hostess to becoming the CEO of AG1.
City says no more Old Joliet Haunted Prison, but entertainment company wants to return
The Old Joliet Haunted Prison run by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment since 2020 during the Halloween season will not return this year.
Rattlesnake bites spiking in Arizona as health officials warn of ‘blind spot’ danger
Banner Health’s toxicology team said the leading bite scenario this year involves areas that are difficult to see clearly.
Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations
“Sinners” is this year's leading nominee
Xbox to release "iconic games from the past" this year for 25th Anniversary
Xbox VP Jason Ronald revealed that the Xbox Backwards Compatibility program will get a major 2026 update with the release of some "iconic games" this year.
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 12, 2026
NFL free agency is always a whirlwind, and this year’s feeding frenzy has been as busy as ever. The legal tampering period — we have a great explainer on that here — ended Wednesday, with a host of deals finally becoming official. Moves included Daniel Jones re-upping with the Indianapolis Colts, Jaelan Phillips signing with the Carolina Panthers and Mike Evans ending a long run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in favor of a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The biggest news of the week, though, was a trade that went down — until it didn’t. That, of course, was the Las Vegas...
Porsche’s China Business Is a Shadow of Its Former Self
The German company expects another slump in deliveries this year.
As Health Insurance Costs Soar CFOs Seek Ways to Dull the Pain
Companies face a roughly 9.5% surge in costs this year, the biggest rise in at least 15 years.
RTL Group Bets on Streaming Pivot
RTL says its streaming platform RTL+, which now boasts more than 8 million subscribers, will cross into profitability later this year.
Quinn Cook says overseas hoops career hurt by global politics
American Quinn Cook, a two-time NBA champ, has lost two basketball jobs internationally this year due to global political issues, he told ESPN's Andscape.
Qunn Cook says overseas hoops career hurt by global politics
American Quinn Cook, a two-time NBA champ, has lost two basketball jobs internationally this year due to global political issues, he told ESPN's Andscape.
Class struggle, but weird: The surreal politics of this year's Oscar nominees
The Best Picture contenders reflect a mad world—and they're suitably lurid, pulpy, comic, and strange.
Whooping Cough Continues Wyoming Spread - Wyoming Department of Health
Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are concerned about the ongoing, active spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Kaylyn Friesen, vaccine-preventable disease epidemiologist with WDH, said there have been 26 confirmed pertussis cases in Wyoming so far this year. “While roughly two-thirds of the reported cases have been among Fremont County residents, pertussis […]
The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy
The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects the American economy — not just at the gas pump — and how those economic challenges are playing in this year’s elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, team expected to begin play in 2028
The NWSL opens its 2026 season this weekend with two new teams, the Boston Legacy and the Denver Summit.
Georgia Independent Wrestling’s Empire of Entertainment
“I remember just standing there that night, and I could feel this connection between the fans and the performers in a way that I hadn’t really ever felt before, which makes sense now that I know more about wrestling, because fans really have agency over the action in the ring. The louder they cheer, the more the wrestler is going to labor to his feet. Wrestling doesn’t really work without an audience,” says Athens journalist Alison Lyn Miller, who published the nonfiction book Rough House: A Father, a Son, and the Pursuit of Pro Wrestling Glory earlier this year. Miller wasn’t a wrestling fan when she attended the now-defunct Southern Violence And Wrestling match back in 2019, but her passion […]
Bay City Fireworks Festival responds to concerns about band performance
The organizers of the Bay City Fireworks Festival are responding to concerns about one of the bands booked to play at this year’s festival.
Here Are the Top Spots for Spring Break Travel
Spring break travelers are heading to Florida beaches, Caribbean cruises and European cities as top destinations this year.
Stagwell CEO Sees Turmoil at Rivals Bringing In New Business
Stagwell Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Penn said disruption among competitors and a contentious midterm cycle will support the company’s performance this year.
Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll play active role in midterms as he mulls his political future
Walz said he’ll travel the country during this year’s election to campaign for Democratic governor candidates.
Exclusive: Amigo AI raises $11M for health care AI
The company is entering a competitive segment and has a Series B planned for later this year.
Georgia special election to replace MTG tests the power of Trump's endorsement
Voting ends Tuesday night in the district that former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene left this year after a feud with President Trump. It's unclear if his pick will win her spot.
Fox Cities business anticipates increased revenues this year
A little more than 16% of Fox Cities businesses expect entering new markets will be central to their primary growth in 2026.
Poll: Most Americans oppose war in Iran, but most Republicans support it
A majority of Americans oppose the United States' military action in Iran, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. However, that opposition breaks down along party lines, with a majority of Republicans saying they support the war. We discuss whether the lack of public support could alter President Trump's next steps and how the war could affect this year's midterm elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Apple Postpones Smart Home Display Launch as It Waits for New AI and Siri
Apple Inc.’s artificial intelligence struggles are rippling through its product plans, forcing the company to delay a long-in-the-works smart home display until later this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Antarctic sea ice improves after four years of extreme lows: US scientists
Antarctic sea ice coverage has likely rebounded this year, coming closer to its annual summer average after four years of extreme lows, US scientists said Monday.
Don't worry, Valve still plans to launch the Steam Machine "this year"
What part of "this year," exactly, is still anyone's guess.
Apple might have new ‘Ultra’ products coming this year, per report
The latest reporting from Mark Gurman says that Apple “plans to push deeper into the high end with more Ultra devices.”
Reubin O’D. Askew Lecture Series returns with discussion on East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy - University of West Florida Newsroom
The University of West Florida Askew Lecture Series returns to the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola on Thursday, April 9, with a timely discussion on “East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy.” This year’s event features Dr. Erik Mobrand, professor at the Graduate School of International Studies at Seoul National University […]
Trump intervenes in NIL crisis that will 'destroy' college sports
US president Trump claims educational system will “go out of business” once colleges begin paying student-athletes later this year.
Gov. Jeff Landry’s agenda for the Louisiana Legislature looks lighter this year. Here’s why.
Gov. Jeff Landry pushed hard to shift Louisiana to the right during his first two years. He’s taking a different approach this year.
Valve Confirms Steam Frame is Still Coming This Year, Now Marked as "coming soon"
Valve’s upcoming standalone VR headset Steam Frame is still shipping sometime this year, the company says, as it is now marked as “coming soon” on the Steam backend. In a hardware news update last month, Valve announced that Steam Frame, Steam Machine, and Steam Controller are all being affected by the wider RAM and storage component shortage. […]
iPhone Fold design leaks in purported 3D CAD rendering files
Apple is expected to announce an all-new iPhone with a foldable display later this year. Ahead of the unveil, Sonny...
OLED M6 MacBook Pro Launch Won’t Force The Discontinuation Of M5 Pro & M5 Max Models, As Apple Is Planning An Even Higher Price Bracket Later This Year
Even after the OLED M6 MacBook Pro launch, Apple is reportedly planning to keep the M5 Pro and M5 Max models to occupy a lower price bracket
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
Annual ice hockey tournament raises funds for free mental health care for first responders
Rochester, N.Y. — The third annual Guardian’s Cup took place at Tim Hortons Iceplex this weekend.This year's tournament featured 32 teams of first responders a
Apple Planning 'MacBook Ultra' With Touchscreen and Higher Price
Apple is planning to launch an all-new "MacBook Ultra" model this year, featuring an OLED display, touchscreen, and a higher price point, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Gurman revealed the information in his latest "Power On" newsletter.
Apple planning 'new colors' for iMac update this year
Since introducing the current iMac design in 2021, Apple has upgraded the chip inside twice while refreshing the colors just...
New Mexico students compete in Regional Science Bowl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This weekend, high school students from around the state participated in a battle of the minds for this year’s Regional Science Bowl. Saturday was the annual event …
America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk Raises $525K for Heart Health
Changes to this year's America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk brought out thousands of people to raise money and awareness for heart disease and stroke.
In the AI boom, startups are speedrunning unicorn status
As we were working on the list this year of "future unicorns," startups kept dropping off because they raised new capital.
Valve’s Steam Machine/Frame/Controller Are Now Targeting “This Year” Instead of H1 2026
Valve has quietly updated its shipping estimates for Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller to a generic 2026 instead of H1 2026.