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Basketball Bargaining: Players and League Work Toward a Deal

March 12, 2026

In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria

entertainment

Simmons Says Celebs Should Keep Politics to Themselves

March 12, 2026

Simmons told a reporter that people in show business should focus on their work instead of talking about politics. He said the public does not care about what celebrities think on voting or other issues, even if they are well‑known. Simmons added that fans do not want “lectures” from those who

entertainment

Balancing Hollywood and Headlines: A New Oscars Twist

March 12, 2026

The Academy Awards this year faces a fresh challenge: the ongoing conflict in Iran. Last year’s ceremony had to juggle the recent L. A. wildfires, and now the hosts must weave in a serious global issue while keeping the event entertaining. Conan O’Brien, stepping into his role as host again, explai

politics

Sea Drones Strike Tankers, Raising New Shipping Threats

March 12, 2026

Recent incidents in the Gulf show that unmanned surface vessels, or sea drones, are being used to attack oil tankers. Two separate attacks have already occurred since the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran began. The first hit a tanker named MKD VYOM about 44 nautical miles off Om

politics

Trump Tries to Rally Support in Ohio and Kentucky Amid Economic Concerns

March 11, 2026

The former president is heading to Cincinnati on Wednesday, where he will tour a pharmaceutical plant and claim his policies are cutting drug costs. He plans to use the visit as a platform to reassure voters that he can keep the economy stable, even as tensions rise from the U. S. and Israel’s actio

finance

Ligand’s Stock Rises After Bank of America Adds a Buy Rating

March 11, 2026

Bank of America has added Ligand Pharmaceuticals to its list of stocks it recommends buying, setting a new price target at $244. The move comes as the bank highlights Ligand’s business model, which focuses on high‑margin products and a lower level of risk compared to many other biopharma companies.

politics

Penn Faces Court on Antisemitism Probe Records Request

March 11, 2026

The University of Pennsylvania is in a legal tug‑of‑war over a federal request for detailed lists about Jewish employees. A judge will decide if the school must comply with a subpoena issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC says that antisemitic incidents on campus—suc

business

Paramount Wins Warner Deal, Steering Hollywood Away from Big Tech

March 7, 2026

The showdown over the fate of Warner Bros. has ended with Paramount stepping into the winner’s circle, a move that could reshape how Hollywood operates in the United States. Paramount kept its offer rising, adding extra payments if negotiations dragged on and even agreed to shoulder a $2. 8 billi

weather

Storms Spread Across Eastern Michigan This Morning

March 7, 2026

Morning skies over Lower Michigan will gradually turn stormy, with showers and a few thunderstorms moving eastward. By mid‑morning the rain will cover more of the region, especially the eastern half, according to current radar data. The strongest storms are not expected to be as intense as yesterday

crime

Bronx Violence: A City’s Quiet Crisis

March 7, 2026

Recent crime reports show that New York City overall has seen fewer murders and shootings, but the Bronx is an exception. In the first two months of 2026, half of all city homicides happened in this borough. The numbers reveal that the Bronx accounts for roughly 45 % of shooting victims and nearly