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The 2026 NCAA Tournament brackets are out, giving fans a new reason to get excited. Duke tops the men’s list while UConn leads the women’s, both expected to be hot picks in any office pool. If you want to join the fun, CBS Sports offers free bracket pools on its website and app where friends, family

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Portland Fire Gets a Tight‑Fit Launch in the WNBA

The Portland Fire, an expansion team that has been in limbo for over a decade, finally gets the green light to play. The league’s latest collective bargaining deal gives players more revenue share, but it also sets a ticking clock for the new franchise. The Fire’s leadership—President Clare Hamill a

Syria Plans to Clean Up Chemical Weapons

Syria has announced a new plan to remove chemical weapons that were used during its civil war. The government says it will work with several countries, including the United States and European nations, to find and destroy all remaining stockpiles. The effort will be overseen by the Organisation for

business

Business Buy‑Check: 6 Smart Steps

When a company plans to buy another, the first step is not just signing paperwork. It’s about digging into details that might turn a good deal into a headache later. A top finance officer who has handled many purchases in the past four years notes that the most overlooked part of buying a firm is c

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Upcoming Korean and Vietnamese films at Hong Kong's FilMart

FilMart in Hong Kong is buzzing with fresh Asian film projects, particularly from Korea and Vietnam. Among the highlights is Mr. Shota's Last Business Trip, a Korea-Japan collaboration. The drama follows two strangers in Japan—a tired office worker and a young Korean traveler—who bond over deliverin

First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

Airport Shutdown Risk as TSA Workers Face Pay Gaps

The Department of Homeland Security’s budget dispute has left thousands of TSA agents without pay, creating a ripple effect that could bring smaller airports to a halt. When the last full paycheck was delayed, security staff began taking leave in search of other jobs, pushing lines far beyond air

Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

France Will Join Hormuz Mission Only If Iran Agrees

President Macron has signaled that France is ready to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but only after fighting stops and with Iran’s approval. The statement follows comments from former President Trump suggesting France might get involved in a future operation. Macron’s wording

War in the Middle: A New Twist on an Old Problem