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In the final eight of the 2026 NCAA tournament, every team is fighting for a Final Four spot. Michigan faces Tennessee in a clash that could decide the national champion. Arizona, led by big men and explosive play, is set to battle Purdue’s high‑scoring offense. Illinois, once a sleeper, no

Big Ten Battle: Iowa’s Upset Journey Meets Illinois’ Defense

Iowa entered the Elite Eight as a 9‑seed, having stunned several top teams to reach this stage for the first time since 2018. They knocked out a No. 1 seed and beat higher‑ranked opponents like Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska along the way. Illinois arrived as a 3‑seed after a solid defensive perform

Long TSA Lines: What the New Pay Order Means for Travelers

The new order from President Trump tells Homeland Security to give TSA workers a paycheck, but it is still unclear how fast the change will reach the gates. Many people were already stuck in long queues on spring break, waiting for flights that seemed to take forever. One traveler, Betty Mitch

Elite Eight Showdowns: Who Plays, When and Where

The 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is almost finished, with the Elite Eight set to decide who moves on to the Final Four. Saturday night kicks off in the South Region, where the third‑seeded Illinois team will take on the ninth‑seeded Iowa squad at 6:09 p. m. Eastern Time. Later that ev

Peter Alexander’s New Chapter After 15 Years at NBC

Peter Alexander, a long‑time fixture on NBC’s weekend “Today” show and the network’s chief White House correspondent, has decided to step away from his role. He announced the change during a Saturday morning broadcast of “Today, ” letting viewers know that he will be leaving NBC News. For the past

Conflict Expands as Yemen’s Houthis Join the Iran‑Israel War

The fighting that began with a US strike on Iranian targets has now spread to Yemen, where the Houthi rebels—close allies of Iran—have launched missile attacks on Israeli military sites. Their involvement threatens the Bab al‑Mandab strait, a key shipping lane that links the Red Sea to the Gulf of A

Future Stars: Who Will Advance to Indy?

The Sweet 16 has finished, and the next round is already shaping up. Four teams still vie for a spot in the Final Four, and the games have been intense on both Thursday and Friday. All three top‑seeded teams survived their matchups. Duke held off St. John’s after a strong second half, Illinois be

Big Ten Showdown and Arizona's Strong Run Highlight Elite Eight Matchups

The Elite Eight stage is set with two intriguing games set for Saturday night, featuring a mix of familiar rivalries and dominant performances. In Houston, the South Region final will pit two Big Ten teams against each other, a rare occurrence in the tournament's later stages. Illinois and Iowa, bot

U. S. Plans Limited Iran Action Without Ground Forces