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Iran’s new supreme leader delivers first message, declares Strait of Hormuz will remain closed
Mojtaba Khamenei delivered his first message since becoming Iran’s supreme leader, declaring that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as tensions escalate across the Persian Gulf. The statement, read by an anchor on Iranian
Armed suspect is killed after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue; no others hurt
Authorities say a man who crashed a vehicle into a suburban Detroit synagogue and allegedly opened fire was killed after being confronted by security personnel Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed that no students or staff inside the building
Pass rusher Maxx Crosby reaffirms commitment to Las Vegas Raiders after Ravens trade fallout
Maxx Crosby has made it clear he plans to remain with the Las Vegas Raiders, after a planned deal that would have sent him to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed at the last minute. Baltimore quickly shifted plans
UMass stuns undefeated Miami (Ohio) in MAC Tournament, ending their perfect season
Miami (Ohio) RedHawks saw their flawless season come to a sudden halt Thursday after an 87–83 upset loss to UMass Minutemen in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. The loss also ends Miami’s hopes of securing
Global Entry service restarts amid ongoing DHS funding standoff
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has restored the Global Entry program after suspending it for more than two weeks during the partial government shutdown. Global Entry, which requires an application, background check and fee, enables low-risk
IEA approves release of emergency oil reserves, will supply 400M barrels to global markets
The International Energy Agency announced Wednesday that its member nations have unanimously approved a historic emergency measure, agreeing to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves to help stabilize global energy markets amid the ongoing
Indianapolis Colts sign QB Daniel Jones to historic 2-year deal worth up to $100M
The Indianapolis Colts are keeping starting quarterback Daniel Jones in place with a major new contract. The two sides reached a two-year deal worth $88 million that could climb to $100 million with incentives, making it the
Ravens sign Trey Hendrickson to 4-year, $112M contract after Maxx Crosby trade falls through
The Baltimore Ravens have quickly found a new answer to their pass-rush needs after the deal for the Raiders’ Maxx Crosby collapsed, and have signed Trey Henrickson to a 4-year, $112M contract. Late Tuesday, the Las Vegas
FDA authorizes new use for leucovorin as first treatment for rare neurological condition CFD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for leucovorin calcium tablets, allowing the drug to treat cerebral folate deficiency (CFD), an extremely rare neurological condition. The medication is a synthetic version of vitamin
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commutes death sentence of inmate who didn’t fire fatal shot
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of 75-year-old Charles “Sonny” Burton, thus halting his execution that had been scheduled for Thursday. The state has carried out 83 executions since 1976, and Ivey has overseen 25
Lakers star Luka Dončić hit with $50K fine after gesture toward referee
The NBA announced Tuesday that Luka Dončić has been fined $50,000, after making what the league described as an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” toward a referee during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110–97 victory over the New York
Duke’s Caleb Foster sidelined indefinitely with foot fracture
Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer announced Tuesday that starting point guard Caleb Foster will be out for the “foreseeable future” after fracturing his right foot during Saturday’s 76–61 victory over rival North Carolina. The injury
Anthropic sues Trump administration amid clash with Pentagon over AI use
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed lawsuits Monday against the United States Department of Defense and several other federal agencies after the government moved to block the company’s technology from being used for defense-related work. The lawsuit names
Live Nation reaches deal with DOJ in antitrust suit, agrees to major ticketing changes
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a major settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing the company of dominating the live entertainment industry and limiting competition. The
Falcons to sign QB Tua Tagovailoa to 1-year deal after release from Dolphins
The Atlanta Falcons reportedly will sign quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It was announced on Monday that the Miami Dolphins were parting ways with Tagovailoa, with their decision to release the
Colts sign WR Alec Pierce to record-setting 4-year, $116 million contract
The Indianapolis Colts have signed wideout Alec Pierce to a four-year contract worth about $116 million. Pierce confirmed the agreement Monday on social media, while the team acknowledged the signing without releasing financial details. The 25-year-old was approaching
Woman booked on suspicion of murder after gunshots are fired outside Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home
Police in Los Angeles have arrested a woman accused of firing multiple gunshots at the home of singer Rihanna on Sunday afternoon. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the suspect—identified as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz—was taken
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, named Iran’s new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as the new supreme leader of Iran, according to state media reports released Sunday. His selection by the Assembly of Experts
Explosive devices found outside NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Gracie Mansion residence during protests
Two men were taken into custody after explosive devices were ignited during opposing demonstrations outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City’s mayor. According to the New York Police Department, tensions escalated Saturday when a
Dana White explains why Jon Jones and Conor McGregor aren’t on UFC’s White House card
UFC CEO Dana White has clarified why two of the promotion’s biggest stars — Jon Jones and Conor McGregor — will not appear on the upcoming UFC White House event, despite weeks of speculation. White just unveiled
Veteran RB James Conner restructures deal to stay with Arizona Cardinals for 2026
Veteran running back James Conner will remain with the Arizona Cardinals for the 2026 season after agreeing to revise the final year of his contract. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero was first to report: “The Cardinals and two-time