US seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows to respond

The United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week.
Iran will respond soon, its state broadcaster said later, calling the armed boarding an act of piracy.
The events threw into question both the fragile ceasefire and President Donald Trump’s earlier announcement that US negotiators would head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of

Stewart Cink puts on a clinic at Concession and wins the Senior PGA Championship by 6 shots

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Stewart Cink pulled away from the field with an astonishing stretch around the turn Sunday to close with a 9-under 63 for a six-shot victory in the Senior PGA Championship, his first senior major and third win of the year on the PGA Tour Champions.
Cink was one shot behind going into the final round at Concession Golf Club, and then he removed all drama with a remarkable run.
It started with an eagle on the par-5 seventh. He closed out the front nine with back-to-back birdies

Gov. Maura Healey signs new cannabis law. What to know

Governor Maura Healey signed a new cannabis law on Sunday that will expand business opportunities and increase the amount of cannabis adults can legally possess.
The law increases the legal possession limit for adults to two ounces and doubles the number of retail licenses business owners can hold from three to six. It will also reduce the number of members on the Cannabis Control Commission from five to three.
The law also authorizes new license categories, including on-site consumption, event-based use and research licenses.
The ne

Formula 1 Is Gunning for a Return to India After a 13-Year Hiatus

After a 13-year dry spell, the Indian government is actively fighting for F1’s return to the Buddh International Circuit.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has confirmed the government is tackling the very issues that drove the sport away after the 2013 season.
The original Indian Grand Prix, which ran from 2011 to 2013, was a fan favorite, with Sebastian Vettel winning all three races. However, the event was ruined by financial and bureaucratic issues, primarily a dispute over whether F1 should be taxed as entertainm

Projected Top 5 Pick Falls Into Dallas Cowboys Lap in ESPN’s New NFL Mock Draft

A new ESPN NFL mock draft suggests a player often projected to be a top-five pick this month will fall all the way to the Dallas Cowboys at No. 12.
After another seven-win season, the Cowboys need to hit on their selections in this month’s NFL Draft. Fortunately for Dallas, they will have the chance to get two top-20 players in the event after they acquired an extra first-round pick before this season’s trade deadline.
With their two picks in Round 1 — 12 and 20, respectively — the Cowboys have been linked to

How Spark Plugs Can Improve (Or Devastate) Your Fuel Economy

As you may know, spark plugs play a very important role inside a gasoline internal combustion engine. Since they are a key player in the combustion event, the chances of them getting degraded are relatively high, especially as the engine ages. Factors like carbon buildup (often from oil leaking past the piston rings) and electrode wear can affect ignition quality and, in turn, fuel economy.
If you suspect fouled spark plugs, chances are your engine is likely experiencing inefficient combustion. If the intake charge isn't burning

Dave Meltzer Provides Update On WWE WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales

Earlier this year, it was reported that ticket sales for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas were lower than expected. Whether it was because of expensive ticket prices or the event taking place in the same venue as last year, ticket sales were down by 18% from WrestleMania 41. Therefore, in an attempt get more fans to purchase tickets for the two-night event at Allegiant Stadium, WWE offered seats at a discounted price last week, and to celebrate "Austin 3:16 Day," tickets were 31.6 percent off. However, this week, WWE held another

Nearly 700 NFL players have been born outside the US: See the data

The NFL is set to host the on-field portion of its 2026 International Player Pathway Pro Day on March 30 in Ashburn, Virginia. Last year, the IPP shared its pro day with the University of South Florida. This year, the event is being held in combination with the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Showcase.
The NFL has a long history of internationally-born players — since the league’s inception in 1920, 699 players from 84 countries outside of the United States have played in the NFL.
The United States’ northern n

Real Madrid priority target gives clear approval for future transfer: Cant turn down the best club

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has sent shockwaves after openly addressing long-standing links with Real Madrid, while also offering a respectful take on Vinicius Jr.
The Ballon d’Or winner, widely regarded as one of the most complete midfielders in world football, did not shy away from the topic when speaking on Onda Cero’s Radioestadio Noche (h/t Fabrizio Romano).
Addressing his past ties with Atletico Madrid, Rodri made it clear that such history would not prevent a

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red. Here’s how to watch

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon a deep reddish-orange on Tuesday for sky-gazers in Asia, Australia, the Pacific Islands and the Americas.
This event, often referred to as a blood moon, occurs when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the satellite’s surface and causing it to appear crimson, according to NASA.
This eclipse is the last of three consecutive total lunar eclipses, said Dr. C. Alex Young, **** ociate director for science communication in the heliophysics science division

Kevin O'Leary Reveals He's Still Long Bitcoin Despite The 'Brutal Correction,'...

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Renowned investor Kevin O'Leary said Monday that fears over quantum computing would deter institutional investors from increasing exposure to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).
O'Leary took to X, adding a clip from his recent interview with Fox Business, where he revealed he’s still long on Bitcoin but that quantum computing risks have started to rattle some investors.
“The idea that a quantum computer could eventually

Best-case, worst-case scenarios for Luis Robert Jr. with Mets this year

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — As the calendar approached February, Luis Robert Jr. was ready to embark on his pilgrimage back to Arizona.
The 28-year-old outfielder had begun to prepare for his seventh major league trip to the Cactus League with the White Sox when he learned that his new destination was Florida in a little less than a month.
Robert was set to switch cities for the first time when he was traded to the Mets in late January.
"I was excited. I was nervous," Robert said Tuesday through Mets interpreter Alan Suri

Nicoll in shock at 18th spot in Olympics monobob

Great Britain's Adele Nicoll lamented her 18th-place finish in the Winter Olympics monobob, saying she was "speechless" and "in shock".
Nicoll's reaction was in contrast to Newport's "so happy" Mica Moore, who finished 14th competing for Jamaica at Milan-Cortina.
Welsh competitor Nicoll, 29, made history as the first woman to compete for Team GB in the event.
Her fourth and final heat time of 1:01.03 was the slowest of the round and gave her an overall time of 4:01.86.
"That last run is just not reflective of my capabilities as

Norwichs Field can feel the momentum

Norwich City midfielder Sam Field says he can 'feel the momentum' as the club look to continue their push away from the relegation places.
Saturday's FA Cup fourth round victory at home to West Bromich Albion was a seventh win in eight matches in all competitions.
Five successive league victories have taken the Canaries up to 17th in the Championship, six places and 30 points better off than when Philippe Clement replaced Liam Manning in November.
"I haven't been here long, but I can feel the momentum. When you've got it, you don't want

2026 NFL mock draft: Top 10 features Makai Lemon, run on pass rushers

The 2025 NFL season came to an end with the Seattle Seahawks' 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60.
The football world has now shifted to offseason mode. That will leave NFL fans grappling with their first Sundays without football and looking forward to any and all NFL events throughout the 2026 offseason.
NFL OFFSEASON SCHEDULE: Important dates, free agency, draft, more
The 2026 NFL Draft will, of course, be the marquee event. The league's annual labor allocation serves as a beacon of hope for NFL

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Adam Back Opposes BIP-110 Ordinals Fix

Blockstream’s Adam Back said BIP-110 could be used to freeze user funds, but the proposal’s creator argues that safeguards are in place to prevent that.
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Blockstream CEO Adam Back has opposed a proposal to reduce Ordinals-like “spam” on Bitcoin, warning that the fix could do more harm than good to the network’s credibility.
Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP-110) was proposed by pseudonymous Bitcoin developer Dathon Ohm in December. Nearly 7.5% of Bitcoin nodes — all of which are Bitcoin Knots clients — have signaled

NFL legend Jason Kelce tackles popular 2026 Winter Olympics event

Although his NFL playing days are behind him, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce continues to find ways to keep fans entertained.
That includes his latest endeavor trying out a new sport during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Prior to the Olympic Games, Kelce took part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Team USA.
The former NFL center traveled to Salt Lake City in order to challenge himself on the ice track with a bobsled. Jason Kelce managed to give amazing insight into what it’s like to be a bobsl

2 Georgia football transfers invited to the NFL combine

The Georgia Bulldogs have 10 players invited to the 2026 NFL combine. Two Georgia transfers are also invited to the predraft event.
Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who led the Miami Hurricanes to the national championship, is invited to the combine, as expected. Beck is a mid-round quarterback prospect with six years of college experience that could help ease his transition to the NFL game.
Beck's 2025 season featured a magical College Football Playoff run that included a game-winning rushing touchdown against the Ole Miss Re

In recent days, BlackRock has been at the center of extreme crypto-market turbulence, as its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and related options saw record trading activity amid theories of leveraged hedge fund blowups and institutional hedging feedback loops.
These events spotlight how a single, rapidly growing bitcoin ETF can influence broader digital-asset price moves and risk management behavior across the market.
We’ll now examine how the crypto-driven volatility around BlackRock’s IBIT ETF shapes the company’s investment narrative and perceived risk profile.
Capitalize on the AI infrastr

Pediatricians' group breaks with CDC on childhood vaccine schedule

For decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with a single voice when advising the nation’s families on when to vaccinate their children.
Since 1995, the two organizations worked together to publish a single vaccine schedule for parents and healthcare providers that clearly laid out which vaccines children should get and exactly when they should get them.
Today, that united front has fractured. This month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced

For decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with a single voice when advising the nation’s families on when to vaccinate their children.
Since 1995, the two organizations have worked together to publish a single vaccine schedule for parents and healthcare providers that clearly laid out which vaccines children should get and exactly when they should get them.
Today, that united front has fractured. Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced drastic changes to the CDC’s vaccine schedule, slashing

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A new regional forensic laboratory is now complete in the Lowcountry, with local leaders saying it could help reduce DNA backlogs and move criminal investigations through the justice system more quickly.
The Tri-County Biological Science Center will eventually handle forensic biology and chemistry work for Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. That includes DNA evidence and drug ***** ysis that has traditionally been sent out of the area for processing.
Officials say sending evidence elsewhere often led to long waits for results, sometimes lasting mont

‘Happy to Help, Sir’: Jake Tapper Brings Receipts After Greg Bovino Dares Him to Call Out His Deposition Lies

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CNN’s Jake Tapper came with receipts when Border Patrol Commander-at-large Gregory Bovino challenged him on social media for insinuating he was a liar.
Tapper’s post about Bovino came in the wake of the Border Patrol shooting death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, when Bovino outraged critics with his version of the events leading up to the shooting. Bovino claimed on CNN Sunday, “The victims are the Border Patrol agents. I’m not blaming the Border Patrol agents. The suspect put

Climate change is shifting the weather patterns of Earth in ways that are far-reaching and long-lasting, and a new study details a noticeable rise in extreme weather events in the Arctic, prompted by rising global temperatures.
The study, from an international team of researchers who ****** yzed decades of data, declares that a "new era" of extreme weather events is now underway in the northernmost region of the planet.
It's a major move into unprecedented climate conditions, the researchers say, likely to have a significant impact on Arctic plants and wildlife, and on the people who call th

Bureau of Land Management Says Bison Are Not Livestock, Obstructing Plans for a Huge Private Prairie Reserve

An ambitious and privately funded project to create a 5,000-square-mile prairie reserve where buffalo may roam and antelope play in eastern Montana is being stymied by an obtuse new ruling by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The goal of the American Prairie nonprofit is to re-create a prairie ecosystem one-and-a-half times the size of Yellowstone National Park that can eventually support a free-ranging herd of 5,000 bison. Such a reserve would also greatly benefit other prairie s

Straphangers on the two major IRT trunk lines — the Seventh Ave. Nos. 2 and 3 subway trains and the Lexington Ave. Nos. 4 and 5 — should expect a quicker ride come May, transit officials told the Daily News.
That’s when a series of scheduling tweaks — part of an ongoing data-crunching effort by the department of subways — will kick in, meant to reduce delays at switches and junctions between the two lines.
“We continue to use data and ***** ytics to understand how the system is running and look for sources of delays,” said Bill Amarosa, vice president of subways for New York City Transit. “P

U.S. vaccine panel chair questions polio recommendation for children

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WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The chair of a U.S. government vaccine advisory panel questioned broad vaccine recommendations for polio and other childhood diseases and said promoting individual choice, not public health, is the key aim of the panel, drawing a rebuke ‌on Friday from the nation's top doctors group.
Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who was named chair of the Centers for Disease ‌Control and Prevention's outside Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in December, made the comment

Researchers have made a troubling discovery about Arctic weather patterns and predict that bigger problems could be on the way.
According to a paper published in Science Advances, researchers from the Finnish Meteorological Institute, along with an international team including the University of Sheffield, studied 70 years of atmospheric data around the Arctic and found a disturbing trend over the last 30 years.
They found that as our planet warmed, and the Arctic in particular warmed over the last three decades, the frequency of "bioclimatic extremes" increased. These events included drought

Democrats try new tactic to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Democratic lawmakers are fighting to restore the original name of what is now dubbed the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and pushing to make sure something like this doesn't happen again.
One House member has filed a lawsuit saying the Trump-appointed board acted illegally to rename the building. Two more filed resolutions condemning the name change, and three senators want to restore the name back to just Kennedy and prevent future presidents from naming things after themselves.
Since