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The Vancouver Whitecaps lead ESPN's MLS power rankings after Matchday 3, topping a list that highlights strong starts from teams like LAFC and San Diego FC amid upsets and standout individual performances. Early-season surprises, including historic wins and red-card dramas, underscore a competitive 2026 campaign with implications for the Western Conference race.
The New York Jets are acquiring All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins in a trade for a 2026 seventh-round pick, with Fitzpatrick set to sign a three-year, $40 million deal. This move bolsters the Jets' struggling defense while marking the Dolphins' second major roster change, following the release of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
The 2025-26 NHL Awards Watch highlights tight races for major honors, with Nathan MacKinnon leading the Hart Trophy amid competition from Macklin Celebrini and Nikita Kucherov. Other categories feature a Norris tie between Cale Makar and Zach Werenski, unanimous Calder support for Matthew Schaefer, and Andrei Vasilevskiy topping Vezina voting.
Sumerian Pictures, led by Ash Avildsen, acquired Sundance winner 'Josephine' in a $6 million deal, beating out major competitors in a bidding war. The company, expanding from music into film distribution, plans multiple releases in 2026 amid shifts in the indie market.
David Pogue reflects on Apple's 50-year evolution from a garage startup to a trillion-dollar tech leader, highlighting key products like the Apple II, iMac, iPhone, and recent innovations. The article provides historical context, challenges faced, and future implications under leaders Steve Jobs and Tim Cook.
With the release of Pixar's new film Hoppers, Us Weekly ranks the top five best Pixar movies by Rotten Tomatoes scores, led by Toy Story at 100 percent. The list highlights classics like WALL-E and The Incredibles, celebrating the studio's legacy of innovative animation and storytelling.
Championship Sunday in women's college basketball saw Duke, UCLA, Texas, and West Virginia win conference titles, solidifying NCAA tournament seeds and hosts while intensifying bubble battles. As Selection Sunday approaches on March 15, debates over top seeds like UConn versus UCLA and the fates of fringe teams like Nebraska and Richmond highlight the high stakes.
Former CBS anchor Josh Elliott filed for divorce from ABC journalist Liz Cho in June 2025 after nearly 10 years of marriage, citing an irretrievable breakdown. The proceedings have turned contentious over property disputes and discovery requests, with a court hearing set for March 20, 2026.
President Trump has stated that ending the U.S.-Iran war will involve mutual decisions with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as the conflict enters its second week amid economic disruptions and military stalemates. Analysts outline potential outcomes ranging from democratic revolution in Iran to civil war, with economic pressures likely to drive de-escalation.
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks discusses the company's shift toward adult-oriented toys and games amid market challenges, highlighting AI's role in rapid product design and surprise deals like KPop Demon Hunters. He reaffirms commitments to brands like Harry Potter while navigating digital gaming turbulence and cultural issues.
Caia Diavolitsis, a multi-sport high school athlete from Toronto, has overcome an ACL tear by actively coaching and supporting her teams during rehabilitation. Her story of leadership and grit has been highlighted by local media as an inspiration to young athletes.
Anne Goldberg, known as The Savvy Senior, appeared on NBC's TODAY show on March 9, 2026, to promote her book offering tech tips for older adults struggling with smartphones. The segment highlights efforts to bridge the digital divide among seniors, providing practical advice amid growing tech reliance.
Deep-pocketed investors are showing a bearish tilt in options trading for Texas Pacific Land (TPL), with significant put purchases signaling potential downside risks amid divided sentiment. The activity, tracked by Benzinga, highlights TPL's vulnerability to energy market fluctuations, while analysts maintain a moderate buy outlook with a $639 target price.
Unusual options trading activity in AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) signals mixed but predominantly bullish investor sentiment, with significant call volume outpacing puts amid expectations of price movements up to $900. Analysts maintain a consensus target of $646.6, highlighting the company's growth in mobile ad tech while cautioning on the risks of options trading.
Major investors have displayed a bearish stance on Coeur Mining through recent options trading, with 66% of detected trades indicating downside expectations amid a total of nine unusual activities. Despite this, analyst consensus points to a $26 target price, as the company continues operations in key North American mines while facing sector volatility.
The City of Stratford, Ontario, has cancelled its annual swan parade after more than 30 years to reduce stress on the birds, opting for a low-key release based on environmental factors. The decision follows an incident last spring where five swans went missing, highlighting risks to the habituated flock.
Live Nation has settled its antitrust lawsuit with the DOJ, avoiding a Ticketmaster breakup amid ongoing state challenges. The deal, negotiated in early March, removes federal uncertainty but draws criticism for potentially perpetuating monopoly practices in live entertainment.
A massive wind-fueled fire damaged six units in a Stoney Creek residential complex early Monday, with all residents escaping unharmed and one firefighter treated for smoke inhalation. Fire crews extinguished the blaze after hours of effort, and investigators are probing the cause amid ongoing hot spot suppression.
Scientists in Brazil have discovered a field of tektites, or 'space glass,' linked to a 6-million-year-old meteorite impact, providing new evidence of ancient cosmic events in South America. The find, led by University of São Paulo researchers, offers insights into Earth's geological history and sparks debate among experts on its origins.
A Montana State University graduate student has explained the formation of 'snowman'-shaped contact binary asteroids in the Kuiper Belt through low-velocity gravitational mergers over a billion years ago. The research, based on simulations and New Horizons data, challenges violent collision theories and could guide future space missions.
