NFL draft and its many fans bring a city hope — and prompt schools to go virtual - The Washington Post

To host hundreds of thousands of football fans, Pittsburgh moved schools online and is warning of traffic mayhem. Will the NFL’s spotlight be worth it?

Search is on for gunmen after 10 injured in Mall of Louisiana shooting - NBC News

One person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a Louisiana shopping mall Thursday that occurred when two groups began shooting at each other, police said

U.S. Soldier Charged With Using Classified Information To Profit From Prediction Market Bets - Department of Justice (.gov)

TMZ posts its first image of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini - NBC Sports

Sixteen days after the story first surfaced, it has become a full-blown media feeding frenzy.

Trump moves to reschedule marijuana - Politico

The directive aims to expand access to medical researchers.

Intel stock soars on Q1 earnings beat, strong outlook - Yahoo Finance

Intel reported better-than-expected Q1 earnings and offered a rosy outlook for Q2.

Meta to cut 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI - CNN

Meta said on Thursday it plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce, or about 8,000 people, the latest in a string of tech industry layoffs fueled in part by artificial intelligence.

2026 NFL Draft First Round Preview: Team Needs, Mock Picks, Draft Selections - FOX Sports

How should each team approach the 2026 NFL Draft? Here the needs and picks for all 32 teams, and what we think each team should use their pick on.

Box Office: 'Michael' $18.5M Overseas, Best First Day Musical Biopic - Deadline

'Michael' has begun its overseas rollout at the box office achieving record first day openings for a musical biopic. First day with previews amounts to $18.5M.

Here's What's Coming in the 2026 Apple TV - MacRumors

There are a lot of folks waiting for a new version of the Apple TV because the set-top box hasn't been updated since 2022. There is an update...

Microsoft’s new Xbox chief is ‘reevaluating’ exclusive games - The Verge

Asha Sharma has a new strategy for her return of Xbox.

Inside the daring 3-hour operation to rescue a group of tourists from a cliff in Australia - CBS News

A group of seven tourists, including three children, became trapped on a cliff when the tide came in during a morning walk on an Australian beach.

Breaking Down Virginia’s Close but Clear Redistricting Vote - The Center for Politics at UVA

A ballot measure designed to enable Virginia Democrats to gerrymander the state's congressional map passed by 3 points. This was closer than 2025's very pro-Democratic results in the state, but the measure was helped by a strong showing in NOVA & support from…

Meet the 19 metre octopus that may have prowled ancient seas - BBC

Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.

Instagram ‘Instants’ app launches on Android, and it’s basically Snapchat - 9to5Google

Instagram just launched its new "Instants" app, which has a Snapchat-like experience that's no longer buried in your messages.

US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says - The Jerusalem Post

The seven large container ships detected near the Chabahar Port are not a sign that Iran is considering shifting activity to the east of Hormuz, as had initially been theorized.

Spirit Airlines lawyer says cash 'not going to last for very much longer,' but government rescue on the table - CNBC

Spirit Airlines confirmed it is in talks with the Trump administration for a rescue package.

US health officials nix publication of a study on Covid vaccine effectiveness - NBC News

U.S. health officials stopped the publication of a study on whether the Covid-19 vaccine was keeping adults from becoming sick enough to have to go to the hospital

EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto - AP News

The European Union has approved a 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years. The decision on Thursday came after Russian oil began flowing again to Hungary and Slovakia through a ke…

My Son Was Killed at Sandy Hook. ‘The Drama’ Showed Me Every Warning Sign We Keep Missing - hollywoodreporter.com

A mother who knows says the controversial Zendaya film contains exactly what we fail to see before violence erupts — and how to intervene.

Eight months early and under budget, the Roman Telescope is ready to launch - Ars Technica

Spy satellite hardware has been repurposed to scan the Universe in the infrared.

'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' has dropped on Netflix. Here's what to know about the new series, including where it fits in the timeline. - Yahoo

"It's got the thrill of being young, being a kid, and going on these thrilling adventures. But then there's this essence of real danger," showrunner Eric...

Live Updates: Iran touts video of Strait of Hormuz cargo ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on next move - CBS News

Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.

Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a world much colder than the solar system - Space

"Each interstellar comet brings a little bit of its history, its fossils, from elsewhere."

Jets’ first-round pick spoiled by Texas Tech’s plane photo - SB Nation

Texas Tech is tipping picks for the NFL Draft.

NJ warns of possible measles exposures at Newark Airport - Gothamist

A Hudson County resident was diagnosed with measles after returning from an international trip, the state health department said.

Republicans take first step toward funding ICE without Democrats’ help - The Washington Post

Republicans devised a time-consuming, two-pronged approach to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history.

Darrell Sheets, star of reality TV hit 'Storage Wars,' dies at 67 - NBC News

Darrell Sheets, a star of the long-running reality TV series “Storage Wars,” was found dead at his home in Arizona, police said.

EU sanctions more Russian banks to squeeze Putin’s war economy - politico.eu

Twentieth round of sanctions finally enters force after Hungary and Slovakia drop their veto.

Mysterious "golden orb" found in ocean depths off Alaska in 2023 is finally identified - CBS News

Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.

Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted - NPR

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as shaky ceasefire agreements between the U.S., Israel and Iran, and Lebanon and Israel, are tested. And, the Secretary of the Navy is out of the role.

Personalized Vaccine For 'Deadliest Major Cancer' Keeps Patients Alive 6 Years Later - ScienceAlert

At a major cancer research conference in the United States, scientists have shared the latest on an experimental vaccine for an extremely deadly cancer.

'Match Doc Format’ is the sleeper hit of this Google Docs Gemini update - Android Police

You’ll never manually format a doc again