⚡ News Roundup — 202 Stories (as of 9:59 PM ET, Apr 15)

NBA playoffs 2026: LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $35K for trip of Bam Adebayo and $25K for profane interview — Yahoo Sports, 9:55 PM ET The play knocked Adebayo out for the rest of the game, which ended with Ball scoring the game-winner for the Hornets.

Elder turns in another strong start, three Atlanta homers lead Braves past Marlins 6-3 — Yahoo Sports, 9:54 PM ET Bryce Elder pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning, three Atlanta players homered and the Braves won another series with a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. Ozzie Albies,...

Dodgers vs. Mets game III chat — Yahoo Sports, 9:53 PM ET The Dodgers conclude their three-game series against the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day, looking to get a sweep and take five of six games on the homestand. Shohei Ohtani makes his third star...

Insider hints the Cowboys draft selection might infuriate fans in 2026 — Yahoo Sports, 9:51 PM ET Fan circles identified a draft prospect they are scared to draft in 2026, but an NFL insider has some bad news to share

5 teams to watch for in the NBA Playoffs — Yahoo Sports, 9:49 PM ET The NBA Playoffs always feel like a different sport compared to the regular season. The games slow down, every possession carries weight, with the margin for error becoming razor-thin. It’s where r...

Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama — Yahoo Sports, 9:46 PM ET The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's...

Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season - will Arbeloa pay the price? — Yahoo Sports, 9:46 PM ET After losing out to Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, Real Madrid face the prospect of a trophyless season that could cost Alvaro Arbeloa his job.

Colts upgrade at linebacker in latest Mel Kiper Jr. Mock Draft — Yahoo Sports, 9:45 PM ET The Colts address arguably their biggest roster deficiency in this latest mainstream NFL Mock Draft.

Mizzou Basketball 2026 Transfer Tracker — Yahoo Sports, 9:45 PM ET The season is over, the portal is amongst us already.

Three key factors for Bayern Munich’s win over Real Madrid per Vincent Kompany — Yahoo Sports, 9:45 PM ET FC Bayern and the Allianz Arena put on a spectacular show of spirit and skill to eliminate Real Madrid.

#KLUpod | The Back Post Episode 8: K League 1 Round 7 reaction — Yahoo Sports, 9:45 PM ET The Back Post Episode 8: media reaction to K League 1 Round 7, including FC Seoul "fighting as one to break nine-year Jeonbuk Sangam jinx, " a "completely different original monster Marcao" followi...

Jose Caballero's walk-off double lifts Yankees to 5-4 win over Angels — Yahoo Sports, 9:44 PM ET The Yankees had a lead early, then the offense went dormant, but Jose Caballero saved the day with a two-run walk-off double to lift New York to a 5-4 win over the Angels on Wednesday night.

Into the crevasse: Cubs 11, Phillies 2 — Yahoo Sports, 9:44 PM ET The only way out is through.

COO and HR head leave baseball players' union as shakeup continues — Yahoo Sports, 9:42 PM ET Chief operating officer Xavier James and chief human resources officer Michael O'Neill left the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday in more leadership changes following the ouste...

Rockies' Troy Johnston and Willi Castro leave game after being hit by pitches vs. Astros' Arrighetti — Yahoo Sports, 9:42 PM ET

Kansas Transfer Jamari McDowell Commits to Wake Forest — Yahoo Sports, 9:42 PM ET The Deacs have their 3rd addition of the portal with Kansas Jayhawk guard Jamari McDowell. McDowell is a 6-5 redshirt sophomore who averaged 3.3 points and 1.1 assists in 17 minutes per game for th...

Aqib Talib's latest Broncos prediction brings about wild speculation ahead of draft — Yahoo Sports, 9:41 PM ET Will Aqib Talib call his shot for the Denver Broncos again?

Colin Cowherd Predicts Three Potential NBA Finals Scenarios For Celtics — Yahoo Sports, 9:38 PM ET What will happen if Boston makes the Finals?

Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate dishes on why he chose Buckeyes — Yahoo Sports, 9:38 PM ET Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate sat down with Rich Eisen and answered the question of why chose to play for the Buckeyes.

LIV Golf joke about imminent demise with reports Saudi Arabia funding has been cut — Yahoo Sports, 9:37 PM ET The reported imminent demise of LIV Golf hasn't stopped their social media team from joking about the situation.

Analyst outlines dream NFL Draft scenario for Chiefs — Yahoo Sports, 9:37 PM ET Is this really the best outcome?

NFL mock draft: Arizona Cardinals pass on top pass rusher for OT — Yahoo Sports, 9:36 PM ET Dane Brugler's new mock draft has the Cardinals passing on a top pass rusher without trading back in Round 1.

Red Wings Fall Flat in Finale, 8-1 — Yahoo Sports, 9:36 PM ET The post Red Wings Fall Flat in Finale, 8-1 appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. One would have thought the Red Wings would have had a decent shot at ending the easoin on a positive […] The post R...

Open thread: Maryland men’s basketball — Yahoo Sports, 9:35 PM ET Your open space to chat Terps men’s basketball.

Detroit Red Wings Finish with Most Points Since 2016 Despite Late Collapse — Yahoo Sports, 9:34 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings’ season is over. On Wednesday night, Detroit were defeated by the Florida Panthers by a score […]

Pirates blank Nationals with pitch-perfect plan — Yahoo Sports, 9:33 PM ET The Pittsburgh Pirates flawlessly executed a pitching plan with an effective first inning from Mason Montgomery, followed by six shutout innings from Carmen Mlodzinski.

Red Wings embarrassed by Panthers, 8-1, in fitting season finale — Yahoo Sports, 9:32 PM ET Detroit Red Wings score: It was an utter embarrassment for the Wings in the season finale, losing 8-1 to the Florida Panthers.

Red Wings embarrassed by Panthers, 8-1, in fitting season finale — Yahoo Sports, 9:32 PM ET Detroit Red Wings score: It was an utter embarrassment for the Wings in the season finale, losing 8-1 to the Florida Panthers.

Wenceel Pérez hits an 8th-inning homer as Tigers beat Royals 2-1 for 5th straight win — Yahoo Sports, 9:31 PM ET Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night. Pérez entered the game in the ei...

Hoerner drives in 5 runs, Imanaga strikes out 11 to lead Cubs past Phillies — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 PM ET

The Lakers are "hyperfocused" going into playoffs against Rockets — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 PM ET The Lakers take on the Rockets and focus is the main goal going in.

Brandel Chamblee states who should be the next US Ryder Cup captain — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 PM ET The 2027 Ryder Cup is some way away, but there is already a major difference between the preparation of Team Europe and the United States. Looking to defend their title at Adare Manor next year, Eu...

As it turns out, the ‘power of friendship’ was not enough for Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich — Yahoo Sports, 9:30 PM ET FC Bayern took down Real Madrid to advance in the UCL.

The End is Here: Panthers Finish on Winning Streak, Maul Red Wings — Yahoo Sports, 9:29 PM ET SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers did not have many winning streaks this season, but after beating the Detroit Red Wings […] This article: The End is Here: Panthers Finish on Winning Streak, Maul Red ...

Benning gets first 2 goals of career, Panthers finish season with 8-1 win over Red Wings — Yahoo Sports, 9:28 PM ET Mike Benning got his first two NHL goals, Wilmer Skoog, Mikulas Hovorka and Ludvig Jansson all got their first NHL points, and the Florida Panthers closed out their injury-plagued season by routing...

Rousey gets Carano a big payday, and a chance to remind people of her fighting career — Yahoo Sports, 9:27 PM ET Ronda Rousey remembers once hearing that Gina Carano was being paid six figures to fight, amazed that a woman could earn that kind of coin in mixed martial arts. It was a pretty big deal to Carano,...

RC Strasbourg Alsace vs. Mainz 05 preview: Team news and predicted lineups — Yahoo Sports, 9:26 PM ET Mainz aim for a place in the Conference League last four when they make a short trip to Strasbourg. Urs Fischer's side won the home leg thanks to early goals from Kaishu Sano and Stefan Posch. Stra...

Red Wings cap disastrous season with 8-1 loss in Florida — Yahoo Sports, 9:25 PM ET It wasn't a pleasant way for the Red Wings to end their season.

LIV Golf's 2026 season to continue 'as planned,' but future uncertain — Yahoo Sports, 9:24 PM ET LIV Golf's CEO responded to reports regarding Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund potentially ceasing involvement with the league.

Sooners line up visit with local QB recruit this weekend — Yahoo Sports, 9:24 PM ET The Sooners are going to be getting a visit from a local product for the spring game.

Mariners Game #19 Preview and Discussion: SEA at SDP — Yahoo Sports, 9:24 PM ET Emerson Hancock takes the ball for the Mariners on Jackie Robinson Day

Brandon Lowe's Response to Don Kelly's Decision Shows Why Pirates Are Different — Yahoo Sports, 9:23 PM ET Don Kelly and the Pittsburgh Pirates have pressed a lot of the right buttons to start the 2026 MLB season. Kelly has done a very good job as the skipper of this team, as the Pirates currently sit a...

Royals’ ineptitude costs them again in 2-1 loss in Detroit — Yahoo Sports, 9:22 PM ET Speechless after watching the same game over again

Alec Bohm Not Expected to Lose At-Bats, Despite Fans Wanting It to Happen — Yahoo Sports, 9:22 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies have been a rather average team to start the 2026 campaign, a very unfortunate scenario for a team that needed to get going in a very tough National League East.

Todd McShay’s Mock Draft Throws a Grenade at Vikings — Yahoo Sports, 9:22 PM ET For the last five weeks, nine out of ten NFL mock drafts have featured Oregon Safety Dillon Thieneman to the […]

Yankees' Ryan Weathers Knew What he Did Wrong, but Never Made an Adjustment — Yahoo Sports, 9:21 PM ET It was an absolutely horrid night for the New York Yankees on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels, a situation that just didn't unfold in any way the fan base, team, or coaching staff were hopin...

Analyst reveals Bills' ideal draft selection — Yahoo Sports, 9:21 PM ET This would help Buffalo a lot.

Wisconsin hockey's Quinn Finley, Blake Montgomery forgo remaining eligibility, sign pro contracts — Yahoo Sports, 9:21 PM ET The Badgers lost two of their highest drafted players to the pros April 15 when Quinn Finley and Blake Mongomery signed contracts.

Wisconsin hockey's Quinn Finley, Blake Montgomery forgo remaining eligibility, sign pro contracts — Yahoo Sports, 9:21 PM ET The Badgers lost two of their highest drafted players to the pros April 15 when Quinn Finley and Blake Mongomery signed contracts.

Alex Wilkins arrives for Kentucky visit; Cruz Davis is also planning to visit — Yahoo Sports, 9:20 PM ET Two more major backcourt targets are seeing what Lexington has to offer.

Blackhawks extend GM Davidson's contract — ESPN, 10:45 PM ET The Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson's contract Wednesday, it was announced.

Stars' Hintz to miss start of playoffs after setback — ESPN, 10:45 PM ET Stars top-line center Roope Hintz will miss the start of the playoffs after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury, while the team is getting healthier at other positions, ...

Jackets coach torches players: 'They don't care' — ESPN, 10:45 PM ET Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness questioned his players' desire to win after an uninspiring season-ending loss to the Capitals.

Quick, 40, 3-time Cup champion, plays last game — ESPN, 10:45 PM ET In his final game after nearly two decades in the NHL, goaltender Jonathan Quick, 40, who won the Stanley Cup three times in a decorated career, made 14 saves in the New York Rangers' 3-2 loss to t...

Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop causes stir — ESPN, 10:45 PM ET The Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler...

Undecided Ovi hears chants of 'One more year!' — ESPN, 10:45 PM ET Alex Ovechkin, who assisted on Jakob Chychrun's go-ahead goal during the third period of the Washington Capitals' 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season finale Tuesday, heard chan...

🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading? — ESPN, 10:45 PM ET Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.

Follow live: Magic, 76ers in tight battle for East's 7-seed playoff spot — ESPN, 10:32 PM ET null

Can Jordan Chiles end her career with an NCAA team title? — ESPN, 10:31 PM ET Jordan Chiles enters her final NCAA championships as the most recognizable face in gymnastics -- and hopes to lead UCLA to its first title since 2018.

'No excuses': How LSU's strength coach became the ultimate example of fortitude — ESPN, 10:31 PM ET In July, a Jet Ski accident caused the amputation of Katie Guillory's foot. But it only strengthened her drive.

Mets' Young out month-plus with tear in meniscus — ESPN, 10:21 PM ET Mets utility man Jared Young will miss somewhere in the neighborhood of six to eight weeks with a meniscus tear in his left knee. He has been placed on IL.

Reports: Soler suspension trimmed to 4 games — ESPN, 10:21 PM ET Jorge Soler's suspension stemming from last week's brawl against the Atlanta Braves and their pitcher, Reynaldo Lopez, has been reduced from seven to four games, according to multiple reports Wedne...

Reds' Pagan 'dodged' serious hamstring injury — ESPN, 10:21 PM ET Reds closer Emilio Pagan played catch Wednesday and believes he "dodged" a serious hamstring injury at the conclusion of Tuesday night's win over the Giants.

Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident — ESPN, 10:21 PM ET The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he directed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.

Tigers lock up rookie McGonigle for 8 years, $150M — ESPN, 10:21 PM ET Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle became the latest young player to get a big-money deal, agreeing Wednesday to a $150 million, eight-year contract that starts in 2027.

✍️ Best and worst free agent signings in history — ESPN, 10:21 PM ET The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.

LIV CEO says season to continue 'at full throttle' — ESPN, 10:20 PM ET Amid reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund might be on the verge of pulling its funding for the league, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil told staff in an email Wednesday that its season will ...

Sources: MLBPA fires two top execs with cause — ESPN, 10:20 PM ET The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation, sources told ESPN.

MLB celebrates Robinson's legacy, dons No. 42 — ESPN, 10:20 PM ET Major League Baseball celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier, with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day.

Sources: NBA investigating Ball trip of Adebayo — ESPN, 10:20 PM ET The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo, which resulted in the Miami Heat star's lower back injury during Tuesday's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN'...

Ohtani on mound but not in lineup against Mets — ESPN, 10:20 PM ET Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for his start day Wednesday, the first time in five years that he has pitched but not also hit.

'Joke': Madrid fume at costly red card in UCL exit — ESPN, 10:20 PM ET Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said it was "obvious" that Eduardo Camavinga's red card was crucial in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinal elimination by Bayern Munich on Wednesday, while midfielder J...

Memo: NFL onboarding replacement officials — ESPN, 10:20 PM ET The NFL has started onboarding potential replacement officials as the expiration of its CBA with the NFL Referees Association approaches.

Messi hit with $7M lawsuit over missed friendly — ESPN, 10:20 PM ET A Miami-based event promoter has filed a $7 million lawsuit against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association, alleging fraud and breach of contract after the star sat out an exhibition m...

🏈 Kiper's two-round NFL mock draft — ESPN, 10:20 PM ET Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.

After Real Madrid's UCL comeback falls short, can their project be salvaged? — ESPN, 9:28 PM ET Big questions lie ahead for Real Madrid following their defeat to Bayern Munich in an instant Champions League classic.

While other giants fire, Arteta's Arsenal continues to flicker in the background — ESPN, 9:28 PM ET Arsenal's draw enough to carry them to UCL semis, but their season remains in the balance.

Wolves ready to 'flip the switch' off uneven season — ESPN, 8:53 PM ET Coming off a rather uninspiring regular season, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves said "we're here now" and are ready to take on the Nuggets for the start of the playoffs.

Ball's clutch drive saves Hornets in frantic finish — ESPN, 8:53 PM ET LaMelo Ball made the go-ahead bucket with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, and Miles Bridges sealed the win with a block at the buzzer to propel the Hornets and oust the Heat in Tuesday night's play-i...

NBA touts near doubling of television viewership — ESPN, 8:53 PM ET The NBA says 170 million people in the U.S. watched NBA games across the league's four primary broadcast platforms during the regular season, a number that represents an 86% rise over last season.

Blazers ride Avdija's 41 over Suns, grab 7th seed — ESPN, 8:53 PM ET Deni Avdija scored 41 points to help the Blazers erase an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 114-110 win over the Suns that secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

Amazon feed cuts out late in Heat-Hornets thriller — ESPN, 8:53 PM ET Amazon Prime Video's stream of the Miami-Charlotte play-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, causing fans to miss a Hornets possession.

J. Cole ends stint with Chinese pro hoops team — ESPN, 8:53 PM ET Rap megastar J. Cole said Tuesday that his time playing professional basketball in China has come to an end after one game.

Curry on minutes restriction in must-win play-in — ESPN, 8:53 PM ET Stephen Curry is one of three Golden State Warriors who will be on a minutes restriction in the team's play-in game against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Packers clear the way for Matthew Golden to emerge in Year 2 — ESPN, 8:48 PM ET After trading Dontayvion Wicks and letting Romeo Doubs walk, Green Bay is counting on Golden, the 2025 first-round WR, to step up.

What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule — ESPN, 8:40 PM ET ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule -- and how it changes their jobs.

LeBron outside the top 20?! Steph at 50?! How we ranked this postseason's stars — ESPN, 8:32 PM ET ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.

What makes a good pinch hitter in 2026? One manager might have revealed the secret — ESPN, 8:12 PM ET Looking for the key to production off the bench? Here's the long and short of it.

Dolphins GM: RB Achane 'not available' for trade — ESPN, 7:48 PM ET Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is "not available" for a trade, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said Wednesday, as the team looks to extend its homegrown star.

Sources: Giants' talks with Lawrence hit impasse — ESPN, 7:48 PM ET The Giants and star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II have reached an impasse on talks over a new contract extension, sources told NFL Network on Tuesday night.

Russini resigns from Athletic following Vrabel pics — ESPN, 7:48 PM ET NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at t...

Raiders getting calls inquiring about No. 1 pick — ESPN, 7:48 PM ET Raiders GM John Spytek said teams have called to inquire about the possibility of trading for the No. 1 pick but added, "Those teams know where they stand."

Eagles GM reiterates Brown stance despite moves — ESPN, 7:48 PM ET Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on Tuesday kept the same public stance regarding wide receiver A.J. Brown despite the team's recent trade for Dontayvion Wicks.

Adderley joins Colts, ending 3-year retirement — ESPN, 7:48 PM ET Safety Nasir Adderley signed with the Colts on Tuesday, two months after he announced he was ready to return to the NFL after retiring following the 2022 season.

Ex-Cardinals coach, Titans assistant McGinnis dies — ESPN, 7:48 PM ET Former Tennessee assistant Dave McGinnis, who also served as head coach for the Arizona Cardinals in a decorated career on the NFL sidelines, died at 74 on Monday with his family by his side at Asc...

⬆ Players who have boosted their draft stock — ESPN, 7:48 PM ET Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?

'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission — ESPN, 7:46 PM ET Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.

The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest agent of change — ESPN, 7:46 PM ET On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember one of the game's most legendary players and his lasting impact.

'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies — BBC News, 9:56 PM ET The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies — BBC News, 9:56 PM ET The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May — BBC News, 9:55 PM ET Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May — BBC News, 9:55 PM ET Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

Nebraska police shoot knife-wielding woman who abducted child from Walmart — BBC News, 8:46 PM ET The 31-year-old woman randomly abducted a three-year-old boy out of the Omaha supermarket at knifepoint, police say.

The Papers: 'Summer of shortages' and 'War windfall' — BBC News, 8:19 PM ET Fears the Iran war could lead to UK supermarket shortages this summer and news of big oil windfalls lead Thursday's papers.

BBC at the site of Trump's planned 'triumphal arch' — BBC News, 8:08 PM ET BBC's Ione Wells explains where the 250ft structure would be built and why it's controversial.

Arteta wanted fire but Arsenal limp to semis - does style matter? — BBC News, 8:07 PM ET Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama — BBC News, 7:28 PM ET The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's...

Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama — BBC News, 7:28 PM ET The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's...

Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season - will Arbeloa pay the price? — BBC News, 7:21 PM ET After losing out to Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, Real Madrid face the prospect of a trophyless season that could cost Alvaro Arbeloa his job.

Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon — BBC News, 7:20 PM ET From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row — BBC News, 7:08 PM ET About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

Back to books - Sweden's schools give up digital learning — BBC News, 7:06 PM ET Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Back to books - Sweden's schools give up digital learning — BBC News, 7:06 PM ET Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide — BBC News, 7:06 PM ET Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.

DeSantis Delays Redistricting Special Session and Adds a Vaccine Bill — New York Times, 9:56 PM ET The Florida governor is expected to propose a congressional map that could result in up to five new Republican-leaning seats. Some in the party fear it could backfire.

Shakespeare Bought One Property in London. Now We Know Exactly Where. — New York Times, 9:36 PM ET In confirming the precise location of William Shakespeare’s Blackfriars house, a British scholar raises fresh questions about what he intended to do with it.

Iran War Live Updates: Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran to Keep Peace Talks Alive — New York Times, 9:34 PM ET The diplomacy came as the White House dismissed reports that President Trump wanted to extend the cease-fire, while still expressing optimism that talks could yield an agreement.

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures — New York Times, 9:20 PM ET The Saudi league, established in 2022, attracted some of the sport’s biggest stars with huge contracts.

Sudan Enters Fourth Year of War Amid World’s Most Severe Humanitarian Crisis — New York Times, 9:16 PM ET Fighting that erupted in 2023 has forced millions from their homes and left widespread hunger that is now being compounded by strife in the Middle East.

Senate Blocks Bid to Cancel Arms Sales to Israel as Iran War Deepens Democratic Divide — New York Times, 9:07 PM ET Concerns over the Iran war led several Democratic senators who had rejected past bids to curb weapons transfers to Israel to vote to block the sale of bulldozers and bombs.

Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I. — New York Times, 8:31 PM ET After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI.

Analysis of Alzheimer’s Drugs Stirs Debate About Their Effectiveness — New York Times, 8:05 PM ET The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer’s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatme...

Just War Doctrine: The Pope, JD Vance and a Theological Debate — New York Times, 7:51 PM ET President Trump’s attack on Pope Leo has touched off an argument about a framework for determining when war is justified.

Mamdani’s Wife Admits ‘Shame’ Over Social Media Posts From Her Teens — New York Times, 7:45 PM ET Rama Duwaji apologized for using what she said was “harmful” language as a teenager, in her first interview since her husband, Zohran Mamdani, took office.

Claudia Sheinbaum’s War on Crime in Mexico Faces a Grim Reckoning: 133,000 Missing People — New York Times, 7:38 PM ET President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico is under pressure to end one of her country’s most painful tragedies: the disappearance of more than 133,000 people.

5 Takeaways From the Live Nation Antitrust Trial — New York Times, 7:34 PM ET A jury found that the concert giant operated as a monopoly, a verdict that could have major reverberations in the music industry.

The Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Failed Before. Could This Year Be Different? — New York Times, 7:25 PM ET Amid calls from the left to tax the rich, a tax proposal on multimillion-dollar second homes in New York City, backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, seems to have better odds of passing than in years past.

What Is the Pied-à-Terre Tax? 5 Things to Know About Hochul’s Proposal. — New York Times, 7:05 PM ET Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to tax second homes in New York City that are worth $5 million or more. Here’s how the proposal might work.

Middle East crisis live: US says Iran talks ‘productive’; Israel continues Lebanon strikes as officials reportedly discuss ceasefire — The Guardian, 9:53 PM ET White House denies US asked for ceasefire extension and says negotiations are ‘ongoing’; Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘too early to say how matter will end’Donald Trump said the “special relationship” b...

Sonia Sotomayor apologizes to Brett Kavanaugh in US supreme court justice spat — The Guardian, 9:50 PM ET In a spilling of the court’s divisions in public, Sotomayor had criticized Kavanaugh over a dissenting ruling on ICE raidsSonia Sotomayor, a US supreme court justice, issued an apology on Wednesday...

House Democrats file six articles of impeachment against defense secretary Pete Hegseth – US politics live — The Guardian, 9:50 PM ET Lawmakers accuse Hegseth of ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ in relation to attack on Iran without congressional authorization, deadly strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats and sharing classified...

Australia news live: farmers to get fertiliser faster; Albanese talks fuel supply with Malaysia’s PM — The Guardian, 9:49 PM ET Follow the latest updates liveFull report: Geelong oil refinery fireGeelong oil refinery fire: what we know so farGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFire officer says offici...

Former NSW MP spruiked as ‘esteemed’ Liberal at campaign event – despite Icac’s ‘serious corrupt conduct’ finding — The Guardian, 9:29 PM ET Exclusive: John Sidoti wins cheers and applause at re-election fundraiser for his successorFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news ...

Trump news at a glance: president renews threats against federal reserve chair, pushes his replacement — The Guardian, 9:00 PM ET Trump reiterated his claim that Powell is doing a ‘bad job’ as justice department continues with criminal investigation into Powell over renovations at the Fed’s headquarters – key US politics stor...

Geelong fire: fuel supply fears after out-of-control blaze at one of Australia’s two remaining oil refineries — The Guardian, 8:51 PM ET Petrol production affected at Viva plant in Corio as mayor calls blaze ‘unprecedented’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca...

Bernie Sanders’ effort to block US weapons sales to Israel fails in Senate — The Guardian, 8:48 PM ET Senator’s fourth attempt for resolutions fails, but votes show growing appetite among Democrats to impose limitsBernie Sanders on Wednesday led a failed effort to block the sale of bombs and bulldo...

‘Designed to disorient’: LA art museum unveils enormous concrete gallery, 20 years in the making — The Guardian, 8:31 PM ET Stretched across a boulevard and shaped like an ‘amoeba’, the divisive Geffen Galleries open next weekTwo decades ago, the new director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) began a proje...

Australia fuel watch tracker: check current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments – in charts — The Guardian, 8:28 PM ET How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Track how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country.Get our breaking new...

Georgia man charged over attacks that killed DHS worker and another woman — The Guardian, 8:12 PM ET Killings of Lauren Bullis and woman not yet identified in ‘random’ Monday attacks draw attention of Trump officialsAn Atlanta man has been charged in a string of attacks over a matter of hours that...

Drax claimed record £999m in subsidies for burning trees in 2025, thinktank says — The Guardian, 7:01 PM ET Company has received about £8.7bn in renewable energy subsidies since 2012, despite claims wood pellets are not sourced sustainablyThe owner of the Drax power plant in North Yorkshire received reco...

Angels star Mike Trout homers again, achieves a Yankee Stadium first since 2013 — CBS Sports, 8:40 PM ET Trout still shows plenty of flickers of his all-time great prowess

2026 RBC Heritage longshot picks, odds, PGA props: This golf parlay could return almost $90,000 — CBS Sports, 8:30 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the RBC Heritage 2026 10,000 times and revealed a PGA longshot parlay that could return almost $90,000 on just a $10 bet

LIV Golf not shutting down? CEO says 2026 season will be completed amid speculation over Saudi Arabia funding — CBS Sports, 8:15 PM ET Four years after its dramatic launch, LIV Golf's future appears to be tenuous ... just not before the end of the year

Mets vs. Dodgers odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, April 15 with Shohei Ohtani pitching — CBS Sports, 7:48 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 10,000 times and revealed its MLB predictions for Wednesday's matchup with Shohei Ohtani on the hill

2026 RBC Heritage odds, picks, field, date: Surprising PGA predictions from golf model that's nailed 17 majors — CBS Sports, 7:39 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the 2026 RBC Heritage 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour picks for Hilton Head

Champions League Power Rankings: Bayern Munich, PSG surging while Arsenal do just enough — CBS Sports, 7:34 PM ET Here's how the semifinalists stack up after a wild quarterfinal round filled with goals

Warriors vs. Clippers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament picks, April 15 bets by proven model — CBS Sports, 7:32 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers predictions and Wednesday NBA Play-In Tournament picks

Arsenal rediscover defensive identity in UCL but attacking crisis looms over Manchester City trip — CBS Sports, 7:19 PM ET The Gunners are through to the last four of the Champions League, but they must quickly turn the page ahead of Sunday's huge showdown at the Etihad

2026 NHL playoff picture: Stanley Cup Playoff field set, battles for seeding will determine final bracket — CBS Sports, 7:11 PM ET There should be plenty of drama down the stretch

Ranking potential Champions League finals: Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal would be special, but it's not No. 1 — CBS Sports, 7:11 PM ET Atletico Madrid will take on Arsenal in the semifinals, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Bayern Munich

Vincent Kompany proves doubters wrong and has made Bayern Munich the clear Champions League favorites — CBS Sports, 7:09 PM ET A statement win over Real Madrid, despite a shaky start, has the Bavarian club as the team to beat in UCL

Netflix Latin America’s Francisco Ramos Says: ‘I Believe It’s Crucial for Talented People to Feel They Can Succeed in Their Own Country’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, 9:30 PM ET After opening new offices in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina this year, Netflix is now turning its attention to Colombia. Francisco Ramos, Netflix’s VP of original content, Latin America, was at the 6...

Steven Spielberg Warns Hollywood Must Invest in Original Stories or Movies Will ‘Run Out of Gas,’ Debuts Eerie New ‘Disclosure Day’ Trailer at CinemaCon — Variety, 9:13 PM ET They’re here. Steven Spielberg premiered a new trailer at CinemaCon on Wednesday for “Disclosure Day,” his return to summer blockbuster filmmaking after a decade mostly spent making personal dramas...

‘American Pie’ Star Shannon Elizabeth Joins OnlyFans After Hollywood ‘Controlled the Outcome of My Career’: ‘This Is About Changing That’ — Variety, 9:03 PM ET Shannon Elizabeth, who was one of Hollywood’s biggest sex symbols in the early 2000s thanks to her roles in the “American Pie” film franchise and the original “Scary Movie,” is joining OnlyFans, wi...

‘Lorne’ Review: Just When You Thought You Were Done Looking Back at ‘SNL,’ Morgan Neville’s Puckishly Playful Lorne Michaels Doc Completes the Picture — Variety, 8:52 PM ET "Lorne" lures us in with the mischievous playfulness of its tone. The premise of the movie is that Lorne Michaels is one of those rare showbiz figures known, almost mythologically, by just one name...

Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Trailer Shocks CinemaCon With Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Naked Transformation and More Gothic Horror in ‘Nosferatu’ Follow-Up — Variety, 8:43 PM ET Director Robert Eggers is getting back into the period horror genre with “Wewulf,” his latest movie after his hit 2024 creature feature “Nosferatu.” A first look at the 13th-century werewolf tale w...

‘Focker In-Law’ Trailer: Ariana Grande Infiltrates Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro’s Dysfunctional Family — Variety, 8:38 PM ET Ariana Grande has conquered global arenas, the Oscars stage and, now, another CinemaCon. The triple-threat star lit up the annual Las Vegas convention of movie theater owners in a first trailer for...

‘Lord of the Flies’ and ‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’ Screenings Among Programming Added to SeriesFest’s 2026 Lineup (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, 8:35 PM ET A screening of Netflix’s “Lord of the Flies,” an innovation talk with NBCUniversal Entertainment chief business officer Liz Jenkins and a panel with writers from NBC dramas are among the additional...

‘The World of the Married’ Director Mo Wan-il Sets Netflix K-Drama ‘The Facade of Love’ With Lee Dong-wook, Jeon So-nee, Jung Yu-mi — Variety, 8:00 PM ET Netflix has begun production on “The Facade of Love,” a new Korean drama series starring Lee Dong-wook, Jeon So-nee, Jung Yu-mi, and Lee Jong-won, directed by Mo Wan-il and written by Ha Su-jin. Mo...

‘Baywatch’ Reboot: Erika Eleniak to Reprise Role of Shauni McClain — Variety, 8:00 PM ET Another familiar face has joined the “Baywatch” reboot at Fox. Erika Eleniak, who starred in the first two seasons of the show before departing at the beginning of Season 3, will reprise her role a...

‘The Odyssey’ Stuns CinemaCon With Intense Trojan Horse Attack Footage; Christopher Nolan Says Movie Was an ‘Absolute Nightmare to Film — in All the Right Ways’ — Variety, 7:52 PM ET The Patron Saint of Movie Theaters has returned to CinemaCon, the exhibition industry’s annual trade show. Christopher Nolan made his way to Las Vegas to talk up “The Odyssey,” his historical drama...

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Reveals First Look at Alien in New Footage — Hollywood Reporter, 9:18 PM ET The filmmaker made his first-ever appearance on the CinemaCon stage in Las Vegas for his upcoming Universal film about the UFO/UAP phenomena.

Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Brings Scares to CinemaCon — Hollywood Reporter, 8:53 PM ET Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily Rose Depp star in Egger's latest — which seems to be going the 'Nosferatu' route of hiding the monster's appearance ahead of its release.

Kristen Bell Debuts as Mrs. Claus in First ‘Violent Night 2’ Trailer — Hollywood Reporter, 8:46 PM ET David Harbour is back as the violent Santa in the action sequel.

‘Focker In-Law’ Trailer Shows Ariana Grande’s Lie Detector Test as Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro Return — Hollywood Reporter, 8:35 PM ET John Hamberg helmed the 'Meet the Parents' sequel.

‘Scrubs’ Season Finale Refuses to Tie Up Loose Ends — Hollywood Reporter, 8:30 PM ET A guest turn by Rachel Bilson, a cameo by a fan favorite and other stories all point to a (not-yet-ordered) second season.

Callum Turner, Monica Barbaro Try to Get Lucky in Trailer for Sex Comedy ‘One Night Only’ — Hollywood Reporter, 8:17 PM ET Will Gluck helmed the movie that was featured at CinemaCon before its summer release from Universal.

Netflix Sets Korean Drama ‘The Facade of Love’ From ‘World of the Married’ Director Mo Wan-il — Hollywood Reporter, 8:00 PM ET The romance series about a chance encounter that upends four lives stars Lee Dong-wook, Jung Yu-mi, Jeon So-nee and Lee Jong-won.

‘Mile End Kicks’ Star Barbie Ferreira Still Loves the Internet — For Better or Worse — Hollywood Reporter, 7:52 PM ET The 29-year-old actress, starring in polar opposite projects ‘Faces of Death’ and ‘Mile End Kicks,’ isn’t concerned about sticking with a certain genre — she’s ready to explore everything.

Christopher Nolan Debuts Epic New Footage From ‘The Odyssey,’ Including Trojan Horse Sequence — Hollywood Reporter, 7:47 PM ET The filmmaker appeared at CinemaCon to promote his anticipated follow-up to 'Oppenheimer.'

Lili Reinhart Talks Harsh Realities of Indie TV Making and Having to “Shapeshift” a Show to Sell It — Hollywood Reporter, 7:32 PM ET "The best scripts that I've ever read are all independent or have never been made, which is sad," says the star of the Mubi comedy-drama 'Hal & Harper.'

Daikin shares jump 14% after activist investor Elliott pushes for reforms — CNBC, 9:56 PM ET Daikin shares surged as much as 13.9% after activist investor Elliott urged the company to boost margins and shareholder returns.

Asia markets rise as hopes of U.S.-Iran deal lift Wall Street benchmarks to new records — CNBC, 9:44 PM ET Asia markets opened higher after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit — CNBC, 8:40 PM ET Small towns are fueling India’s e‑commerce surge, with Amazon and Flipkart chasing new shoppers, faster delivery and rising aspirational demand.

Stock futures are little changed following a record-setting day for S&P 500 and Nasdaq: Live updates — CNBC, 8:09 PM ET The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite climbed to new records as traders shook off worries about the Middle East conflict.

Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session — CNBC, 8:04 PM ET The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to records in Wednesday's trading as traders seemed to shake off worries over the Middle East conflict.

The public sours on AI and data centers as Anthropic, OpenAI look to IPO and tech keeps spending — CNBC, 7:58 PM ET Negativity around AI could be a drag on OpenAI and Anthropic as the startups look to go public, and will likely be a major issue in the midterm elections.

WATCH LIVE: Health Secretary RFK Jr. testifies about HHS priorities at House hearing — PBS NewsHour, 9:25 PM ET Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is appearing before the House Ways and Means Committee to testify about his agency's priorities Thursday.

Justice Jackson calls out Supreme Court conservatives' pro-Trump emergency orders — PBS NewsHour, 8:51 PM ET Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered a sustained attack on her conservative colleagues' use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration, calling the orders "scratch...

FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and MAHA supporters — PBS NewsHour, 8:39 PM ET The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popul...

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more U.S.-Iran talks before ceasefire expires — PBS NewsHour, 8:02 PM ET Pakistan's army chief met Wednesday in Tehran with Iran's foreign minister in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the U...

Trump administration prepares for pivot to economic warfare on Iran — PBS NewsHour, 7:41 PM ET Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at a White House briefing Wednesday that the U.S. plans to ramp up economic pain on Iran, and said the new moves will be the "financial equivalent" o...

House Democrats attempt anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump — PBS NewsHour, 7:22 PM ET Days after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was ousted by an opposition campaign with an anti-corruption message, Democrats want to try the same playbook against President Donald Trump before ...

Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention — Al Jazeera, 9:18 PM ET Alexandre Ramagem, who fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup, was held by ICE in Florida on Monday.

Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills 12-year-old child, wounds 10 — Al Jazeera, 9:06 PM ET Kyiv's mayor says the attacks hit Podilskyi and Obolonsky districts, causing fires and damage to residential buildings.

Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip — Al Jazeera, 8:32 PM ET Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as ‘Father Bob’.

Iran war live: Pakistan in push for new round of US-Iran peace negotiations — Al Jazeera, 8:00 PM ET At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12 — Al Jazeera, 7:45 PM ET The new sentencing measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime.

Peru’s ballot count drags on amid frustration with presidential election — Al Jazeera, 7:06 PM ET The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics.

Blanche backs public hearings with Epstein survivors — The Hill, 7:41 PM ET Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Wednesday that he would support public congressional hearings with victims of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, less than a week after the cha...

Democrats slam, Republicans defend Vought during testy House hearing: 3 takeaways — The Hill, 7:12 PM ET White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought on Wednesday sparred with Democrats on the House Budget Committee over spending cuts proposed or enacted by the Trump admin...

Where US-Iran talks stand as ceasefire deadline looms — The Hill, 7:12 PM ET Time is running out on a fragile ceasefire between the U.S., Israel and Iran, increasing pressure on mediators to get both Washington and Tehran back to the table for a second round of talks to end...

Georgia Republican says ouster of Gen. George will have 'chilling effect' on military — The Hill, 7:10 PM ET Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said during a hearing on Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent ouster of Gen. Randy George, the U.S. Army’s former chief of staff, will have a “chilling e...

GOP stops 4th attempt to curtail Trump’s Iran war powers — The Hill, 7:07 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story GOP stops 4th attempt to curtail Trump’s Iran war powers Senate Republ...

Scarborough: US allies 'very positive' about US blockade of Strait of Hormuz — The Hill, 7:01 PM ET MS NOW co-host Joe Scarborough on Wednesday said U.S. allies are reacting with a “very positive” attitude to the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration effectively clos...

Platner raised $4 million, but Collins retains cash advantage — Politico, 9:51 PM ET The Maine senator has a financial leg up over whoever wins the June primary.

Sherrod Brown posts big cash advantage over Jon Husted — Politico, 9:38 PM ET Brown raised more than $10.1 million in the first quarter of the year.

Cornyn heads into Texas Senate runoff with more money than Paxton — Politico, 9:33 PM ET The GOP senator ended the first quarter of the year with more than $8 million in cash on hand.

Arteta wanted fire but Arsenal limp to semis - does style matter? — BBC Sport, 8:07 PM ET Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season - will Arbeloa pay the price? — BBC Sport, 7:21 PM ET After losing out to Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, Real Madrid face the prospect of a trophyless season that could cost Alvaro Arbeloa his job.

Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration — Washington Post, 7:39 PM ET Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to “promote America First values,” according to a cable reviewed by The Post.

Justice Sotomayor issues rare apology for remarks about conservative colleague — Washington Post, 7:23 PM ET The extraordinary public apology highlights rifts on the court dominated by a 6-3 conservative majority.

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