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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Apple’s Secret New York Project

A big Apple store in Grand Central is shut for now, and no one knows why. Photos show walls, curtains, lights and cameras set up on the balcony. Someone thinks Apple might be filming a special video for its 50‑year party, or maybe a new gadget is coming. The store will open again on Saturda

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Living Smarter After a Cancer Diagnosis

Kate, who is 44, talked about how she changed her habits two years after learning she had cancer. She said that since the diagnosis, she has cut back on alcohol. At a London bar, when offered a drink, she declined and explained that she is now very careful about what she drinks. Experts say

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Brackets in Motion: How the 2026 NCAA Picks Are Shifting

The path to March Madness is tightening as the last conference tournaments finish. Teams that were once on the bubble are now in the spotlight, and the top seeds may change depending on a few key games. The NCAA uses an advanced system called NET Rankings to decide who gets in and where they sit on

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Kidnapper’s Motive Hinted, Still No Arrest

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has reached a new stage, with law‑enforcement officials suggesting they have an idea of why the abduction occurred. Sheriff Chris Nanos, who leads the effort in Pima County, told reporters that authorities are “pretty sure” the crime was a targete

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tension Drives Up Brent

The war in the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher. Goldman Sachs now thinks the average price for Brent crude will be over $100 a barrel this month because supply is being cut off. If the block at the Strait of Hormuz lasts longer, prices could rise even more. For April, analysts expect Brent

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

CNN’s New Owner Could Change the Game

The Pentagon chief said he hopes a billionaire named David Ellison will own CNN soon, thinking it might make the news better. Ellison owns a big movie company and is close to former President Trump. He wants to buy the network through his other business that already plans to take over a larger me

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Teen Charged With Random Killing in Massachusetts

An 18‑year‑old high school senior was taken into custody without bail after police said he admitted to murdering a 69‑year‑old woman in Danvers. The suspect, who is still under investigation, confessed to the crime during a police interview in Salem District Court. A psychologist expressed concern a

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Inflation Bounces Back as Economy Slows, Pre‑War Shock Looms

The first month of 2026 saw a modest rise in consumer prices, according to the Federal Reserve’s favored measure. Prices went up by 0. 3 percent from December, and when compared to last year the jump was 2. 8 percent. Even after removing food and energy, core inflation hit 0. 4 percent monthly and 3

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Crash of U. S. refueling plane in Iraq claims four crew lives

A military tanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday while flying a refueling mission linked to the Iran war. The U. S. Central Command said that the KC‑135 aircraft went down around 2 p. m. ET, and four of its six crew members were confirmed dead. The status of the remaining two people is unknown,

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Ravens Eye Super Bowl Glory with New Pass Rusher

The Baltimore team is setting its sights high after adding defensive end Trey Hendrickson. He announced his ambition at the player‑introduction event: a Super Bowl title. “The standard here is high and I’m excited for that challenge, ” he told reporters, praising the city’s strong defense and teamma

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