Monday, March 23, 2026
Super Mario Galaxy movie soars to top of the box office
moviesSuper Mario Galaxy movie soars to top of the box office
The Super Mario Galaxy film surged to No. 1 at the box office as fans also ramp up celebrations for Super Mario's 40th anniversary.
Voice of America staff sue, accuse Kari Lake of inserting pro‑Trump propaganda
politicsVoice of America staff sue, accuse Kari Lake of inserting pro‑Trump propaganda
VOA staffers filed a D.C. lawsuit alleging Lake directed censorship and pro‑Trump content at the U.S. Agency for Global Media and seek remedies.
Sean Duffy Faces Calls to Resign After Deadly LaGuardia Crash
politicsSean Duffy Faces Calls to Resign After Deadly LaGuardia Crash
A LaGuardia collision that killed two pilots has prompted an FAA probe and renewed criticism of Transportation Department staffing cuts.
Sealed Pokémon TCG boxes and tins fetch high prices on eBay
gamingSealed Pokémon TCG boxes and tins fetch high prices on eBay
Listings show Fusion Strike Elite Trainer Boxes around $265 and prismatic mini tin bundles from $130, signaling hot collector demand.
Invoices show thousands spent on horse, hair and makeup for Noem ad
politicsInvoices show thousands spent on horse, hair and makeup for Noem ad
Documents reveal tens of thousands in taxpayer funds paid for hair, makeup and a horse for Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore advertisement.
Seahawks extend Jaxon Smith‑Njigba in record WR deal
sportsSeahawks extend Jaxon Smith‑Njigba in record WR deal
Seattle agreed to a four‑year, $168.6 million extension for WR Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, about $120 million guaranteed, per ESPN
Apple schedules WWDC 2026 for June 8, 12, adds on‑site Apple Park events
techApple schedules WWDC 2026 for June 8, 12, adds on‑site Apple Park events
WWDC will run June 8, 12 with a mix of online sessions and limited in‑person programming at Apple Park.
Nigel Farage launches Reform UK manifesto in Scotland ahead of May 7 vote
politicsNigel Farage launches Reform UK manifesto in Scotland ahead of May 7 vote
Farage unveiled Reform's Scottish manifesto and campaigned in Scotland, positioning the party for the May 7 elections and criticizing Labour leadership.
California sheriff seizes over 650,000 election ballots
politicsCalifornia sheriff seizes over 650,000 election ballots
GOP sheriff Chad Bianco, running for governor, seized 650,000+ ballots from the 2025 Prop 50 election.
Xbox Partner Preview set for March 26
gamingXbox Partner Preview set for March 26
Xbox to stream a Partner Preview March 26 at 10 AM PT with world premieres and updates from Sega, GSC, Owlcat, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and more
Quadruple amputee pro cornhole player accused of murder
newsQuadruple amputee pro cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, is accused of fatally shooting a man in La Plata, MD.
Marvel’s Wonder Man renewed for Season 2
tvMarvel’s Wonder Man renewed for Season 2
Disney+ renews Wonder Man, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley are set to return for season two.
House Republicans block DHS funding amid Trump pressure
politicsHouse Republicans block DHS funding amid Trump pressure
GOP lawmakers have stalled several bills to fund DHS agencies as Trump publicly urges them to avoid bipartisan deals.
Marine Le Pen praises Viktor Orbán at Budapest far‑right event
politicsMarine Le Pen praises Viktor Orbán at Budapest far‑right event
Le Pen and other European far‑right figures lauded Orbán at a Budapest gathering ahead of Hungary’s election.
BTS drops 'SWIM' performance video, viewers report premium access limits
musicBTS drops 'SWIM' performance video, viewers report premium access limits
BTS released a 'SWIM' performance video on streaming platforms but some users say it's restricted to premium subscribers.
Zelensky warns Russia is intensifying attacks as US‑Ukraine talks wrap
newsZelensky warns Russia is intensifying attacks as US‑Ukraine talks wrap
Ukraine says Russian forces are stepping up offensive operations; US‑Ukraine talks have concluded with officials reporting progress.
Moana live-action trailer debuts, in theaters July 10
moviesMoana live-action trailer debuts, in theaters July 10
Disney released the official live-action Moana trailer; Dwayne Johnson appears as Maui; U.S. release July 10.
16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, advocates warn coverage risks
politics16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, advocates warn coverage risks
On the ACA's 16th anniversary, groups say expiration of enhanced premium tax credits puts roughly 1 million Latinos at heightened risk of losing coverage.
Paramount+ Cancels Star Trek: Starfleet Academy After Season 2
tvParamount+ Cancels Star Trek: Starfleet Academy After Season 2
Paramount+ will end Starfleet Academy with its upcoming second season; no third season has been ordered.
Valerie Perrine dies at 82, remembered for Superman and Lenny
moviesValerie Perrine dies at 82, remembered for Superman and Lenny
Oscar‑nominated actress Valerie Perrine, known for Lenny and Miss Tessmacher in Superman, died March 23 at 82.
Pentagon weighs airborne brigade deployment as Iran tensions rise
newsPentagon weighs airborne brigade deployment as Iran tensions rise
Officials are considering sending a ~3,000‑soldier airborne brigade (18‑hour ready) after recent Iranian missile activity.
SAVE Act would force proof of citizenship to register, critics say
politicsSAVE Act would force proof of citizenship to register, critics say
The GOP SAVE Act would require proof of citizenship at voter registration, which opponents warn could block millions of eligible voters.
Meidas Touch hires Scott MacFarlane, expands its news lineup
journalismMeidas Touch hires Scott MacFarlane, expands its news lineup
Meidas Touch Network announced recruiting journalist Scott MacFarlane as it scales up its independent news operations.
ACLU to defend birthright citizenship at Supreme Court on April 1
politicsACLU to defend birthright citizenship at Supreme Court on April 1
The ACLU will argue before the Supreme Court on April 1 to uphold the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 confirmed, cast teases darker turn
comicsDaredevil: Born Again Season 2 confirmed, cast teases darker turn
Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio discuss Season 2's black suit and tone; the series will stream exclusively on Disney+.
National Puppy Day trends as users share adoption photos
petsNational Puppy Day trends as users share adoption photos
Social feeds fill with rescue and adoption posts for #NationalPuppyDay and #CuddlyKittenDay, promoting animal shelters.
Australia’s R18+ age‑verification rule takes effect, privacy tools push back
techAustralia’s R18+ age‑verification rule takes effect, privacy tools push back
New Australian age‑check requirements for R18+ games took effect March 9; privacy‑focused projects like GrapheneOS say they will not comply with invasive checks.
Crimson Desert launch marred by AI art controversy and player backlash
gamingCrimson Desert launch marred by AI art controversy and player backlash
Pearl Abyss admitted AI-generated paintings shipped in the game, reversed course on Arc GPU support, faces complaints about 'untameable' mounts; studio claims 2M copies sold in 24 hours.
AEW Collision teases bizarre Lio Rush storyline after Slam Dunk
sportsAEW Collision teases bizarre Lio Rush storyline after Slam Dunk
AEW Collision's recent Slam Dunk show featured an unusual Lio Rush entrance and mystery side plots that fans are dissecting.
Republicans add $250 annual EV fee to transportation bill
politicsRepublicans add $250 annual EV fee to transportation bill
GOP lawmakers inserted a $250 per‑year federal fee for electric vehicles into a surface transportation funding bill.
Four Jewish volunteer ambulances torched in Golders Green, London
newsFour Jewish volunteer ambulances torched in Golders Green, London
Police treating as suspected antisemitic arson after Hatzolah vehicles set alight early Monday; no injuries reported.
Supreme Court hears case on counting late‑arriving mail ballots
politicsSupreme Court hears case on counting late‑arriving mail ballots
Justices debated whether states may count ballots mailed by Election Day but received after it, a ruling that could affect voting rules in many states.
Krispy Kreme debuts new Easter Basket collection
foodKrispy Kreme debuts new Easter Basket collection
Krispy Kreme launched an Easter Basket collection aimed at adult shoppers, rolling out seasonal boxes and treats for the holiday.
Project Hail Mary opens to a record $80 million weekend
moviesProject Hail Mary opens to a record $80 million weekend
Ryan Gosling’s adaptation of Andy Weir earned about $80M in its opening, topping 2026 premiere projections.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Players Complain About 'Invasive' Monsters
gamingMonster Hunter Stories 3 Players Complain About 'Invasive' Monsters
Players say certain first‑encounter monsters in Monster Hunter Stories 3 feel like repetitive, timing‑specific puzzles; map guides trending.
Bill Cosby ordered to pay $19.25 million in civil verdict
newsBill Cosby ordered to pay $19.25 million in civil verdict
A California jury awarded Donna Motsinger $19.25M in a sexual battery lawsuit tied to alleged 1972 abuse by Bill Cosby.