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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

New Lord of the Rings film in development, Stephen Colbert co-writing

movies
910Wednesday

Working title 'Shadow of the Past', Stephen Colbert, his son, and franchise vet Philippa Boyens are reported as co-writers.

Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, 1911

news
Wednesday

On March 25, 1911, a New York factory fire killed 146 garment workers, leading to sweeping workplace safety and labor reforms.

Bari Weiss' CBS Overhaul Sees Sharp Ratings Drop

journalism
662Wednesday

Leaked quarterly data show CBS’ morning and evening audiences fell significantly six months after Weiss’ programming changes.

DOJ releases Jeffrey Epstein files, names Bill Gates and Elon Musk

tech
649Wednesday

New Justice Department document release includes mentions of high‑profile figures such as Bill Gates and Elon Musk.

DHS shutdown threatens airport operations and World Cup security

politics
457Wednesday

DHS warns shutdown‑linked staffing shortfalls could close small airports and jeopardize World Cup, cyber and Coast Guard readiness

Mike Johnson Presents 'America First' Award to Donald Trump

politics
350Wednesday

House Speaker Mike Johnson handed Trump a newly created 'America First' award, a stunt later mocked on video by Jen Psaki.

Trump Housing Chief Refers New Criminal Probe for AG Letitia James

politics
254Wednesday

Federal housing director Bill Pulte issued two criminal referrals asking prosecutors to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Where Have Campus Protests Gone, Atlantic Asks

politics
236Wednesday

The Atlantic examines why student occupations and mass campus protests have largely faded since 2021.

Trump says Iran gave 'very big present' on oil and gas

politics
218Wednesday

In Oval Office remarks, President Trump said he received a 'very big present' from Iran related to oil and gas, baffling staffers.

New Mexico jury orders Meta to pay $375M in child harms case

news
204Wednesday

A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for misleading users about safety and awarded $375 million for harms to children.

Ukraine urges UNESCO to expel Russia over cultural damage

news
202Wednesday

Ukraine’s Institute of National Remembrance asks UNESCO to remove Russia, citing damage to 1,600+ cultural heritage sites.

Denver Summit FC Beats Gotham FC 2-0 for First NWSL Win

sports
167Wednesday

Expansion Denver Summit FC earned its first-ever NWSL victory on the road, with goals from Melissa Kössler and Tash Flint.

Mega Man DLC Pack Released for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

gaming
149Wednesday

Mega Man DLC is live for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, adding Wily Castle track and character cosmetics; standalone $6.

Mohamed Salah confirms he will leave Liverpool at season's end

sports
148Wednesday

Salah released a statement saying this will be his final season at Anfield after nine years with Liverpool.

UK Imposes Immediate Ban on Crypto Donations to Political Parties

politics
139Wednesday

Government announces a moratorium to curb foreign interference, banning political donations made in cryptocurrency

Democrat Emily Gregory flips Florida seat that includes Mar‑a‑Lago

politics
Wednesday

Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples to win the state House district covering President Trump's Palm Beach estate.

EPA to allow 15% ethanol summer gas sales

finance
115Wednesday

EPA will permit E15 (15% ethanol) sales into the summer season to try to ease rising pump prices.

AEW Dynamite Live Tonight in St. Paul

sports
112Wednesday

AEW airs from St. Paul with Kenny Omega contender talk, Swerve Strickland power moves, and women's title angles.

Appeals Court Backs Trump‑Era Mass Detention Policy

politics
101Wednesday

A federal appeals court affirmed the administration policy allowing broad ICE detentions, handing a legal win to the DOJ.

Tomodachi Life Living the Dream demo launches on Switch and Steam

gaming
98Wednesday

The Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo is out in Europe and Japan (NA coming soon); demo buyers get a hamster costume bonus.

Silent Hill: Townfall Listed for 2026 Release

gaming
90Wednesday

Silent Hill: Townfall appears on 2026 release lists alongside other upcoming horror titles.

Justice Department settles with Michael Flynn for $1.2M

politics
85Wednesday

DOJ reached a roughly $1.2 million settlement with former national security adviser Michael Flynn over his prosecution.

Melania Trump showcases humanoid robot, pitches robots as educators

politics
84Wednesday

First Lady appeared with an AI humanoid at the White House and said robots could help teach children.

Clones of D.C.'s 'Stumpy' cherry tree bloom for the first time

nature
Wednesday

The U.S. National Arboretum says cloned Yoshino cherries of the famed 'Stumpy' have reached first flowering.

Hungary halts gas exports to Ukraine, ties resupply to Druzhba oil restart

politics
78Wednesday

PM Viktor Orbán says Hungary will wind down gas deliveries to Ukraine until crude transit via the Druzhba pipeline is restored.

UN Human Rights Council backs resolution condemning Iranian attacks

news
Wednesday

UNHRC adopted a resolution demanding an end to what Gulf states called Iran’s unprovoked attacks on regional countries.

Elton John celebrates his 79th birthday

music
Wednesday

Singer‑songwriter Elton John marks his 79th birthday, the best‑selling British solo artist with 300M+ sales.

Will Ospreay Challenges Jon Moxley Ahead of AEW Dynasty

sports
73Wednesday

Will Ospreay cut a promo challenging Jon Moxley and inviting PAC, teasing potential matches at the AEW Dynasty event.

Nintendo Music Adds Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Tracks

music
71Wednesday

Nintendo Music updated with tracks from Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 edition, including Bellabel Park.

Iran speaker warns of plot to seize Iranian island

politics
71Wednesday

Parliament speaker Mohammad‑Bagher Ghalibaf says intelligence indicates enemies, backed by a regional state, may be planning to occupy an Iranian island.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Launches Mega Shine Booster Pack

gaming
70Wednesday

The Mega Shine set hits Pokémon TCG Pocket, featuring Shiny Mega Gengar ex, Shiny Mega Charizard X ex and a new Shiny Mew immersive card.

NYT: U.S. strike hit dairy farm mistaken for drug lab

politics
67Wednesday

New York Times reports a U.S.-backed strike destroyed a dairy farm, not a drug lab, raising questions about the intel.

USPS seeks first-ever 8% fuel surcharge on package deliveries

finance
66Wednesday

Postal Service proposes an 8% temporary package surcharge starting in April as oil prices surge.

Markwayne Mullin Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary

politics
65Wednesday

Mullin takes over DHS amid renewed attention to his past and questions about his qualifications

For All Mankind renewed for sixth and final season

tv
61Wednesday

Apple TV+ confirms the series will end with season six; season five debuts this Friday

1888: First International Council of Women conference anniversary

culture
Wednesday

On this day in 1888 delegates from nine countries met for the first International Council of Women, launching organized transnational suffrage efforts.

K-Pop Demon Hunters directors land $10M deal after hit

movies
Wednesday

Directors Maggie Kang and a co-director reportedly signed a $10 million deal following the animation’s success.

CREW demands White House disclose Jared Kushner's financial conflicts

politics
Wednesday

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics urges Kushner to file required disclosure and resolve conflicts within 30 days.

Ipswich Town criticized for hosting Nigel Farage event

politics
Wednesday

Ipswich Town issued a club statement after booking Nigel Farage, drawing local criticism over the divisive appearance.

Bruce Springsteen lends 'Born in the U.S.A.' to ACLU ad

music
54Wednesday

Springsteen licensed 'Born in the U.S.A.' for an ACLU video defending birthright citizenship ahead of a Supreme Court case.

Denmark vote leaves Social Democrats with weakest result since 1903

politics
54Wednesday

PM Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats fell to about 21.8%, their worst vote in 117 years, leaving coalition math uncertain.

Fuel shortages force Honduras to cancel in‑person classes

news
53Wednesday

Honduras cancels classroom instruction for the rest of the week as fuel shortages disrupt transport; Asia reconsiders COVID‑era measures.

Playful Iberian lynx wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice

photography
53Wednesday

A photograph of a young Iberian lynx mid‑play took the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026.

Poll shows Reform UK gaining ground ahead of Wales election

politics
52Wednesday

New poll projects Reform UK making significant seat gains in the May 7 Senedd contest, reshaping the race.

Sarah Mullally to be enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

news
Wednesday

Dame Sarah Mullally will be formally installed at Canterbury Cathedral as the Church of England's first female archbishop.

FFXIV players show off gpose shots and fashion trends

gaming
50Wednesday

Final Fantasy XIV community thread highlights creative Gpose screenshots, tiny‑weapon aesthetics, and fan favorites.

TSA agent reportedly insults GOP lawmaker Rep. Mark Harris

culture
Wednesday

Rep. Mark Harris says a TSA agent called him 'low IQ' during an interaction; the encounter drew local coverage.

Magic: The Gathering reveals 'Cloud's Limit Break' Final Fantasy collab card

gaming
47Wednesday

MTG × Final Fantasy 2025 collaboration surfaces a 'Cloud's Limit Break' card ahead of the set's launch.

Ex‑Tory MP Crispin Blunt pleads guilty to possessing illegal drugs

politics
45Wednesday

Former Conservative MP admitted to four counts of possession, including cannabis and crystal meth.

Players praise Resident Evil Requiem

gaming
Wednesday

Early players report positive impressions of Resident Evil Requiem, with community discussion and PC keys appearing on storefronts.

Free duo TTRPG 'The Immortal's Affairs' released

nature
44Wednesday

A new two-player tabletop RPG, The Immortal's Affairs, was posted as a free 'duo game' exploring legacy and nature.

Crimson Desert scores 8/10 as streamer accuses reviewers of bias

gaming
41Wednesday

Game earned solid reviews for world and combat, while streamer CohhCarnage posted then privatized claims that reviewers are 'part of the machine.'

Heated Rivalry fandom endures, series earns 18 Canadian Screen noms

tv
41Wednesday

Canceled months ago, the show’s fan community keeps growing and the series just received 18 Canadian Screen Award nominations.

Debate Reignites Over 'Separating the Art From the Artist'

culture
40Wednesday

Writers and fans clash online over whether cultural value can be dissociated from creators' politics or behavior.

'Fuck ICE' Chants Expected at AEW Dynamite in St. Paul

politics
Wednesday

Fans in the Twin Cities are primed to launch 'Fuck ICE' chants during AEW Dynamite tonight in St. Paul.

Switch 2: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, digital $10 cheaper

gaming
40Wednesday

Preorders list Yoshi and the Mysterious Book at $69.99 physical and $59.99 digital; Nintendo confirms digital/physical price gap on Switch 2.

Two arrested after arson destroys Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green

news
Wednesday

Four volunteer Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London; two men arrested and counter‑terror detectives investigating.

Aretha Franklin remembered on her birthday

music
39Wednesday

Fans and outlets mark Aretha Franklin's birthday with tributes to the 'Queen of Soul' and archival performances.

Churches observe Lady Day and Lent reflections ahead of Easter

culture
38Wednesday

Religious communities mark Lady Day and share Lenten devotional readings and prayers in services today.

Alan Ritchson acted in self-defense, police say

tv
38Wednesday

Tennessee police conclude Reacher star Alan Ritchson acted in self-defense during a neighbor altercation and will face no criminal charges.

MLB Opening Day Set, Dodgers Favored to Chase Three‑Peat

sports
36Wednesday

2026 regular season starts March 26, 27; two‑time defending champion Dodgers enter as favorites to win a third straight title

UN General Assembly Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade a Crime Against Humanity

news
Wednesday

GA resolution calls the trafficking of enslaved Africans 'the gravest crime against humanity' and urges reparations.

Jury Rules Meta Mostly Responsible in Social Media Negligence Case

tech
34Wednesday

Jury awards $3M and assigns Meta 70% fault for a plaintiff's harm in a landmark negligence trial.

Darby Allin vs Rush Steals the Show on AEW

sports
32Wednesday

Darby Allin and Rush delivered a highly praised AEW match that fans called a standout on the card.

Marvel Rivals confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 by developers

gaming
32Wednesday

NetEase says Marvel Rivals will be released on Switch 2; the game currently ships with dozens of playable Marvel heroes.

Pereira and Michaud lead pairs short at World Figure Championships

sports
Wednesday

Canada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud sit first after a technically strong pairs short program at the 2026 Worlds

Special counsel says Trump kept classified docs for business motive

politics
30Wednesday

Jack Smith's team found evidence that Trump retained top‑secret records tied to his business interests, per filings

OpenAI shuts down Sora video app, Disney exits related deal

tech
Wednesday

OpenAI is ending its Sora generative video app, and reports say Disney has pulled out of the planned partnership tied to it.

Roosevelt Institute reassesses Citizens United 15 years later

politics
28Wednesday

A new analysis examines how the Supreme Court decision reshaped campaign spending and political influence over the past 15 years.

Taylor Swift Comfort Food Recipe Resurfaces

music
26Wednesday

A cooking site republishes Taylor Swift’s favorite comfort food recipe, prompting renewed fan interest online.

Helluva Boss Season 3 and Knights of Guinevere Confirmed

tv
26Wednesday

Creators announced Helluva Boss season 3 and the spin-off Knights of Guinevere, both described as coming soon.

Employees report layoffs at Epic Games, some developers shifting to Unity

gaming
25Wednesday

Staff posts and threads say recent layoffs at Epic Games have prompted developers to move projects to Unity or other engines.

New Verdant thinktank claims reforms could save UK taxpayers up to £30bn

politics
25Wednesday

Verdant, linked to Green‑aligned policy circles, says rooting out waste and tax avoidance could cut costs by £30bn.

Pastor says 'We want him crucified' about Texas candidate James Talarico

politics
24Wednesday

Brooks Potteiger, a pastor linked to Pete Hegseth, told a podcast audience 'We want him crucified' referring to James Talarico.

Iran conflict and gas prices create midterm warning signs for Republicans

politics
Wednesday

AP: the Iran war, rising fuel costs and a flipped Florida seat are prompting alarm among Republicans ahead of November

Study: Corporate Announcements Drive Short‑Term Investor Behavior

culture
23Wednesday

New Journal of Behavioral Finance paper finds firm announcements can significantly move short‑term share prices

Hazbin Hotel posts 'Loser, Baby' sing-along clip on Prime Video

tv
23Wednesday

Prime Video/YouTube uploaded the 'Loser, Baby' sing-along from Hazbin Hotel, now circulating with fan clips and art.

Patient hugs would-be bomber, foils attack at Leeds hospital

news
23Wednesday

Nathan Newby talked down and hugged a man with an explosive device in a Leeds maternity unit, preventing a mass attack.

Miley Cyrus debuts new song, meets Chappell Roan on Hannah Montana special

music
22Wednesday

Cyrus performed a new song and appeared with Chappell Roan during the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special.

Sesame Street's First Episode Circles Back Online

tv
22Wednesday

Classic first-episode clip resurfaces on YouTube, sparking nostalgia about the show's multicultural education roots.

Viewers Criticize In‑Game Interviews During Live Sports

sports
21Wednesday

Fans are complaining that in‑game interviews distract players and disrupt the flow of live sporting events.

Blue Jays ready to start new season push

sports
21Wednesday

Mark Shapiro says Toronto aims to build on last year's run as the Blue Jays open a fresh regular-season campaign.

MeTV Toons to Air Super Mario Bros. Programming Block

gaming
21Wednesday

MeTV Toons will broadcast Super Mario Bros. shows weekdays at 8:00 a.m. starting Monday, including Super Show and Super Mario World.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 edition launches this week

gaming
Wednesday

The Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder releases this week, with pre‑order discounts and controller deals appearing.

Anthropic adds 'auto mode' to Claude Code for autonomous coding

dev
20Wednesday

Claude Code's new auto mode lets the AI execute tasks autonomously while enforcing built‑in safety checks

Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable for Misleading Twitter Bot Claims

tech
19Wednesday

A federal jury in San Francisco ruled Musk made misleading statements about Twitter spam/bot counts after his $44B 2022 buyout.

Kemi Badenoch accepted £7,500 donor-funded retreat, faces PMQs scrutiny

politics
19Wednesday

Desmog reports Badenoch took a £7,500 getaway at an anti‑climate donor’s home; MPs pressed her at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 premieres

tv
19Wednesday

Season 2 opener earns praise for action but many say it feels weaker than Season 1.

Survivor 50 Episode 5 Airs, Sets Up Tribal Council Twists

tv
18Wednesday

Episode 5 of Survivor 50 delivered alliance shifts and a tense tribal council that reshaped the game's dynamics.

Frustration Grows Over Star Wars Game and Show Delays

movies
Wednesday

Fans criticize slow progress on projects like the KOTOR remake and fret about cancellations across the franchise.

Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition rated in Korea

gaming
18Wednesday

Korean ratings board listed an unannounced Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition, hinting at an upcoming reissue.

Ukraine says its railways have faced about 5,000 attacks since Feb 2022

politics
17Wednesday

Ukrainian Railways reports roughly 5,000 enemy attacks on rail infrastructure since Russia's full‑scale invasion.

Fans debate Kingdom Hearts II level design decades later

gaming
17Wednesday

Players revisiting KH2 note cramped world sizes and hidden chests, reigniting discussions on the game's strengths and flaws.

MLB Opening Night: Yankees at Giants, live on Netflix

sports
Wednesday

Season opener at Oracle Park, New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants, streaming on Netflix with ads.

England to debut 2026 World Cup training kit before Uruguay friendly

sports
15Wednesday

England will unveil Nike's 2026 Training Range ahead of their friendly with Uruguay as World Cup preparations ramp up.

Hubble captures comet breaking into four distinct fragments

science
15Wednesday

NASA's Hubble imaged a comet fragmenting into four pieces, giving astronomers an unusually detailed look at the breakup.

Raskin says newly released records raise Trump case concerns

politics
15Wednesday

Rep. Jamie Raskin says recently released documents in the Trump classified‑documents matter suggest potential business conflicts and asked DOJ about them.

Minnesota sues feds, judge orders evidence preserved in Alex Pretti shooting

news
15Wednesday

Minnesota sued the Trump administration for access to records and a federal judge ordered DHS to preserve evidence in Alex Pretti's killing.

North Carolina fires coach Hubert Davis after NCAA collapse

sports
15Wednesday

UNC parts ways with Hubert Davis after five seasons, following an OT loss to VCU in which they blew a 19‑point lead (82‑78).

Iran Rejects Trump's 15‑Point Peace Proposal

politics
14Wednesday

Tehran rejects the U.S. plan and issues five counterconditions, including guarantees against future attacks and reparations.

Bette Midler releases updated protest version of 'All You Fascists Bound to Lose'

music
13Wednesday

Midler dropped a modern remake of Woody Guthrie’s protest song urging action ahead of the midterms.

Ontario to expand HST rebate to all new homebuyers

politics
13Wednesday

Premier Doug Ford moves to extend the 13% HST rebate on new houses and condos to every buyer, not only first‑time purchasers.

Starfleet Academy series criticized for writing and canon errors

tv
12Wednesday

Viewers and commentators are calling the new Starfleet Academy episodes poorly written and inconsistent with Trek canon.

Washington D.C. readies for peak cherry blossom bloom this week

culture
Wednesday

Officials and festival organizers share tips as peak bloom approaches and cherry blossom events and markets kick off in days.

FIFA opens final phase of 2026 World Cup ticket sales

sports
10Wednesday

FIFA launches a final ticket sales round after selling more than one million tickets, with details released March 25

Murder, She Wrote movie starring Jamie Lee Curtis dated

movies
10Wednesday

Universal schedules Jamie Lee Curtis as Jessica Fletcher for a wide release on December 22, 2027, directed by Jason Moore.

GOP Push to Revive SAVE Act Falters

politics
9Wednesday

Republicans' latest effort to advance the SAVE Act is stumbling amid political opposition and doubts about Senate passage.

HBO releases Harry Potter TV series trailer, show due 2027

books
Wednesday

Trailer drops for HBO's Harry Potter reboot, a spin‑off from the books and films scheduled for 2027

Kenny Omega vs. Swerve Strickland 2 headlines AEW Dynamite

sports
9Wednesday

Rematch opens AEW Dynamite in St. Paul with the EVP role and No. 1 contendership on the line.

No Kings nationwide protests set for March 28, organizers list ~3,000 events

politics
9Wednesday

Activists plan nationwide 'No Kings' actions on March 28, with organizers saying roughly 3,000 local events are scheduled.

DOJ admits ICE misled judge over immigration‑court arrests

politics
Wednesday

Federal prosecutors say a 2025 memo cited to justify ICE arrests at immigration courts never authorized those arrests

House Republicans Demand Details on U.S. Iran Operations

news
7Wednesday

House GOP members say briefings left key questions unanswered about U.S. operations during the Iran war.

Shohei Ohtani fans 11 but struggles in final spring outing

sports
7Wednesday

Ohtani struck out 11 batters but surrendered runs late in his last spring training start before the season.

BlackRock boss warns oil at $150 a barrel could trigger recession

finance
Wednesday

Larry Fink said sustained oil prices near $150/barrel would have 'profound implications' and could spark a global recession.

UK inflation rate stays at 3% in the year to February

finance
7Wednesday

ONS data show the UK's annual inflation rate held steady at 3% in February, unchanged from January.

Sen. Whitehouse Pushes Probe of Trump, Epstein, Russia Links

politics
Wednesday

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse urges journalists to investigate connections among Trump, Epstein, and Russia after new testimony.

Beyond The Gates Episode Prompts Strong Fan Reactions

tv
5Wednesday

Latest episode's medical and legal plotlines around character Anita drive intense fan discussion and emotional posts.

Regional tensions climb after recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets

news
4Wednesday

Analysts warn the strikes and subsequent exchanges risk wider escalation and are already affecting oil markets.

Erika Kirk Faces Accusations as Charlie Kirk Allies Clash

politics
4Wednesday

Erika Kirk pushes back amid mounting accusations and public infighting among Charlie Kirk’s former allies.

Chainsaw Man Releases Final Chapter

comics
Wednesday

Tatsuki Fujimoto published the manga’s final chapter, bringing Part 2 of Chainsaw Man to a close.

Baltimore sues xAI, alleges Grok produced deepfake nude images

tech
4Wednesday

Baltimore city filed suit accusing xAI’s Grok of generating fake nude images of residents, the lawsuit says.

Project Hail Mary praised by early audiences

movies
3Wednesday

Audience reactions call the Andy Weir adaptation funny, uplifting and largely faithful to the book.

Robert Reich column argues recent policies have made flying worse

news
3Wednesday

Reich's viral essay and video critique recent policy changes and their impact on air travel.

Heather Cox Richardson Interviews Timothy Snyder

journalism
3Wednesday

Historian Timothy Snyder joins HCR for 'American Conversations' to discuss authoritarianism and civic resilience.

Fans launch formal complaint to EU over World Cup ticket prices

sports
3Wednesday

Supporters filed a complaint with the European Commission accusing FIFA of excessive World Cup ticket pricing.