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Dow jumps 300 points as oil falls after U.S. reportedly sends Iran peace plan: Live updates - CNBC
Dow jumps 300 points as oil falls after U.S. reportedly sends Iran peace plan: Live updates CNBCWall Street advances on Mideast de-escalation hopes The Detroit NewsStock Market Today: Dow Advances, Oil Pulls Back on Cautious Optimism — Live Updates WSJStocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with Iran AP NewsStock market […]
People 65 and older can get better with age, study shows. This is the key. - The Washington Post
People 65 and older can get better with age, study shows. This is the key. The Washington PostThe condition of many elderly people actually improves over the years – and this is the reason The Jerusalem PostAgeing Doesn't Always Mean Decline, Especially If You Don't Think It Will HuffPost UKIf You Want To Age Backwards, Research Shows This […]
Raskin says Pam Bondi's DOJ gave him "damning" memo on Trump classified docs case - Axios
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Trump Names Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison and Jensen Huang to Tech Panel - WSJ
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Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film after end of the Late Show - The Guardian
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Disney cancels $1 billion OpenAI partnership amid Sora shutdown plans - Ars Technica
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The week's bestselling books, March 29 March 25, 2026
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 29, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance
Savannah Guthrie sits for 1st interview on NBC's 'Today' after mother's abduction March 25, 2026
The 'Today' co-host has been absent from the program since her mother went missing on Feb. 1.
Stephen Battaglio
As streaming subscription fees rise, more consumers opt to pay less and watch ads March 25, 2026
Last year, four streaming services raised their prices, prompting many of their customers to elect the more affordable ad-supported tiers. According to new research from Deloitte, two-thirds of streaming subscribers are now paying for ads, revealing an increase in price sensitivity.
Cerys Davies
Bergamot Comedy Festival creates space for comedians to fail, grow and belong March 25, 2026
The Bergamot Comedy Festival returns to the Crow in Santa Monica with a mission to nurture not just comedians but the surrounding community.
Anthony Solorzano
'Survivor 50': How a social experiment turned competition show keeps the torch burning March 25, 2026
Host Jeff Probst, contestant Benjamin "Coach" Wade and others discuss why CBS' competition show continues to endure after more than 25 years.
Pamela Chelin
Why Netflix is turning Major League Baseball's opening night into a big event March 25, 2026
Major League Baseball's opening day looks a bit different this year. Instead of playing multiple games all day, Netflix will exclusively air the first game between the Yankees and the Giants on Wednesday.
Cerys Davies
Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Fairview' comes in a little cloudy in its L.A. premiere at Rogue Machine March 25, 2026
Jackie Sibblies Drury's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Fairview" receives its L.A. premiere at the Matrix in a Rogue Machine production directed by Oz Scott.
Charles McNulty
American men are lonely. Did Andrew McCarthy, recovering loner, find a cure? March 25, 2026
In his new travel book, "Who Needs Friends," the actor and author embarks on a 10,000-mile road trip to reconnect with old friends and uncover the vulnerability hidden beneath American male bravado.
Malina Saval
'13 Going On 30' is getting a Netflix reboot: Here's everything we know March 25, 2026
Netflix is rebooting the classic rom-com '13 Going On 30,' and the new iteration will star Emily Bader and Logan Lerman.
Emily St. Martin
Taylor Frankie Paul says her daughter is forced to relive incident after video leaked March 25, 2026
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul says the fallout from a recently leaked video of a domestic dispute is impacting her daughter, who was there when the incident happened.
Emily St. Martin

Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned March 25, 2026
Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review.
Oil price falls as Trump talks up peace negotiations March 25, 2026
Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.
Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacks March 25, 2026
Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in the early hours of Monday.
No 10 refuses to say if key Mandelson texts were lost in phone theft March 25, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information.
Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe – what are Salah's options? March 25, 2026
Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.
Man who racially abused Jess Carter sentenced March 25, 2026
Nigel Dewale, 60, admitted sending abusive messages over social media during the 2025 Women's Euros.
Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church March 25, 2026
D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.
Liverpool & Wales great Toshack diagnosed with dementia March 25, 2026
One of the icons of Welsh and Liverpool football has been diagnosed with dementia, his son Cameron Toshack confirms.
Nursery admits manslaughter of toddler in its care March 25, 2026
Noah Sibanda died in 2022 following the incident at the now-closed Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley.
Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general March 25, 2026
Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity".

The Ex-CIA Agent Going Viral Asking for a Trump Pardon March 25, 2026
John Kiriakou went to prison after exposing the CIA's torture program. Now he's going viral as he campaigns to get his name cleared and his pension restored.
Makena Kelly
OpenAI Enters Its Focus Era by Killing Sora March 25, 2026
As the ChatGPT-maker eyes an IPO, it's ditching Sora in favor of a unified AI assistant and enterprise coding tools.
Maxwell Zeff
New Bernie Sanders AI Safety Bill Would Halt Data Center Construction March 25, 2026
The US senator said on Tuesday that a moratorium would give lawmakers time to "ensure that AI is safe." Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will introduce a similar bill in the House in the weeks ahead.
Molly Taft
When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon March 25, 2026
As war reshapes the Gulf, the satellite infrastructure the world relies on to see conflict clearly is being delayed, spoofed, and privately controlled—and nobody is sure who is responsible.
Gia Chaudry
Samsung’s Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 Phones Get Price Hikes March 25, 2026
The Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 aren’t drastically different from their predecessors, but the $50 price bump is indicative of the economic climate.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Apolosign March 25, 2026
I was convinced these devices were just tabletop clutter. I was proven wrong.
Nena Farrell
Lego Star Wars Smart Play Throne Room Duel and A-Wing Review March 25, 2026
Curious about Lego’s new Smart Brick Star Wars sets? I tested the iconic Throne Room duel.
Simon Hill
Aeronaut Is an Actual Mac App for Bluesky March 25, 2026
If you miss social media on your desktop—à la Tweetbot, TweetDeck, or the official Twitter app—then check out this macOS client for Bluesky.
Justin Pot
How American Camouflage Conquered the World March 25, 2026
The world-famous MultiCam pattern was designed for the military by two Brooklyn hipsters. Now everyone—from babies to ICE agents—is suited up for battle.
Avery Trufelman
Arm’s CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off March 25, 2026
Arm just confirmed the rumors: It’s producing its own chip for the first time. CEO Rene Haas explains why this won’t alienate the many chipmakers who license the company’s designs.
Lauren Goode