National news The authorities did not specify the reason behind the research, but scientists specializing in human decomposition and soil took samples from the ground. Scientists take soil samples Thursday, May 7, 2026, from the yard next to a home in Arroyo Grande, California, linked to the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart as part … Read more
Spirit Airlines passengers were feeling anything but better after the company’s sudden shutdown on Saturday. But thanks to Papa John’s, arrested passengers have a reason to stay home… and ask for entry. Loyalty members of the now-defunct airline are being offered a delicious consolation prize: free pizza. Friday Papa John’s Announce A new “Skies to … Read more
US stocks fell on Monday morning as oil prices rose above $100 a barrel after President Trump announced a new closure of the Strait of Hormuz during a fragile ceasefire with Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 354 points, or 0.7%, as of 9:35 a.m. EST, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were … Read more
A statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, the supposed pseudonym used by the inventor of Bitcoin, is on display at Graphisoft Park in Budapest, Hungary in 2021. Janos Kummer/Getty Images New evidence presented by New York Times reporter John Carreiro that British cryptographer Adam Back is the man behind the pseudonym of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is … Read more
Boston Celtics The win kept Boston in second place in the East, a game and a half behind the Knicks. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) catches the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 20, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee (AP Photo/Brandon Deal) … Read more
Belinda Bencic was set to begin her campaign in the Middle East swing at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open. She was the defending champion, but recently announced her withdrawal. Bencic has won the WTA 500 hard-court tournament in Abu Dhabi twice: in 2023 and 2025. She first claimed the title in 2023 by defeating Liudmila … Read more
Democrat Taylor Rahmat flipped a reliable Texas Senate district in Saturday’s special election, continuing a string of surprise victories for Democrats across the United States in the year since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, called it a “wake-up call for Republicans across Texas,” where the GOP … Read more
Kevin Durant delivered a cold-blooded reminder to his former team, the Phoenix Suns, on Monday (Jan. 5) night. The Houston Rockets star drilled a game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds to lift the Rockets past the Phoenix Suns and followed it up with a gesture that quickly went viral. The NBA Player Guessing Game allows … Read more
The Bucs gave themselves a chance by grinding out a 16-14 win over the Panthers on Saturday. With the victory, Tampa Bay improved to 8-9 on the season as the entire team has turned into Saints fans for Sunday. New Orleans needs to beat the Falcons, but head coach Todd Bowles was proud of his … Read more
Houston, Texas– Kevin Durant scored 30 points in three quarters to lead the Houston Rockets to an easy victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-100 on Saturday night. The Rockets won their second straight game after losing four of the previous five games. Durant, who had seven assists and four rebounds, did not play in the … Read more