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Meta CTO shares 7 traits he values in an employee
"When plans change, their first reaction isn't a knee-jerk fear of change, but rather a tremendous curiosity," Meta's CTO said in an Instagram AMA.
5 takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 midterms
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in the first primaries of the midterm election season. The latest results from Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.
Fulham v West Ham: Key stats and talking points
East meets west at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night, with Fulham vying to emulate their victory over West Ham in December's reverse fixture. While Fulham have rekindled their hopes of European football with successive wins, West Ham's revival has lost some momentum and they remain two points from safety. Fulham's season is following a similar pattern to their previous campaigns since promotion in 2022 – sat comfortably mid-table or higher heading into March, with aspirations of qualifying for Europe for the first time since 2011.
Purdue football shows importance of roster retention as spring begins
A redshirt sophomore with just eight catches last season was a standout for Purdue football's offense on the first practice of the spring Tuesday.
Motorola's Razr Fold price is finally confirmed, and it's... not as low as expected
The chances of seeing Motorola's first book-style foldable released in the US at $1,500 have essentially dropped to zero.
The global fallout of RFK Jr's vaccine policies
In his role as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is changing how the United States approaches vaccines. But those changes aren’t limited to the United States. NPR global health correspondent Gabrielle Emanuel joins Short Wave to talk about two examples of how the global public health landscape may be shifting. First, the United States’ ultimatum to an international vaccine group. Second, the uncertain fate of a vaccine trial. Some researchers are calling the trial a “unique” opportunity, and others are calling it “unethical.” Read more of global health correspondent Gabrielle Emanuel’s work here.Interested in more global health? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina primaries
7 takeaways from the first primary night of 2026
Ducks comeback magic runs out to sturdy, league-leading Avalanche
Anaheim allowed the first goal of the game for the fourth straight game out of the Olympic break, but Colorado showed its mettle as the NHLs' top team to bolster and button down that early lead en route to a 5-1 victory.
No. 19 Miami remains perfect after clinching MAC championship
No. 19 Miami secured its first Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship in 21 years on Tuesday.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw Becomes First 2026 Republican Incumbent to Lose Primary
The result marks a rebuke by voters of the Texas Republican who was once viewed as a rising star in the party.
Small Business Regulatory Review Board to conduct its first meeting on Maui, March 19
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Small Business Regulatory Review Board will conduct its next monthly meeting on Maui on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. at the Kalana O Maui Building, 200 S. High St., Ninth Floor, in Wailuku. It will also be available on Zoom. This […]
James Talarico holds slim lead against Jasmine Crockett in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Talarico and Crockett, competing for a place on November ballots in Texas, are seeking to give Democrats their first win in a statewide election in more than 30 years.
Brewers drop exhibition game to Great Britain, 7-3
David Hamilton, Akil Baddoo both homer for first time this spring
First M4 iPad Air Benchmarks Surface
Ahead of the launch of new iPad Air models equipped with the M4 chip, preliminary Geekbench benchmark results have surfaced for the device, giving us an idea of how its performance compares to the prior-generation M3 iPad Air. A pair of benchmarks from the 13-inch M4 iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular (iPad16,11) suggest the M4 iPad Air CPU is 17.3 percent faster in single-core performance and 7.9 percent faster in multi-core performance.
Health Policy Watch: US speeds up signing of bilateral health agreements
As of 2 March, the US has signed 24 bilateral health MOUs in terms of the Trump administration’s America First Global Health Strategy.
3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced more scrutiny and at least three calls for her resignation on Tuesday from senators on both sides of the aisle.
Mysterious 'little red dots' discovered by James Webb telescope may be the first stars in the universe on the verge of collapse
A new study suggests that "little red dots" spied by the James Webb Space Telescope could be the universe's short-lived first generation of gigantic stars, challenging an existing theory.
What you need to know for the first midterm primary day of the year: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration's varying Iran war explanations.
Kansas City health officials report first measles case since 2018
Health officials cautioned that those at risk of measles infection are people who have not been vaccinated.
Mercy Home Health Locations Named Among Nation’s Best
Three Mercy Home Health locations have been named a Best Home Health Agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition comes as part of U.S. News’ first-ever evaluation of home health providers, identifying the top-performing agencies in the United States.
House takes first step at repealing West Virginia’s controversial high school sports transfer rule
House members took a significant step in potentially repealing West Virginia’s controversial high school sports transfer rule on Tuesday.
'Conflict arises from ignorance.' Melania Trump chairs UNSC meeting
First lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting. The historic appearance came as the war in Iran is escalating.
RAF F-35 stealth fighter jets just scored their first-ever combat kill
British forces have shot down drones across the Middle East over the past day as Iran continues to strike.
'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse dazzles millions around the world (photos)
Here are the first images of the March 3 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse visible over North America, Australia, and eastern Asia.
Apple's rumored MacBook Neo, a lower-cost, colorful laptop, could launch this week
This would mark the first time Apple competes with cheaper hardware like the Chromebook.
In Senate hearing, Noem blames 'violent protesters' for Minneapolis chaos
It was her first congressional hearing since two protesters were killed in Minneapolis by Homeland Security officers in January
MongoDB shares plummet 27% on weak growth in cloud business, muted forecast
MongoDB's shares plunged 27% to a six-month low on Tuesday after the software firm forecast first-quarter profit below estimates and disappointed investors with slower quarterly revenue growth for its cloud database product Atlas. Revenue in the Atlas business, seen as a beneficiary of growing AI adoption, rose 29% in the fourth quarter ended January 31, down from 30% in the previous quarter, with UBS analysts highlighting that MongoDB did not offer a concrete explanation for the relatively softer performance. More than 19 of 42 analysts covering the stock lowered their price targets after the results, LSEG data showed.
StubHub launches first-ever women's sports ticketing platform after post-Olympics surge
StubHub's new HerSportsHub platform comes after women's sports ticket demand surged 360% for WNBA and 150% for NWSL following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Christina Applegate knew her marriage to Johnathon Schaech was doomed at the wedding: 'This man was not for me'
In her new memoirm 'You With the Sad Eyes,' Christina Applegate looks back on her first marriage to Johnathon Schaech: 'If you go on a first date with a guy and you don't like his shoes, run.'
Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina kick off the 2026 midterm primaries
This week marks the first midterm primary elections of 2026. Here's what to watch as voters head to polls in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas.
Bloomfield-based health care giant Cigna's CEO Cordani to retire this year
The retirement of David Cordani will mark the first CEO change at Bloomfield-based Cigna since 2009.
World’s largest acidic geyser erupts for first time since 2020
Yellowstone's Echinus Geyser spews out hot water that's as acidic as vinegar.
Sporting JAX announces plan for new stadium in St. Johns Town Center area as part of mixed-use entertainment district
Stout turns local flooding issue into science lesson
Stout Middle School, in collaboration with a team from the University of Michigan, has turned a local environmental issue into a set of lessons for sixth grade science students. Students in Ms....
Harmony Health Foundation Expands Community Oral Health Access with Dentistry.One
Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care solution, today announced a new collaboration with Harmony Health Foundation (HHF) to expand access to preventive dental care and oral health education through a saliva-based screening and virtual care program launching in Tennessee and expanding next to Idaho, with additional states to follow.
CalMatters named a finalist in Toner Prize for Excellence in Local Political Reporting
The Toner Prizes, awarded by the Newhouse School, recognize the best political reporting and are named after Robin Toner ’76, the first woman to hold the position of national political correspondent for The New York Times.
Hospitals add body cameras in Kansas City health system deployment
Deal equips 68 FirstVu Pro cameras and 9 docks at a Kansas City health system within a 24-hospital, $12B network, opening a three-year cloud subscription.
Versant Revenue and Profits Revealed in First Earnings Report
The company reported a decline in revenues and profits in 2025 owing to its exposure to the pay-TV business, but is launching with a dividend and share buyback program to entice investors.
Noem will testify in the Senate in her first appearance since 2 Minneapolis protesters' deaths
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies in the Senate as backlash grows over deadly immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump’s deportation push
March Madness bracket predictions: No. 1 seeds to First Four of NCAA tournament
Here's the latest projected March Madness bracket, including No. 1 seeds, the last four teams in and the first four out for the upcoming NCAA tournament.
How Trump assassination attempts played into his decision to attack Iran
President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time a personal rationale for attacking Iran: “I got him before he got me.”
This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him
Should Trever Nehls win his Tuesday primary in Texas’ 22nd District and then the general election, he would become the first member of Congress to succeed his identical twin in office.
Everton v Burnley: Key stats and talking points
Everton will be looking to arrest a sharp decline in their home form when Burnley make the relatively short trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday (19:30 GMT). The Toffees, who sit eighth, won five of the first nine league games at their new ground on the banks of the River Mersey, but they are winless in their past seven, their worst run at home since going nine without a victory at Goodison Park between April and October 1998. Back-to-back losses at home to Bournemouth and Manchester United were followed up by an impressive 3-2 win over Newcastle United in a lively game at St James' Park on Saturday.
When do polls close and when should we expect results?
We’ll start to see the first votes from the crucial Texas primary at 8 p.m. ET, when polls close in most of the state.
Redding Rancheria gives first tour of $222M tribal health village near Win-River Casino
Construction is underway on a major new health care and wellness campus for the Redding Rancheria, a project tribal leaders say will become the largest tribal h
Anti-Muslim backlash shadows Austin after downtown shooting
After a deadly downtown shooting, Texas Muslims report fear and backlash as political rhetoric intensifies and Austin’s first Muslim city council member responds.
Highlights from the first few hours of Bill Clinton’s deposition on Epstein files
Foxboro select board set to meet for first time since delaying FIFA’s entertainment license
Foxboro’s select board will convene Tuesday night for their first public meeting after denying FIFA and the host city of Boston an entertainment license for seven World Cup matches to begin this June at Gillette Stadium.
Jammu and Kashmir's long road to India cricketing glory
The cricket team of the disputed region has won their first Ranji Trophy, India’s premier domestic cricket championship.
Trump says he'll attend White House correspondents' dinner for his first time as president
President Donald Trump says he'll attend this year's White House Correspondent Association dinner on April 25, marking the first time he's done so as commander-in-chief.
In First Appearance Since Taking the Country to War, Trump Is Business as Usual
President Trump gave a “brief update” on the Iran operation. And then he stayed true to form.
Teeth smaller than a fingertip reveal the first primate ancestor
Tiny, tooth-sized fossils have just reshaped the story of our deepest ancestry. Paleontologists have discovered the southernmost remains ever found of Purgatorius—the earliest-known relative of all primates, including humans—in Colorado’s Denver Basin. Previously thought to be confined to Montana and parts of Canada, this shrew-sized, tree-dwelling mammal now appears to have spread southward soon after the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.
In Miami campaign stop, Byron Donalds gives first glimpse into policy plans
Congressman Byron Donalds has not yet rolled out a detailed policy platform in his pitch to become Florida’s next governor.
No warning, no siren: six US service members killed in Iranian strike that hit makeshift operations center in Kuwait
The first US service members to die in the conflict between the US and Iran were killed by a direct Iranian strike on a makeshift operations center at a civilian port in Kuwait on Sunday morning local time, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.
Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat
A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke to retire, will not seek reelection
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced he will not seek reelection for a fourth term representing Montana’s first Congressional District, citing health issues.
Texas Holds First Elections Since Starting the Gerrymandering War
The state’s congressional map looks much different, and so do those in other states across the country.
'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief
In a scathing review, the top US medical journal's editorial board warned that the "destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 in office might take generations to repair."
US Speeds Up Signing Of Bilateral Health Agreements, DRC Lawyers Challenge Minerals Deal
The United States has moved at speed to secure several new bilateral health Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in the past week, including, for the first time,
Painless skin patch offers new way to monitor immune health
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed the first bandage-like microneedle patch that can sample the body's immune ...
The First Fascist Was French, Antisemitic, and … Neighbors With Teddy Roosevelt?
Marquis de Morès had a wild life—and a short one. That’s probably for the best.
MLV hires ex-NFL executive as league's first commissioner
MLV hired its first commissioner, a former NFL front-office executive, who will now lead the rising league.
Scientists Discovered an Ancient Egyptian Tool 2,000 Years Ahead of Its Time
The copper and leather device represents the first evidence of mechanical tools from Egypt’s pre-Pharaonic history.
March in the Neighborhood: Timepieces and the science of time; Welcoming spring with cleanups and dance | Forest Hills Connection | News and Life in Our DC Neighborhood
Time, as we experience it, is a forward-moving phenomenon. For most of the past century, physicists have also understood time in that way, positing that “the first arrow of time” only increases disorder, or entropy, and there is no backtracking. That, however, does not explain how the complex systems of the universe are able to […]
David Ellison Talks Warner Bros in First Comments About Mega Deal
The mogul laid out his vision to Wall Street early Monday morning.
Marlon Wayans wants to 'cancel the cancel culture' with raucous first trailer for new 'Scary Movie' (exclusive)
Marlon Wayans is unveiling the first trailer for his raucous new 'rebooquel,' 'Scary Movie,' which he promises will 'cancel the cancel culture.'
Ancient Microbes Fused Into Earth’s First Complex Cells. Scientists Just Learned What Made It Possible.
Around 1.7 billion years ago, eukaryotes—the building blocks of complex life—first appeared on Earth, and now scientists have solved a longstanding riddle about their origin.
Writing the Final Chapter: Helping Business Owners Protect Their Legacy
Every business begins with an idea — a leap of faith, a late night at the kitchen table, a first customer who said yes. Over time, that idea becomes payrolls, partnerships and a legacy built through years of hard work. But every business story eventually reaches an important question: What comes next? Stony Brook University’s
U.S. Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches ahead of Tuesday primary
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to avoid being the first Republican senator from Texas to lose a primary, and Democrats are hungry to win a Senate race.
Doing Science and Philosophy On Drugs
Doing Science and Philosophy On Drugs: Justin Smith-Ruiu takes a philosophical and first-person look at psychedelics
NextDecade Provides Fourth Quarter 2025 Business Update
HOUSTON, March 02, 2026--NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade or the Company) (NASDAQ: NEXT) today provided an update on developmental and strategic activities for the fourth quarter 2025 and early first quarter 2026.
Upcoming Budget MacBook Seen Within Apple as 'Incredible Value'
Internally at Apple, the rumored low-end MacBook is being described as "incredible value," so much so that the company believes its imminent launch is going to drive a serious number of switchers from Windows machines and Chromebooks, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter over the weekend, Gurman says that Apple believes the device "could even compel iPhone users without computers to buy their first Mac".
What to know about Lamont’s “CT option” plan for health care
Gov. Ned Lamont wants a bill passed to study the feasibility of a “Connecticut option” — a new health plan for universal, affordable care.
Ryan Zinke on US military capabilities, Middle East political shift after Iran strikes
Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the U.S. military's use of B-2 stealth bombers, drones and missile systems used in Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
2026 NFL mock draft: After combine, a major shake-up throughout first round
Combine action substantially reshaped our latest 2026 NFL mock draft, with major fallout for Jeremiyah Love and others throughout the first round.
8 big questions on the first primary day of 2026
The 2026 election lurches to a start on Tuesday, as voters head to the polls for the first state primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.
NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Building off the Combine
Our first NFL first-round Mock Draft of 2026, reacting to news and workouts from the NFL Combine. What will the Patriots do at No. 31?
The Shifts Women Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore in 2026
From AI adoption to people-first leadership, these changes are influencing how women-led companies grow and compete.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite chip is made for smartwatches and AI devices
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite chips are reserved for the best Android phones and laptops, and now the company has introduced the first in the series for wearables.
AMD will bring its "Ryzen AI" processors to standard desktop PCs for the first time
First wave of Ryzen AI desktop CPUs targets business PCs rather than DIYers.
Standout Stats
A late Federico Gatti goal secured a point for the Juventus Men's First Team away at AS Roma on Serie A Matchday 27, having trailed 3-1 with just over 10 minutes to play.Here are the standout stats fr...
AMD Gives Consumers and Businesses More AI PC Options with Expanded Ryzen™ AI 400 Series Portfolio
Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series Desktop Processor Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series Desktop Processor News Summary AMD expands its Ryzen AI portfolio with new Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors, the world’s first for next-gen AI PC applications with support for Copilot+ PC experiences.OEM partners announce new AI PC offerings with enterprise-class notebooks and mobile workstations powered by Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series mobile processors.Ryzen AI 400 Series mobile processors deliver up
'I needed to show I want to be here'
Everton striker Beto has said he needs "to adapt, keep working" and "show I want to be here" after scoring on his first start of 2026 in Saturday's 3-2 win at Newcastle. "I want to keep playing more - starting and helping the team," said Beto.
OnePlus 15T Confirmed to Launch with Periscope Camera
OnePlus 15T is confirmed to launch with a periscope camera. The OnePlus 15T will launch in China first.
Qualcomm's next mobile connectivity chip ushers in the Wi-Fi 8 and Bluetooth 7 era
The Qualcomm FastConnect 8800 will debut in 2026 as the first chip with Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth 7, Ultra Wideband, and Thread 1.5 all in one.
TCL's New Screen Blends Nxtpaper Tech With AMOLED, and It Looks Fantastic
TCL showed off a new screen concept at Mobile World Congress that brings its Nxtpaper technology to AMOLED for the first time. It also announced a new tablet, available with or without Nxtpaper.
Qualcomm debuts its first Wi-Fi 8-ready chip, commits to launching 6G networks by 2029
Qualcomm is ready for the future of networking, with both Wi-Fi 8 and 6G announcements ready to go at MWC 2026.
‘The Black Affair’ showcases Black-owned businesses at ETHS
“The Black Affair,” a Black-owned vendor and business showcase, took place at Evanston Township High School Saturday. This is the first time “The Black Affair,” sponsored by the school’s Black History Month Committee, has welcomed outside community members, according to the event’s founder, ETHS Administrative Assistant Ebony Redmond. Last year, Redmond said the event was...
Bangladesh tackle gender barriers to reach Women's Asian Cup
Bangladesh's national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women's Asian Cup, but have already scored a major victory by qualifying."We didn't even have a national women's team before 2008," said Mahfuza Akter Kiron, 59, head of the BFF women's wing.
'Marshals' boss and Luke Grimes share reasoning behind [SPOILER]'s death
'Marshals' star Luke Grimes admits that he was 'not at all expecting' the death in the show's premiere when he first got the call about it. But then he came around.
Imagery, Algorithms, and the Ballot: What Takaichi’s Victory Says About Youth Politics in the Digital Age
Sanae Takaichi’s electoral victory in February marks a historic turning point in Japanese politics. As Japan’s first female prime minister and the leader of a commanding parliamentary majority, she represents change in both symbolic and strategic terms. ,
These Red Carpet Moments Stole The Show At The 2026 SAG Actor Awards
Along with a new name, this was the first year the celebration embraced a dress code.
Big Ten women's basketball tournament matchups: Who does U-M, MSU play?
UCLA women's basketball grabbed the top seed in the Big Ten conference tournament for the first time, and Michigan has a double-bye.
Where Ty Simpson could land in the 2026 NFL Draft, including a Browns connection
Simpson could be a first-round pick this spring. Here are six teams that could use his services.
EKU Bounces Back with 3-0 Shutout After Falling to Pitt
RICHMOND, Ky. — The Eastern Kentucky University softball team closed out the weekend with a split, dropping its first game to Pittsburgh before responding with a 3-0 shutout win over SIUE.
Opinion | The State of Our Union’s Political Dysfunction
We are fighting for the soul of the country, and nobody is going to be the first to stop shouting.
First Steps? Honor's Humanoid Robot Makes Its Debut With a Moonwalk and a Backflip
Honor's move into robotics feels like a bold move, and it turns out that its first humanoid has some bold moves of its own.
The iPad Pro Has Its First Worthy Android Replacement
Honor’s brand-new MagicPad 4 may turn out to be the best alternative to Apple’s M5 iPad Pro: Here’s what this Android flagship tablet can offer.
Buffettology Without Buffett in Abel’s First Shareholder Letter
Greg Abel has passed his first test since taking over from Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s new chief executive officer. In his introductory shareholder letter, he emphasizes that Berkshire’s culture runs far deeper than a single man. Yet, almost in the same breath, he tells us not to worry — after all, Buffett is still lurking around the office.
Massive asteroid impact 6.3 million years ago left giant glass field in Brazil
For the first time ever, scientists have uncovered a vast field of tektites in Brazil — mysterious glassy fragments forged when a powerful extraterrestrial object slammed into Earth about 6.3 million years ago. Named “geraisites” after Minas Gerais, where they were first found, these dark, aerodynamic droplets of natural glass stretch across more than 900 kilometers and may mark one of South America’s most significant ancient impact events.