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Proud Cacace seeks Navarrete unification duel
Anthony Cacace is proud to add his family name on the world boxing lineage but is chasing further glory after claiming the WBA super-featherweight title.
Mario Kart World Hori Racing Wheels Releasing For Switch 2 This Month
Pre-orders now available for the 'Mini' and 'Deluxe' versions
World Baseball Classic semifinals preview: Pitching matchups, keys to victory, predictions and more for USA-D.R. and Venezuela-Italy
4 Takeaways From Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal Win Over Japan
Venezuela knocked out Japan on Saturday night, ensuring there will be a new WBC champion.
World Baseball Classic: Venezuela takes out defending champ Japan, will face Italy in semifinals
College basketball world reacts to Arizona winning Big 12 Tournament
Arizona men’s basketball has completed the Big 12 championship sweep with a 79-74 grind out win against Houston. Led by the freshman duo of Koa Peat and Brayden Burries, who both had 21-point performances, the Wildcats now ride a 9-game win streak into the NCAA tournament. After losing the regular season matchup and Big 12 […]
World Baseball Classic schedule, scores: Team USA to face Dominican Republic in semifinals; Japan vs. Venezuela concludes quarterfinals
Sharon Osbourne tells Hollywood elites to save politics 'for your platform' when accepting awards
Sharon Osbourne criticizes artists giving political speeches at award shows, saying viewers need "relief" from world events on "The Osbournes Podcast."
Power slowly being restored to residents, businesses
First Energy estimates power restoration for most Mahoning and Columbiana customers by 11 p.m. Sunday. Trumbull County may not be restored until 11 p.m. Monday.
WHO chief Tedros says 12 dead in strike on primary healthcare center in Lebanon
The head of the World Health Organization said on Saturday that it has verified 12 doctors, paramedics and nurses were killed in a strike on the Bourj Qalaouiyeh primary healthcare center in Lebanon late on Friday.
Switch 2 getting Nintendo-licensed Mario Kart World racing wheel, pre-orders open
HORI has announced plans for a new Switch 2 racing wheel stylized after Mario Kart World, which has been officially licensed by Nintendo. Based on retailer listings, it’s slated for March 23, 2026. While Mario Kart World is advertised here, it’ll work with other racing games, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, based on the product description, it’s compatible with...
World Baseball Classic live scores today: Italy-Puerto Rico and Japan-Venezuela
Keep up with the World Baseball Classic schedule on March 14, including game times, TV channels and live updates.
World Baseball Classic picks: MLB expert offers best bets for Saturday's Italy vs. Puerto Rico quarterfinal
SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca analyzes Saturday's Puerto Rico vs. Italy quarterfinal at the World Baseball Classic and offers his best bets
Scientists Discover Ice Age Forests in the North Sea’s Sunken “Lost World”
Ancient DNA preserved in seabed sediments suggests Doggerland hosted temperate forests far earlier than expected.
Gutted 9/11 World Trade Center Health program now reassigning workers to ICE: advocates
Advocates for the 9/11 community are demanding a hearing with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy to discuss concerns about delays and cutbacks at the vital agency…
The world’s oldest wild bird has a new grandchick
Biologists have been tracking Wisdom, the roughly 75-year-old Laysan albatross, since the 1950s.
World Baseball Classic: Cal Raleigh keeps fist-bump snub streak alive after denying Mariners teammate Josh Naylor
Pi Day: Breakthrough 'Obliterates' The World Record For Calculating Pi
Absolutely mind-boggling!
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Scientists discover giant swirling plumes hidden deep inside Greenland’s ice sheet
Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of strange plume-like structures hidden deep inside the Greenland ice sheet. New research suggests they form through thermal convection—slow, swirling motions driven by temperature differences inside the ice. This means the deep ice could be far softer than scientists once believed. Understanding this hidden movement could improve predictions about how Greenland’s ice sheet behaves in a warming world.
'Sinners,' 'Hamnet' And The Power Of Witchy Women In A Failing World
Wunmi Mosaku and Jessie Buckley's performances carry a deep and timely message.
Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City (YZBSTC) Shines at Oceanology International 2026
30 Deep-Sea "Hard-Tech" Innovations Debut on the Global StageLONDON, March 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 10 (local time), the Oceanology International 2026 (Oi2026), the world's premier ocean technology exhibition, officially opened in London, UK. Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City Administration, together with China Merchants Sanya Deep-Sea Technology City Development Co., Ltd., led a delegation of marine enterprises and institutions from YZBSTC to participate in this key glob
High school students to compete in UMass Dartmouth business challenge
Over 200 high school students will compete in a business challenge at UMass Dartmouth to learn real-world skills.
High school students to compete in UMass Dartmouth business challenge
Over 200 high school students will compete in a business challenge at UMass Dartmouth to learn real-world skills.
Apple to Host 50th Anniversary Celebrations Around the World
Apple today announced that it will be celebrating its upcoming 50th anniversary by hosting gatherings "around the world" throughout the month of March. "Each gathering highlights human creativity and ingenuity in action, and showcases the remarkable things people can do when they have the right Apple products in their hands," said Apple.
World Baseball Classic: Team USA sets up semifinal clash with Dominican Republic after close win over Canada
WBC: USA advances to semis, Shohei Ohtani builds up pitching
The United States advanced to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic with a 5-3 win over Canada at Daikin Park in Houston on Friday night. Will Smith, who has been splitting catching duties with Cal Raleigh, did not play on Friday. Clayton Kershaw did not pitch in any of the first five games of […]
World Baseball Classic live updates: Quarterfinals begin with Dominican Republic blowing out Korea, USA vs. Canada on Friday night
USA vs. Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch
Here's how to watch Team USA vs. Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic on Sunday on FOX.
Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War.
The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.
Escalating war in Middle East, Georgia special election, World Cup
This week's episode is on the impacts of the war, the special U.S. House election in Georgia and the geopolitics of the FIFA World Cup.
World Baseball Classic live updates: Quarterfinals kick off with Dominican Republic vs. Korea, USA vs. Canada on Friday night
World Baseball Classic Live Updates, Score: USA-Canada In the Quarterfinals
The top moments and highlights from the WBC quarterfinal game between Team USA and Canada.
Dodgers’ Kike Hernandez Says Chasing Three-Peat is a ‘Privilege’
There's a lot of pressure on the Los Angeles Dodgers to win a third consecutive World Series in the 2026 season, but fan favorite Kike Hernandez isn't too bothered by it.
Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL embrace Brad Larsen after wife's death
Brad Larsen and his family are receiving condolences throughout the NHL and hockey world after his wife, Hannah, died following a battle with cancer.
Airline ticket prices surge on United, Delta, and American: charts
Jet fuel is typically airlines' biggest expense after labor. Most US airlines do not hedge against fuel costs, unlike other carriers around the world.
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World’s thinnest foldable phone is looking to challenge Samsung with a very striking price tag
The foldable phone race is heating up with Honor's latest Magic V6 contender, and it looks like a challenge to Samsung as the world's thinnest foldable phone
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World Baseball Classic today: Every WBC game happening on March 13
Here's the full World Baseball Classic schedule for March 13, including game times, TV channels and how to stream.
‘We’re in a downward spiral’: Inside the high-stakes battle to reform WorldTour cycling
A confused race calendar and an imbalanced revenue model has led to several attempts to change the sport — could we be nearing a denouement?
Sports quiz of the week: world records, wrong turns and wild scenes
Have you followed the big stories in football, winter sports, cricket, rugby, horse racing, athletics, basketball and F1?
Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister
Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harm
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Yerba Buena
Immerse into the world of Yerba Buena. Discover all the information about the game and all the news related to it.
Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world
Apple kicked off celebrations in New York for its 50th anniversary and will continue commemorating the milestone throughout the month.
No. 31 seed stuns N.J. wrestling world weeks after his wild health scare required surgery
It took 11 days after surgery to get back on the mat. On Thursday, he pulled off massive upsets at N.J. wrestling state championships.
USA vs. Canada World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch
Here's how to watch Team USA vs. Canada at the World Baseball Classic on Friday on FOX.
Anthropic's Claude Can Now Create Interactive Visuals Directly in Conversations
Anthropic's Claude chatbot has been updated with support for inline visual content that will help it provide clearer answers. Claude can now create custom visuals like charts, graphs, and diagrams. Visual content will be used when it better conveys an answer than plain text, and visual aids can also include real-world data like weather and recipes as long as web search is enabled. The visuals that Claude creates are distinct from Artifacts, and use HTML and SVG rather than image generation.
Five Iron Golf Indoor Entertainment Venue Coming to Forth Worth's Near Southside
Five Iron Golf’s Fort Worth location will be its first in Texas. Projected to add 40 jobs to the local economy, it will feature 12 Trackman simulators with multi-angle swing-capture technology and access to more than 300 famous courses around the world. The venue will feature a full-service bar and kitchen, along with flexible indoor event spaces including a private bay.
World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: All 8 Quarterfinalists Ranked
Here's how the remaining teams in the 2026 World Baseball Classic stack up.
First MacBook Neo teardown praises 'absolutely amazing' repairability
"No sticky tape, no tricky adhesives, modular parts... it's just super straightforward, elegant design."
How the World Baseball Classic revealed Team USA’s hubris
Team USA avoided a World Baseball Classic disaster on Wednesday when Italy pulverized Mexico, ensuring the Americans advanced to the quarterfinals.
Business School’s New Venture Competition: Cutting edge ventures for today’s ever-changing world
Harvard Business School’s (HBS) Klarman Hall was the site of the March 5 finale of the annual New Venture Competition (NVC), an opportunity for student founders to pitch their ventures…
Google Maps Adds Gemini AI-Powered 'Ask Maps' Feature and 3D Immersive Navigation
Google today added Gemini AI to Google Maps, enabling a new Ask Maps feature. Gemini in maps can answer complex, real-world questions that Google says "a map could never answer before".
Amazon fire sale slashes $320 off this M4 MacBook Air
The 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB memory and 512GB storage is on sale for $1,079 right now.
New environmental justice track brings new perspectives and methods to environmental science
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 12, 2026 – With a world facing numerous challenges that affect not only the environment but the people within it, there is a growing need for innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative approaches to addressing global crises. However, there remains a gap between the scientists and the communities they aim to help, who […]
Local third graders are regional winners in science competition ExploraVision
Three students from Barrington Elementary School in Upper Arlington are moving on in the world’s largest K-12 science competition after earning a regional win f
Marigny Opera Ballet joins forces with Sweet Crude for two world premieres
One of the choreographers has has performed with the Joffrey Ballet, Royal New Zealand Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet and other companies throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: 10 Tips Before You Start
We'll help you start your latest adventure in the world of Monster Hunter on the right foot
4 poetry collections to check out ahead of National Poetry Month
The collections suggested here explore, celebrate and illuminate the vast, intricate lives and experiences of Black people throughout the world.
Ravens pivot to Hendrickson after nixing Crosby trade; The Players Championship gets underway
Plus Team USA advances to the quarterfinal of the World Baseball Classic
Share on Your Terms with Galaxy S26 Ultra
Experience the world’s first smartphone with a built-in privacy display
When startups become a family business
This season on Build Mode, we’re diving into what it takes to build a world-class founding team. This week we’re exploring different kinds of co-founder dynamics and what it takes to build a startup with your family.
A major change could be coming in mental health diagnoses, psychiatrists say
The world’s largest professional psychiatry organization is preparing for the day when biological indicators help diagnose and treat mental illness.
The World’s Richest Sports Team Owners 2026
The world’s richest sports team owners include billionaires from the NFL, the NBA and European soccer. See the top 25 ranking, with a combined net worth of $903 billion.
Opinion | Trump’s Way of Doing Business With the World May Cost All of Us
Either the budget changes, or America’s relationship with the rest of the world does.
Her Lab Worked to Future-Proof Fruits and Vegetables
Erin McGuire ran a research network that studied how to get healthy food to marginalized populations around the world.
The world just smashed the emergency glass on oil prices. Now it’s up to Trump for a long-term fix
Dozens of countries have done the unprecedented, releasing an historic amount of crude from emergency reserves to prevent high oil prices from crippling the economy. If that doesn’t work, there’s only one serious option left: ending the war and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
5 ways to resist the urge to keep looking at your phone
So you want to spend less time on your phone. How do you do that when it's designed to suck you in? Life Kit spoke to experts in behavioral science, psychology and technology for real-world advice.
Max Verstappen having conflicting thoughts on F1 retirement
The four-time world champion has a strong disliking towards the new F1 regulations and instead enjoys GT3 racing more
Best league? Premier League sides endure Champions League nightmare
Is the Premier League the best league in the world? Very likely, yes. Was there any evidence of that in the first legs of the Champions League Round of 16? Nope!Things didn't go well at all for the fi...
Coca-Cola plants and Emirati ports: doing business in a breakaway state
Recognised only by Israel, Somaliland is battling to gain greater access to world markets to accelerate its economic development
Oil Keeps Pushing Higher Despite Global Release of Reserves
A worldwide pledge by governments to tap emergency reserves on Wednesday has not stemmed oil’s rise.
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Dominican Republic wins Pool D; Team USA into quarterfinals, will take on Canada in Houston
World Baseball Classic: United States sneaks into quarterfinals with Italy's dominant win over Mexico
The United States will reach the knockout stage after all.
World Baseball Classic schedule, scores, standings: Canada wins Pool A; Italy wins Pool B and Team USA advances with Mexico loss
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Team USA into quarterfinals, will take on Canada in Houston
Team USA advances at 2026 World Baseball Classic despite shocking loss to Italy
Italy beat Team USA on Tuesday night and then helped the Americans on Wednesday by defeating Mexico
Boston World Cup games to go ahead after Kraft Sports agrees deal with town of Foxboro
Dispute over security costs of $7.8million had threatened the staging of games at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Team USA likely into quarterfinals, barring extra innings in Italy-Mexico
Apple to celebrate 50 years of thinking different
Apple today announced it will mark its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of thinking different and the innovations that helped shape the world.
WBC Daily: A Historic Loss For Cuba; Canada Reaches Quarterfinals
Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.
Kraft Sports, Foxborough reach deal ensuring Gillette World Cup matches move forward
Kraft Sports and Entertainment, the Town of Foxborough, and Boston Soccer 2026 released a statement Wednesday, ensuring that Gillette Stadium will continue to host its 7 designated World Cup games this summer.
Two People Die at Paid Plasma Donation Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium.
Class struggle, but weird: The surreal politics of this year's Oscar nominees
The Best Picture contenders reflect a mad world—and they're suitably lurid, pulpy, comic, and strange.
The big business behind the Oscars red carpet, where fashion meets marketing
The gowns, the glitz and the glamour -- all of it part of the show before the show, as the streets outside the Dolby Theatre transform into the world's biggest runway for the Oscars.
The big business behind the Oscars red carpet, where fashion meets marketing
The gowns, the glitz and the glamour -- all of it part of the show before the show, as the streets outside the Dolby Theatre transform into the world's biggest runway for the Oscars.
The big business behind the Oscars red carpet, where fashion meets marketing
The gowns, the glitz and the glamour -- all of it part of the show before the show, as the streets outside the Dolby Theatre transform into the world's biggest runway for the Oscars.
Iran ‘cannot participate’ in the World Cup, sports minister says
Iran is scheduled to play three group-stage games in Los Angeles and Seattle in June.
Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's ...
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All Booked | Dragons, Shadow Daddies, and the Politics of Escapism
Ella Heydenfeldt delves into the world of today’s hottest fantasy series — and why they’re more relevant than you may be inclined to believe.
Iran’s sports minister says country can't take part in World Cup because of U.S. attacks
Iran was expected to take part in the World Cup that will be held across North America in June, but Iranian Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country’s soccer team players are not safe in the U.S., according to a video of the interview posted Tuesday.
Paramore—“Misery Business”
Imagine the angstiest, cringiest art you made as a teenager. Now imagine the entire world singing to it in their cars and at karaoke forever. Today, Rob is breaking down the emotionally turbulent emo-bop factory machine that is Paramore. He applauds the incredible and messy lyrics of ‘Riot!,’ which differentiate the album from those of similar bands of the time. Later, he talks to The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney, Paramore’s OG fan, to discuss the exponential improvement between ‘All We Know Is Falling’ and ‘Riot!’ and Hayley Williams’s incredible vocals on “Misery Business.”
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Team USA's quarterfinal hopes rest on outcome of Italy-Mexico game
Iran could boycott World Cup in wake of U.S. attacks, sports minister says
On Tuesday night, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he had U.S. President Trump's assurance that Iran will be welcome at the tournament.
Italy GM Ned Colletti gets emotional over 'sports miracle' in WBC
Team Italy GM Ned Colletti was still emotional after the country's stunning upset win against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.