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Should Congress Increase Taxes on Sports Betting?
Introduction Sports betting has skyrocketed in the United States since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling nullified a 1992 federal law that had prohibited sports gambling in all but a few states. Americans wagered $7 billion on sports in 2018 and a staggering $167 billion in 2025—a nearly 24-fold increase. The rise of sports-betting apps has … Continued
Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go well
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Oura health AI lead sees ring maker as a health care company
Oura, which has raised more than $2 billion at an $11 billion valuation, does not yet offer any medical-grade services.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says AI agents will eventually replace apps, shifting smartphones toward systems that understand intent and act on a user's behalf.
Israel kills Iran's spy chief; government seen as 'largely degraded'
Trump floated the prospect of a decisive military endgame against Iran: 'I wonder what would happen if we "finished off" what’s left of [Iran].'
Health care advocates warn drug program change will erode safety net
The changes are being made to the 340B program.
Parking relief on Music Row pushed at Nashville Entertainment Commission meeting
There is a push to make parking easier for people who work on Music Row.
GOP governors, AGs back Trump SAVE Act push, warn system gives ‘undue influence’ to states with illegal aliens
Republican governors and attorneys general back citizenship verification through the SAVE America Act for federal elections, arguing gaps in voter registration create unfair influence.
Georgia's Union City will get a medical center affiliated with Grady Health Systems
Grady is partnering with the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority to add a more than $1 billion hospital facility to Union City
Nvidia is quietly building a multibillion-dollar behemoth to rival its chips business
Nvidia's networking business raked in $11 billion last quarter despite getting significantly less fanfare than chips and gaming.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for March 19 #542
Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.
Chris Weidner: Climbing past the politics: the Iran I remember
Our first impression of Tehran was overwhelming. From the hillside beneath the Alborz Mountains we looked upon a sea of mostly white buildings — a metropolis home to more than 8 million people. Down there, thick pollution stung my eyes and …
Cleveland business owner pushes back on illegal burning concerns after years of complaints
A Cleveland business owner is defending himself after neighbors raised concerns about suspected illegal burning on his property.The concerns first surfaced afte
Kent meningitis outbreak has been contained, health officials believe
There is growing confidence that the 20 people diagnosed with the illness have not infected anyone outside the area
Andy Dalton trade: Eagles acquire veteran QB, send seventh-round pick to Panthers
Dalton will join the sixth team of his NFL career
Youth Mental Health Action Lab: Leveraging First Spouses to Drive Change
First Spouses and state policy teams from across the country convened in Asheville, North Carolina on March 9–10 for NGA’s Youth Mental Health Action Lab, marking the kickoff of NGA’s 2026 Youth Mental Health initiative. Building on work NGA has supported since 2022, sessions explored the landscape of the youth mental health crisis, emerging best […]
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats ushered in a new generation of lawmakers Tuesday night, picking five new nominees for Congress in open seats that are favored to remain in Democratic hands this fall
Arizona calls Kalshi an illegal gambling business as first state in first state lawsuit against company
“Arizona will not be bullied into letting any company place itself above state law,” Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes said.
Mullin under microscope by Senate colleagues over temperament, stolen valor and ICE in tense DHS confirmation hearing
A typically friendly setting for one of their own turned tense on Capitol Hill Wednesday with senators grilling Markwayne Mullin for roughly three hours as he vies to become President Donald Trump’s next Department of Homeland Security chief.
Opinion: We’re scientists. We use AI. And we fear it.
‘Both of us have recently moved from denial to contemplation that AI will soon be in a position to replace us.’
Sanford Sports launches in Black Hills region
Sanford Sports, the modern athletics arm of Sanford Health, is now available to athletes in the Black Hills region of South Dakota.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Sheena Easton performing Saturday at Millwald Theatre in Wytheville
Sheena Easton brings over four decades of hits to Wytheville this weekend.
Phillies' Aaron Nola had una grande esperienza at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Nola returned to Phillies camp with a smile, memories from his first World Baseball Classic, and a feeling of optimism for the coming season.
Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in the Illinois primary elections. It didn't go that well
At CT Business Day, Lamont, Ritter say ‘Connecticut Option’ for health insurance will wait another year
Gov. Ned Lamont and House Speaker Mat Ritter (D-Hartford) joined other state elected officials in speaking to hundreds of business people Wednesday during Connecticut Business Day.
At CT Business Day, Lamont, Ritter say ‘Connecticut Option’ for health insurance will wait another year
Gov. Ned Lamont and House Speaker Mat Ritter (D-Hartford) joined other state elected officials in speaking to hundreds of business people Wednesday during Connecticut Business Day.
Bill on foreign influence in Georgia politics returns to Senate
The Georgia House passed a bill requiring disclosure of political spending from countries designated as hostile foreign adversaries, with a 98-65 vote largely along party lines.
Pritzker flexes political muscle with Stratton victory amid 2028 chatter
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) flexed his political muscle in the Illinois Senate primary to propel Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to victory, as chatter builds about his&nb…
Koreatown rideshare driver arrested for allegedly using $2M in COVID business loans for crypto investment
A rideshare driver from Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood has been arrested for allegedly using more than $2 million in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 pandemic business loans to buy cryptocurrenc…
2026 NCAA women's Frozen Four ice hockey: How to watch on ESPN
The NCAA Frozen Four action will unfold Friday at Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Pennsylvania.
Duke shrugs off health issues, sets sights on Siena
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Duke enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a familiar goal and matching expectations as the No. 1 overall seed.
Takeaways from intelligence officials’ testimony to lawmakers amid war with Iran
Top Trump administration officials testified publicly Wednesday for the first time since the launch of the Iran war three weeks ago.
WNBA CBA talks show execs still don't take women seriously. Do they like losing?
WNBA reaches new contract only after owners realized players knew their worth and weren't going to accept less.
FNC acquires McPherson-based farm management business
Farmers National Company has acquired a Kansas-based farm management division to help provide sustainability for ag operations. FNC says the purchase from Peoples Bank and Trust in McPherson, Kansas, will give producers access to specialized management, local knowledge, and resources to help maintain profitability for producers. Grant Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President of Farm and […]
After a decade in Titusville, this neighborhood restaurant now closed
Ice House Grill, a longtime restaurant along U.S. 1 in Titusville, has closed after 10 years in business at 2850 S. Washington Ave.
Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance 'SEGA Villains Stage' DLC Arrives Next Month
Three familiar faces join the fight
‘SNL U.K.’: Tina Fey Spoofs ‘Mary Poppins’ in Series Premiere Promo
Find out which celebrities will host the series' first few episodes.
Spectator sports added more than $1.7 billion to Oregon economy, report finds
In the run up to a civic debate about city and county funding for renovations to the Moda Center, Sport Oregon released a report about the statewide economic impact of spectator sports.
What everyone gets wrong about the science of lip-reading
Letter: Jill Jones responds to the news that royals and celebrities have been warned to watch their words when out and about
iPhone 18 rumors say Pro models will get exclusive camera upgrade
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are coming, and rumors indicate they’ll get at least one exclusive camera upgrade: a larger aperture Telephoto.
Small Business Focus: Does AI keep you up at night?
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools available to small businesses and entrepreneurs — and BizLaunch is bringing that opportunity to the local business community with an upcoming in‑person workshop, “AI Advantage: Creating Winning Proposals With Smart Tools.” Led by the expert consultants at Revby, the program will explore how AI
LA Times Projects News Business to Break Even in 2026
The Los Angeles Times expects its news business to break even in 2026, a company spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal, after it lost about $5 million in 2025.
General Mills offloads Brazil business as sales dip
The Golden Valley-based food company posted profit lower than Wall Street’s expectations, and this latest divestiture will help it focus on pet food and other growing segments.
Federal investment fuels new labs for coastal science and restoration
The two are part of the Institute of Environment’s efforts to expand research on the Everglades, Biscayne Bay and other South Florida’s coastal ecosystems. The project received $11.5 million in funds.
Seth Cohen to become new dean of UC Irvine's School of Physical Sciences
Renowned leader in advanced chemistry research will assume new role Aug. 1
8 things you need to do in the first 90 days of launching your consulting business
The early days of an entrepreneurial endeavor will define how the business is received as well as its trajectory.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DLC ‘SEGA Villains Stage’ launches April 3 alongside free update
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance downloadable content “SEGA Villains Stage” will launch on April 3 for $9.99 alongside a free update, publisher SEGA and developer Lizardcube announced.
Heart benefits fade after stopping GLP-1 medications
One major benefit of taking injected GLP-1 medications is a sizeable reduction in risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart problems.
Entertainment Industry Foundation Launches EIF Studios for Social Impact-Focused Content
“EIF Studios will allow us to shepherd important stories from around the world to reach an audience that can make a real impact on the outcome,” said EIF president and CEO Nicole Sexton.
Entertainment Industry Foundation Launches EIF Studios
“EIF Studios will allow us to shepherd important stories from around the world to reach an audience that can make a real impact on the outcome,” said EIF president and CEO Nicole Sexton.
5 Knoxville sports bars for Tennessee Vols fans during March Madness
The game is on and you want to feel the energy with lots of other Vols fans. Here's where you will feel right at home in a sea of orange.
🧪 Science with Sarah: Invisible ink 🕵️
Let your kids use the power of science to hone their spy skills.
Utica Comets Host Speedway Night
Racing fans and hockey fans will come together for a unique event at the Adirondack Bank Center.
Georgia bill protecting student political activity in public schools advances toward final votes
Georgia representatives are moving forward with a bill, inspired by conservative activist Charlie Kirk, that would protect political activities by students in public schools.
Personal trainer dies from fatal injuries sustained inside North Carolina business
The 71-year-old was a personal trainer in Whiteville.
Meta and Google legal veteran Allen Lo takes top role at MSG, Sphere
Lo joins from Meta, where he was vice president, legal and deputy general counsel. He starts March 30 and will oversee legal affairs at both companies.
WNBA, players union reach agreement; season to start on time, reports say
In the early hours of Wednesday, the WNBA and its players union came together to reach a verbal agreement in the CBA, it will now be passed to the players and the league's Board of Governors for approval.
Roundup: Amazon / Wholesale prices / Foreign threat response
Cutting USPS use: Amazon plans to slash its use of the U.S. Postal Service by at least two-thirds as its delivery contract expires, potentially stripping billions in revenue from the agency. The shift follows a new bidding process for last-mile delivery and could leave USPS with excess capacity, forcing cost cuts as it searches for […]
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another six months or so, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. It was initially reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-screen Face ID, with only a front camera visible in the top-left corner of the screen. However, the latest rumors indicate that only one Face ID component will be moved under the screen on the devices, which will result in merely a smaller Dynamic Island.
Amazon Is Taking Business From USPS. That’s Good for FedEx and UPS, but Not in the Way You Think.
If Amazon doesn’t renew its last-mile delivery relationship with the USPS there will be more packages for other logistics providers to deliver.
Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona for running an illegal gambling business
In the Wild West days of illegal gambling, a shootout was inevitable.
Researchers uncover iPhone spyware capable of penetrating millions of devices
A powerful software exploit capable of penetrating and stealing information from potentially hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones was planted on dozens of websites in Ukraine in recent weeks, researchers said on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild
A powerful iPhone-hacking technique known as DarkSword has been discovered in use by Russian hackers. It can take over devices running iOS 18 that simply visit infected websites.
NC has collected $250M from sports betting. Where did it go?
North Carolina launched legal online sports betting in March 2024. Two years in, the state has received more than $250 million in fees and taxes.
The Buzziest Outcomes From the Illinois Races
Here’s a rundown of the best comeback, proudest governor and most expensive water at a candidate’s watch party.
Rubio says Cuba’s efforts to improve its economy are failing
Cuba “can’t fix” its economy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as President Donald Trump said his administration will be “doing something with Cuba very soon.”
The Farm Bill, in its current state, is a public health failure
Sadly, those involved in shaping the current legislation seem to be more interested in protecting special interests than advancing the bill’s primary objectives.
Tim Scott says he will run for reelection in 2028, breaking promise that ‘22 would be his last run
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott confirmed he will run for a third term, despite the South Carolinian’s previous pledge to term-limit himself.
Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound for Dodgers Wednesday
Roberts said the plan is for Ohtani to pitch in one more preseason game
Science-minded student charts research, service path at Penn State
When Eva SinhaRoy arrived at University Park a couple years ago, she was a little overwhelmed at the possibilities. The science-minded student knew she wanted to focus on research, but she also wanted to build skills in other areas such as leadership. Since then, she's found her place in undergraduate research, leadership, and campus activities such as THON and the Presidential Leadership Academy.
European groups join aid convoy to Cuba amid crippling oil blockade
Millions have been plunged into darkness in Cuba as the US's total blockade has meant no fuel shipments in three months.
Fox Sports adds Zlatan Ibrahimovic to 2026 World Cup coverage
Fox Sports has announced that legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will join the network's 2026 World Cup coverage.
LinkedIn partners with The Trade Desk for CTV ads
LinkedIn wants a bigger chunk of the streaming TV ad business. The Trade Desk will be its first demand-side platform partner for connected-TV ads.
Mozilla to launch free built-in VPN in upcoming Firefox 149
Mozilla announced that Firefox version 149 will introduce a free browser-integrated VPN tier starting March 24, 2026.
NASA grappling with planetary science funding shortfall
NASA’s planetary science program is still facing a funding shortfall that requires “strategic choices” about which missions to continue.
BFW Introduces AP® Business with Personal Finance Program to Help Students Build Real-World Skills
NEW YORK, March 18, 2026--BFW Publishers Introduces AP® Business with Personal Finance textbook for new course launching 2026/27, blending AP rigor with career-relevant skills.
Video: Business Report Hall of Fame honoree Benny Alford
Benny Alford still shows up to work every day. At 80, the founder of Benny’s Car Wash keeps an open door at the company’s corporate headquarters overlooking Airline Highway, greeting employees, family members and the occasional visitor seeking advice. It’s a small but telling detail in a story that spans more than seven decades of […]
Birth control skepticism, teen fertility education center stage at Trump’s women’s health summit
Seeking to reach women at a moment when President Donald Trump’s support is slipping among a key voting bloc, the Make America Healthy Again movement, the administration-sponsored event elevated perspectives outside conventional standards of medical care and counter to many women’s health choices.
PWHL reaches TV deal with Scripps Sports to air Walter Cup Finals to national U.S. audience in May
“Fans shouldn’t have to wait another four years to experience this level of passion, skill and drama. So we’re keeping the momentum going.”
PWHL reaches TV deal with Scripps Sports to air Walter Cup Finals to national U.S. audience in May
“Fans shouldn’t have to wait another four years to experience this level of passion, skill and drama. So we’re keeping the momentum going.”
Survey Findings: Integrating Sexual and Reproductive Health into UHC Requires Leadership, Financing, and Political Will
SRHR remains critically underfunded, leaving 164M women with unmet needs and driving preventable maternal deaths. Global survey findings show political commitment is the key driver of financing and integration into UHC. While fiscal constraints persist, leadership determines whether resources are prioritized, enabling equitable access and strengthening health systems.
EU Inc. – making business easier in the European Union
The Commission presented EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules that will be the same and apply across the EU.
Platner responds to Mills’ ad highlighting past comments
The ad quoted Platner writing that if women want to avoid rape they should make sure they don’t get so altered that “they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to” and that they should “act like an adult.”
Republicans hope to label Democrats as party of election fraud in voter ID debate
Democrats say the bill could disenfranchise millions of Americans including women, minorities and low-income Americans.
Calvin Ridley shouldn’t prevent Titans from drafting a WR
The Tennessee Titans will enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a long-term need for a No. 1 wide receiver.
Earth Is Missing a Billion Years of History. We Finally Know Why
We thought global ice erased a billion years of history but new evidence points to ancient supercontinents.
Doug Jones calls out Tuberville’s ‘dog whistle rhetoric for political gain’
“We must make it clear that no American, or Alabamian, is our ‘enemy,’” Jones said.
Meet the Public Health Leaders of the 2026 Workforce Advisory Council
Members' insights will help de Beaumont identify and develop practical strategies to support public health professionals and strengthen systems.
Revealed: a crypto billionaire’s political base hosting ‘anti-woke’ and rightwing activists in Westminster
Pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, Ben Delo provides funding, networking, and podcasting space for a range of groups, including those with hardline views on migration and abortion
Illinois businesses shift into growth mode after strong 2025
Local companies are confident after surviving years of high interest rates, inflationary pressure and tariff uncertainty, says a new BMO outlook.
Oil prices hold steady even as Iraq resumes some exports via Turkey
Oil prices held steady Wednesday after Iraq clinched a deal to resume some crude exports via Turkey. It’s not a ton of oil, but it’s what amounts for good news these days as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked.
Political analyst Professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo on Illinois Primary results
Who will call Texas A&M's defense in 2026?
New Texas A&M defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill discussed his transition, and who will likely call plays during the 2026 season.
Kansas House passes sports authority bill over opposition with one major change
Despite strong support for the sports authority bill from leadership of both parties, some lawmakers were highly critical of the legislation.
Tiger Woods provides health update as he eyes return at The Masters
We are three weeks away from The Masters, and we still aren’t certain if the greatest golfer of all time will be teeing it up at Augusta National. Tiger Woods underwent his seventh back surgery towards the end of 2025, and did not lay out a timeline for his return.
Insurer and business lobbying interests kill supplemental breast imaging bill in 1 state
Earlier this year, Kansas lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 409, seeking to close insurance gaps for women who need follow-up scans after screening mammography.