President Trump considering seizing Iranian oil hub, issues warnings as tensions escalate

President Trump signaled he is considering a dramatic escalation in the conflict with Iran, including the possibility of taking control of the country’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island. In remarks to the Financial Times, Trump said, “To be honest with you, my favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran,” suggesting that U.S. …

Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in Iran conflict

Spain has tightened its stance against U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran by shutting its airspace to U.S. aircrafts involved in the conflict, expanding on an earlier decision to deny access to jointly operated bases. Defense Minister Margarita Robles said the restriction had been clear from the outset, emphasizing that neither military bases nor …

Rams considering veteran backup QB options including Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins

The Los Angeles Rams are exploring experienced options to strengthen their quarterback depth behind Matthew Stafford, with Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins emerging as leading candidates. Stafford, now 38, is coming off a standout MVP season in which he threw for 4,707 yards and a career-best 46 touchdowns, completing 65% of his passes with just …

Houston Rockets owner purchases WNBA’s Connecticut Sun in record deal

The Connecticut Sun are set for a major transition after reaching an agreement to be sold to Tilman Fertitta for a reported $300 million—marking the highest sale price in WNBA history. The deal, announced by the Mohegan Tribe, still requires approval from the WNBA Board of Governors. Joe Soper of the Mohegan Tribal Council said: …

Winona Ryder to reunite with Jenna Ortega in Season 3 of “Wednesday”

Winona Ryder has signed on for a guest appearance in Season 3 of Netflix’s Wednesday. While details about her character are being kept secret, the casting sets up a reunion with director and executive producer Tim Burton — and with series lead Jenna Ortega. Ryder previously worked with Burton on Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands, and …

‘Emily in Paris’ renewed for Season 6 at Netflix

‘Emily in Paris’ has been renewed for a sixth season on Netflix. “Home sweet home,” the streaming service posted Monday. “Emily in Paris is returning for Season 6!” The series stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, a marketing professional from the U.S. who moves to Paris for a new job opportunity — which eventually also …

Two additional teen suspects detained after failed explosive plot at Bank of America in Paris

French authorities have taken three teenagers into custody following a disrupted attempt to set off an improvised explosive device outside a Bank of America office in central Paris. The incident unfolded shortly before 3:30 a.m. Saturday in the city’s 8th arrondissement, near the Champs-Élysées, where police patrols assigned to protect sensitive locations spotted suspicious activity. …

Israel blocks Latin Patriarch from entering Jerusalem’s Church of Holy Sepulchre, sparking global backlash

Israeli authorities blocked senior Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, an unprecedented move that drew sharp criticism worldwide and disrupted one of Christianity’s most sacred observances. Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, culminating in Easter, and typically draws thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem. According to the …

UConn women’s basketball defeats Notre Dame 70-52 to reach 25th Final Four

Defending champions UConn Huskies women’s basketball are headed back to the Final Four after defeating Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish 70-52 in the Fort Worth Regional 1 final on Sunday, securing their 25th trip under legendary coach Geno Auriemma. Still unbeaten at 38-0 and riding a 54-game winning streak, UConn locked up the first Final Four …

Michigan men’s basketball beats Tennessee 95-62 to reach 1st Final Four since 2018

Top-seeded Michigan rolled past No. 6 Tennessee 95-62 to capture the Midwest Regional title and punch its ticket to the Final Four in Indianapolis. It marks the program’s ninth appearance on college basketball’s biggest stage, its first since 2018, and a major milestone in just the second season under head coach Dusty May. Michigan’s turnaround …