U.S. submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean; Pentagon expands military campaign

A U.S. Navy attack submarine torpedoed and destroyed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean this week, marking the first time since World War II that an American submarine has sunk an enemy combat vessel, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Speaking at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the Iranian ship believed it was secure in …

House Ethics Committee opens inquiry into Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales stemming from affair allegations

The House Ethics Committee has voted to begin a formal investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales, just as the Texas Republican heads into a high-stakes primary runoff that could determine his political future. The ethics announcement comes on the heels of a closely contested Republican primary in which neither Gonzales nor challenger Brandon Herrera secured a …

LA Chargers release veteran guard Mekhi Becton, clearing cap space for line overhaul

The Los Angeles Chargers have released veteran guard Mekhi Becton, a move that will free up roughly $9.7 million in salary cap space as the team reshapes its offensive line. Originally drafted 11th overall in 2020 by the New York Jets, Becton’s six-year career has been defined as much by promise as by injuries. He …

Chiefs trade All-Pro corner Trent McDuffie to Rams in draft-focused reset

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded standout cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for four draft picks. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Kansas City will receive the No. 29 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, along with a fifth- and sixth-round pick this year and a 2027 third-rounder. The move clears …

Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ to premiere March 10

Season 2 of the live-action pirate adventure, One Piece, is set to premiere on Netflix March 10, 2026.  Titled ‘One Piece: Into the Grand Line,’ the show will follow the Straw Hat Pirates as they enter a new, perilous stretch of sea. Inspired by Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga series, the show stars Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, …

See the trailer for upcoming Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’

Lionsgate has unveiled an early preview of Michael, the upcoming biographical film chronicling the rise of the King of Pop, set to hit theaters on April 24. Michael Jackson is played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, with Colman Domingo portraying his father, Joe Jackson. The newly released trailer centers on a young Michael striving to …

Father of Georgia school shooter guilty on second-degree murder, additional charges

A Barrow County jury has found 55-year-old Colin Gray guilty on 27 counts — including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children — for his role in the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Jurors reached their decision in under two hours following a two-week trial. Two additional charges were …

Kristi Noem faces bipartisan criticism over ICE, agency turmoil before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem endured sharp questioning Tuesday as she appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since two fatal shootings during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis ignited national outrage. The hearing unfolded against a tense backdrop: a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security amid a funding impasse, …

NY Jets secure RB Breece Hall with franchise tag as contract talks continue

The New York Jets have ensured that running back Breece Hall won’t reach the open market, applying the nonexclusive franchise tag just ahead of the league’s deadline. The move marks the first time the Jets have used the franchise tag since 2021, when safety Marcus Maye received it (but ultimately departed in free agency a …

Atlanta Falcons selected as home team for NFL’s 2026 Madrid showcase

The NFL announced that the Atlanta Falcons will serve as the designated home team for a 2026 regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, marking another step in the league’s international expansion. The Falcons confirmed the news, posting on social media: “¡Vamos a Madrid! See you in Spain, Dirty Birds ” The matchup will take place at …