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Microsoft is hiring an ID@Xbox regional director for Japan ? showing promising signs of continued investment in the region
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:06 +0000
Xbox has historically struggled in Japan, but it has arguably been doing better than ever in recent years. Microsoft is keen to keep the train going.

Crimson Desert is finally here, and it can be yours at launch for less with this awesome deal ? it's "A kingdom begging to be lost in," and a true epic
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:06:16 +0000
Crimson Desert is one of the biggest new games of 2026, and thanks to this excellent deal, you can get it for a sweet discount at launch.

Crimson Desert reviews and Metacritic scores are in ahead of launch ? here's what everyone's saying about the massive game, and something I'm worried about
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:27:53 +0000
Crimson Desert reviews and its Metacritic score are here. Does Pearl Abyss' massive adventure game live up to the hype? Here's what people are saying.

Crimson Desert is ?too much in the best and worst ways,? and that?s exactly why it?s unforgettable
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000
I've never played a single-player game of this scale. A kingdom begging to be lost in.

One of the best Xbox flightsticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now 21% off ? it's got great Hall Effect sensors, customizable buttons, and more
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:34:08 +0000
Amazon has a 21% discount on the Turtle Beach Velocity Flightstick, a mid-range flightstick that will let Xbox and PC users experience flight and space sims with superior controls, immersion, and comfort compared to traditional controllers.

The studio behind Psychonauts' new game lands April 23 ? and yes, it?s launching straight into Xbox Game Pass
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:33:45 +0000
Double Fine?s Kiln launches April 23, 2026 across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, with closed and open beta tests available ahead of release. The multiplayer pottery brawler will also launch on Game Pass Ultimate.

Battlefield 6 is free to play for a week in Season 2, but the free trial has a huge catch ? I don't understand why the devs are making the same mistake again
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:03:07 +0000
EA's best-selling shooter Battlefield 6 is once again free to play for a week, but the free trial only includes a limited selection of maps and modes.

I finally tried Lively Wallpaper to animate my desktop ? it's a dream for customization
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:18:27 +0000
Seeing the hype around custom wallpapers led me back to Lively Wallpaper. It?s an open-source standout with a native Windows 11 look, but I found one specific feature that uses an astronomical amount of memory.

?Two weeks ago you asked ? now it?s shipping?: Xbox rolls out fan?requested personalization upgrades
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:54:42 +0000
Xbox is rolling out new personalization features to Insiders, including expanded Home groups, custom color options, and per game Quick Resume controls, with broader release planned later.

Modder turns their Xbox Series X into an RTX 5060 gaming PC, giving me serious Project Helix vibes
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:36:44 +0000
A modder has successfully turned an Xbox Series X into a fully functional RTX 5060 gaming PC, delivering high frame rates, working disc drive support, and compact custom engineering.

This sweet new PC indie game is a Steam top seller, and a blast from the past ? it's a wonderful '90s nostalgia trip, and on sale for launch too
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:28:09 +0000
Do you miss the '90s-era video stores you'd visit to rent DVDs and get snacks for movie nights? This new indie game on Steam will be right up your alley.

Even the studios highlighted in NVIDIA's DLSS 5 reveal were shocked by the generative AI showcase ? game developers "found out at the same time as the public"
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:06:02 +0000
Developers at Ubisoft and Capcom reportedly learned about Nvidia?s DLSS 5 at the same time as the public, raising questions about developer control and AI use.

Microsoft is reportedly considering suing OpenAI after Amazon?s $50B deal shakes their ?exclusive? partnership
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:57 +0000
Microsoft weighs legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion cloud deal, which could test Azure?s exclusivity.

My favorite free Windows 11 app just got another great update ? what's new in PowerToys v0.98
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:23:33 +0000
The latest update to PowerToys adds a Command Palette Dock that lets you pin your favorite extensions to the desktop. It also improves my favorite new utility, CursorWrap.

?They?re completely wrong.? NVIDIA?s CEO defends DLSS 5 while gamers point to real problems. So who is right?
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:07:33 +0000
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang responds to backlash surrounding DLSS 5, dismissing criticism while defending the company?s use of AI-driven neural rendering and developer control over visuals.

The only condition in which Mark Martin would drive a modern NASCAR Cup car revealed
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:44:13 +0000
This is the most invested and involved Mark Martin has been in NASCAR since his retirement after the 2013 season.
For a while, even on both sides of his Hall of Fame induction in 2017, he just didn?t know what he was supposed to do within the space after practically four decades of driving at the highest level. He would still watch races but didn?t know what his role was supposed to ...Keep reading

Mark Martin impressed by Denny Hamlin's NASCAR aging curve
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:36:38 +0000
Mark Martin is rooting for Denny Hamlin right now because he knows how hard it is to defy the odds and overcome Father Time when he starts working against a high level athlete.
The 2017 Hall of Fame inductee says he was first drawn to Hamlin because he?s started to see something of a baby face turn from a driver that was long established as something of a heel, and he lived that when he ...Keep reading

Why Ross Chastain just doesn't get along with Daniel Suarez
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:18:17 +0000
In dismissing the media who wanted to ask about his post-race conflict with Daniel Suarez, Ross Chastain said ?not today, boys? but conceded he should said, ?see you on Tuesday? in advance of a pre-scheduled media availability.
Chastain said, after walking away from Suarez, that he just didn?t understand everything that happened between them and didn?t want to say the wrong thing ...Keep reading

Alex Bowman to miss at least the next three NASCAR Cup races
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:01:42 +0000
Alex Bowman, 32, was forced to get out of ht #48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the middle of the March 1 NASCAR Cup race at COTA, with Myatt Snider finishing the race for him. He was later diagnosed with vertigo.
Since then, he has missed both Phoenix and Las Vegas with HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo and 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Series champion Justin Allgaier filling in for him.
Hendrick ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin sets realistic final NASCAR win total prediction
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:39:32 +0000
For much of the past several seasons, Denny Hamlin said reaching 60 career NASCAR Cup Series wins was his most important career goal, even more than the elusive championship, and he now sits at 61 after winning on Sunday at Las Vegas.
He always said ?60? was the most important competitive goal, because he couldn?t control his destiny in the championship battle, for reasons ultimately ...Keep reading

Daniel Suarez says he "lost a lot of respect" for Ross Chastain after Vegas comments
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:08:10 +0000
In 'The Long Run' vlog, which you can watch HERE, Daniel Suarez offered additional comments regarding the on and off-track clashes with Ross Chastain last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The two drivers were teammates at Trackhouse Racing between 2022 and 2025, before Suarez and the team parted ways. Now driving for Spire Motorsports, Suarez explained the entire sequence of events that led ...Keep reading

Carson Hocevar to run Dale Earnhardt throwback scheme and firesuit at Darlington
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:25:11 +0000
This weekend, NASCAR heads to Darlington Raceway for the first of the track's two Cup races this year. The historic track is one of the most difficult (and exciting) on the schedule, and has hosted Cup races since 1950. 
The South Carolina track will play host to the sixth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, and we've already been given a glimpse of some of the throwback schemes teams will be ...Keep reading

Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart granted expedited discovery in court
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:57:05 +0000
The Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit heard arguments over expedited discovery motions in court on Monday morning before Judge Susan Courtwright Rodriguez.
The docket also called for arguments over a preliminary injunction motion but all parties in court agreed that the discovery motion?s importance was of greater priority and the results could affect the course ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a very clean NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:33:44 +0000
Surrounded by his family, Denny Hamlin secured an emotional win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, taking sole ownership of tenth place on the all-time wins list and breaking a tie with Kevin Harvick.
It was a race dominated by Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, with their drivers combining to lead 253 of 267 laps. Impressively, there was only one natural caution during the entire event, and ...Keep reading

Bars turn to 'tiny' cocktails as Americans trim drinking, spending amid rising prices
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:50 GMT
Tiny cocktails are taking over American bars nationwide as health-conscious drinkers seek smaller pours and moderation, creating a new mini drink trend.

Sunny Hostin dismisses 'The View' guest host's Iran war comments: 'if that helps you sleep at night'
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:38 GMT
"The View" erupted in heated debate when CNBC guest host Sara Eisen objected to claims that Israel pressured President Donald Trump into launching military operations in Iran.

Kate Middleton's strategic tiara choices send clear signal she's ready to be queen amid royal turmoil: expert
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:29 GMT
Kate Middleton's strategic tiara choices send powerful messages of continuity and stability as she prepares for her future role as queen amid royal drama.

I'm a mayor trying to follow law but California is making it impossible for cops
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:02 GMT
California sanctuary law prevents police from conducting welfare checks on unaccompanied children

Fun fact: Mount Rushmore has a hidden tunnel carved behind Lincoln's head
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:57:10 GMT
Did you know that there's a hidden tunnel behind Abraham Lincoln's head on Mount Rushmore, and that medieval manuscripts depicted knights fighting giant snails?

NFL star linebacker Logan Wilson retires at 29
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:50:58 GMT
NFL star linebacker Logan Wilson announced on Wednesday he was retiring from the league after spending time with the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys.

Team USA star Kaillie Humphries rips Newsom for response to alleged California fraud, raises Olympic concerns
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:20:09 GMT
Kaillie Humphries warns about alleged California fraud ahead of 2028 LA Olympics, citing concerns about financial accountability and Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership.

New poll finds Americans likely to see each other as ?morally bad? ? but expert says strong families can help
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:35 GMT
New Pew Research survey reveals 53% of Americans view fellow citizens as morally bad, the highest among 25 countries surveyed worldwide.

One daily habit may help you fight stress and think more clearly, study suggests
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:03 GMT
Science confirms the Wim Hof Method reduces stress and boosts energy through cold exposure therapy and breathwork. Wim Hof and study author Dr. Jemma King discuss.

Fetterman says Democrats lack leader, claims party driven by Trump Derangement Syndrome
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:57:30 GMT
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, an ardent supporter of Israel who also backs the U.S. attack against Iran, suggested that his party is lead by Trump Derangement Syndrome.

'Tell me to my face': Top moments in Mullin's heated confirmation hearing to be Trump's next DHS chief
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:30:34 GMT
Fireworks erupted during Sen. Markwayne Mullin's, R-Okla., confirmation hearing with Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., emerging as a potential key Democratic vote.

MORNING GLORY: Israel is America?s best ally ? we must reject the evil of antisemitism
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:28 GMT
Why America needs Israel as its strongest ally: military power, intelligence capabilities and shared values make the case for unwavering support.

Las Vegas poker rooms fold as casino tourism plummets to record lows
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:26 GMT
The Las Vegas Strip loses another poker room as Resorts World is closing its poker room March 30, leaving only eight remaining. Tourism is down 7.5% as online gambling grows.

SEN JOHN KENNEDY: Democrats are gambling with our lives by not funding DHS
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:18 GMT
Four reported terrorist incidents spark debate over Department of Homeland Security funding as political standoff continues between parties in Congress.

JONATHAN TURLEY: Comey loved singing Beyoncé but he might have leaked a pop secret
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:01 GMT
Former FBI Director James Comey sang Beyoncé's "Sandcastles" during a classified briefing, then possibly revealed the operation's code name to his family at home.

NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.

Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.

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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:10:02 EST
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Miami (Ohio): SMU win 'proved doubters wrong'
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:36:01 EST
After much debate in the lead-up to NCAA tournament selections, Miami (Ohio) beat SMU in the First Four and advanced to face Tennessee in the first round.

Prairie View A&M's run continues in First Four win
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:36:01 EST
One year after winning only five games, Prairie View A&M continued its dramatic turnaround by earning its first NCAA tournament victory, a 67-55 triumph over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four.

LeBron's 6 dunks key Lakers' 7th straight win
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:37:53 EST
LeBron James put on a show Wednesday night in Houston as the Lakers matched their winning streak to a season-best seven games.

NFL to consider 5-year window for pick trades
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:36:01 EST
The Browns are proposing a rule change that would allow NFL teams to trade draft picks five years into the future instead of three.

Kerr to the point: Dubs 'going to be in the play-in'
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:36:01 EST
After a sixth loss in seven games, Warriors coach Steve Kerr laid bare the cold reality his team has been facing as it hobbles toward the regular season's conclusion: "We're going to be in the play-in. We know that."

Enfield denies misleading NCAA on Edwards' injury
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:36:01 EST
SMU coach Andy Enfield said standout guard B.J. Edwards sat out Wednesday's loss to Miami (Ohio) in the First Four because he didn't feel "game ready" after the team announced last Friday that he would be available for the tournament.

Sources: WNBA cap set to top $10M by end of CBA
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:36:01 EST
The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

R.I. team wins state title after tragic rink shooting
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:36:01 EST
The R.I. high school hockey team that was on the ice during a mass shooting in the stands last month capped its season with a state title Wednesday, with Colin Dorgan -- who lost 3 family members in the tragedy -- scoring the equalizer late in regulation.

? Predictions: Men's tourney Cinderellas, more
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:36:01 EST
There was one clear favorite among the 25 coaches polled. Here are their takes on seven contenders and more.

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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:11:50 EST
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Ranking the 25 best players in women's March Madness
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:55:05 EST
Who are the top players in the women's NCAA bracket? Where do Azzi Fudd, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts rank?

A few small beers? Not for OU's ironically named viral star
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:55:05 EST
Beers has never had alcohol, but she seized the opportunity to capitalize on her name.

Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players who could define March Madness
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:54:51 EST
From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.

Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:54:51 EST
Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

Biggest questions, projections and more: Storylines to watch ahead of NBA playoffs
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:07:21 EST
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions facing contenders in the East and West as the regular season winds to a close.

Power Rankings: Sixth men, rookies and unsung heroes for all 30 teams
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:07:21 EST
From rookies, veterans and Sixth Man of the Year candidates, Insiders break down the unsung heroes.

Takeaways from opening week of NFL free agency: Biggest signings, losses for all 32 teams
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:26:13 EST
Let's break down the main free agency signings, latest buzz on moves and biggest remaining questions for every team.

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Here's why people in the Sunshine State need to be on alert during alligator mating season
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:37:20 -0400
When alligator mating season crawls around every spring, the dangerous predators are increasingly present in Florida. Wildlife officials warn that during mating season, alligator activity increases tremendously as the wild animals venture out in search of courtship from early April, and mating occurs in May or June.

See it: Injured hiker rescued after spending 24 hours alone in snowy Appalachian Trail
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:19:16 -0400
First responders jumped into action to rescue an injured hiker along the Appalachian Trail after being stranded alone for over 24 hours.

Here's why NASA will monitor the sun for solar eruptions during Artemis II mission
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:12:35 -0400
With the launch of Artemis II planned in a few weeks, NASA is ready to monitor the sun during the mission in order to protect the astronauts while in space.

Vernal equinox marks the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:51:50 -0400
Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 with the vernal equinox, when the world experiences equal amounts of daylight and darkness.

Largest wildfire in Nebraska history leaves 1 dead, scorches over 640,000 acres as blazes continue to burn
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:02:10 -0400
The single largest wildfire in Nebraska state history has scorched over 640,000 acres, leaving one dead as the generational blaze continues to burn. Hundreds of first responders are in action battling multiple blazes as the historic fire outbreak triggers evacuations and threatens life and property across impacted areas.

Spring equinox is almost here, meaning the 'Chicagohenge' is just around the corner
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:36:48 -0400
As seasons change, and we inch closer to spring, it?s almost that time of year when the sun directly lines up with Chicago?s east-west-facing streets known as the "Chicagohenge." This event occurs twice a year during the spring and fall equinoxes, when the center of the sun crosses the plane of our planet?s equator.

Extreme heat safety: Recognizing signs of heat illness and how to treat it
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:05 -0400
Heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S., and many don't realize how quickly heat illness can set in during periods of extreme heat.

Why spring equinox auroras shine brightest in March and where to catch them
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:45:06 -0400
The spring equinox auroras are set to dazzle skies worldwide on March 20, lighting up the night with a breathtaking spectrum of colors.

See it: Entire house on small North Carolina highway creates unusual traffic jam
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:27:42 -0400
An entire house being transported off an exposed North Carolina beach last week created an unusual traffic jam that was caught on video.

Nearly 1,400-pound great white shark 'Goodall' pings near Gulf Coast as spring breakers hit the beach
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:26:31 -0400
Goodall, a female great white measuring just over 13 feet and nearly 1,400 pounds, was spotted pinging about 9 miles off the Gulf Coast near Port Richey, Florida, on March 17.

Dozens of dead dolphins wash up in Florida with 22 found in March
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:01:51 -0400
At least 42 bottlenose dolphins have washed up stranded along the Florida panhandle since the start of 2026, with more than half of the stranding occurring in March alone.

Split in the Polar Vortex could mean one last hurrah for winter across the Northern Tier
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:02:48 -0400
As we approach the end of March, many people may be getting ready for shorts season, but a split in the Polar Vortex could bring a cooler end to the month for locations across the Northern Tier.

Atlantic 2026 hurricane season could see major impacts from potentially strong El Niño
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:44:58 -0400
A major shift in the global climate pattern is underway as the tropical Pacific starts to transition out of a fading La Niña and toward a potential El Niño later this year. Some forecast models suggest a strong or very strong El Niño will form, which could have major implications for the Atlantic hurricane season.

Flooding and avalanche threat grows as atmospheric river continues across the Pacific Northwest
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:43:39 -0400
A powerful ongoing atmospheric river is moving across the Pacific Northwest, increasing the risk of flash flooding and avalanches. This comes just days after a storm system caused torrential rain and feet of snow to fall in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.