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politics

Vance says rising gas prices a 'temporary blip'

By The Hill | Julia Manchester | 3/18/2026 1:42 PM

Vice President Vance referred to high gas prices as a result of the war in Iran as “a temporary blip” during remarks Wednesday in Michigan. “Look, gas prices are up, and we know they’re up, and we know that people are hurting because of it, and we’re doing everything we can to ensure that they... ... Read full Story

baseball

Next flurry of Mets pitching prospects on cusp of impactful leap

By MLB.com | Sam Dykstra | 3/18/2026 1:41 PM

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soccer

Official | Bradley Barcola set to miss PSG’s Champions League quarter-finals with ankle ligament sprain

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 1:40 PM

PSG winger Bradley Barcola (23) has sustained a severe right ankle ligament sprain during Tuesday’s Champions League RO16 return leg between Les Parisiens and Chelsea FC. The Olympique Lyonnais Ac... ... Read full Story

soccer

Inter star Lautaro Martinez insists ‘my dream is to return to Racing Club’

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 1:40 PM

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has made it clear that he wishes to return to his boyhood side Racing Club in Argentina once his time with the Nerazzurri comes to an end: ‘Obviously it depends on a l... ... Read full Story

soccer

Official: Barcelona duo nominated for for La Liga awards for March

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 1:40 PM

FC Barcelona have enjoyed a successful month of March so far, going unbeaten across all competitions, winning five and drawing one game.As far as their record in La Liga goes, the Blaugrana have secur... ... Read full Story

game

Switch 2 Just Got One Of The Most Nostalgic Pokemon Spin-Offs

By GameSpot | Darryn Bonthuys | 3/18/2026 1:40 PM

finance

Wave of sports-betting scandals proves the need for an independent watchdog to protect a $165 billion market

By MarketWatch.com | Carolyn Pokorny | 3/18/2026 1:39 PM

As indictments mount, the gaming industry faces a trust deficit with fans and stock investors that only an integrity commissioner can fix. ... Read full Story

baseball

Cole puts on game face, pitches scoreless frame in return from Tommy John

By MLB.com | Bryan Hoch | 3/18/2026 1:38 PM

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science

Artemis II: NASA is preparing for a return to the moon, but why is it going back?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/18/2026 1:37 PM

NASA's Artemis II mission is sending humans back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era. Here are the reasons why the U.S. wants to return. ... Read full Story

soccer

🏆Güler, Molina, Satriano among nominees for goal of the month

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 1:35 PM

The award will stay in Madrid as it includes a player from Getafe, Atleti, and Real Madrid itself. March has been a month of spectacular goals, and certainly, the three selected by the League as candi... ... Read full Story

soccer

The WNBA’s new labor deal explained: what it means for pay, power and the league’s future

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 1:35 PM

After 17 months of negotiations, the WNBA and its players have agreed to a new CBA. From salaries to revenue sharing, here’s what’s changing and why it matters ... Read full Story

soccer

Fifa to hold Middle East crisis meeting amid Iran World Cup uncertainty

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 1:35 PM

American and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have placed their participation in the tournament in doubt ... Read full Story

lifestyle

All about Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison's 5 marriages 6 children — one of whom passed away

By Hello! Magazine | Beatriz Colon | 3/18/2026 1:33 PM

What to know about Rick Harrison's family life, including his five marriages and six children ... Read full Story

world

Iran confirms Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed in Israeli airstrike

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/18/2026 1:33 PM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Wednesday that an Israeli airstrike killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. ... Read full Story

shopping

This Unique BMW Heritage Moto Just Transformed Into the Coolest Retro Adventure Bike Maybe Ever

By Gear Patrol | Steve Mazzucchi | 3/18/2026 1:31 PM

The German brand’s throwback off-roader looks even better with a Swiss custom shop’s pitch-perfect aftermarket treatment. ... Read full Story

soccer

Exclusive: Sergio Aguero warns Arsenal over Manchester City in Premier League title race

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 1:30 PM

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has issued a stern warning to Arsenal over getting comfortable in the Premier League title race, drawing on his iconic 2012 experience to remind the Gunners a nine... ... Read full Story

politics

Moody's economist warns recession is once again a 'serious threat'

By The Hill | Andrew Dorn | 3/18/2026 1:29 PM

A recession will be "difficult to avoid" if oil prices remain elevated for much longer, Moody's Mark Zandi wrote Monday. ... Read full Story

politics

McConnell claims Joe Kent's resignation letter contained 'virulent anti-Semitism'

By Fox News | | 3/18/2026 1:28 PM

GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell asserted that Joe Kent's letter of resignation from the the National Counterterrorism Center director role displayed "virulent anti-Semitism." ... Read full Story

game

WoW Adds A Cute Little Dog You Can Buy To Help Support People In Need

By GameSpot | Eddie Makuch | 3/18/2026 1:28 PM

metro

GrubHub to begin delivering food via drones in New Jersey next week

By New York Post | Brooke Steinberg | 3/18/2026 1:28 PM

New Jersey's first drone-powered food delivery service program is being tested. ... Read full Story

art

Pejac Transforms Basic Graph Paper into Detailed, Trompe-L’œil Tableaux

by Colossal | Mar 18 2026

basketball

NBA Expansion Mock Draft: Zion to Seattle, Herro to Vegas in early projection, plus how the process works

by CBS Interactive Inc | Mar 18 2026

entertainment

Laurie Hernandez Says Her 2016 'Final Five' Olympic Teammates Are Ready for Her '& Juliet' Broadway Debut

by ET Online | Mar 18 2026

golf

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

how_to

How to Claim the New Federal Tax Deduction on Tips and Overtime

by CNET | Mar 18 2026

mental

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

metro

Antisemitic brute accused of slugging NYC rabbi skips court date, prompting arrest warrant

by New York Post | Mar 18 2026

music

Is Zane Lowe Teasing a BTS Interview? Here’s Why ARMY Thinks Yes

by Billboard | Mar 18 2026

nation

Pulse Nightclub in Orlando demolished decade after mass shooting

by upi.com | Mar 18 2026

new_jersey

Op-Ed: When child care costs more than the rent, we all lose

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 18 2026

people

Alix Earle shows Tom Brady what he's missing after sharing a sneak peek of the 2026 Sports Illustrated photo shoot

by marca.com | Mar 18 2026

shopping

New Balance Revives a Uniquely Technical, Barefoot-Era Trail Superstar With Elevated Materials

by Gear Patrol | Mar 18 2026

travel

Europe’s top off-the-beaten-track hikes

by Wanderlust | Mar 18 2026

upstate

Women's Health Wednesday: Autoimmune Awareness Month

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 18 2026

wellness

7 Gut Health Myths That Could Be Doing You More Harm Than Good

by Self.com | Mar 18 2026

Word of the Day

jejune

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 18, 2026 is:

jejune • \jih-JOON\ • adjective

Jejune is a formal word that means "uninteresting" or "boring." It is also used as a synonym of juvenile to describe things (such as behaviors, attitudes, etc.) that are immature, childish, or simplistic.

// The movie adaptation employed surreal visual effects to tell the story, making the plot, jejune in the novel, archetypal rather than artless.

// The professor made rude and jejune remarks about the students' artwork.

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Examples:

"While [author Helen] Garner has journaled most of her life, she burned her early diaries in a bonfire having deemed them too embarrassing or jejune." — The Irish Times, 29 Mar. 2025

Did you know?

Starved for excitement? You won't get it from something jejune. The term comes to us from the Latin word jejunus, which means "empty of food," "hungry," or "meager." When English speakers first used jejune back in the 1600s, they applied it in ways that mirrored the meaning of its Latin parent, lamenting "jejune appetites" and "jejune morsels." Something that is meager rarely satisfies, and before long jejune was being used not only for meager meals or hunger, but also for things lacking in intellectual or emotional substance. It's possible that the word gained its now-popular "juvenile" or "childish" sense when people confused it with the look-alike French word jeune, which means "young."

Vance says rising gas prices a 'temporary blip'

Next flurry of Mets pitching prospects on cusp of impactful leap

Official | Bradley Barcola set to miss PSG’s Champions League quarter-finals with ankle ligament sprain

Inter star Lautaro Martinez insists ‘my dream is to return to Racing Club’

Official: Barcelona duo nominated for for La Liga awards for March

Switch 2 Just Got One Of The Most Nostalgic Pokemon Spin-Offs

Wave of sports-betting scandals proves the need for an independent watchdog to protect a $165 billion market

Cole puts on game face, pitches scoreless frame in return from Tommy John

Artemis II: NASA is preparing for a return to the moon, but why is it going back?

🏆Güler, Molina, Satriano among nominees for goal of the month

The WNBA’s new labor deal explained: what it means for pay, power and the league’s future

Fifa to hold Middle East crisis meeting amid Iran World Cup uncertainty

All about Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison's 5 marriages 6 children — one of whom passed away

Iran confirms Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed in Israeli airstrike

This Unique BMW Heritage Moto Just Transformed Into the Coolest Retro Adventure Bike Maybe Ever

Exclusive: Sergio Aguero warns Arsenal over Manchester City in Premier League title race

Moody's economist warns recession is once again a 'serious threat'

McConnell claims Joe Kent's resignation letter contained 'virulent anti-Semitism'

WoW Adds A Cute Little Dog You Can Buy To Help Support People In Need

GrubHub to begin delivering food via drones in New Jersey next week

Pejac Transforms Basic Graph Paper into Detailed, Trompe-L’œil Tableaux

NBA Expansion Mock Draft: Zion to Seattle, Herro to Vegas in early projection, plus how the process works

Laurie Hernandez Says Her 2016 'Final Five' Olympic Teammates Are Ready for Her '& Juliet' Broadway Debut

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

How to Claim the New Federal Tax Deduction on Tips and Overtime

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

Antisemitic brute accused of slugging NYC rabbi skips court date, prompting arrest warrant

Is Zane Lowe Teasing a BTS Interview? Here’s Why ARMY Thinks Yes

Pulse Nightclub in Orlando demolished decade after mass shooting

Op-Ed: When child care costs more than the rent, we all lose

Alix Earle shows Tom Brady what he's missing after sharing a sneak peek of the 2026 Sports Illustrated photo shoot

New Balance Revives a Uniquely Technical, Barefoot-Era Trail Superstar With Elevated Materials

Europe’s top off-the-beaten-track hikes

Women's Health Wednesday: Autoimmune Awareness Month

7 Gut Health Myths That Could Be Doing You More Harm Than Good

Word of the Day

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