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sports

🏀 Giant Killers: Identifying men's tourney upsets

By ESPN Inc. | Keith Lipscomb | 3/17/2026 10:02 AM

Which double-digit seeds have the highest potential to advance to the second round? Here's what ESPN's BPI says. ... Read full Story

opinion

Why I refuse to stay silent as Jews are scapegoated by left and right

By Opinion on Fox News | | 3/17/2026 10:01 AM

Pastor Corey Brooks writes from Shreveport during his Walk Across America, defending Jewish people and Israel against attacks from both side of the political aisle. ... Read full Story

soccer

Wales 'cannot afford to lose' Wilson, says Bellamy

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/17/2026 10:00 AM

Craig Bellamy underlines Harry Wilson's importance to Wales by describing the Fulham star as a player his team cannot afford to lose. ... Read full Story

soccer

We believe Real Madrid comeback is possible and will fight till the end, says Bernardo Silva

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/17/2026 10:00 AM

Manchester City skipper Bernardo Silva believes his teammates have it in them to pull off an incredible remontada against Real Madrid on Tuesday night.The Blues are bidding for a miracle in the return... ... Read full Story

science

Understanding telescope magnification: A beginner’s guide to eyepieces, aperture and getting the best views

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/17/2026 10:00 AM

Everything you need to know about telescope magnification and eyepieces ... Read full Story

technology

Hide.me VPN review: A feature-packed VPN that rewards tinkering

By PCWorld | | 3/17/2026 10:00 AM

music

RIAA Chief Legal Officer Ken Doroshow Announces Retirement

By Billboard | Rachel Scharf | 3/17/2026 10:00 AM

Doroshow oversaw litigation, content protection, regulatory affairs and technology matters during seven years as the top lawyer for the organization. ... Read full Story

music

Jelly Roll & Carín León Join Forces on ‘Lighter,’ First Single From FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album

By Billboard | Jessica Roiz | 3/17/2026 10:00 AM

It's produced by Canadian hitmaker Cirkut. ... Read full Story

music

Heart’s Ann Wilson Taking Her ‘In My Voice’ Documentary on a 10-Date Tour

By Billboard | Annie Harrigan | 3/17/2026 10:00 AM

Wilson will participate in a live Q&A alongside director Barbara Hall. ... Read full Story

politics

New names emerge in Jack Smith's wide-ranging bid for GOP lawmakers’ phone records, unearthed emails show

By Fox News | | 3/17/2026 9:58 AM

DOJ emails show special counsel team identified House and Senate members who interacted with Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani during Trump's legal challenges ... Read full Story

politics

Iran in talks to move World Cup games out of US

By The Hill | Dominick Mastrangelo | 3/17/2026 9:57 AM

Iran is in talks to move its World Cup games out of the U.S. and into Mexico, the Middle East nation's sports minister said this week. "When [President Trump] has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America," Mehdi Taj, president of the... ... Read full Story

soccer

“Liverpool didn’t do enough” – Robbie Fowler reacts to disappointing Spurs draw

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/17/2026 9:55 AM

Fowler questions Szoboszlai stance as Tottenham expose Liverpool frailtiesMidfield battle defines frustrating Tottenham drawThere are draws that feel like victories and others that echo like warnings.... ... Read full Story

technology

Unique ion pump made by scientists can revolutionize desalination, energy projects

By Interesting Engineering | Mrigakshi Dixit | 3/17/2026 9:55 AM

A new device has no gears and requires no fuel. It doesn’t even use a... ... Read full Story

soccer

Watch Spurs boss Tudor and Van de Ven news conference as Romero returns

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/17/2026 9:54 AM

All the latest from Champions League news conferences as Igor Tudor, Arne Slot and Eddie Howe speak to the media. ... Read full Story

soccer

Hat-trick heroes & goals galore in SWPL team of the week

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/17/2026 9:53 AM

Lee Gibson (Glasgow City): A quiet day at the office for the Scotland international, but she and City will take that every day in the split. Linzi Taylor (Hibernian): Impenetrable at the back as Joelle Murray's side drew with Celtic. Managed to keep Rangers goal machine Katie Wilkinson out of the action as Eva Olid's side held on to a vital victory. ... Read full Story

upstate

Strong winds knock out power across the Capital Region

By NEWS10 ABC | Caton Deuso | 3/17/2026 9:53 AM

After strong winds swept through the Capital Region and Adirondacks on Monday night, over 30,000 National Grid customers are without power. ... Read full Story

politics

Top counterterrorism official resigns in protest of US war against Iran

By Fox News | | 3/17/2026 9:52 AM

Joe Kent resigned Tuesday as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing opposition to the U.S. war with Iran. ... Read full Story

auto

2027 BMW iX

By Car and Drive | | 3/17/2026 9:52 AM

Review, Pricing, and Specs ... Read full Story

finance

After I totaled my car, I set out to find a used one for under $10,000

By MarketWatch.com | Kat Borgerding | 3/17/2026 9:50 AM

The average used car now costs around $26,000. Here’s how I bought a Lexus for $8,000. ... Read full Story

soccer

Official: Northern Ireland squad revealed ahead of crucial Italy World Cup play-off

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/17/2026 9:50 AM

Northern Ireland have officially announced their squad to take on Italy and either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the crucial World Cup play-off campaign coming up at the end of March.Italy will h... ... Read full Story

auto

Feds Say Free Ride Is Over, EV Owners May Pay Tax To Fix Roads

by carbuzz.com | 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

connecticut

Lawmakers consider changes to health care, nutrition in CT prisons

by CT Mirror | Mar 18 2026

fashion

‘Real Housewives’ and Broadway star Kandi Burruss on her spring break packing list

by NY Post | Mar 18 2026

food

6 Mistakes To Avoid When Cooking Filet Mignon, According To A Chef

by The Daily Meal | 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

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

long_island

Oceanside driver drank whiskey before fatal parkway crash, records show

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 18 2026

music

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

by Billboard | Mar 18 2026

nutrition

Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

by thehealthy.com | Feb 03 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

travel

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

by Wanderlust | Mar 18 2026

wellness

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

by Self.com | Mar 18 2026

world

20-year-old U.S. tourist goes missing in Spain during spring break trip

by Global News | 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."

🏀 Giant Killers: Identifying men's tourney upsets

Why I refuse to stay silent as Jews are scapegoated by left and right

Wales 'cannot afford to lose' Wilson, says Bellamy

We believe Real Madrid comeback is possible and will fight till the end, says Bernardo Silva

Understanding telescope magnification: A beginner’s guide to eyepieces, aperture and getting the best views

Hide.me VPN review: A feature-packed VPN that rewards tinkering

RIAA Chief Legal Officer Ken Doroshow Announces Retirement

Jelly Roll & Carín León Join Forces on ‘Lighter,’ First Single From FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album

Heart’s Ann Wilson Taking Her ‘In My Voice’ Documentary on a 10-Date Tour

New names emerge in Jack Smith's wide-ranging bid for GOP lawmakers’ phone records, unearthed emails show

Iran in talks to move World Cup games out of US

“Liverpool didn’t do enough” – Robbie Fowler reacts to disappointing Spurs draw

Unique ion pump made by scientists can revolutionize desalination, energy projects

Watch Spurs boss Tudor and Van de Ven news conference as Romero returns

Hat-trick heroes & goals galore in SWPL team of the week

Strong winds knock out power across the Capital Region

Top counterterrorism official resigns in protest of US war against Iran

2027 BMW iX

After I totaled my car, I set out to find a used one for under $10,000

Official: Northern Ireland squad revealed ahead of crucial Italy World Cup play-off

Feds Say Free Ride Is Over, EV Owners May Pay Tax To Fix Roads

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

Lawmakers consider changes to health care, nutrition in CT prisons

‘Real Housewives’ and Broadway star Kandi Burruss on her spring break packing list

6 Mistakes To Avoid When Cooking Filet Mignon, According To A Chef

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

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

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

Oceanside driver drank whiskey before fatal parkway crash, records show

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

Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

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

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

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

20-year-old U.S. tourist goes missing in Spain during spring break trip

Word of the Day

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