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personal_finance

As Americans struggle with rising costs, many states’ unemployment benefits fall short, analysis finds

By cnbc.com | | 3/18/2026 12:50 PM

The U.S. unemployment system is not prepared for a recession, with some states having failed to raise their maximum weekly benefit in decades, experts say. ... Read full Story

soccer

Pepi set for medical at Fulham before £28.5m move

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 12:49 PM

Fulham are closing in on a £28.5m deal for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, who has arrived in London for a medical. ... Read full Story

soccer

Barcelona v Newcastle: Team news

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 12:47 PM

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metro

Goon seen smirking on bodycam after gunning down NYPD hero Jonathan Diller — as fellow cop breaks down on witness stand

By New York Post | Kevin Sheehan, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon | 3/18/2026 12:46 PM

The dramatic footage, played for jurors on Wednesday during the Queens murder trial of Guy Rivera in the 2024 fatal shooting. ... Read full Story

soccer

Man City ace lauds Real Madrid superstar – ‘He’s a champion and must be loved by everyone’

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 12:45 PM

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. is perhaps one of modern football’s biggest scapegoats, often finding himself being subjected to racism, jeers and whistles, from opposition fans.His relatively po... ... Read full Story

science

Dark message warning enemy to 'learn your lesson' found inscribed on 2,000-year-old sling bullet from ancient Holy Land

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/18/2026 12:45 PM

Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old lead bullet in the Holy Land with a darkly sarcastic inscription in Greek. ... Read full Story

world

U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it ‘unprecedented’

By Global News | Rachel Goodman | 3/18/2026 12:44 PM

The U.K. Health Security Agency described the event as 'rapidly evolving' and warned of the potential for further cases. ... Read full Story

shopping

This Classic Automatic Dive Watch Gets a Monotone Full-Titanium Tuneup

By Gear Patrol | Brad Lanphear | 3/18/2026 12:42 PM

This titanium revamp of the storied Superman dive watch features a dial inspired by the lunar surface. ... Read full Story

soccer

Glasner on team news, Larnaca and Pino's lack of confidence

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 12:42 PM

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fashion

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

By NY Post | Patty Adams Martinez | 3/18/2026 12:42 PM

Nothing stops former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss. After her multi-platinum R&B group Xscape broke up in 1998, the Georgia native co-wrote the Grammy-winning “No Scrubs” for TLC and shares songwriting credits on hits for Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran and Pink. On Broadway, she’s produced Tony-nominated “The Piano Lesson,” a 2024 revival of... ... Read full Story

music

A Timeline of the Legal Battle Between Chance the Rapper & His Former Manager Pat Corcoran

By Billboard | Michael Saponara | 3/18/2026 12:40 PM

Chance fired Pat the Manager in 2020 and both parties have since exchanged lawsuits. ... Read full Story

odd_fun

S.C. woman buys four lottery tickets, wins four times

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/18/2026 12:40 PM

A South Carolina woman stopped to buy four lottery tickets, and all four turned out to be winners -- including one with a $200,000 prize. ... Read full Story

soccer

Real Madrid midfield target confirms future is uncertain this summer

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 12:40 PM

Real Madrid are set to invest in their midfield this summer, but there is little certainty on whom they will bring in. One of their long-term targets has fueled speculation that he could be available ... ... Read full Story

soccer

Official: Barcelona starting lineup vs Newcastle United | Champions League

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 12:40 PM

FC Barcelona will battle Newcastle United at the Spotify Camp Nou in a little while, with a spot in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final on the line.With the first leg ending in a 1-1 draw last wee... ... Read full Story

auto

The Most Powerful Gas Porsche SUV Is Getting A Refresh

By carbuzz.com | Evan Williams | 3/18/2026 12:38 PM

Porsche is putting its Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid through the proper paces before launching. ... Read full Story

baseball

No offense, Captain: With Classic title on line, Cabrera puts country first

By MLB.com | Bryan Hoch | 3/18/2026 12:37 PM

... Read full Story

game

Payday Movie And TV Show Deal Announced, Again

By GameSpot | Eddie Makuch | 3/18/2026 12:37 PM

technology

Windows PowerToys update brings 3 big changes and improvements

By PCWorld | | 3/18/2026 12:37 PM

game

Xbox Rolls Out Console Feature Major Nelson Proposed Years Ago

By GameSpot | Claire Lewis | 3/18/2026 12:36 PM

soccer

Barcelona set sights on 21-year-old Spanish full-back – report

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 12:35 PM

FC Barcelona roped in Joao Cancelo in the winter transfer window to add more depth in the full-back positions.The Portuguese international has impressed so far despite a slow start and harbours hopes ... ... 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

book

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

by BookPage | Mar 17 2026

exercise

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 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

mental

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

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

new_jersey

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

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 18 2026

odd_fun

21 Cringey Things Celebrities Did At The Beginning Of The Pandemic That Are Weird To Look Back On Now

by BuzzFeed, Inc. | Mar 18 2026

opinion

California’s unfinished wildlife ‘bridge to nowhere’ tops $100M

by New York Post | 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

soccer

Enzo Fernandez to Liverpool suddenly seems real

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 18 2026

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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

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."

As Americans struggle with rising costs, many states’ unemployment benefits fall short, analysis finds

Pepi set for medical at Fulham before £28.5m move

Barcelona v Newcastle: Team news

Goon seen smirking on bodycam after gunning down NYPD hero Jonathan Diller — as fellow cop breaks down on witness stand

Man City ace lauds Real Madrid superstar – ‘He’s a champion and must be loved by everyone’

Dark message warning enemy to 'learn your lesson' found inscribed on 2,000-year-old sling bullet from ancient Holy Land

U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it ‘unprecedented’

This Classic Automatic Dive Watch Gets a Monotone Full-Titanium Tuneup

Glasner on team news, Larnaca and Pino's lack of confidence

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

A Timeline of the Legal Battle Between Chance the Rapper & His Former Manager Pat Corcoran

S.C. woman buys four lottery tickets, wins four times

Real Madrid midfield target confirms future is uncertain this summer

Official: Barcelona starting lineup vs Newcastle United | Champions League

The Most Powerful Gas Porsche SUV Is Getting A Refresh

No offense, Captain: With Classic title on line, Cabrera puts country first

Payday Movie And TV Show Deal Announced, Again

Windows PowerToys update brings 3 big changes and improvements

Xbox Rolls Out Console Feature Major Nelson Proposed Years Ago

Barcelona set sights on 21-year-old Spanish full-back – report

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

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

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

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

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

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

21 Cringey Things Celebrities Did At The Beginning Of The Pandemic That Are Weird To Look Back On Now

California’s unfinished wildlife ‘bridge to nowhere’ tops $100M

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

Enzo Fernandez to Liverpool suddenly seems real

Pelé's life in pictures

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

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

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.21 Cringey Things Celebrities Did At The Beginning Of The Pandemic That Are Weird To Look Back On Now

2.Watch: Lost cat reunited with Maryland family after 5 years

3.S.C. woman buys four lottery tickets, wins four times

4.Deer trapped on rocks on Maine shore for hours

5.Watch: More than 1,050 people form human shamrock in Dublin, Ohio

6.Watch: Bear emerges behind TV reporter during live broadcast

7.Turkeys on the tracks delay Staten Island trains twice in 2 hours

8.Portable Pubs On Wheels Bring Ireland To New England

9.Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

10.N.C. lottery player wins his second Cash 5 jackpot in 14 years