Usa new news - Part 355

Commanders Lose 26.5-Sack Edge Rusher to Upstart AFC Team

When it comes to the Washington Commanders and their 1 season with edge rusher Jacob Martin, we can now say he was 1 of the few players on the roster who held up their end of the bargain in 2025. …

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Sends Strong Message After 2-HR Game

Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is always something of a wild card for the New York Yankees. But if recent history is any indicator, he seems likely to start the year ready to hit. Stanton smoked a pair of Stantonian blasts …

Red Sox Could Make Intriguing Move With Jarren Duran for Top Prospect

The Boston Red Sox could look to subtract from their MLB roster, despite the hopes of being a World Series-contending team this season. Boston has a surplus of talent pushing for MLB playing time, and the team could look to …

Bengals Resign Key Offensive Piece After Losing Trey Hendrickson to Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals offseason has been a struggle to watch after Trey Hendrickson signed with the Baltimore Ravens. On the bright side of things, the Bengals have signed offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to a two-year contract extension. Bengals signed …

Penguins Expected to Target Rangers Star This Summer

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking to make some major moves this summer. Pittsburgh has surprised many around the league by firmly being in a playoff spot at the moment. This comes after the club endured a disappointing 2024-25 campaign …

Braves-Yankees Trade Idea Offloads $73 Million All-Star for Promising Outfielder

The Atlanta Braves need to make a move before MLB Opening Day. That could manifest in a variety of different ways, but the Braves have an outfield/DH spot presumably open after the tragic Jurickson Profar news. Could Atlanta look to …

Kyler Murray Speaking with 3-5 Teams Amid Steelers QB Uncertainty: Report

Veteran quarterback Kyler Murray is now a free agent. After being released by the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, the two-time Pro-Bowler is looking for his next destination. One team that is still looking for an answer at the quarterback position is …

New Chiefs Free Agent Addition Named ‘Perfect Fit’ for Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs wasted no time acquiring new free agents when the legal tampering period began on Monday. They knew it was time for some fresh faces at key positions following a disappointing 6-11 2025 season. This will be …

Spire’s Jeff Dickerson Responds to Joe Gibbs Racing Lawsuit in New Court Filing

A new legal filing has added another development to the ongoing dispute between NASCAR teams Joe Gibbs Racing and Spire Motorsports. Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson submitted a declaration Wednesday night responding to allegations made by Joe Gibbs Racing in its …

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Reveals he Wanted to be Traded

The Boston Celtics have become one of the best teams in the NBA. They sit second in the Eastern Conference standings, and they have played most of the season without Jayson Tatum. This year, Jaylen Brown has been the best …

Maxx Crosby Gets Candid on Nullified Trade Amid Patriots Rumors

During the first week of NFL free agency, the New England Patriots added edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones with the hope of upgrading the unit. But one of the biggest edge upgrades the Patriots could make this spring is still on …

Kyle Busch: 5 Fast Facts About the NASCAR Cup Series Driver

Kyle Busch has built one of the most accomplished careers in modern NASCAR. Known to fans as “Rowdy,” he has spent nearly two decades competing at the top level and winning across multiple series. Busch races full-time in the NASCAR …

Braves-Blue Jays Trade Pitch Sends $131 Million Starter to Atlanta for 3.60 Southpaw Reliever

The Atlanta Braves‘ pitching staff injuries have been well-documented to open up the new MLB season. There’s reason to believe the Braves could pursue a blockbuster trade before the regular season, or early April or May if the starting rotation …

Warriors Urged To Shut Down Steph Curry For Season After Latest Injury Update

The Golden State Warriors have now been without their franchise star for the last 15 games, and a new Stephen Curry injury update signals the guard will miss at least another ten days with a knee injury that has kept …

Yankees Lefty Leaves Team USA as WBC Moves to Knockout Stage

The New York Yankees will get one of their veteran pitchers back earlier than expected after left-hander Ryan Yarbrough left Team USA before the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. According to recent reports by Jon Heyman from The New York Post, …

City Colleges students get big boost

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: A program supporting City Colleges students pays big dividends in graduation rates and salaries. 🗞️ Plus: The 2026 Ravinia Festival headliners are revealed, just how much housing Chicago needs to build and more. 📝 Keeping …

A man goes into a voting booth…

Wednesday afternoon I voted, early, folding my partisan cheat sheet, jamming it in my pocket, and strolling out my front door, turning right. Taking another right at the corner, and over to the Northbrook Village Hall, mid-block. Easy-peasy. In many …

Ambassador Mike Huckabee Joked About “Dodging Iranian Missiles,” Doing the “Shelter Shuffle”

The day after Donald Trump announced on February 28 that the U.S., along with Israel, had begun to attack Iran with a massive bombing campaign — and before American service members were killed and wounded in the conflict — Trump’s …

AP Exclusive: Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out

By GARY FIELDS, RIVER ZHANG and JACQUELYN MARTIN WASHINGTON (AP) — A Smithsonian museum exhibit about the maritime journey that millions of Africans were forced to take across the Atlantic to slavery in the Americas will change later this month, …

US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stable

By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels despite a weakening job market. The number of Americans filing for jobless aid for …

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, March 12-20

In the file photo, visitors came to see the tulips on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Here is a sampling of things to do …

Pope appoints trusted fellow Augustinian to run Vatican’s charity office

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday entrusted the Vatican’s charity works to a fellow Augustinian, signaling a line of continuity with Pope Francis who had elevated the centuries-old job to a position of action and prominence that helped …

Ohio State names provost as new president after predecessor’s abrupt resignation

By JULIE CARR SMYTH COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State elevated its chief academic officer to president Thursday, acting swiftly to move past the abrupt resignation of former President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. following revelations about his “inappropriate relationship” with the female …

Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war’s impact on protected places

By FARNOUSH AMIRI UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque, raising alarms about the impact of the widening war on protected landmarks …

Is your home underinsured? Here’s how to tell

By Kaz Weida, NerdWallet Your house isn’t just a place to hang your hat — it’s also one of your most valuable financial assets. That’s why homeowners without enough insurance can face financial ruin when disaster strikes and they find …

Tuberculosis cases have been rising as public health agencies struggle to keep up

By Nada Hassanein, Stateline.org In Johnson County, Iowa, the number of tuberculosis cases has increased in recent years — and so has the cost of containing it. The cost of contact tracing and surveillance, traveling each day to patients’ homes to …

State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies

By HANNAH FINGERHUT Months after the last of the United States’ 1-cent coins were pressed, some states are beginning to offer their own 2 cents on the penny problem by setting rounding guidance for cash purchases. President Donald Trump announced …

Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury

By KAITLYN HUAMANI and BARBARA ORTUTAY, AP Technology Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, a jury will listen to closing arguments before heading to …

Insider Reveals Future of 49ers GM John Lynch

After another double-digit win season in 2025, the San Francisco 49ers are continuing to strengthen their roster. Notable moves this offseason include signing future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans, as well as trading for veteran defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa. These …

Yankees Prospect to Miss 2026 Season After Elbow Surgery

The New York Yankees’ pitching depth took another hit this week after left-handed prospect Brock Selvidge underwent an internal brace procedure on his left elbow that will sideline him for the entire 2026 season. The news, first reported by MLB.com’s …

Steelers Linked to Surprise Rookie QB as Aaron Rodgers Successor

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been busy throughout the early stage of the 2026 NFL offseason, but the Aaron Rodgers question remains the top storyline surrounding the team. Rodgers, now 41 years old, could chose to re-sign with the Steelers for …

Browns Officially Cut Ties With Oft-Injured Former All-Pro

The transaction wire has been on a steady hum for the Cleveland Browns as the NFL’s pre-free-agency period has given way to its actual free-agency period, and nothing has been so drastically altered for the team as its offensive line. …

Ravens GM Called ‘Dishonest and Dishonorable’ After Maxx Crosby Trade Debacle

It turns out people don’t like Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta very much. The Ravens’ attempted trade for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby that DeCosta called off on Tuesday â 4 days after agreeing to the trade …

Orioles Urged To Sign Former Reliever To Bolster Bullpen Depth

Going into the 2026 season, one team that could make some noise is the Baltimore Orioles. They made some significant offseason moves to compete in what has turned into a loaded American League East Division. After missing the playoffs in …

Anthony Edwards Reveals What NBA Players Really Think About Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard looked untouchable Wednesday night, and Anthony Edwards did not hesitate to say what many around the league already believe after watching it unfold. Leonard poured in 45 points as the Los Angeles Clippers rolled past the Minnesota Timberwolves …

Packers Legend Brutally Roasts Nate Hobbs After His Release

Last offseason, the Green Bay Packers made a move at the cornerback that they felt would go a long way towards fixing the secondary issues. Nate Hobbs was signed in free agency to a four-year, $48 million contract. Originally, fans …

Clippers Player Explains Fight Before Viral Kawhi Leonard Moment

Following a convincing victory in Los Angeles, California, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves participated in a minor dust-up at half court. The situation went viral on Wednesday night, primarily due to Kawhi Leonardâs reaction to the scuffle. …