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Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Arts/Entertainment
Arts/Entertainment

'Project Hail Mary' Opens Friday with Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling stars as a science teacher sent to save Earth from a dying sun in the film adaptation of Andy Weir's sci-fi novel. Co-starring Sandra Hüller and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film opens in US theaters this week.

AP News
Arts/Entertainment

Riz Ahmed Stars in 'Bait' on Prime Video

Oscar winner Riz Ahmed leads the new Prime Video series 'Bait,' playing a struggling British-Pakistani actor who becomes the center of James Bond casting rumors. Ahmed says he went on a journey of self-acceptance while creating the show.

AP News
Arts/Entertainment

CBS Cancels 'Watson' and 'DMV' for 2026-27 Season

CBS has finalized its 2026-27 lineup, canceling sophomore drama Watson and freshman comedy DMV. Both shows' season finales will now serve as series finales, airing in May.

Deadline
Arts/Entertainment

Judge Blocks Nexstar-Tegna Broadcasting Merger

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order to halt Nexstar's merger with Tegna, which would have created a broadcasting giant with nearly 260 stations. DirecTV sought the block.

Deadline
Arts/Entertainment

AMC Cancels Anne Rice's 'Talamasca: The Secret Order'

AMC will not renew its second Anne Rice series, Talamasca: The Secret Order, after one season. The show focused on a secretive society tracking witches and vampires.

Deadline
Auto
Auto

US Auto Sales on Track for 2.6% Drop in 2026 Amid War and Tariffs

Cox Automotive forecasts US auto sales of 15.8 million vehicles in 2026, down 2.6% from 2025. The US-Israeli war, Iran's oil tanker blockade through the Strait of Hormuz, and ongoing tariffs are clouding the outlook. GM sales down 9.6% and Ford down 9.3% in Q1.

Autoweek
Auto

2027 Corvette Grand Sport Returns with New 6.7L V-8 Engine

Chevy revived the Corvette Grand Sport nameplate at Sebring with a new naturally-aspirated 6.7-liter small-block V-8. The Grand Sport X variant produces 721 HP, marking a major performance milestone for the C8 platform.

Car and Driver
Auto

Sony and Honda's Afeela 1 Electric Sedan Is Dead

The joint Sony-Honda electric vehicle venture has been canceled. The Afeela 1 sedan, which had been showcased at CES, will not reach production as the companies wind down their EV collaboration.

Car and Driver
Auto

Leno's Law Is Back and Could Pass This Time

Legislation nicknamed 'Leno's Law' has been reintroduced and appears to have better chances of passing. The bill aims to protect classic and collector car owners with updated regulations around vehicle modifications and emissions.

Car and Driver
Auto

Toyota Celica Sport to Return as AWD Hybrid

Reports indicate Toyota is bringing back the Celica nameplate as an all-wheel-drive hybrid sport car, marking the return of the iconic name after a two-decade absence from Toyota's lineup.

Car and Driver
Global
Global

Iran War Hits One Month as Airstrikes Continue in Tehran

The US-Israeli military campaign in Iran has reached the one-month mark, with continued airstrikes hitting residential areas in Tehran. The humanitarian impact is growing across the region, affecting neighboring countries including Lebanon.

NPR
Global

Iran's Strait of Hormuz Blockade Making Oil Prices 'Weird'

Iran's blockade of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz is creating unprecedented uncertainty in global oil markets. With no end to the conflict in sight, consumer spending is declining as war headlines dominate the news cycle.

NPR
Global

G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Paris Amid Iran Crisis

G7 foreign ministers including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gathered at the Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey outside Paris to discuss the ongoing Iran conflict and its global economic impact.

NPR
Global

F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Antonelli Takes Pole at Suzuka

Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for Mercedes at the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying at Suzuka Circuit, marking a strong weekend for the team as Formula One continues its 2026 season.

Reuters
Global

South Africa's Market Theatre Marks Apartheid Anniversary

South Africa's iconic Market Theatre, which played a crucial role in anti-apartheid resistance through productions like 'Woza Albert,' is marking the anniversary of apartheid with commemorative events and performances.

NPR
Local
Local

New Crepe Restaurant Opens in Round Rock

A new restaurant serving sweet and savory crepes has opened in Round Rock, adding to the growing dining scene in the area. The restaurant joins several other new food spots that have recently launched in the Austin metro.

Community Impact
Local

Tejas Meat Supply Opens Second Location in Round Rock

Tejas Meat Supply has expanded its Central Texas presence with the opening of its second location in Round Rock in March, offering specialty meats and butcher services to the growing community.

Community Impact
Local

Texas Families Have Until March 31 to Apply for Education Savings Accounts

A judge has ruled that Texas families now have until March 31 to apply for education savings accounts, extending the deadline as the state legislature continues to shape school choice policy.

Community Impact
Local

Williamson County Purchases 253 Acres for Future Justice Complex

Williamson County officials have purchased 253 acres in Georgetown for a future justice complex, a major infrastructure investment for the rapidly growing county that includes Round Rock.

Community Impact
Local

Delta Airlines Launching Phoenix Route from Austin Airport

Delta Airlines will launch a new Phoenix route and expand Bozeman flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, adding more connectivity for Central Texas travelers.

Community Impact
Politics
Politics

DHS Shutdown Hits Day 42 as Congress Leaves for Easter Recess

The partial government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight. The Senate passed a bill to fund most DHS operations, but the House rejected it and passed its own version. Lawmakers left for a two-week Easter recess with 270,000 DHS employees still unpaid.

Reuters
Politics

Trump Orders Emergency TSA Pay as Airport Lines Worsen

With the DHS shutdown snarling airports during spring break, President Trump declared an emergency to enable TSA officers to be paid as soon as Monday. Other DHS employees including emergency responders and coast guard remain unpaid.

Reuters
Politics

TMZ Puts Bounty on Photos of Lawmakers Flying Home During Shutdown

TMZ's callout for photos of US lawmakers boarding planes during the partial government shutdown is gaining traction, as Congress heads out for a two-week Easter recess while federal workers go unpaid.

The Guardian
Politics

Trump's Science Advisers: 12 Tech CEOs and One Academic

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology features sparse academic representation, with 12 technology industry chiefs and only one academic, reflecting a focus on technology and industry over research.

Nature
Politics

Treasury to Add Trump's Signature to US Paper Currency

The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to US paper currency, marking a historic first for a sitting president to have their signature on bills during their term.

FOX 7 Austin
Science
Science

NASA Days Away from Artemis 2 Astronaut Launch to the Moon

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is on track for an April 1 launch, sending astronauts around the moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972. The crew has completed final preparations at Kennedy Space Center.

Space.com
Science

Sycophantic AI Chatbots Make People Less Kind to Others

A new study published in Nature found that interacting with flattering AI chatbots reduces kindness toward other people. Even users who were skeptical of chatbots fell under the sway of AI tools' sycophantic responses.

Nature
Science

First Complete Atlas of Brain Organization Over a Lifetime

Researchers created the first comprehensive atlas of brain organization across the human lifespan by scanning over 3,500 people. The guide maps which brain areas work together from birth to 100 years old.

Nature
Science

Vivid Dreams Make Sleep Feel Deeper and More Refreshing

Researchers discovered that immersive dreaming can actually make sleep feel deeper and more refreshing, even when brain activity patterns remain the same. The finding challenges assumptions about what makes sleep restorative.

ScienceDaily
Science

Scientists Engineer Probiotic Bacteria as Tumor-Seeking Drug Factories

Researchers have engineered probiotic bacteria that infiltrate tumors and produce cancer-fighting drugs right where they're needed. In mice, the approach showed promising results for targeted cancer therapy.

ScienceDaily
Tech
Tech

SoftBank Locks In $40B Loan to Fund OpenAI Investment

SoftBank secured a $40 billion bridge loan to fund further investment in OpenAI and general corporate purposes, arranged with JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, SMBC, and MUFG. The move signals that AI leadership is increasingly becoming a financing race, not just a model race.

Reuters
Tech

Apple Plans to Open Siri to Rival AI Assistants in iOS 27

Apple is reportedly planning to let rival AI assistants like Gemini and Claude plug directly into the iPhone experience via Siri in iOS 27. Instead of betting on one in-house model, Apple would reposition the iPhone as an AI platform orchestrating multiple models.

Bloomberg
Tech

Apple Discontinues Iconic Mac Pro Tower, Shifts to Mac Studio

Apple has quietly discontinued the Mac Pro tower desktop, last updated in 2023 with the M2 Ultra chip. The more compact Mac Studio with M3 Ultra now serves as the flagship pro desktop, paired with the new Studio Display XDR.

Tech Startups
Tech

OpenAI's US Ad Pilot Exceeds $100M in Annualized Revenue in Six Weeks

OpenAI's advertising pilot in the US has surpassed $100 million in annualized revenue within just six weeks of launch, signaling the company's rapid push into the advertising market alongside its AI products.

Reuters
Tech

US Judge Blocks Pentagon's Anthropic Blacklisting for Now

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's move to blacklist Anthropic, allowing the AI company to continue competing for government contracts while the legal challenge proceeds.

Reuters