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Monday, March 30, 2026

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Arts/Entertainment
Arts/Entertainment

Project Hail Mary Rockets Past $300M Global Box Office

Amazon MGM Studios' Project Hail Mary continues its stellar run, surpassing $300 million globally in just its second weekend to become the top-grossing Hollywood title of 2026. The film holds a 95% Tomatometer score.

Hollywood Reporter
Arts/Entertainment

Russell Brand Rape Trial Delayed to October

Russell Brand's rape trial has been pushed back from June to October. The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star was charged in April 2025 with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault relating to four women.

Deadline
Arts/Entertainment

Oscars Moving to Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in 2029

The Academy Awards ceremony will relocate to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live starting in 2029, prompting reactions about potential traffic impacts for Hollywood's biggest night.

Deadline
Arts/Entertainment

2026 JUNO Awards Celebrate Canadian Music in Hamilton

The 2026 JUNO Awards were held in Hamilton, Ontario, featuring performances and appearances by Nelly Furtado and other top Canadian artists celebrating the year's best in music.

People
Arts/Entertainment

Edinburgh TV Festival Faces Relocation Debate

Top British TV executives fear that relocating the Edinburgh TV Festival away from its Fringe home would be a 'disaster' for talent development. Shows like Fleabag and Baby Reindeer may never have existed without the festival's creative ecosystem.

Deadline
Arts/Entertainment

'Project Hail Mary' Becomes Year's First True Blockbuster at $164.3M

Ryan Gosling's sci-fi adaptation 'Project Hail Mary' has earned $164.3 million domestically, making it 2026's first genuine blockbuster. Variety calls it a lavish outer-space thriller that wants to be 'Interstellar' meets 'E.T.'

Variety
Arts/Entertainment

Thieves Steal Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse Paintings in 3-Minute Italian Heist

Four masked men stole paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse from a museum in Parma, Italy, in a brazen three-minute overnight heist. Police are investigating what may be one of the most audacious art thefts in recent European history.

BBC News
Arts/Entertainment

Tomb Raider TV Production Paused After Sophie Turner Injury

Production on the Tomb Raider series has been paused as a precaution to allow star Sophie Turner time to recover from an injury. A rep said the pause is temporary while details of the injury remain undisclosed.

Variety
Arts/Entertainment

Blackpink's Lisa Announces Las Vegas Residency 'Viva La Lisa'

Blackpink member Lisa has announced her first Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for two weekends in November. The K-pop star continues to expand her solo career with the high-profile booking.

Variety
Arts/Entertainment

Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter Joins Fred Again for Epic 2-Hour DJ Set

Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk joined Fred Again for an incredible two-hour helmetless DJ set featuring a jaw-dropping Usher drop and an emotional moment with Bangalter's son singing a song he made when he was 12. The set has gone viral.

The Verge
Auto
Auto

New EV Sales Drop 28% in Q1 2026, But Used EVs Surge

New EV sales cratered 28% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to just 212,600 units, according to Cox Automotive. However, used EV sales surged 12% to 93,500 units, with prices now within $1,300 of equivalent gas cars.

Electrek
Auto

Honda Cancels Three US EV Models Including Acura RSX

Honda announced it is canceling production of three EVs planned for US manufacturing, including the highly anticipated Acura RSX. Tariffs and weak demand have driven automakers to book nearly $70 billion in write-downs.

Car and Driver
Auto

All-New Electric Ford Transit City Van Launches

Ford has unveiled the Transit City electric van, designed for cost-conscious contractors and delivery fleets. The van targets clean air zones, rising fuel costs, and neighborhood noise restrictions.

Electrek
Auto

$10,000 Leapmotor A10 Could Be Stellantis's Answer for US Market

Stellantis partner Leapmotor has revealed the A10 at just under $20,000 for the US market—a spiritual successor to the Dodge Neon. The affordable EV could help Stellantis compete in the budget segment.

Electrek
Auto

March 2026 Called 'Tipping Point' for Global EV Adoption

Futurist Chris Meder predicts March 2026 marks the tipping point for EVs vs ICE vehicles, driven by the global fuel supply crunch from the Hormuz Strait tanker squeeze sending gas prices sharply higher.

Gulf News
Auto

Tesla Q1 2026 Wall Street Consensus Shows Company Still Struggling to Grow

Tesla published its Wall Street consensus for Q1 2026 deliveries at 365,645 vehicles, painting a picture of a company still struggling to return to meaningful growth after two straight down years. Analysts remain cautious about the EV maker's near-term trajectory.

Electrek
Auto

Stellantis Mandates 5-Day In-Person Work, Tickets Employees Driving Rival Cars

Beginning March 30, Stellantis is requiring employees to return to five-day-a-week in-person schedules. Adding to worker frustration, the automaker has also been issuing parking tickets to employees who drive rival brand vehicles to work.

MoparInsiders
Auto

GM Mexico Workers to Vote on 10% Salary Hike Proposal

GM workers at Mexico's Silao plant are set to vote on a proposal for a 10% salary increase. The vote comes amid ongoing labor negotiations in the automotive sector across North America.

Reuters
Auto

South Korea Considers Driving Curbs as Oil Prices Surge Past $115

South Korea is considering extending driving restrictions to the general public as global oil prices climb further due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. Officials are seeking to rein in energy demand amid worsening supply strains.

Reuters
Auto

Fuel Rations and Free Buses: Countries Respond to Rising Oil Prices

Governments worldwide have introduced emergency measures to limit the impact of surging oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict. Responses range from fuel rationing to free public transit as crude exceeds $115 per barrel.

BBC News
Global
Global

Iran War Day 30: Houthis Enter Conflict, Fire Missiles at Israel

The US-Israel war on Iran has entered its 30th day with Iran-backed Houthis joining the fighting by launching missiles at Israel. Attacks have spread to Bahrain, where an aluminium facility was struck injuring two employees.

Al Jazeera
Global

Israel Expands Invasion of Southern Lebanon

Israel has expanded its ground invasion of southern Lebanon, vowing to seize more territory. UNIFIL reports one UN peacekeeper was killed and another critically injured by a projectile strike on their position.

The Guardian
Global

Iran Demands US Condemn University Bombings by March 30 Deadline

The IRGC has demanded the US government officially condemn reported strikes on Iranian universities by noon Tehran time on March 30, threatening expanded retaliation against US-affiliated institutions if conditions aren't met.

CNN
Global

Record-Low Snowfall Slams US Ski Resorts

The lowest snow levels in decades are devastating US ski resorts across multiple states. The historically poor season is raising concerns about the long-term viability of the winter sports industry.

Reuters
Global

WTO E-Commerce Moratorium Talks Deadlocked

World Trade Organization negotiations on the e-commerce duties moratorium have hit a deadlock even as a broader reform plan nears a deal. The outcome could affect digital trade rules for billions in cross-border commerce.

Reuters
Global

Trump Threatens to 'Obliterate' Iran's Energy Facilities as War Enters Day 30

President Trump escalated rhetoric on the Iran conflict, threatening to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if a deal isn't reached 'shortly.' The war has entered its fifth week with oil above $115 and no ceasefire in sight.

BBC News
Global

Spain Closes Airspace to US Aircraft Involved in Iran War

Spain has denied the US use of two jointly run military bases in Andalusia and closed its airspace to American aircraft involved in the Iran conflict. The move signals growing European pushback against the war.

BBC News
Global

Houthis Enter Iran War, Fire Missiles at Israel — Refinery Set on Fire

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have joined the conflict by striking Israel, with debris from an intercepted missile setting an Israeli refinery on fire. The escalation has further roiled global energy markets.

BBC News
Global

UN Peacekeeper Killed in Lebanon as Israel Expands Southern Invasion

UNIFIL reported one peacekeeper was killed and another critically injured when a projectile hit their position in southern Lebanon. Israel has vowed to seize more territory in Lebanon while continuing strikes on Iranian ports.

New York Times
Global

Pakistan Secures Hormuz Deal — 20 Vessels Allowed Through Strait

Iran has agreed to allow 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, in what Islamabad called a meaningful step toward easing one of the worst energy crises in modern history.

Al Jazeera
Politics
Politics

'No Kings' Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide

Massive protests against President Trump were held at more than 3,000 events Saturday, with a flagship rally in Minnesota. The Iran war was a galvanizing force, with Senate candidates in key midterm races joining the crowds.

NBC News
Politics

Vance Wins CPAC Presidential Straw Poll Amid MAGA Anxiety Over Iran

JD Vance won the CPAC presidential straw poll as Trump skipped the event. Attendees displayed growing anxiety over the Iran war, with generational divides emerging over Republican support for Israel.

The Guardian
Politics

U.S. Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East

The arrival of 2,500 Marines and 2,500 sailors keeps American troop levels in the Middle East at roughly 10,000 more than normal. The buildup underscores the expanding scope of US military involvement in the region.

New York Times
Politics

TSA Call-Outs Hit 10%+ as DHS Shutdown Battle Continues

More than 2,800 TSA officers (10.27% nationwide) called out of work Saturday, with five major airports reporting 30%+ call-out rates. The staffing crisis comes amid ongoing political battles over DHS funding.

CNN
Politics

FBI Digs Up Old Investigative Files on Rep. Eric Swalwell

The FBI received urgent instructions at the Trump administration's behest to gather and relay old investigative files on Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, alarming career law enforcement officials.

New York Times
Politics

'No Kings' Protests Draw Over 8 Million Nationwide as Midterms Heat Up

Organizers say over eight million people took to the streets on Saturday across 3,300+ protest events, surpassing October's seven million turnout. The protests come as the midterm election season takes shape and Democrats work to capitalize on the unpopular Iran war.

The Verge / NYT
Politics

US Government Partial Shutdown Becomes Longest in History

The partial government shutdown has surpassed the previous record to become the longest in US history. TSA workers in the nation's capital have voiced frustration with Congress as Trump officials say pay will resume this week.

BBC News / CNN
Politics

US Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East

The arrival of 2,500 Marines and 2,500 sailors keeps American troop levels in the Mideast at over 50,000 — roughly 10,000 more than usual — as Trump weighs his next steps in the month-old Iran war.

New York Times
Politics

Cracks Emerge in Coalition Supporting HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

A new Politico poll finds growing dissatisfaction within the coalition that helped put HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his position. The findings suggest political headwinds for one of Trump's more controversial cabinet picks.

Politico
Politics

Lawmaker Seeks to Block Trump's Name on Kennedy Center

A Democratic lawmaker is asking a federal judge to force the Kennedy Center to block and reverse efforts to attach President Trump's name to the historic performing arts venue. The legal challenge is the latest front in battles over Trump's cultural legacy.

ABC News
Science
Science

NASA Prepares for Artemis II Moon Mission Launch April 1

NASA is in final preparations for the historic Artemis II mission, which will send astronauts on an orbital flight around the Moon on April 1. Florida's space coast cities are abuzz with excitement ahead of the launch.

The Guardian
Science

Webb and Hubble Capture Saturn in Unprecedented Detail

NASA's James Webb and Hubble telescopes have painted the most comprehensive picture of Saturn ever captured, revealing new details about the ringed planet's atmosphere and structure across multiple wavelengths.

Live Science
Science

Ocean's 'Missing' Plastic Found as Trillions of Nanoplastics

Scientists have discovered that the ocean's 'missing' plastic hasn't vanished—it has broken down into trillions of invisible nanoplastics now spread through water, air, and living organisms worldwide.

ScienceDaily
Science

Brain Can 'Refresh' Itself After a Stroke

Researchers have found that after a stroke, the brain may do something surprisingly hopeful—it can refresh parts of itself, suggesting new therapeutic approaches for stroke recovery.

ScienceDaily
Science

New Holographic Storage Technique Dramatically Increases Data Capacity

A new holographic storage technique uses light in three dimensions to dramatically increase data storage capacity. The breakthrough could revolutionize how massive datasets are archived and accessed.

ScienceDaily
Science

Powerful X1.5 Solar Flare Fires — Auroras Possible Across US Tomorrow

Active region AR4405 unleashed an X1.5 solar flare with a fast coronal mass ejection racing toward Earth. Strong to severe geomagnetic storms and widespread auroras are possible on March 31, potentially visible at lower latitudes.

EarthSky
Science

Ocean's 'Missing' Plastic Found as Trillions of Invisible Nanoplastics

Scientists have discovered that the ocean's supposedly 'missing' plastic hasn't vanished — it has broken down into trillions of invisible nanoplastics now spread through water, air, and living organisms. The finding reshapes understanding of plastic pollution.

ScienceDaily
Science

Brain Can 'Refresh' Itself After a Stroke, New Research Shows

Researchers found that after a stroke, the brain may do something surprisingly hopeful — it can 'refresh' damaged areas. The discovery opens new avenues for understanding recovery and developing treatments for stroke patients.

ScienceDaily
Science

New Holographic Storage Technique Dramatically Increases Data Capacity

Scientists have developed a holographic storage technique that uses light in three dimensions to dramatically increase how much data can be stored. The breakthrough could reshape future data storage technologies.

ScienceDaily
Science

Deepfake X-Rays Now Convincing Enough to Fool Doctors and AI

AI-generated deepfake X-rays are now convincing enough to fool both radiologists and AI diagnostic models. In tests, doctors had limited success identifying fakes, especially when they didn't know they were looking at them, raising serious concerns about medical image integrity.

ScienceDaily
Tech
Tech

Micron's HBM4 Now in Mass Production for Nvidia's Next-Gen Platform

Micron Technology has begun mass production of HBM4 memory chips for Nvidia's next-generation AI platform. The company's fiscal Q2 earnings blew past Wall Street expectations, with the blockbuster report sending shares higher.

The Motley Fool
Tech

Anthropic Considers IPO as Soon as Q4 2026

AI company Anthropic is reportedly considering going public as early as Q4 2026, amid a broader tech sell-off that sent the Nasdaq into correction territory. Big tech stocks including Meta and Nvidia saw significant declines on Friday.

Yahoo Finance
Tech

Mistral Secures $830M to Build Paris Data Center

French AI startup Mistral has secured $830 million in debt financing to build a Paris-area data center powered by 13,800 Nvidia GB300 GPUs with 44 MW capacity. Operations are expected to begin in Q2 2026.

Let's Data Science
Tech

Sony to Hike PlayStation 5 Prices Again as Memory Chip Costs Surge

Sony is raising PlayStation 5 prices for the second time as surging memory chip costs squeeze margins. The price increases affect multiple markets as component costs continue to climb.

Reuters
Tech

Arm's Bold Chip Bet on AI Evolution

Arm Holdings is making an ambitious push into custom AI chip design, positioning the company at the center of the next wave of AI hardware evolution beyond traditional GPU architectures.

Reuters
Tech

GitHub Copilot Inserted an Advertisement Into a Developer's Pull Request

A developer discovered that GitHub Copilot had silently inserted a promotional link into their code during a pull request. The incident has sparked widespread concern about the integrity of AI-assisted coding tools and corporate overreach in developer workflows.

Zach Manson
Tech

Apple Opening Siri to Third-Party AI Extensions, Creating an 'AI App Store'

Apple is preparing to let users install third-party AI chatbots beyond ChatGPT inside Siri via iOS 27 Extensions. The feature will have its own dedicated App Store section, effectively creating a marketplace for AI integrations that could reshape the AI landscape on Apple devices.

The Verge
Tech

Mistral Secures $830M Debt Financing for Massive Paris Data Center

French AI startup Mistral secured $830 million in debt financing to build a Paris-area data center powered by 13,800 Nvidia GB300 GPUs with 44 MW capacity. Operations are scheduled to start in Q2 2026, marking a major investment in European AI infrastructure.

Let's Data Science
Tech

Tech CEOs Increasingly Blaming AI for Mass Layoffs

A growing number of tech leaders are publicly pointing to AI as the reason behind significant job cuts while simultaneously pushing for more investment in AI tools. The trend raises questions about whether AI is genuinely replacing jobs or being used as convenient cover for cost-cutting.

BBC News
Tech

McDonald's Tests Humanoid Robots at Shanghai Location

McDonald's tested humanoid robots from Keenon Robotics at a Shanghai restaurant where the machines greeted customers and delivered food. Human workers still handled cooking and orders, but the pilot signals growing fast-food industry interest in automation.

Fox News