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• Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away, leaving a political legacy defined by hardline foreign policy convictions and a complex, evolving relationship with Donald Trump. • In his final hours, Graham contacted Trump to discuss the SAVE America Act, a piece of legislation aimed at overhauling federal elections. • Former President Trump praised Graham as "unique" and "great" in an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press" following the news of his death.

• Chinese entertainer and popular TV host Xie Na has had her Beijing concert canceled following intense public backlash regarding her singing ability. • Despite a successful debut tour, widespread doubts over her vocal talent forced the cancellation and the issuance of full ticket refunds to attendees. • The situation highlights the volatility of celebrity transitions from hosting to music, where public expectations for professional vocal skill can lead to career setbacks.

• A bipartisan coalition called RAISE US, launching Thursday, is developing a comprehensive "people strategy" to prepare millions of workers for AI-driven career upheavals. • The consortium is led by former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Governor, featuring partners such as Amazon, Microsoft, Bank of America, and Eli Lilly. • This initiative combines the resources of state governments, philanthropic groups, and major employers to address widespread anxiety regarding job displacement.

• JPMorgan Chase has reclaimed the top spot on LinkedIn's 2026 list of the top 10 U.S. companies for career growth, overtaking last year's leader, Alphabet. • Microsoft debuted at No. 3, while Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple maintain their streak of appearing on every ranking since the list's inception in 2016. • All 50 companies featured on the list are currently hiring, though opportunities are concentrated among a small group of the largest U.S. employers.

• BTS is expected to perform at the halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, held at MetLife Stadium. • Fans are generating significant social media hype, predicting the performance will be a career-defining moment for the group. • The event is viewed as a strategic opportunity for BTS to expand their global reach and introduce their music to an even wider international audience.

Women coaches routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite qualifications, say experts Women are being shut out of careers in sport by entrenched sexism, discrimination and workplace bullying, MPs have been told.Female coaches are routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite their qualifications, experts told a parliamentary select committee on Thursday. Continue reading...

GB News owner’s son, who wants Channel to be mined to stop migrants, is latest to have a go at transatlantic rightwing commentaryOn a Los Angeles stage in 2011 Winston Marshall, then the banjo player for the folk rock band Mumford & Sons, could scarcely believe what was happening. Not only was he playing at the Grammys, he was playing alongside Bob Dylan, legendary composer of social justice anthems and one of his heroes.About 15 years later, Marshall once again found himself stateside, this time on a very different stage. Appearing on Fox News in his new guise as a conservative YouTuber, Marshall advocated what he admitted was an “outlandish idea” to stop small boat crossings in the Channel. Continue reading...

British singer and guitarist wrote and performed Traffic classics including Feelin’ Alright? before platinum-selling solo albums and work with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and moreDave Mason, the co-founder of rock band Traffic who also collaborated with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and many other A-list musicians, has died aged 79.A statement from his representative said he died peacefully on Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, having settled in the US in 1969. “Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved,” the statement added. Continue reading...

New York mayor, ‘C-list rapper’ who went by Mr Cardamon and Young Cardamon, collected $1,643 in royalties last yearThe New York mayor Zohran Mamdani is still making money from his short-lived career as a multilingual rapper, tax filings show.But the 34-year-old Democrat’s meteoric rise as a celebrity politician has brought only a modest increase in hip-hop profits: he took home $1,643 in music royalties last year, up only slightly from $1,267 in 2024, according to the filings. Continue reading...

Broadcaster takes Kiis FM to court to argue licensee was wrong to terminate him for serious breach of contractFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereKyle Sandilands’ court case was not an occasion for a “royal commission” into his career and he just wants to get back to work quickly, the shock jock’s lawyers have told the federal court.Sandilands, who was earning $10m a year to front the Kyle and Jackie O Show, has taken Kiis FM to court to argue the licensee, Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), was wrong to terminate him for serious breach of contract earlier this month. Continue reading...

• American Geophysical Union (AGU) hosts a virtual Biogeosciences Early Career Open House on March 24, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 PM ET. • Event targets early-career scientists in biogeosciences, a key area of Earth and climate studies. • Provides networking and opportunities in U.S.-based research community focused on interdisciplinary environmental science.

• A STAT national survey reveals NIH funding interruptions are causing layoffs, lab closures, and driving early-career scientists away from research careers due to federal budget and priority changes. • Harvard researcher Josiemer Mattei had her diabetes prevention trial in Puerto Rico terminated in May 2025 when the administration cut over $2.8 billion in grants across the university, forcing her to scramble to relocate the study to avoid losing patients and data. • The NIH remains committed to fully spending its 2026 budget but lags significantly behind prior years in grant awards and disbursements, with researchers reporting taking 95% pay cuts to avoid staff layoffs.

• Denny Hamlin overcame an early speeding penalty and drove from 31st place to win Sunday's NASCAR race at Las Vegas, securing his 61st career victory, which ranks 10th all-time in NASCAR history. • Hamlin led 134 laps en route to the victory, while Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Christopher Bell and Ty Gibbs finished in the top five, with Chase Elliott and William Byron placing second and third respectively. • The win demonstrates Hamlin's resilience and driving skill, cementing his status among NASCAR's all-time greats as the sport prepares to head to Darlington Raceway this weekend.