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• 共和黨將 JetBlue 交易受阻歸咎於 Biden 政府；民主黨則指出伊朗戰爭導致燃料價格飆升。 • 廉價航空 Spirit Airlines 突然停止營運，美國航空公司與政府官員於週六努力處理受困乘客及受影響員工的問題，而關於該低成本航空崩潰的政治與商業指責戰也隨之展開。 • 美國交通部長 Sean Duffy 在新聞發布會上警告：「如果您預訂了 Spirit Airlines 的航班，請不要前往機場；這裡不會有人為您提供協助」，隨後他提出了讓預訂該家佛羅里達州公司客戶獲得退款或在其他航空公司尋找折扣航班的措施。

• Cade Cunningham 砍下 32 分，率領種子排名第一的 Detroit Pistons 在週五晚上於佛羅里達州奧蘭多的一場比賽中，以驚人的逆轉勝擊敗 Orlando Magic。 • Pistons 抹平了 24 分的差距贏得比賽，將 NBA 季後賽首輪系列賽逼入決定性的 Game 7。 • 這次戲劇性的反撲突顯了底特律隊的韌性，並讓他們在面對強悍的 Magic 球隊時仍保有季後賽希望。

• Ángel Mateos González 將為 CD Colunga 出賽，使其成為參加官方賽事的最年長球員

• Pittsburgh Penguins 在週一晚上的第五場比賽中以 3-2 擊敗 Philadelphia Flyers，得分者為 Connor Dewar、Kris Letang 和 Elmer Soderblom。 • 這場勝利使他們連續第二場比賽避免被淘汰，並將系列賽的第六場移回 Philadelphia 進行。 • Sidney Crosby 和企鵝隊目標是在面對韌性十足的飛航機隊時，繼續維持他們的賽季生命。

• 一名波士頓紅襪隊 (Boston Red Sox) 的新秀在球隊失去總教練 Alex Cora 後的首場比賽中表現強勁，並將這一天形容為「 whirlwind」（旋風般混亂）。 • 該新秀對這場突如其來的變動反應積極，在過渡期間協助穩定球隊。 • Cora 的離任為紅襪隊帶來了不確定性，在賽季初期考驗著年輕陣容的韌性。

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• The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 with a blowout victory, securing a commanding series advantage. • The Hawks' defensive struggles and offensive inefficiency led to their decisive defeat in front of the Knicks' home crowd. • New York's dominant performance positions them favorably as they look to advance further in the playoff bracket.

• Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reached a significant milestone by tying Alex Rodriguez's record of a 53-consecutive game on-base streak. • The achievement highlights Ohtani's consistent offensive performance and places him among baseball's elite hitters in terms of sustained production. • Ohtani's streak demonstrates his status as one of the premier players in Major League Baseball this season.

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occuredSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAn American millionaire big-game hunter has died after being crushed by a group of elephants during a hunting expedition in Gabon.Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting yellow-backed duiker, an antelope species, in the central African country of Gabon when the incident occurred last Friday. While in the Lope-Okanda rainforest, he and his guide unexpectedly came across five female elephants accompanied by a calf. Continue reading...

The Oscar winner is set to produce, and possibly star in, a film adaptation of the war game series with Christopher McQuarrie at the helmMichael B Jordan is following up his Oscar win with the announcement of another new project: a big-screen adaptation of the hit video game series Battlefield.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Sinners star will produce, and possibly star in, a film based on the long-running war series which is being hyped as the year’s most in-demand project to date in Hollywood Continue reading...

• The New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field, ending their two-week-long skid when Luke Weaver struck out Byron Buxton for the final out. • Shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from the game with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning and will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. • The victory marks a crucial turnaround for the struggling Mets, who had not won since early April and faced mounting pressure during their extended drought.

• The New York Mets lost 2-1 in extra innings to the Chicago Cubs, extending their losing streak to 11 games, matching their longest skid since 2004. • The defeat capped a winless 0-6 road trip for the Mets, who have not lost 12 straight since 2002. • Despite the struggles, Mets players emphasized they are still 'fighting for each other' amid the mounting losses.

• The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of their playoff series, with forward Evgeni Malkin calling for a reset. • Malkin emphasized the need for the team to regroup and improve their performance heading into subsequent games. • The playoff matchup sets up a critical series between the two historic NHL franchises competing for Eastern Conference advancement.

Finance chiefs to join exercise in Washington designed to assess how they would handle collapse of significant bankThe bosses of the central banks and treasuries of the UK, US and EU are to take part in a war game in Washington on Saturday to test how they would handle the collapse of a globally significant bank.Amid growing unease over the risks to global financial stability, the most senior officials from the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England – including its governor, Andrew Bailey – are expected to take part. Continue reading...

Growing numbers in the capital Honiara are playing the street card game Pass for a chance of a big payout, while risking big lossesAs the school day ends in Honiara, *Irene, a 43-year-old teacher in a floral dress with a yellow daisy in her bun, steps on to a minibus.After 10 minutes, Irene gets off the bus, walks down an alley, and enters a damp, smoky shelter. Plastic tables fill the space and playing cards are scattered on the floor. Irene has stopped by a hidden gambling table in a western suburb of Honiara to play Pass, a street card game gaining popularity in the Solomon Islands capital. Continue reading...

• Jacob Wilson’s two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers, snapping a seven-game losing streak. • The win came on Wednesday night in a tight contest where pitching dominated early. • This victory boosts Oakland's momentum in the AL West race amid a challenging season.

Regulator says tool, which creates reports for humans to review, has helped classify entire UK catalogue of HBO MaxTV shows including Game of Thrones and Euphoria have received age ratings for the first time in the UK, after the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) deployed an AI tool to help assess content.The BBFC has developed a tool to identify content that triggers compliance issues, such as violence, nudity and bad language. The flagged scenes are then passed over to BBFC staff for human review. Continue reading...

Treasury minister James Murray hits back at George Robertson’s criticism over military budgetUK politics live – latest updatesA Treasury minister has said balancing welfare and defence spending “is not a zero-sum game”, amid stark warnings that the UK will have to increase its military budget to ensure national security during global volatility.James Murray, the chancellor’s deputy, said the government was pushing ahead with the biggest sustained increase in defence investments since the cold war, but he would not say when it would publish its delayed defence investment plan. Continue reading...

• Cole Reinhardt scored his second goal with 1:50 left to lead the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night. • Reinhardt and Mackie Samoskevich scored in the first period for a 2-0 lead, with Quick making 14 saves in his retirement finale after 19 seasons and three Stanley Cups. • The win spoils Jonathan Quick's last NHL appearance as the three-time champion announced his retirement beforehand.

• Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout left the game against the Seattle Mariners after being hit by a pitch on the hand in the seventh inning. • Trout showed immediate pain and was removed as a precaution, with no immediate updates on fracture but X-rays pending. • The injury adds to Trout's history of setbacks, potentially impacting Angels' lineup depth early in the season.

• Cheryl Miller, alongside Val Ackerman and Ann Meyers Drysdale, spoke on the evolution of women's hoops at the AP Top 25 Poll Experience on April 4. • The panel addressed key challenges and growth in college women's basketball. • Their insights matter as the sport sees record viewership and investments post-Caitlin Clark era.

• GloRilla publicly addressed swirling pregnancy rumors during her appearance at a recent basketball game in the US. • Fans spotted what appeared to be a baby bump, prompting viral speculation across social media platforms. • The rapper shut down the rumors in a video response, clarifying her outfit choice amid the online frenzy.

• Veteran MLB umpire C.B. Bucknor, 63, left Wednesday's game early after a foul tip struck his facemask while umpiring behind the plate. • The incident came one day after Bucknor's viral erroneous call on Tuesday, ruling Jake Bauers did not touch first base despite his cleat hitting the bag center. • Bucknor faced intense scrutiny in the ABS era, where plate umpires are under the biggest microscope amid increased video review.

Tim Sweeney, chief of firm that created Fortnite, received backlash after worker’s wife revealed loss of life insuranceThe chief of the company that created Fortnite, a popular online game, has issued an apology following backlash after recent mass layoffs cost an employee with terminal brain cancer his job – and his life insurance.On Sunday, Tim Sweeney, the Epic Games chief executive, apologized after Jenni Griffin, the wife of Mike Prinke, a laid off employee, revealed on social media that the loss of her husband’s job also meant he was losing his life insurance. Continue reading...

• The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 in their final exhibition game of spring training on March 24, 2026. • The Reds will open their regular season on March 26, 2026, against the Boston Red Sox in downtown Cincinnati. • In related news, Joe Flacco is returning for his 19th NFL season as backup quarterback to Joe Burrow with the Cincinnati Bengals.

• The Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 128-126 on March 23, snapping their franchise-record 16-game losing streak since the All-Star break. • Pascal Siakam led with 37 points and sealed the victory by blocking Paolo Banchero's driving layup at the buzzer. • This win boosts Pacers' momentum as they host the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow night to open a three-game homestand.

• Women's NCAA tournament second round play continues Monday, March 23, with eight games scheduled across ESPN and ESPN2, featuring matchups including Alabama at Louisville (noon ET) and Virginia at Iowa (2 p.m. ET). • Additional second round games include Notre Dame at Ohio State, Kentucky at West Virginia, Syracuse at UConn, Illinois at Vanderbilt, Southern Cal at South Carolina, and Oklahoma State at UCLA. • The women's tournament second round concludes Monday's schedule, with the most successful teams advancing to regional play in subsequent rounds.

• The 2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament entered its first round on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, with games hosted across multiple venues including Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, and Portland. • First-round matchups are scheduled for March 19 and 21 in Oklahoma City and Portland, while March 20 and 22 games take place in Tampa, Philadelphia, San Diego, and St. Louis, with teams competing for advancement to the second round. • The tournament follows Selection Sunday on March 15, with the First Four play-in games held on March 17-18, setting the stage for the 68-team competition.