Trump and Pakistan Discuss Hosting US‑Iran Mediation Talks

 

Washington — US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asif Munir and reposted Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's March 24 offer that Islamabad host mediation for US‑Iran talks, officials and social media posts confirm. The White House said details were withheld for sensitivity; Sharif also conveyed...

Miley Cyrus Leads Cast Reunion At Hannah Montana Premiere

 

Los Angeles: Miley Cyrus reunited with original Hannah Montana cast Monday at the world premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, appearing on the red carpet in a commemorative silver gown and posing with co-stars before the screening. The special began streaming Tuesday on Disney+ and Hulu; Selena Gomez made...

Roki Sasaki again struggles in Dodgers spring outing

 

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki struggled again Monday night in an exhibition game at Dodger Stadium, issuing multiple walks and allowing runs in a two-plus inning appearance during the Freeway Series against the Angels as spring training play continued. The outing reinforced concerns about Sasaki’s command — his spring...

Los Angeles Clinches TGL Title After Dramatic Matches

 

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. — Los Angeles Golf Club defeated Jupiter Links to secure the TGL title, winning a decisive 9-2 match Tuesday night at the SoFi Center after taking a 6-5 opener Monday when Sahith Theegala birdied the final hole. The result awarded Los Angeles the SoFi Cup and followed...

Pistons snap Lakers' nine-game streak with late surge

 

Detroit — On Monday at Little Caesars Arena, Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110, ending L.A.'s nine-game winning streak and extending Detroit's recent run of victories. The result left the Lakers' road trip...

Port Arthur Valero Refinery Explosion Sparks Shelter Orders

 

Port Arthur, Texas: A large explosion and subsequent fire tore through a unit at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery on Monday, March 24, prompting city officials to issue shelter-in-place alerts for nearby neighborhoods as emergency crews responded to visible flames and smoke. Authorities and Valero said all personnel were accounted for this...

Local stations urge action after DISH drops affiliates

 

Portland and other U.S. cities. Local television stations reported this week that DISH Network removed their channels nearly two weeks ago, ending carriage of local affiliates and network programming. Broadcasters said DISH declined to reach a retransmission agreement, prompting stations to notify viewers and provide alternative streaming and provider options. Portland...

Jerrod Calhoun hired by Cincinnati after Utah State

 

CINCINNATI — Jerrod Calhoun was introduced as Cincinnati's men's basketball coach Wednesday after leaving Utah State, where he spent two seasons and led the Aggies to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and conference titles. The Bearcats agreed in writing to a six-year contract reportedly starting at $3.7 million in year one; Cincinnati...

Randy Bennett named Arizona State men’s basketball coach

 

Tempe, Ariz. — Randy Bennett, the long-time Saint Mary’s head coach, is set to become Arizona State’s next men's basketball coach, multiple outlets reported Monday; the move follows the University’s decision not to retain Bobby Hurley and was confirmed by sources who spoke on condition of anonymity. The hire ends Bennett’s...

US, TotalEnergies Agree to End Offshore Wind Projects

 

United States: The Department of the Interior and TotalEnergies signed settlement agreements in Houston on March 23 to relinquish two 2022 offshore wind leases and reimburse roughly US$928 million, formalizing the company’s exit from planned projects off North Carolina and New York. The settlement requires TotalEnergies to redirect the reimbursed funds...