Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
American officials sought to temper concerns of a possibly expanding military incursion after the Pentagon’s decision to deploy more troops to the Middle East.
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NASA’s Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of moon launch
March 27, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm NASA’s Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of moon launch During their 10-day mission, this four-person crew will swing around the far side of the moon—and potentially travel farther from Earth than anyone in history By Meghan Bartels edited by Eric Sullivan Canadian…
Your tax refund could be delayed—and the IRS says you need to act fast
Filers have just 30 days to update banking info before facing longer waits. Tax refunds are typically a welcomed reprieve for millions of Americans facing challenging financial times. While many tax filers are set to receive higher refunds this year, around 1.4 million Americans who typically receive paper refund checks may have to wait longer…
Kaori Sakamoto ends career with fourth world title as Glenn falls out of medals | Figure skating
Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto closed out her competitive career with her fourth world title in the women’s singles competition at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague, Czechia on Friday. The 25-year old wrapped up a historic skating career which included four Olympic medals, including two silvers at this year’s Milan Cortina Games, with a personal-best…
Charlie Puth explains why his new album was ‘challenging’
27 March 2026 Charlie Puth found his latest album to be the “most challenging” of his career. Charlie Puth has released a new album The 34-year-old singer has just released his fourth studio album, Whatever’s Clever!, and Charlie has opened up about the emotional process of making what he describes as his most personal record…
Stocks Keep Falling as Investor Lose Patience With the War in Iran
The S&P 500 is down nearly 9 percent from a January high. The weekly losing streak is its worst in roughly four years.
Strikes on Iranian Industry Expand Blows to Civilian Economy
After Israel said it would intensify attacks on Iran’s industrial infrastructure, major steel plants and other vital plants were struck.
How Anthony Leggett pushed the boundaries of quantum physics
Sir Anthony Leggett was a giant in the field of quantum physics University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign/L. Brian Stauffer In my first year of graduate school, I briefly shared an office with a quiet, older graduate student. When we finally managed some chit-chat, I learned that he was “working on theory of glasses with Tony.” Two…
Why SoftBank’s new $40B loan points to a 2026 OpenAI IPO
SoftBank has taken on a new $40 billion loan to help it cover its $30 billion commitment to invest in OpenAI as part of the AI model maker’s record-breaking $110 billion raise last month, the Japanese conglomerate said on Friday. Most striking is that the loan is unsecured and has a 12-month term, meaning it…
March Madness: Chicago’s United Center hosting Sweet 16, Elite Eight games this weekend
March madness is infecting the Chicago area. Illini fans are excited after Illinoi beat Houston Thursday night. The attention turns to Chicago Friday night, with games at the United Center. Michigan takes on Alabama and Iowa State plays Tennessee. Advertisement It’s always fun for sports fans this time of year, especially when a favorite team…