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Opening day Thursday could be the calm before the storm for Major League Baseball. The collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players expires at the end of this season. The owners, with the support of the commissioner, will almost certainly push for a salary cap (which would likely come with a salary floor to get players to the negotiating table). MLB owners have previously been unable to obtain caps passed by the Players Association. It’s unclear whether ending the 2026 season would result in a different outcome, but Bruce Meyer, interim executive director of the MLB Players Association,…
FBI Director Kash Patel testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing at the U.S. Capitol on March 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersIran-linked hackers have publicly claimed to have compromised FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal inbox and published a photo of the director and what is believed to be his resume on the internet.”Patel’s name will be found among the list of victims who were successfully hacked,” hacker organization Handara Hack Team said on its website.Reuters could not immediately verify the emails released by Hanadara, but a sample of the material uploaded by the hackers and reviewed…
Moses Itauma’s reputation precedes him. Although he is only 21 years old and has only had 13 fights in his professional career, he is widely regarded as a future heavyweight champion.In fact, he could become heavyweight champion in the not too distant future. He is already highly ranked in the WBO and WBA and will face American challenger Jermaine Franklin on Saturday. Franklin has distanced himself from both Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, which will be a key indicator of whether Itauma is ready for his next world title shot. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player British…
United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside Terminal B at Logan Airport, demanding new contracts.John Tolmacchi Boston Globe | Getty Imagesunited airlines and its flight attendant union have reached a tentative collective agreement that includes the first pay increase in nearly six years.If ratified by flight attendants, United Airlines would be the last major airline to have a labor agreement with flight attendants since the end of the coronavirus pandemic.United Airlines said the deal includes immediate raises and a maximum hourly wage of $100 at the end of the contract, as well as on-board pay for flight attendants and “signing bonuses…
This report is from this week’s The Tech Download newsletter. Is it what you see? You can subscribe here.Helium has emerged as a key focus for the technology sector as industry watchers focus on the impact of the protracted Iran war.Helium, a byproduct of natural gas production, is essential for semiconductor manufacturing, but Iran’s attacks have hampered its ability to export helium, the world’s second-largest supplier. Qatar, which owns some of the world’s largest gas fields, supplied more than 30% of the market in 2025, according to S&P Global. That’s a big gap to fill. “Qatar’s helium production shutdown due…
Experts have warned that the unprecedented heatwave that has scorched the West over the past two weeks is also setting the stage for a potentially dangerous wildfire season. Unrelenting heat that shattered monthly temperature records has virtually wiped out mountain snowpack from California’s Sierra Nevada to the Colorado Rockies. Jennifer Kay, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Colorado Boulder, said the region is entering “uncharted territory” as it enters wildfire season. John Abatzoglou, a wildfire researcher at the University of California, Merced, agreed: “There are a lot of warning signs flashing at us.” This early snowmelt increases the risk…
There’s no greater boost than a managerial extension ahead of the biggest game of the season against local rivals – but Tottenham and Martin Ho did just that ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Arsenal in the WSL on Saturday, broadcast live on Sky Sports.The 35-year-old has made quite the turnaround since Spurs finished 11th in the WSL last season, signing a new long-term deal just nine months after arriving at the club. Tottenham currently sit in fifth place, but at one point this season they were not only ahead of Arsenal, but also almost thwarted a traditional top four. As…
A man walks in a supermarket in Houston, Texas, on March 17, 2026.Ronaldo Shemit | AFP | Getty ImagesRising energy prices, rising import costs and growing concerns about stagflation have led to widespread speculation in the market that the Fed’s next move could be to raise interest rates.Futures traders on Friday morning raised the probability of a rate hike by the end of 2026 to 52%, surpassing the 50% threshold for the first time, according to CME Group’s FedWatch tool.The move comes as global benchmark oil prices have climbed above $110, adding to a series of developments this week that…
At the presentation of the new season 3 of the Netflix series “Bridgerton” to be held on May 14, 2024, the letters “Netflix” will shine brightly.Rolf Vennenberg | Picture Alliance | Getty Imagesyour Netflix Subscription prices are a little higher.The streaming giant adjusted its pricing structure on Thursday, increasing all subscription tiers by at least $1.The company’s ad-supported plans are now $8.99 per month, up from $7.99. The standard plan is now $19.99 per month, up from $17.99. Premium plan is now $26.99, up from $24.99. Prices for additional memberships have also increased, with ad-supported plans now costing $5.99 to…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Friday. If you’re as curious about the retail industry as I am, check out this exclusive article by CNBC’s Melissa Repko. I don’t want to spoil it, so I’ll just say this. target The boycott’s woes are not over.Stock futures are falling this morning. The three major indexes fell sharply yesterday.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1.+10 daysU.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on…