Author: Alex Maschino

Oleksandr Usyk‘s next fight has finally been confirmed.Usyk was last in action in July when he became undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time with a fifth round knockout victory over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium.The Ukrainian vacated his WBO belt later that year, but remains in possession of the WBC, WBA and IBF titles, and had been rumoured for bouts against the likes of Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr.Instead, it has been announced that he will take on the surprise alternative opponent he has also been linked to – kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven. As per the announcement, Usyk…

Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger maps Iran’s options for retaliation if the United States or Israel strikes.By David E. Sanger, Coleman Lowndes, Abdi Latif Dahir, Samuel Granados, Stephanie Swart, Lazaro Gamio and Ray WhitehouseFebruary 27, 2026

Activist investment fund Irenic Capital Management reportedly made an unsolicited takeover bid for Reservoir Media, the Nasdaq-listed independent music company.That’s according to a report from Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, which said the bid, submitted in February, values Reservoir at between $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion, including debt, at a per-share price of $10 to $11.Irenic is among Reservoir’s biggest shareholders, with a stake of approximately 9.2%, according to a recent SEC filing.Reservoir’s shares jumped as much as 15% on Thursday (February 26) following the report.According to Bloomberg, Irenic is exploring financing options for a potential deal, including discussions…

Influencer Nara Smith is nothing if not resourceful, revealing the unique way she’s keeping her breastmilk cold this winter. Smith, 24, shared an Instagram photo of her breastmilk lying in bags outside in the snow on Thursday, February 26, confirming her new storage system was out of necessity. “Ripped out kitchen. Construction and no access to fridge and freezer = milk in snow,” she wrote, confirming that her and husband Lucky Blue Smith’s latest home renovation caused her to switch up her normal storage situation. Nara’s quick thinking came one week after she told her followers that the pair’s New…

Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joined Sirius XM NHL Network Radio with Nate Thompson and Steve Kouleas and was asked about the San Jose Sharks’ plan at the NHL Trade Deadline. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions Nate Thompson: “Another team, I look at David, that’s the San Jose Sharks, and you’re seeing their 19-year-old leader and what he’s doing (and did) at the Olympics now for Team Canada. And I’m just wondering, is this a situation where they see what he’s doing and where their team’s at and they’re in the mix for a playoff spot? Do they not do anything, or…

The ex-secretary of state called for President Trump to be questioned under oath about his past association with the sex offender.

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Justin Baldoni thought he was building momentum behind one of the most anticipated book adaptations in recent memory. Instead, private voice notes he sent to Blake Lively have resurfaced in court filings, and they are raising new questions about casting choices, creative control, and what really happened behind the scenes of “It Ends with Us.” What began as a marketing strategy and script collaboration has now become part of a legal battle worth hundreds of millions.Article continues below advertisementJustin Baldoni Rejected Fan Favorite Abigail Cowan Early OnJaxon / MEGALong before cameras rolled, Justin Baldoni had already made up his mind about who…

Lammens has caught the eye with his performances. Senne Lammens is not satisfied by the strong start to his Manchester United career, despite thriving amid the physical challenge of playing goalkeeper in the Premier League. Lammens has impressed since moving to Old Trafford from Royal Antwerp, though his clean sheet in United’s 1-0 win at Everton on Monday was just his fifth of the season. But Lammens’ performance in the game was highlighted by his composure under an aerial bombardment from the hosts, the Belgian standing out as he continually dealt with the physical challenge presented by those rivalling him…

In January 2003, President George W Bush stood before the United States Congress to warn of a “grave danger” from a “dictator”, a former US client in the Middle East, armed with weapons of mass destruction (WMD).Twenty-three years later, in the same chamber, President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to paint a strikingly similar narrative: A rogue regime, a looming nuclear threat, and a ticking clock.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIn a dark twist of historical irony, Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, who was armed to the teeth by the US in Iraq’s 1980-1988 war with…