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NFL mock draft 2026: Cardinals select David Bailey, Edge Rusher, Texas Tech

Welcome back to another year of the SB Nation Community Mock Draft! As we do every draft season, all 32 NFL sites at SB Nation come together to fill out an entire first-round mock draft leading up to the actual event that takes place from April 23-25. One by one, our site managers will make [...]

Iranian delegation heads to Pakistan for peace talks with US

ISTANBUL, Turkiye: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, confirmed Thursday that a delegation from Tehran will head to Pakistan for peace talks with the United States (US), amid ongoing tensions over deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing BBC Radio 4. Speaking to BBC Radio 4‘s Today programme, Khatibzadeh said Iran remains “very [...]

Pell City Fire Captain Jeff Rogers Dies Following Medical Emergency

Pell City Fire Captain Jeff Rogers has died after suffering a medical emergency. Rogers served the department for over two decades and had a career spanning more than 25 years in the fire service.

Miranda Lambert, parents sell East Texas estate

A piece of country music real estate just sold in East Texas. The childhood home of Miranda Lambert was purchased roughly two months after hitting the market, closing last week after it was listed for $1.6 million in early February, Mansion Global reported. The final sale price is under wraps, as Texas is a non-disclosure state. The nearly 25-acre compound at 18621 County Road 477 in Lindale, about 90 miles southeast of Dallas, carries both personal history and commercial potential. Two homes anchor the property: a larger main house — built in 1928, according to the listing — where Lambert [...] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Cal Fire launches home hardening/defensible space campaign

Cal Fire launched its annual home hardening and defensible space media and education campaign on Tuesday, prompting Californians to take action to prepare their homes and property for wildfire.

Legislature pauses property tax debate for special visitors: The Husker men's hoops team

Senators paused a debate on the most Nebraska of issues — how to reduce property taxes — to celebrate something Nebraskans like to talk about even more: Husker basketball.

Sayre man jailed for allegedly stealing truck from driveway

SAYRE BOROUGH — A 25-year-old Sayre woman was jailed in lieu of $75,000 on Tuesday for allegedly stealing a man’s truck from his driveway March 29 on North Lehigh Avenue.

From Monolith to Mosaic: The Fragmentation of Enterprise Software

Once upon a time, enterprises depended on massive, all-in-one software suites: monolithic platforms that promised to do everything under one digital roof. Those days are rapidly fading, replaced by a new era where flexibility and modularity take center stage. The ... Read more ›

Bishop bats put the brakes on Roadrunners

The Bishop Union High School varsity bats notched wins on Tuesday, with the softball team routing Rosamond High School 25-4 and the baseball team coasting to a 7-2 final.

Mississippi Headwaters Board to host History Paddle event

The Mississippi Headwaters Board is partnering with the We Are Water program to host a History Paddle on August 15 to promote awareness of the Mississippi River.

Sherando edges Clarke on Hill's goal

STEPHENS CITY — With a young squad that has been struggling to score, Sherando High School boys soccer coach Seth Wade isn’t bashful about shuffling personnel.

A new type of electrically driven artificial muscle fiber

Electrofluidic fibers mimic how natural muscle fibers bundle, and could enable compact, silent robotic and prosthetic systems.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif slams Israel's 'aggression' against Lebanon after ceasefire agreement

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif slams Israeli strikes in Lebanon as a violation of the US-Iran ceasefire, warning they undermine regional peace ahead of Islamabad talks.

Los Angeles Archdiocese announces pilgrimage sites, indulgences for St. Francis Jubilee

Archbishop José H. Gomez has declared 15 sites in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as pilgrimage destinations during the 2026 Jubilee Year of St. Francis.

Fenway Insider Live: Sean McAdam on Red Sox roster construction, injury updates and more

There's still time to get your questions in. Drop them in the comments or send them to fenwayinsider@masslive.com

Prep roundup: Sherando sweeps Warren County track meet

Sherando swept a five-team track and field meet at Warren County with Millbrook, James Wood and Randolph-Macon Academy on Wednesday.

Gary Woodland is trying to win the Masters while fighting anxiety so severe he thinks someone is ‘trying to kill me’

Gary Woodland is back at Augusta for the first time since 2024 and he is highly emotional; he also thinks that somebody might try to kill him.

James Ortiz Discusses His Role as Rocky in Project Hail Mary

Puppeteer and voice actor James Ortiz details his experience being cast as the character Rocky for the production of Project Hail Mary.

Are Active Stock Funds Lagging Because...They’re Funds?

New research finds a handful of stocks drove market returns. Open-end funds aren’t really built for that.

Does a president’s war of choice obligate treaty partners to join the cause? | David Adler

When a nation attacks another country and wages offensive warfare — a war of choice — are treaty partners in a defense alliance obligated to support the aggressor nation in the conduct of the war? President Donald Trump says the...

How now, dead cow? Livestock carcass removal meant to keep Big Hole predators at bay

The Big Hole Watershed Committee, an ag-friendly nonprofit in the Big Hole Valley, provides free livestock carcass removal and composting during spring calving and lambing season to reduce predator conflict.

Plants vs. Zombies 3 enters new soft launch phase

Electronic Arts has initiated a new soft launch for Plants vs. Zombies 3 in select regions. This marks the latest iteration of the tower defense sequel following previous development cycles.

Redfin Reports Pending Home Sales Post Biggest Decline in 3 Months as High Rates, Iran War Chill Market

Easter weekend also sidelined many would-be buyers. The Iran war ceasefire announced Tuesday could ease mortgage rates. U.S. pending home sales fell 2.4% year over year during the four weeks ending April 5, the biggest decline in three months. That's according to a new report from Redfin , the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Sales fell most in Providence, RI (-15.5%), Houston (-15.4%) and New York (-15.3%). They increased most in West Palm Beach, FL (20.9%), San Francisco (16.7%) and San Jose, CA (11.4%). Homes are selling slowly, too: The typical home that went under contract did so in 51 days nationwide, the longest span for this time of year since 2019. Homebuyers are backing off for a few reasons: Rising mortgage rates. The weekly average mortgage rate jumped to 6.46%, the highest level since September. Rising prices. Home-sale prices rose 2.2% annually, the biggest increase in a year. Together with increasing rates, that has pushed the median monthly mortgage payment to $2,750, up slightly (0.2%) from a year earlier. The Iran war. The Iran war and the turmoil it's causing in the markets are the reason mortgage rates are rising. The war is also contributing to widespread economic uncertainty, sidelining many would-be homebuyers. The ceasefire that was announced on Tuesday sent oil prices down and rallied markets, and it could help bring mortgage rates back down into the low-6% range. Easter effect. House hunters took a break over Easter weekend, which fell during this 4-week period but not during last year's comparable period. On the selling side, new listings dipped 2.6% year over year, the biggest decline in a month, also partly due to the impact of Easter weekend. New listings dropped most in Tampa, FL (-17.2%), Providence (-16.6%) and Miami (-13.5%). They increased in just five metro areas: San Jose (14.4%), Philadelphia (8%), Milwaukee (7.6%), Cincinnati (1.2%) and Baltimore (0.6%). While new listings are losing steam, it's still a strong buyer's market almost everywhere in the country. "There are more homes on the market than there are buyers, so sellers need to make sure their house stands out," said Jesse Landin , a Redfin Premier agent in San Antonio . "The most important day is picture day—that determines whether house hunters will actually walk through your home. Paint the walls, make small repairs, and, if you can afford it and your local agent agrees it's worthwhile, make bigger repairs. Your agent should also hire the right media group for photography and video; pictures taken with a phone just don't cut it anymore. And make sure you hire an agent with a clear, specific plan for your home, not just a generic approach. That's what I do—I have a plan for each home. Buyers making large down payments and taking on high monthly payments want a home that's as close to perfect as possible, because they have more choices in the market." For Redfin economists' takes on the housing market, please visit Redfin's " From Our Economists " page. Leading indicators Indicators of homebuying demand and activity Value (if applicable) Recent change Year-over-year change Source Daily average 30-year fixed mortgage rate 6.38% (April 8) Up from 4-year low of 5.99% five weeks earlier Full story available on Benzinga.com

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Targets Fluoride in Public Water Supplies

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated his opposition to the presence of fluoride in public water systems.

Silk Road Trip: Babahan Brings Uyghur Cuisine and Central Asian Flavors to Dallas

One of America’s best cities to eat Uyghur food? Plano, of all places.

European Leaders Demand That U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Include Lebanon

Britain, France and the European Union condemned Israel’s strikes targeting Hezbollah in the country, saying these threatened the truce.

Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account, say unit "was unprepared" to defend itself

Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.

The ceasefire in the Iran war is fragile ahead of talks

A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war is staggering under the weight of Israel’s intense bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and other differences.

Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Halted After Israel Violated Ceasefire

Neogen Q3 Loss Widens; Boosts FY26 Revenue Outlook

Thursday Essay: Endgame, Iran... or the Start of Something Worse?

I'm not saying it's bad. Or good. It's just a little weird. On second thought, a lot weird. After five-plus weeks of bombing during Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion, U.S. and Israeli forces had nearly run out of military targets — that's hyperbole, but not by much. Joint Chiefs chair Gen. Dan Caine...

US Streaming Insights: ‘Crime 101’ Takes No. 1, ‘The Pitt Reigns,’ and ‘The Boys’ Cast Shares Rewatch Favorites

Every week, streaming audiences vote with their remote controls. This past week, three very different stories dominated the charts: a star-studded heist thriller and a hospital drama barreling toward its season finale. Here’s what America watched most. Taking the No. 1 spot on this week’s U.S....