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'Israel First, America Last', Iran FM Claims US War Costs Have Hit £79B as He Accuses the Pentagon of Lying to Taxpayers

Iran's foreign minister claims the US has understated the cost of the war on Iran, alleging it has cost £79bn, four times the Pentagon's reported figure.

International Business Times UK

A Super Bowl Contender Shines in Our AFC Draft Class Ranking From 16 to 1

Forecasting which draft classes will hit based on potential immediate-impact players and future stars.

Sports Illustrated

Iran threatens ‘long and painful strikes’ after Trump briefed on ‘final blow’ options

Iran has threatened retaliation if Donald Trump acts on options to reopen the conflict in the Middle East

The Independent UK

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Washington has a new Anthropic problem

Anthropic is both a risk and a necessity to AI progress, at least in the White House's telling.

Axios

The NBA’s Proposed Anti-Tanking Fix Could Create a Bigger Problem

The league’s aggressive “3-2-1” lottery overhaul is designed to eliminate tanking, but it could punish the wrong teams and reshape the draft in unintended ways.

Sports Illustrated

‘Return of the pirates’: Iran accuses US of ‘armed robbery on high seas’ after oil tanker seizures

Iranian official Esmaeil Baqaei on Tuesday accused the United States of effectively legitimising piracy after it seized two vessels allegedly carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean.

The Times of India

The Elections That Could Redefine U.S. Influence in Latin America in 2026

Colombia, Brazil, Haiti and Venezuela face pivotal votes shaped by security concerns, economic stakes and shifting ties with Washington

Latin Times

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Aaron Parnas Showed How Simple It Was to Get Inside the Washington Hilton on the Night of the WHCD Shooting

TikTok creator Aaron Parnas exposed security lapses at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, sparking debate over the Washington Hilton's suitability as a venue for high-profile events.

International Business Times UK

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis of Every Team’s Picks

A closer look at which teams drafted best and which teams still have work to do this offseason.

Sports Illustrated

2026 NFL Draft Superlatives: Best, Worst and Most Insufferable Pick Announcements We Heard on Friday Night

Pat McAfee and Mark Ingram headline the big names who announced picks for their respective teams during Day 2 of the 2026 NFL draft.

Sports Illustrated

NFL draft 2026 takeaways: Rams reach, Cowboys retool and Jets add juice

The win-now Rams shocked by picking a QB and the Cowboys addressed their disastrous defense as a faster-paced first round reshaped the draft’s opening night

The Guardian - US

NFL draft 2026: Mendoza goes No 1 as Rams surprise with move for QB Ty Simpson at No 13

The story of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft surrounded a quarterback but it wasn’t No 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza

The Guardian - US

Trump Signals Possible Pentagon Deal With Anthropic After White House Talks on AI Use

President Donald Trump said that the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is "shaping up" for a "possible" deal to allow the Pentagon to use the company's AI technology.

Latin Times

Cardinals Solidify Their Future in Daniel Flick’s Final NFL Mock Draft

While it’s clear who the Raiders will select at No. 1, intrigue remains throughout Round 1, especially for teams with multiple picks.

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SuperWest Sports

Updated 2026 NFL Draft History for Schools in the West

Drafted player count all-time, highest-ever pick, most recent & all-time First-Rounders, with latest player count.

International Business Times

Trump Signals Possible Pentagon Deal With Anthropic After White House Talks on AI Use

President Donald Trump said that the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is "shaping up" for a "possible" deal to allow the Pentagon to use the company's AI technology.

SuperWest Sports

2026 Top 25 Offensive NFL Draft prospects in the West

A look at the 2026 Top 25 Offensive NFL Draft prospects in the West, ranked by their projected selection rounds.

Sports Illustrated

What Recent History Says About Drafting Jeremiyah Love in the Top 10

Should teams avoid taking Jeremiyah Love high in the draft? Here’s what recent history says

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All-time Top 5 NFL Draft Picks for Schools in the West

Former Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter was the most recent player to be drafted 2 the Top 5, going No. 1 in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Sports Illustrated

Grading Commanders’ New Uniforms: Washington Blends Past and Future With New Threads

The Commanders dropped a brand new uniform set ahead of the 2026 season.

The Guardian - US

Azzi Fudd taken first in WNBA draft by Dallas Wings in UConn reunion with Paige Bueckers

The UConn star headlined a reshaped WNBA draft as UCLA made history with five players from their national title team taken in the first round

The Guardian - US

WNBA draft 2026 predictions: Will Azzi Fudd or a Spanish prodigy go No 1 overall?

Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, select their lower-round gems to watch and take a look at the expansion draft

The Independent UK

Ovechkin response to fans' request for 1 more year: 'I'll think about it'

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin’s sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement

Euronews

Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail in Islamabad

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal. The move ramps up pressure as both sides blame each other, while Pakistan urges restraint and the ceasefire hangs in the balance.

The Times of India

China eyes strategic gains across Asia as US remains tied down in Gulf crisis

The Middle East conflict creates strategic space for China's influence expansion in Asia as US attention diverts. Historical patterns show China increasing activity in the South China Sea and near Taiwan during US focus on other global crises. These calibrated actions, below escalation thresholds, alter the regional strategic environment.

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