LOADING ERROR LOADINGSenate Democrats are urging the Trump administration to drop its plan to ditch the Army’s preference for blind vendors, calling the move unjustified and saying it will hurt job opportunities for workers with disabilities. wrote that the change “halts blind entrepreneurs from serving our servicemembers” and jeopardizes 24 contracts on 22 Army bases. said the Trump administration's decision to end a preference for blind vendors in Army dining halls shows a "deep disregard" for the law. Driscoll claimed on a podcast last year that the preference had been abused and that it forced the government to overpay. AdvertisementOne of those workers told HuffPost at the time that the administration seemed to show disdain for workers with disabilities.

The value of the Royals increased over 25 percent, according to estimates released this week by Forbes, putting their valuation at $1.64 billion. The Royals moved up to #27 among 30 MLB teams in valuation, with only the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and Miami Marlins ranked lower. The New York Yankees top the valuation list at $8.5 billion with the Los Angeles Dodgers narrowing the gap at $7.8 billion. Forbes estimates the Royals bring him $330 million in total revenues with $172 million in player expenses. Despite those concerns, valuations continue to go up - the Tampa Bay Rays sold last fall for $1.7 billion, far above the $1.25 billion valuation from Forbes.

Taylor Swift brings Travis Kelce to iHeartRadio Music AwardsTaylor Swift brought fiancé Travis Kelce to the iHeartRadio Music Awards, in one of their first major awards show appearances together. She went on to win seven awards, including Artist of the Year, and gave him a sweet shoutout from the stage.

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She didn't know her husband was sexually abusing herWhen Zoe Watts learned that her husband of 16 years had been crushing her son’s sleeping medicine into her tea and raping her while she was passed out, it shattered her world. A months-long investigation uncovers a hidden network of men sharing tips on how to drug and rape women. CNN's Saskya Vandoorne speaks to women who survived this type of abuse. This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s series on gender inequality. Read more about the investigation at cnn.com/drugged-raped-and-online.

Travelers wait in long lines early in the morning at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday in Atlanta, Georgia. One person in line this morning, Chris, who did not share his last name, said he understands why TSA agents might not be working. White House border czar Tom Homan was also briefly at the airport this morning, he said. Security lines snake outside terminal at Houston airport 00:17 • Source: CNN Security lines snake outside terminal at Houston airport 00:17Baltimore-Washington International Airport:Security lines stretched inside and outside the terminal today, with waits reaching up to three hours. “I think they need to hire more people,” another traveler said as he neared the final section of the line.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the swearing in ceremony for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. via Associated PressThe BBC’s international editor predicted that Donald Trump will end up “escalating” his war with Iran as the conflict hits an “inflection point”. The US sent Iran a 15-point peace plan earlier this week, while Tehran has sent back its own proposals for a ceasefire. AdvertisementFormer MI6 chief, Sir John Sawers, also claimed Trump was caught between a rock and a hard place right now. He told the Today programme: “Trump could have declared a unilateral victory two weeks ago and walked away.

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Amazon’s already making major changes, like ratcheting up AI infrastructure spending to an expected $200 billion this year and axing tens of thousands of jobs. The downsizing is speeding up daily operations, and there’s enough pent-up AI demand to keep Amazon’s cloud tools busy for the next five to 10 years even if the tech stops advancing, he said. Just as AWS’ early products allowed companies to access storage and computing power without making huge infrastructure investments, Amazon’s newer tools are making AI models more accessible, the company says. The number was more than $50 billion higher than analysts’ expectations and the $131.8 billion Amazon spent on property and equipment in 2025. AI coding tools that allow programmers to build their own personal workforces of AI agents are upending the software industry.

The spirits sector is grappling with lower demand for alcohol, particularly in the U.S. and China. But investors changed their minds after the two companies separately confirmed the talks overnight. Pernod shares were up 3.3% at 61.90 euros in European morning trading Friday. The Wall Street Journal reported that a possible deal could be weeks away, citing people familiar with the matter. Alexandre Ricard is Chair and Chief Executive at Pernod, while the Brown family has around 67% voting control of the U.S. group.

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That’s the California Way.”It appears to be a $19 million contribution from California taxpayers to Newsom’s forthcoming campaign for the presidency. Being from California would be one of the hurdles Newsom faces if he seeks the presidency. The marketing campaign will attempt to put a positive spin on California’s economy and business climate, echoing how Newsom typically responds when interviewers ask about corporate migrations and loss of population to other states. The hard fact, however, is that California’s economy isn’t doing so well these days, and it cannot be dismissed, as Newsom often does, as something dreamed up by political foes. “California’s economy in 2025 presents a troubling paradox,” the detailed report declares.

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Orange County-based S&K Towing, seen here in August 2025, alleging it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. An Orange County towing company sold off nearly 150 military members’ cars, some while service members were deployed overseas, the federal government claimed in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. In some cases, S&K Towing sold vehicles that still had military equipment, uniforms and awards inside, according to the complaint, or after they’d been informed that the owner was deployed overseas. The company continued to sell military members’ vehicles even after a Camp Pendleton attorney told them in 2024 they couldn’t sell the vehicles without a court order, the Department of Justice claims. An S&K Towing employee told the attorney “we do this all the time,” according to the complaint.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pictured during a bilateral meeting with Sweden's Prime Minister, at the Joint Expeditionary Force JEF Leaders' Summit in Helsinki, Finland, Thursday March 26, 2026. via Associated PressKeir Starmer has warned about the long-lasting impacts of the Iran and Ukraine wars, saying how the conflicts end could “define us for a generation”. The prime minister was speaking as confusion remains over Donald Trump’s attempts to secure a ceasefire with Iran. AdvertisementThe White House is also still trying to force Ukraine to compromise with its aggressor Russia and end its four-year war. The prime minister said the conflicts would have “huge implications” for the future and alter the global order. Advertisement“How they end and on what terms, could well define us for a generation,” Starmer said.