All articles tagged with #2026
A 1978 column warned that 6% annual inflation would push prices 16x by 2026, predicting a $11,200 color TV and an $80,000 car, with wages near $160,000. By 2026, TVs cost under $700, wage growth was slower than predicted, and housing costs rose sharply, showing how inflation forecasts can be off when underlying dynamics change.
The Steelers’ latest 2026 mock draft envisions 12 selections (no trades) to address quarterback uncertainty and key needs at offensive tackle, left guard, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker, and the secondary. The plan features Jordyn Tyson (WR) in Round 1; A.J. Haulcy (S) in Round 2; Keylan Rutledge (iOL) and Oscar Delp (TE) in Round 3; Cole Payton (QB) in Round 4; Harold Perkins Jr. (LB) in Round 4; Ephesians Prysock (CB) in Round 5; Kaden Wetjen (WR/KR) in Round 6; and James Thompson Jr. (DL), Max Bredeson (FB), Bobby Jamison-Travis (NT) in Round 7, aiming to build a versatile, long-term core for 2026 and beyond.
BBC film critics pick eight standout titles of 2026 so far, from a brainy sci‑fi blockbuster to a provocative dramedy, spanning 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, My Father's Shadow, Hoppers, Wuthering Heights, Project Hail Mary, Two Prosecutors, Dead Man's Wire, and The Drama, and praising their originality, performances and timely themes across a diverse year in cinema.
Two weeks before the 2026 NFL Draft, this updated first-round projection runs through the top 32 picks, with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza pegged for the Raiders and a wave of edge, OL and WR prospects ordered to fit a diverse group of teams (Jets, Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns, 49ers, Chiefs, and more). It highlights ongoing fit debates (Rueben Bain Jr. vs. Arvell Reese for the Jets), potential late slips (Caleb Downs, Jordyn Tyson), and the overall value-driven approach in a deep class.
Aggregates multiple outlets’ 2026 first-round projections for Buffalo at No. 26 (with a possible trade to No. 25) and outlines several target fits—Kayden McDonald (DT), Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S), Keldric Faulk (DE), Malachi Lawrence (LB), Cashius Howell (EDGE), Avieon Terrell (CB), Jordyn Tyson (WR), Omar Cooper Jr. (WR), and Dillon Thieneman (S)—along with a trade scenario involving DJ Moore and notes on a 3-round mock draft.
The Selective Service System plans to automatically register eligible men aged 18–26 for a potential U.S. military draft by December 2026, implementing a National Defense Authorization Act provision that requires automatic enrollment for all male U.S. citizens in that age range. There has been no active draft since 1973; registration remains legally required (since 1980) but has largely been voluntary, with 2024 registration at 81%. The auto-registration proposal was filed with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 30. There are currently no announced plans to reinstate a full draft beyond this automatic enrollment, though noncompliance carries significant fines or prison time; FAFSA registration changes in 2020 removed the requirement for aid eligibility.
Microsoft has outlined an 18-feature plan to overhaul Windows 11 in 2026, spanning UI, performance, reliability, and developer tools. Highlights include a customizable taskbar, native Start menu with WinUI, trimmed Copilot usage, redesigned update flow, faster OOBE, faster File Explorer, improved dark mode consistency, Settings app redesign, broader hardware/driver reliability fixes, enhanced Bluetooth/audio, more reliable Windows Hello, better haptic/touchpad support, major WSL developer upgrades, a move to 100% native first‑party apps, a new in-OS Feature Flags system, and upgraded Feedback Hub/Insider experience, with phased rollout starting with Windows Insiders and continuing monthly throughout 2026.
At the Annual League Meeting in Phoenix, NFL clubs approved 2026 changes spanning playing rules (onside kicks can be declared any time, kickoff alignment tweaks, and measures to curb kicking out of bounds), a provision allowing league personnel to consult with on-field officials for disqualifications and a one-year window to correct clear errors during officiating work stoppages; bylaws updates adjust roster-reduction procedures for international games, designate Labor Day weekend as business days for notices, and permit a 21‑day practice window for Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform players after the second regular-season game; and a Pittsburgh-backed resolution makes permanent the two-day negotiation period with up to five prospective unrestricted free agents and allows travel arrangements with such players upon terms.
Glamour’s roundup catalogs a wide slate of endings in 2026 across major networks and streaming services, bringing departures from long-running favorites like Outlander, Hacks, The Bear, and The Chi, with some finales planned (The Boys) and others shifted to conclusive films (Good Omens). The list spans Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, CBS, HBO, Netflix, Paramount+, and more, highlighting that many creators are choosing definitive conclusions this year, while a few projects were scrapped entirely (Buffy reboot).
Benson Boone announced his 2026 U.S. ‘Wanted Man Tour’ with a San Antonio stop scheduled for August 20 at Frost Bank Center; general tickets go on sale April 3 at FrostBankCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, with a presale available through bensonboone.com.
A fresh two-round NFL mock draft with bold trades projects the Raiders selecting Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 and the Jets taking LB/EDGE Arvell Reese, followed by Arizona’s Francis Mauigoa at tackle and Tennessee’s Sonny Styles at linebacker, highlighting a thinner QB class and suggesting post-free-agency moves could reshuffle picks.
SpaceX is positioned to file first for a 2026 IPO, targeting a roughly $1.75 trillion valuation and about $75 billion in funding, with a plan to allocate up to 30% of shares to retail investors and revenue anchored by Starlink; OpenAI, backed by Microsoft and other investors, is aiming for a Q4 2026 IPO with a $730–$850 billion pre‑money valuation and more than $120 billion raised, propelled by rapid growth and a $100 million ARR ad pilot but hampered by profitability risks and heavy dependence on Microsoft. Overall, SpaceX’s clearer path to profitability and earlier timeline suggests it’s the bigger bet for 2026.
Taylor Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce attended the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards as a couple for the first time at an awards show. Swift dominated the night with seven wins, including the pop album of the year, and thanked Kelce in her speech. She walked the red carpet solo, then sat inside the Dolby Theatre with Kelce; Ludacris hosted the ceremony and Swift’s engagement from 2025 and recent performances were highlighted as part of her big night.
After a 3-14 season, the Jets enter the 2026 draft with two picks in each of the first two rounds (four in the top 44) and a plan to overhaul the roster with a defense-heavy seven-round mock, adding a quarterback later to complete the rebuild under GM Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn.
Post-free-agency, this piece grades every NFL team’s 2026 moves by listing each club’s favorite and least-favorite signing, with Malik Willis to the Dolphins and Kyler Murray to the Vikings highlighted as notable value bets, Devin Lloyd to Carolina praised as a top linebacker addition, and a spectrum of other decisions across all 32 clubs—from solid, low-risk upgrades like Isaac Seumalo and Trent McDuffie to higher-cost risks such as Jaelan Phillips and Kenneth Walker III. Several teams had no clear ‘least favorite’ move (N/A), and the analysis relies on PFF grades to judge whether the cost matched the on-field impact, yielding a mixed bag of improved units and potential overpays or durability concerns.