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Portuguese police arrested the boys’ mother and a 55-year-old man on suspicion of abuse, endangerment and abandonment after two French children, aged four and five and reported missing from Colmar, were found abandoned beside a main road near Comporta. The children have been taken to hospital for observation as a judicial inquiry and police investigation continue.
Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh say they’ll introduce previously undisclosed DNA evidence at his retrial—specifically male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails that doesn’t match Alex or any family member and wasn’t added to CODIS—to argue his innocence and suggest other possible suspects. The defense follows the South Carolina Supreme Court’s overturning of his 2023 double-murder conviction for the killings of Maggie and Paul at the family estate, while Murdaugh remains jailed for financial crimes. Prosecutors argued the motive was to cover up financial crimes, but the defense is pushing multiple alternative theories and noting unexamined evidence, such as tire-track leads, that weren’t pursued. The retrial context centers on the 2021 murders of Maggie and Paul and the broader questions surrounding the case and timing.
In Port-au-Prince’s Cité Soleil, residents protested for police protection after weekend gang clashes drove hundreds from their homes, with reports of killings and arson as hospitals evacuated and the U.N.-backed force works to quell the violence.
Traditional 5g/day creatine remains solid for muscle performance, but emerging research is exploring higher doses (potentially up to 10g/day or more) for brain benefits, with data limited to specific conditions. Safety at higher doses appears acceptable in studies, but cognitive gains aren’t yet universal. Practical takeaway: 5g/day is fine for most; some may experiment with 10g/day (split into two doses) to potentially gain bone and brain benefits, while continuing resistance training. Evidence will sharpen in coming years.
In a PFF second-round mock, the Steelers are shown trading up from 21 to 44 to draft Alabama WR Germie Bernard, one pick ahead of the Ravens, after previously liking Max Iheanachor. Bernard would bring strong after-the-catch ability and route savvy to pair with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.; with several other WRs still available, Pittsburgh would likely need to move up to secure him, using its three third-round picks and two fourth-rounders to make a deal if they deem him worth it.
Dozens of SPLC donors tell The Intercept they support the group and view the DOJ indictment accusing it of funding and routing payments to informants as misguided, arguing that using donor money to infiltrate hate groups is essential to its Hatewatch work, with several donors even increasing contributions despite the charges.
A Tazewell Circuit Court judge blocked Virginia from certifying the results of the congressional map referendum, ruling the referendum and the triggering bill unconstitutional. The Attorney General plans to appeal, and while the Virginia Supreme Court had previously paused related orders, several lawsuits remain pending against the redistricting effort.
A wellness-focused piece argues you don’t need a drastic life overhaul to get in shape—opt for small, sustainable changes (such as 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly, short bursts of effort, swapping sugary drinks for water, and a better sleep routine) that can meaningfully improve health and longevity over time.
CelticsBlog’s Noa Dalzell previews a Celtics-Sixers playoff series with Embiid’s status uncertain due to an appendectomy. Boston is seen as the stronger overall team, especially with Jayson Tatum back, while Neemias Queta could be a key factor against a leaner Sixers lineup. Philly leans on Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, with VJ Edgecombe expected to contribute; Kelly Oubre and Quentin Grimes are noted as potential X-factors. The projection: Celtics win in five games.
A Defector column argues MLB’s automated ball-strike challenge (ABS) could become entertaining theater, emphasizing its quick ~15 second resolution and limited impact on game length, while also wondering how teams and players will actually deploy and respond to challenges.
Purdue edged Texas 79-77 on Trey Kaufman-Renn’s last-second tip-in to reach the Elite Eight, capping a dramatic Sweet 16 run; Arizona routed Arkansas 109-88 to advance to the regional final; Houston was held to 65-55 by Illinois in a disappointing exit for the top-seeded Cougars; the piece also highlights standout performances, cheers/jeers, and previews Friday’s schedule.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the foldable iPhone won’t ship in September with the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and may arrive after, potentially around December, with supply constraints possibly extending into 2027; Apple may announce all three during the iPhone event but release the Fold later.
Tonight, March 26, 2026, the night sky features a 57%-illuminated Moon near Jupiter in Gemini after dark, with Sirius below and Castor and Pollux nearby—an accessible, binocular-friendly skywatching highlight.
A Tampa Bay Times columnist argues that now is the moment to advance the Rays’ stadium and mixed-use district as a transformative public-private project, backing a committed ownership group and sustained regional collaboration. He cites prior local successes (USF Medical School, Water Street) as proof that bold, well-planned development can create jobs and raise Tampa Bay’s profile, and urges urgency over delay to avoid rising costs and missed opportunities, aiming to cement the region as a premier sports and leisure destination.
Apple warns that outdated iPhones are vulnerable to web-based attacks from Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits delivered via compromised websites; users should update to the latest supported iOS/iPadOS versions (or apply the Critical Security Update for older devices) and enable Lockdown Mode if updating isn’t possible to minimize exposure.