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A light-up C-3PO head from The Empire Strikes Back sold for $1,058,400 (including buyer’s premium) at Propstore’s spring memorabilia live auction, the event’s top lot as the sale has grossed about $6.5 million so far; the piece is the only known C-3PO head from the film to reach the collectors market.
A Swedish study of over 20,000 adults aged 35–64 found that mentally active sedentary activities (such as reading, solving puzzles, or learning a new skill) were associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, while mentally passive sitting (e.g., watching TV) showed no protective effect and may increase risk. Replacing passive sitting with mentally engaging activities or light physical activity could modestly reduce dementia risk, though the study is observational and cannot prove causation; replication is needed before guiding guidelines.
Sony’s PS Store has kicked off a massive Spring Sale running through April 8, 2026, discounting thousands of PS5 and PS4 games. Push Square highlights a curated list of highly-rated picks at their lowest prices (some new lows) with early PS Plus member deals featured. The guide covers titles like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Dead Space, Astro Bot, Baldur’s Gate 3, Celeste, Cocoon, Death’s Door, and Disco Elysium among others, all selected for strong reviews and value.
Joe Kent, head of the US National Counterterrorism Center, resigns saying he cannot support a war with Iran he views as not posing an imminent threat and claims it was driven by Israeli pressure and a powerful American lobby. Trump dismisses the resignation, while Kent links his stance to his wife’s death in a conflict he says was manufactured by Israel, highlighting internal dissent within the Trump administration over the Iran conflict.
The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed tight end Dallas Goedert to a one-year contract, preserving cap space for 2026 and avoiding more than $20 million in dead money if they had released him. Goedert had a strong 2025 season with career highs in receptions (60) and touchdowns (11), making him the top TE option for the team. With depth additions like Johnny Mundt and Grant Calcaterra, and the potential for continued emphasis on tight ends in their offense, the Eagles expect Goedert to remain a central part of the passing game while monitoring health and future TE development for 2027.
The Big Ten released its 2025-26 All-Big Ten teams and individual award winners. Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg was named Player of the Year by both coaches and media. Aday Mara earned Defensive Player of the Year, Keaton Wagler of Illinois was Freshman of the Year, and Braden Frager of Nebraska took Sixth Man of the Year. Fred Hoiberg (Nebraska) was Coach of the Year per the coaches, while Dusty May (Michigan) earned Coach of the Year honors from the media. Sharif Chambliss of Wisconsin won the Howard Moore Assistant Coach of the Year Award. Nineteen Sportsmanship Award honorees were recognized. The announcement includes First, Second, and Third Team selections, plus All-Freshman and All-Defensive teams, with unanimous selections highlighted in ALL CAPS as part of the presentation.
A former NASA administrator turned United Launch Alliance lobbyist endorses a Senate proposal to cap NASA launch funding at 50% per provider, aiming to boost competition among US launch firms, but critics say it could block SpaceX missions and favor incumbents in the evolving space industry.
As Trump heads to the State of the Union, voters show waning trust in his handling of the economy despite boasting about the stock market, while Zelenskyy grows frustrated by stalled peace talks in year five of the Russia-Ukraine war; the piece also highlights Stephen Miller’s expanding remit in the White House.
SportsLine's projection model simulated the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 10,000 times to generate a surprising leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler is the +300 favorite, Rory McIlroy returns as the defending champion at Pebble Beach (+1400), with Si Woo Kim, Tommy Fleetwood and Xander Schauffele also among the +2500 contenders. The model even suggests Chris Gotterup won’t crack the top 10, while Kim is projected to finish in the top two. It also highlights four players at +3000+ as top-10 threats, including a sleeper at +5000. For the full predictions and official picks, join SportsLine.
As life expectancy rises, Frank Tallis argues that midlife should be seen as a hinge toward mental growth: accept aging, listen to the unconscious for revelatory moments, resist outsourcing inner work to AI and constant distraction, and cultivate mindfulness, new experiences, and human connection to harmonize the outer self with deeper meaning.
Ultra-wealthy families increasingly bring millennial and Gen Z heirs into private investment firms, but pay is often contested—heirs may be underpaid due to loyalty or in some cases overpaid and stuck with golden handcuffs. Experts urge formal compensation structures, clearly defined roles, and written plans or committees to prevent resentment and disputes as family offices expand into more active investing.
President Donald Trump said he may impose tariffs on countries that don’t back the United States’ bid to control Greenland, offering few details on how any penalties would work.
Chicago erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Green Bay 31-27 in the NFC Wild Card, ending the Packers’ season after Green Bay led 21-3 at halftime. Bears QB Caleb Williams led late drives and threw the deciding 25-yard TD to DJ Moore; Packers rookie Matthew Golden scored his first NFL touchdown, and Romeo Doubs piled up 124 receiving yards with a crucial second-quarter TD. Packers kicker Brandon McManus missed a 54-yard field goal at halftime, an extra point, and a 44-yard attempt in the fourth, contributing to the collapse and sealing Green Bay's exit as Chicago advanced.