Pernod Ricard Shares Pare Losses as Investors Warm to Mooted Brown-Forman Tie-Up
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.
Source:Wall Street Journal
March 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
CNN Data Guru Hits Trump With a ‘Reality Check’ After 100% Approval Brag
CNN data guru Harry Enten has offered a brutal “reality check” to Donald Trump as the president brags about eyebrow-raising polling results. “Donald Trump has never been more unpopular in his second term in office,” he said on The Source with Kaitlan Collins on Thursday. Look, President Trump is quite popular with MAGA. Donald Trump has never been more unpopular in his second term in office.”He used a Fox News poll released on Wednesday to make his point. The results were damning for Trump, delivering his highest disapproval rating yet: 59 percent.
Source:CNN
March 27, 2026 10:50 UTC
Miguel Rojas savors an emotional, final opening day in Dodgers’ win over Arizona
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Source:Los Angeles Times
March 27, 2026 10:18 UTC
Iran Says Nuclear Facilities Were Targeted After Israel Said Attacks ‘Will Escalate And Expand'
LOADING ERROR LOADINGDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Iran “will pay heavy, increasing prices for this war crime.”“Despite the warnings, the firing continues,” Katz said. Iran launches missiles and drones at its Gulf Arab neighborsSaudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said it shot down missiles and drones targeting the capital, Riyadh. A Gulf Arab bloc said Thursday that Iran has been exacting tolls from ships to ensure safe passage. AdvertisementAt least 13 American troops have been killed and four people in the occupied West Bank and 20 in Gulf Arab states have also died.
Source:Huffington Post
March 27, 2026 10:15 UTC
If You Think Your Home Is Clean, These Products Might Surprise You — And They’re On Sale
For anyone who has a jetted tub, you may not be aware of all the mold, mildew and debris lurking in the jets that could be finding its way into the water of your relaxing soak. The Oh Yuk tub cleaner is specially (and effectively) made to clear out all the nasty gunk in just 15 minutes. The unscented liquid formula targets body oils and soap buildup in your tub's pipes and plumbing system and reviewers call it "shockingly effective." "The instructions are simple, and within minutes, you can actually see it working. The tub looked and smelled noticeably cleaner afterward, and the jets ran smoother, too," they wrote.
Source:Huffington Post
March 27, 2026 10:12 UTC
Dodgers’ opening week will celebrate 2025 World Series, but also set the tone for 2026
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Source:Los Angeles Times
March 27, 2026 10:04 UTC
A last-second shot sent Purdue to the Elite Eight. Here’s how Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchups went down
For four teams – Iowa, Illinois, Purdue and Arizona – that number is down to just one. 2 seeded Purdue shocked No. 11 seeded Texas 79-77 after Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn’s late basket won them the game with 0.7 seconds left. Iowa’s Cinderella run continuesIt was a Big Ten battle and a rivalry game in the Sweet 16. The Illini will now face a Big Ten foe and Cinderella darlings, Iowa, in the Elite Eight on Saturday.
Source:CNN
March 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
IOC bans transgender women from female Olympic events
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.
Source:CNN
March 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
Bill Maher to receive Mark Twain Prize at Kennedy Center after White House denied reports
TV host Bill Maher will receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center announced on Thursday — just days after the White House denied that the comedian would be awarded the honor. The annual award, which is given by the Kennedy Center, will be presented to Maher on June 28, right before the performing arts center closes for a two-year renovation. “For nearly three decades, the Mark Twain Prize has celebrated some of the greatest minds in comedy,” said Daravi. Past recipients of the Mark Twain Prize include Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Billy Crystal, Jon Stewart and Adam Sandler. A gala to present the award, typically held at the Kennedy Center, brings together comedians and entertainers.
Source:CNN
March 27, 2026 08:57 UTC
Lebanese medics in emptied town fear strikes
Savannah Guthrie says her fame could have led to her mom's disappearanceNBC’s “Today” host Savannah Guthrie spoke out in her first interview since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing, the victim of an apparent kidnapping nearly two months ago. In the interview with NBC colleague and friend Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie said she believes her mother may have been kidnapped for ransom because of her fame.
Source:CNN
March 27, 2026 08:32 UTC
March 26, 2026
And of course, the Cold War was still in effect for at least half of the last 80 years. Both countries see Iran as a threat to their power and want it weakened. About allocating weapons, Trump told the reporters, “we do that all the time. But Trump simply began the Iran war without consultation with Congress, and administration officials have refused to appear at hearings, instead briefing Congress behind closed doors. At an annual fundraising dinner for Republican members of Congress, Trump appeared to acknowledge he was violating the Constitution.
Source:Wall Street Journal
March 27, 2026 07:35 UTC
Never-Trump Joe Walsh Challenges CNN Star Scott Jennings to Smackdown: ‘Doesn’t Believe Sh*t He Says’
Never-Trump former Congressman Joe Walsh called out CNN star and frequent Trump defender Scott Jennings — and challenged him to a smackdown moderated by ex-CNN star Jim Acosta. FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOE WALSH: Yeah, but Tommy, it bums me out that — I’m assuming you’ve watched Jennings on that show. FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOE WALSH: Yeah, I don’t think the chemistry’s great. FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOE WALSH: Oh, he says he’s an utter fraud who’s an actor who plays a role. FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOE WALSH: Right.
Source:CNN
March 27, 2026 07:22 UTC
Lawmakers Eye Bipartisan Crackdown On 'Prediction Market' Gambling
Another piece of bipartisan legislation, introduced Tuesday in the House, would restrict federal government officials from participating in prediction markets. “They’re more worried about protecting their monopolies than protecting consumers.”It’s true that the bills restricting prediction markets would benefit the incumbent gambling industry. Anna Moneymaker via Getty ImagesAnother Utah Republican, Rep. Blake Moore, cosponsored a bipartisan bill earlier this month to disallow prediction markets in sports, wars, assassinations and terrorist attacks. Tonko told HuffPost he hopes the interest in prediction markets will lead to more interest in the underlying issue. AdvertisementDespite the bipartisan interest in curbing prediction markets, it’s not clear how soon Congress could act.
Source:Huffington Post
March 27, 2026 06:47 UTC
Joe Rogan Says This Democrat Is 'More MAGA Than MAGA' — And We Know Trump Has To Be Fuming
Pointing out how much the Democratic Party’s policies have shifted over his lifetime, Rogan said people like President Bill Clinton would be considered conservative if “1996 standards applied to today.”Joe Rogan called Democrat Hillary Clinton's old immigration stances close to today's "******** right-wing 2026 perspective" during his Wednesday podcast. Support HuffPost. Joe Rogan, here on March 7, told audiences they need to ditch the left-versus-right logic as he pointed out how much the Democratic Party's policies have shifted over time. According to Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement deported 3.1 million people during Obama’s two terms in office. The nonpartisan research organization, which calculates its statistics straight from official government data, reported that Trump oversaw about 932,000 deportations during his first term.
Source:Huffington Post
March 27, 2026 06:47 UTC
'Buy This Man A Beer': Guy Stuck In TSA Line Goes Viral For Scathing Message To Congress
Airline passengers wait in long lines to go through TSA security screening at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston on March 8, 2026. Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty ImagesDemocrats and Republicans in Congress have been battling over the issue for weeks to no avail. A man who’s about to drop an epic line to Fox News’ Brooke Taylor. Advertisement Advertisement“What’s your message to Congress that could put an end to all this?” she asked one random man. — Geld (@MrGeld) March 24, 2026That man for congressSeems like a reasonable man — Navid Namazi (@NavidNamazi) March 24, 2026The consensus in America right now.
Source:Huffington Post
March 27, 2026 06:00 UTC