Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rebound on hopes of Iran deescalation as bitcoin surges

Markets tend to freak out first and ask questions later when international tensions flare — but history also says that panic often fades in days or weeks (sometimes months). The exception is the ugly one: a prolonged, boots-on-the-ground conflict. With recent market history already skittish, the cleanest risk-off tells right now are three levels in … Read more

North Carolina early primary voting surges ahead of 2024, driven by Democratic enthusiasm • NC Newsline

More voters cast early ballots in North Carolina’s 2026 midterm primaries than in the 2024 presidential primary, a stark display of voter interest — and a result driven by a huge surge in Democratic voter participation even as Republican turnout fell slightly. “The Republicans seem to be less motivated to come out than Democrats, and … Read more

Bridgeman surges to 6-shot lead over McIlroy at Genesis

Feb 21, 2026, 07:31 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Jacob Bridgeman felt great about his game and his swing, and it wasn’t long before everyone at Riviera took notice Saturday at the Genesis Invitational. They had no choice. Bridgeman played in the final group and posted the lowest score at 7-under 64. He was tied … Read more

Women’s college basketball Power Rankings: TCU surges to top of tight Big 12 race

CBS Sports design TCU jumped up five spots to No. 11 in the CBS Sports women’s college basketball power rankings this week after a three-game winning streak that includes wins over the now- No. 20 Baylor and No. 17 West Virginia. The Horned Frogs have a one-game lead in the Big 12 with three regular-season … Read more

Dallas-Fort Worth campaign events bring traffic surges and crash risks: what victims should do now

What happened and why it matters in Dallas Fort Worth North Texas is in the spotlight again. With early voting already underway for the first major contest of the 2026 midterms, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico are crisscrossing Dallas and Fort Worth to rally voters. Crowds are gathering at neighborhood … Read more