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Barnwell makes sense of the called-off Maxx Crosby trade: What happens in the aftermath?
Four days after agreeing to trade for the Raiders edge rusher, the Ravens backed out. Will he still get dealt? Which teams might be in, and who else is affected here?
Baltimore-bound no more! Here's everything we know about the failed Maxx Crosby trade
With free agency beginning Wednesday, the Ravens and Raiders have plenty of questions to answer going forward.
Excuse me?! All the records Adebayo broke in his 83-point night
Heat big man Bam Adebayo just put up the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history.
Cargo ship struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, UK says
The strike forced the crew onboard the unidentified vessel to evacuate, the UKMTO said.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher as investors weigh developments in the Middle East
Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the ongoing Middle East war.
'Wilt, me, then Kobe': Adebayo scores 83 points
Bam Adebayo scored the most points since Wilt Chamberlain's iconic 100-point game in 1962 as the Miami Heat star went for 83 points in a blowout win over the Wizards.
Sources: Ravens nixed Crosby deal after physical
The Ravens have "backed out" of their agreement to acquire five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, with sources telling ESPN that medical concerns arose after a physical.
U.S. in jeopardy at WBC after upset loss to Italy
Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of not a
Sources: Doncic in custody battle for daughters
Lakers star Luka Dončić has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, he told ESPN, and is in a custody battle over their two daughters, according to sources.
Celtics' Brown ejected, then takes to social media
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's matchup at the Spurs after officials whistled him for back-to-back technical fouls.
Sources: Jets get their QB, trade for Geno Smith
The Jets are trading for the Raiders' Geno Smith, reuniting the quarterback with the team that drafted him in 2013, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
Avs critical of MacKinnon ejection for goalie injury
The Avalanche sharply disagreed with the officials' decision to give star center Nathan MacKinnon a game misconduct for goalie interference in their 4-3 loss to the Oilers on Tuesday night.
Powering AI: Europe switches on its first microgrid-connected data center
AVK and Pure Data Centers’ microgrid facility in Ireland could mark the region’s first step toward a privately powered ecosystem.
Next week could spice things up for bitcoin as seven central banks face an inflation test
Seven major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, will issue rate decisions next week just as war-driven oil price spikes raise fresh concerns about global inflation.
Senate Democrats push ban on prediction market bets tied to war and death
Senate Democrats' bill would write the prohibition into federal law even as the CFTC shifts toward a more permissive stance on event contracts.
Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.
'Rural families need green energy support'
Jemma McCarron fears the cost of using heating oil will mean her family needs to cut back.
DAOs aren't doomed, they just need to evolve: Aave founder
A proposal to transfer control of Aave’s brand assets and intellectual property to its DAO failed in January, prompting debate over the protocol’s long-term direction.
Treasury holds talks on soaring heating costs as some families 'cannot afford oil'
The average price of home heating oil in Northern Ireland has increased significantly since strikes began in the Middle East
‘Adoption paradox’ in effect as Ether lags while network activity surges
Data shows that Ether price dynamics are being driven by capital flows rather than network activity growth, said CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno.
Bitcoin will need 17% of ‘store of value’ market to hit $1M: Bitwise
Bitcoin doesn't need to take 50% of gold's market share to reach one million dollars per coin if one is looking into the next 10 years, argues Bitwise's Matt Hougan.
Crypto, banks need to be a ‘bit unhappy’ for bill to advance: Senator
Senator Angela Alsobrooks says she’s working on a proposal to move a key crypto bill forward, but crypto and the banks will have to compromise.
Facebook-owner buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook
The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.
Ripple to acquire Australian financial services license as APAC payments volume doubles
The company plans to obtain the license through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated footprint to over 75 licenses worldwide.
Bitcoin steady above $70,000 as IEA proposes largest-ever oil reserve release
The largest cryptocurrency gained 7% from Monday's lows as energy price fears eased, with Asian equities rising 1.8% and Brent crude dropping below $90 for the first time since the war began.
XRP Ledger transactions jump to 2.7M as price stays rangebound
Traders are watching whether support near $1.34 holds after repeated rejection near $1.44.
Bitcoin traders bet on a rally above $80,000
Many traders expect bitcoin to recover toward the $80K level between June and September, Derive said.
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Beijing can't afford another crackdown on its tech companies
China's latest policy meetings underscored the importance of domestic tech innovation to national growth.
Anduril expands into space as defense tech angles to support Trump's Golden Dome
Anduril, founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, is positioning itself to be a key player in President Trump's "Golden Dome" project.
U.S. forces sink 16 Iranian minelayers as reports say Tehran is mining the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Trump warned of “military consequences … at a level never seen before” if mines were not removed.
HMS Dragon departs UK for eastern Mediterranean
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.
First Mandelson files expected to be published on Wednesday
The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.
Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.
Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.
Reciting Hamlet helped stroke recovery, says ex-MP
Jonathan Ashworth reflects on his stroke recovery as he is made a CBE at Windsor Castle.
Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Wales and Scotland governments in leaked memo
The memo was obtained by Plaid Cymru, which has accused Labour of turning its back on devolution.
Who is the 35-year-old rapper set to become Nepal's PM?
35-year-old rapper Balendra Shah is set to become Nepal's new PM.
Relaunched digital ID will make it easier to access services, minister says
Darren Jones says the scheme - originally aimed at curbing illegal working - is now about improving services.
Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn
Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals.