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Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess

Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets

Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks.

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Joseph Winters

The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero

In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.

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The price for a MacBook Pro just dropped to $424.97 (from $1,499)

TL;DR: Get a MacBook Pro on sale for $424.97 (reg. $1,499) through March 30.

Whether it's for school or for work, your computer needs to be able to take some punishment. Whether it's packed into a bag regularly or used for hours a day, every single day, it's important to have a machine you can rely on. Bonus points if it's affordable. MacBooks might not be your first instinct for affordability, but the prices drop when you know where to shop.

Turns out you can actually get a MacBook Pro on...

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Save $69 on the device making VPNs obsolete

TL;DR: This week only, you can save $69 on this VPN router and get free shipping (reg. $219).

Do the math: Paying for a VPN month after month is costing you way more than you think (you’ve likely already paid hundreds). While you’ve been stuck in an endless billing cycle, others have switched to a smarter solution: VPN routers.

Think of them as VPNs that offer more security and features than digital ones, all without charging you recurring fees. Instead, pay $149.97 once and use it for a...

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This AirTag alternative fits in your wallet

TL;DR: Get a 3-pack of the KeySmart SmartCards for $79.97 with free shipping through March 31 (reg. $119.97). Single units are also available. 

The AirTag has been the go-to tracker for years, but it doesn't work for everything. Ever tried stuffing an AirTag in your wallet? It's like putting a gumball in an envelope. Instead, go for a slimmer tracker designed for wallets, ID badges, and all those other narrow spots. The KeySmart® SmartCard works just like an AirTag, but it looks like a...

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Teleport to the 90s with this retro gaming console, now $70 off

TL;DR: Enjoy over 70,000 retro video games with the Kinhank Super Console, now just $89.97 (reg. $159) with free shipping through March 30. 

If you're looking to reminisce on simpler times, what better way than to disconnect and play some classic video games. Right now, you can do just that for only $89.97 with the Kinhank Super Console, on sale through March 30. 

Time travel with two systems in one

Retro gaming, meet 2025. The Kinhank Super Console comes pre-loaded with more than 70,000...

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An astronomer gave us tips for watching the imminent total lunar eclipse

A majestic celestial event looms large for the continental U.S. and greater Americas.

Earth will pass between the sun and moon on the night of March 13 into the morning of March 14, creating a total lunar eclipse visible in large swathes of the Western Hemisphere. Aptly called a "blood moon," Earth blocks most sunlight from reaching the moon during these events, but long reddish wavelengths of sunlight still slip through our planet's atmosphere, illuminating our robust natural satellite in...

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Proton VPN review: Premium, proven privacy and a free tier with no data limits

Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of VPN reviews we're overhauling in accordance with our all-new VPN testing methodology, which you can read in full here.

Proton VPN posits itself as a VPN for the people. The eight-year-old Swiss provider maintains open-source apps, abides by strong privacy practices that have held up in court, provides censorship bypassing tools, and supports internet freedom causes. It's also the rare VPN service with a free tier boasting zero data limits. No...

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Astronauts watch SpaceXs Starship explode in space during flight test

Astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth got a front-row seat to destruction on Thursday.

During a SpaceX flight test of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket and spacecraft system, NASA's Don Pettit snapped photos from the International Space Station of the ship blowing up. The images, which he posted on X, the social platform owned by SpaceX founder and President Donald Trump's right-hand man Elon Musk, show the astonishing accident from space. 

"We saw the Starship 8 breakup in the...

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Jack Milko

Arnold Palmer Invitational Round 3 Tee Times: Shane Lowry soars into lead

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy laugh on the 14th tee during the second round of the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational. | Photo by Brian Spurlock/Getty Images

Shane Lowry holds the 36 hole lead at Bay Hill. Here are tee times for the third round at Arnie’s Place.

Through 36 holes at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, only one player has fired a pair of rounds in the 60s. That would be Irishman Shane Lowry, whose 5-under 67 soared him into the solo lead at the midway point.

“Eight-under...

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Kris Willis

Can you guess this shortstop in today’s in-5 game?

Think you can figure out what MLB player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation MLB in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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David Fucillo

Can you guess this NFL running back in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out what NFL player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

Today’s SB Nation in-5 game

If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.

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Mark Mazzetti

Trump’s Affinity for Putin Grows More Consequential Than Ever

President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.

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Jess Bidgood and Lisa Lerer

Elon Musk Is Making Republicans Sweat and Giving Democrats a New Target

His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.

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Kenneth P. Vogel

Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House

The new administration has created a system for awarding clemency that underscores the president’s grievances about what he sees as the political weaponization of the justice system.

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Kenneth P. Vogel, Claire Hogan, James Surdam and Whitney Shefte

How Trump Has Upended the Presidential Pardon

President Trump’s willingness to pardon allies has spawned a brisk market for executive clemency. Kenneth P. Vogel, a Times reporter who investigates money, politics and influence, looks at some of the people who want pardons.

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Erica L. Green

‘You Can’t Pin Him Down’: Trump’s Contradictions Are His Ultimate Cover

President Trump’s shifting positions and outright lies have presented the American public with dueling narratives at every turn.

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Former Inmates Are Sharing The Truths About Prison That Most People Don't Realize

"My experience in prison was certainly not what I expected."

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