The Israeli president released a statement saying he had communicated to Pelosi that “the relationship between the State of Israel and the United States is a link between peoples, which relies on historical ties, deep and strong friendships and shared values that are not dependent on the relationship with one particular party,” The Times of Israel reported. Although the statement did not specifically mention President Donald Trump, it said the call came “against the backdrop of recent events....

Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine has led to a flurry of international sanctions that are bleeding its economy. With the value of $1 equivalent to more than 104 Russian rubles as of about noon Monday, it costs Russians about 4,500 rubles to fill a 12-gallon tank of gas, based on the average U.S. price of $3.60. On February 23, the day before Russia’s invasion, $1 was equivalent to 83 rubles, meaning it cost about 3,870 rubles for a tank of gas....

Well, the Rams thought they could pull a fast one on the internet when they released their new logo on Monday. But once again, the internet remains undefeated. A few people noticed that L.A.’s fresh new look wasn’t quite so fresh, or new. In fact, it looks remarkably similar to that of Angelo State University —also the Rams — a school in San Angelo, Tex. MISSING OUT ON SPORTS? Vote for the sporting event you’ll miss most this spring in Sporting News’ Canceled Sports Bracket...

Last week another consciousness-raising buddy movie hit the screen. It’s already provoked post-Columbine outrage for its orgiastic violence, relentless brutality and bomb recipes. But if it sometimes runs as red as “Reservoir Dogs,” “Fight Club” might be better perceived as a Goth “Thelma & Louise,” and not only because it features a gunplay plot and Brad Pitt as the stud prince. It’s an incisive gender drama. Men striking back in the gender wars is a theme all through the media these days–from the leering Maxim magazine to pay-per-view ultimate-fighting tournaments–but men are rarely elevated by all the attention....

Win and the Ligue 1 champions will be on the cusp of the knockout phase, but lose and the very fabric of the club will threaten to unravel. Even in the event of a humiliating elimination, president Nasser Al Khelaifi will likely be safe, as will head coach Thomas Tuchel, whose excellent work on the domestic front ensures he is untouchable for now. However, sporting director Antero Henrique would be among the casualties....

As unusual as such an advisory may sound, the phenomenon is indeed real as the cold-blooded reptiles can’t tolerate lower temperatures well. But while Floridians may experience the unusual sight of an iguana suddenly dropping from above them to the ground, they needn’t be overly concerned: Falling iguanas are likely still alive—even if their bodies have temporarily entered into a frozen state—and they usually recover quickly. Iguanas often sleep in trees during colder weather conditions, so they can end up falling from branches when they enter a dormant state and potentially land on unsuspecting passersby....

Reservations have become the trend for ordering a new vehicle in a world of limited supply. Automakers have been routinely opening up reservation windows on new models to allocate what they can build with current supplies. In those windows, customers can pre-order a vehicle, which is usually followed up by contact with the automaker to confirm a reservation (usually with a deposit). On automaker websites, opening up the option to build your own model will usually give you the option to search for similar models that are sitting at dealerships....

You can bring a friend this time. Michigan fired Brady Hoke on Tuesday and now gets a third chance to bring in LSU coach Les Miles, this time with a bonus. The Wolverines could double down and grab Bo Pelini, who worked with Miles at LSU before taking the job at Nebraska in 2007, as a defensive coordinator. That’s the combination that led LSU to a 38-24 win against Ohio State in the 2008 BCS championship game....

Thanks to the work of investigative journalists, we now know that there are numerous U.S.-based trusts sheltering more than $1 billion in combined assets linked to foreign countries and individuals accused of wrongdoing. More than 200 U.S. trusts have been identified in the Pandora Papers, with 81 trusts alone located in South Dakota and several more in Florida, Delaware, Texas and Nevada. Trusts are flexible financial accounts often used to pass inheritance on to heirs....

Mancini signed Silva as Manchester City manager in 2010 and the Spain international has since become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Verdi, 25, played the first hour of Italy’s 1-1 draw with Netherlands, who earned a draw thanks to a late goal from Nathan Ake on Monday, and Mancini believes the winger could learn from Silva. “Verdi still needs to grow. It’s not easy at this level, but he has good technical qualities,” he said....

Determining Which Iron Therapy Is Right for You When determining which iron therapy—oral or intravenous (IV)—is right for you, it is important to consider several factors, including the following. Age: Historically, infants and children have been treated with oral iron, except in rare circumstances, such as children who are unable to absorb oral iron due to gastrointestinal issues. In adults, IV iron is used more commonly, particularly in people with ongoing bleeding or after gastric bypass surgery, which makes it difficult to absorb iron....

Trump said the campaign, which was cultivated by the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board with the support of the White House, was created in part due to the lack of success many American students have in finding high-paying careers after pursuing four-year degrees. “Too often companies, workers, parents and policy makers assume that a university degree is the only path to a good paying job,” Ivanka Trump said during a virtual campaign announcement....

When asked about her ongoing stint in AEW, Ivelisse had nothing but praise for the Jacksonville-based wrestling promotion. “So far it’s been so much better than I could have ever imagined,” Ivelisse answered during the Pro Wrestling Junkies Q&A h/t Wrestling Inc. “I kind of have a traumatizing experience dealing with past promotions. Anxiety was definitely there, especially taking a chance with Lucha Underground and everything. Oh my God, from the very beginning [with AEW], I’m just in complete awe of how much better and stress-free it’s been in comparison to my other experiences....

Winter sports like basketball and hockey, that typically start in the fall, can’t start until after Jan. 1, reports stated. Athletes at the eight schools will still be allowed to use athletic facilities and complete their workouts. The Ivy League, known for its high academic standards, has these member schools: Brown UniversityColumbia UniversityCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeHarvard UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaPrinceton UniversityYale University The move to cancel fall sports comes as the COVID-19 pandemic continues sweeping the country....

The Nigeria international deflected a header past his own goalkeeper with 13 minutes left on the clock at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday and was heavily criticised for his mistake on social media. Twitter attacks Iwobi after own goal The result could well cost the Gunners top spot in Group A, leaving them likely to face a difficult opponent in the round of 16. “I heard a shout from David Ospina, but I reacted a bit late,” Iwobi told Sky Sports ....

Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick has a pretty good track record with college basketball. Over a four-year career at Duke, he made it to the Final Four and won the Wooden Award. So Redick should be more than capable of helping you formulate a solid strategy for your NCAA Tournament bracket this March, right? Wrong. MORE: NBA’s best one-and-done players | Agents fear age limit change In a video with Funny or Die, Redick provided a guide to filling out the perfect bracket....

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, himself a noted dancer, on Tuesday defended the Panthers quarterback’s post-play celebrations. MORE: Cam Newton: Love him or hate him? | It’s OK to dislike Cam Newton The person to whom Watt was responding on Twitter appears to have deleted his or her account, which means we’ll never know what was said to prompt that response. Guess that’s what happens when you get called out by one of the biggest players in the game....

The Harry Potter author was pranked by duo Vovan and Lexus—whose victims have included Vice President Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Prince Harry, Billie Eilish, Elton John, and former President George W. Bush. In a video released on YouTube, Rowling sat down with a person she believed to be Zelensky, as the impersonators praised her work and made a number of increasingly awkward comments. They do not appear on camera in the recording of the call, but Rowling does....

The projected top two picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, gave fans a glimpse of the future with Henderson dropping 28 points 11-of-21 shooting, adding nine assists and four rebounds in the win, while Wembanyama did his thing with 37 points on 11-of-20 shooting and 7-of-11 from three, adding four rebounds and five blocks. MORE: Live updates, highlights from Wembanyama-Henderson matchup There was no shortage of stars in attendance, with Chris Paul, Devin Booker and DeMarcus Cousins in the house, along with WNBA and FIBA World Cup champions A’Ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray, with the trophy in tow....

The father of second-year Grizzlies star Ja Morant was seen talking with Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell in the aftermath of Thursday’s 126-110 win for Utah, which gave the team a 4-1 series victory and eliminated Memphis from the playoffs. During the exchange, Morant said he would root for the Jazz after the organization reacted to racist, vulgar harassment aimed at him and his wife earlier in the series. The video, from ESPN’s Tim McMahon:...