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Savannah Guthrie Breaks Down in Emotional First Interview Since Mom’s Abduction
Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show, fought back tears Tuesday as she gave her first public interview since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home nearly two months ago, describing nightly nightmares of her mother’s terror and the family’s desperate hope for her safe return.
In an emotional conversation with longtime colleague Hoda Kotb that aired in excerpts on “Today” and will continue in two parts Thursday and Friday, Guthrie opened up about the “agony” that has consumed her family since Nancy Guthrie vanished early Feb. 1 from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson. Investigators believe the widow was taken against her will in the middle of the night, with drops of blood found on the front porch and chilling doorbell camera footage showing a masked, armed suspect.
“It’s been 53 days,” Guthrie said, her voice breaking as she sat with Kotb. “Every night I wake up imagining what she must be going through, the terror she felt. As a daughter, that’s something I can’t unsee.” She described the constant ache of uncertainty, saying the family still believes Nancy is alive and pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
Nancy Guthrie, described by family as vibrant and independent, was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 31 when relatives dropped her off after dinner. She was reported missing the next day. Pima County Sheriff’s officials quickly shifted the case from a missing person investigation to a suspected abduction, citing evidence she was taken by force. No suspects have been named, though authorities have not ruled out multiple perpetrators and have described the case as potentially targeted.
The family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s safe return, while the FBI has added a $100,000 reward and urged tips via 1-800-CALL-FBI. In earlier public appeals, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, addressed possible kidnappers directly, saying they received messages, were “ready to listen” and would pay to bring their mother home safely. They begged for proof of life, but none has been provided.
Guthrie told Kotb the family remains in constant contact with investigators and clings to hope despite the passage of time. Nancy requires daily medication for heart issues, including a pacemaker, raising concerns about her health. The family has repeatedly emphasized that time is critical.
The case has captivated the nation, drawing widespread media attention partly because of Guthrie’s high-profile role on “Today.” Doorbell camera video released by authorities shows a masked figure at the door in the early morning hours. Searches have involved extensive law enforcement resources, including the FBI, but no arrests have been made and few solid leads have emerged publicly.
Guthrie returned briefly to the “Today” studio earlier in March to thank colleagues but had stayed largely out of the spotlight until Tuesday’s sit-down. She has been focused on supporting her family and working behind the scenes to aid the search. Colleagues described her as resilient yet visibly strained by the ordeal.
In the interview, Guthrie spoke of the “Nancy Guthrie effect,” noting how her mother’s disappearance has spotlighted other missing persons cases and renewed attention on families enduring similar pain. She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from viewers and strangers who have shared tips and prayers.
Security experts and former law enforcement officials have offered varying theories, with some suggesting a targeted abduction possibly linked to ransom demands involving Bitcoin, while others speculate it could involve multiple suspects or a botched home invasion. Megyn Kelly and others have discussed the possibility of a transnational criminal element, though authorities have not confirmed any theory.
The Guthrie family has stressed that Nancy’s loved ones, including spouses, are not suspects. The investigation remains active, with searches continuing in the Tucson area and beyond. Officials have recovered gloves and other items during sweeps, but no breakthrough has been announced.
Guthrie, 54, has balanced her high-pressure role on “Today” with personal challenges before, including raising two young children with husband Michael Feldman. Her transparency during the ordeal has drawn praise from viewers who see her as a relatable figure navigating unimaginable grief in the public eye.
Kotb, who has known Guthrie for years and has faced her own family health struggles, gently guided the conversation, allowing moments of silence as Guthrie composed herself. The full interview is expected to delve deeper into family memories of Nancy, the toll on siblings and grandchildren, and messages of hope.
Nancy Guthrie was known as a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed an active life in retirement in the Tucson area. Family members have shared photos and stories highlighting her warmth and spirit, pleading for her safe return so the family can “celebrate with her.”
As the search enters its eighth week, the FBI and local authorities continue to appeal for tips. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities immediately, as even small details could prove vital.
Guthrie’s appearance on “Today” marked a significant step in her public processing of the trauma while keeping the focus on finding her mother. She ended the excerpt with a direct message: “Mom, if you can hear this, we love you. We are fighting for you every day. Please hold on.”
The case has also sparked broader conversations about elder safety, home security and the challenges of investigating abductions involving vulnerable adults. Advocacy groups for missing persons have noted increased awareness and tips in other cases since Nancy’s disappearance gained national attention.
NBC has supported Guthrie throughout, allowing her time away from regular duties while keeping her role on the show open. Co-anchors and contributors have filled in, sending frequent messages of solidarity.
As the two-part interview airs later this week, viewers are expected to hear more about the family’s daily reality, the strain of unanswered questions and their unwavering determination. Guthrie’s composure under immense personal pressure has been noted by colleagues as a testament to her strength.
For now, the Guthrie family continues to wait and hope. The $1 million reward remains active, and law enforcement vows not to give up. Savannah Guthrie’s emotional interview served as both a raw glimpse into a daughter’s pain and a renewed public call to action in one of the most closely watched missing persons cases in recent memory.
The IPO, estimated at a reported $4 billion, will be an offer for sale (OFS) that provides an exit for early investors rather than looking to raise fresh capital, said the people cited.
Agencies No Full Exits On Cards
Divestments in what’s expected to be one of India’s biggest IPOs will be proportionately spread across Jio’s 14 marquee investors, with each trimming roughly 8-8.5% of their holdings. None of the existing shareholders will make a full exit. “The company is looking to file the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) on Friday depending on the timing of the legal vetting,” said one of the persons.
Promoter Reliance Industries (RIL) is not looking to cut its 67% holding in Jio Platforms, the holding company for India’s biggest mobile phone operator Reliance Jio Infocomm and other digital businesses, said the people cited. The majority of the shares will be sold by Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms, through its entity Jaadhu holdings, and Google, they being the larger outside stakeholders. After the offer, Meta is likely to see its stake reduced to 9.1% from 9.98% while Google may trim its stake to around 7% from 7.73%.
Jio, Google and Meta didn’t respond to queries.
The stakes of investors such as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Vista Equity, Omicron Asia Holdings, Silver Lake, General Atlantic, ADIA-backed Platinum Jasmine Trust, TPG, Intel Capital and Qualcomm Ventures will get lowered proportionately, said the people. Jio is said to have nudged investors to make partial exits. “All the investors wanted to stay and hence the company made a decision to trim stakes uniformly across the board,” one of the persons said.
The combined shareholding of outside investors will drop to about 30% from 32.9% after the IPO. Investment banks have pegged Jio Platforms’ post-IPO valuation at $133-180 billion. However, analyst estimates have fluctuated, depending on market conditions.
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In 2020, Jio Platforms raised more than ₹1.5 lakh crore ($20 billion) from 13 global investors in a rapid fundraising round.
Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.
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A class action lawsuit filed against Fanatics, the NFL, NBA, MLB, their respective players associations and OneTeam, which serves as the commercial vehicle for the players associations, was dismissed by a New York federal judge on all counts Monday.
The court granted Fanatics’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which involved five plaintiffs — Robert Scaturo, Scott Bubnick, Joseph Davidov, Steven Mardakhaev and Jonathan Madar.
The suit accused the group of conspiring to monopolize the ever-growing trading card market for each of the sports leagues mentioned, increasing the price of cards for millions of consumers worldwide.
It also largely followed an antitrust lawsuit by Panini, Fanatics’ trading card and memorabilia competitor, citing portions of it throughout.
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People sift through baseball cards for sale during the 45th National Sports Collectors Convention at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., July 31, 2025. (Audrey Richardson for The Washington Post / Getty Images)
Chief U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain ruled that “none of the named plaintiffs adequately allege that they have overpaid or will imminently overpay for trading cards sold by defendants.”
“We said from the start that this was a baseless and fundamentally flawed lawsuit since Fanatics was being accused of raising prices on cards we didn’t even produce,” a Fanatics spokesperson told Fox Business after the ruling Monday. “The court agreed and ruled that the plaintiffs did not even have standing to sue. We are happy the court has now ruled the complaint legally deficient and dismissed it.”
Within its ruling, the court also recognized that, when the lawsuit was filed in March 2025, Panini held the licenses for NFL and NBA trading cards. Topps, which was acquired by Fanatics in 2022 for a reported value of about $500 million, had yet to produce NBA-licensed trading cards until October 2025. Additionally, the NFL license for trading cards won’t move to Topps until April of this year.
“Not only did no named Plaintiff purchase such a trading card from Defendants prior to the filing of the FAC, but it was actually impossible for any consumer to do so,” Taylor Swain wrote in the court’s ruling.
Tom Brady attends Fanatics and Topps’ Hobby Rip Night with Michael Rubin, Tom Brady, Kevin Hart and Travis Scott Sept. 30, 2023, in Linwood, N.J. (Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images / Getty Images)
As for the price-gouging argument regarding MLB cards, the court found the plaintiffs failed to “explain whether the difference in prices was traceable to extraneous factors, such as production costs or quality differences, or whether the difference was traceable to Defendants’ anticompetitive conduct.” The plaintiffs provided a chart to compare prices of Topps’ licensed cards and Panini’s unlicensed products.
The plaintiff’s attorney, John Radice, told The Athletic his clients are “assessing the court’s dismissal without prejudice and considering all options.”
While this class action lawsuit was dismissed, Panini remains fighting its own lawsuit against Fanatics, accusing it of anticompetitive behavior and monopolization of the sports card industry. This came after Fanatics acquired exclusive licensing rights from the NBA and NFL, which were previously held by Panini. After April 2026, Fanatics will have exclusive licenses to NBA, NFL, MLB, Premier League, F1 and WWE.
Bryce Miller, 10, holds a stack of sports cards he got from the Panini Group booth during the 45th National Sports Collectors Convention at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., July 31, 2025. (Audrey Richardson for The Washington Post / Getty Images)
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Fanatics denied Panini’s claims and filed a countersuit alleging its competitor set out on a “protracted, unlawful, and deceitful campaign of unfair trade practices, strong-arm tactics, and tortious misconduct” in an attempt to force Fanatics to pay a vast amount for Panini to end its licenses in 2022.
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Oil Price Today (March 26): Crude oil above $100 again as Iran rejects US proposal to end war. $150 in sight?
Even as it reviews the proposal, Iran has no plans to engage in talks to end the expanding conflict, its foreign minister said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intensify pressure if Tehran does not accept that it has been “defeated militarily,” according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Crude oil price on March 26
Brent crude futures gained $1.13, or 1.1%, to $103.35 a barrel by 0051 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.08, or 1.2%, to $91.40 a barrel. Both benchmarks had fallen more than 2% on Wednesday.Iran said U.S. outreach appeared significant, keeping oil markets highly sensitive to further developments in negotiations and military actions.
The reported 15-point proposal from Trump, delivered via Pakistan, includes demands such as eliminating Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, halting enrichment activities, restricting its ballistic missile programme and cutting funding to regional allies, according to three Israeli cabinet sources familiar with the plan.
The conflict has severely disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that typically handles around one-fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. The International Energy Agency has described the situation as the largest oil supply disruption on record.
Iran has outlined a set of conditions for ending the conflict, stating that the first requirement is a complete halt to attacks and assassinations. It has called for firm guarantees to prevent any recurrence of war, along with a clear mechanism to assess and ensure compensation for war-related damages. Tehran also emphasised that hostilities must end not only against Iran but also against resistance groups across the region.
Additionally, it has demanded recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Until these conditions are met, Iran said its defensive operations will continue.
Further tightening supply concerns, about 40% of Russia’s oil export capacity remains offline following Ukrainian drone strikes, a disputed pipeline attack and tanker seizures, based on Reuters calculations using market data.
What lies ahead?
International brokerage Macquarie has said that even if tensions ease in the near term, oil prices are likely to find support in the $85–$90 range, with a gradual move back toward $110 until normal flows through the Strait of Hormuz resume. The note added that if disruptions persist through April, Brent could still climb to $150 per barrel.
Looking ahead, crude prices could move higher from current levels. According to Kayanat Chainwala of Kotak Securities, oil may rise to $120 per barrel in the near term and potentially touch $150 if the conflict continues.
Nuvama Institutional Equities echoes the same view. The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles around 20 million barrels per day, could push crude prices to the $110–150 per barrel range.
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The Iran war will hurt consumers by pushing up prices and slowing the economy but the Reserve Bank must act to contain inflation expectations, an official says.
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Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE open or closed today on 26 March for Ram Navami celebration? Check now
The calendar features two shortened weeks, with next holidays being Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday. The following week will have only three trading sessions, resulting in a long weekend. Markets will remain closed on Tuesday, March 31, for Shri Mahavir Jayanti, and again on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday.
Is MCX open?
India’s largest commodity exchange, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), will remain shut for trading in the first session (9 am to 5 pm). Trading will resume in the evening session between 5 pm and 11:30 pm.MCX’s yearly calendar announces 16 trading holidays in 2026, during which the exchange will observe partial or full closures. The next holiday this month will be on March 31, 2026, for Shri Mahavir Jayanti. However, the market will be closed in the morning session only and will resume trading in the evening session.
The largest agri-commodity bourse, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), will remain closed in both sessions.
Stock market holidays in 2026
In total, there are 16 stock market holidays scheduled for 2026, of which three have already passed. After today and the two next week, trading will be suspended on 10 more occasions over the remaining nine months.Following Good Friday, the next holiday in April will be on April 14 for Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti, followed by Maharashtra Day on May 1 and Bakri Id on May 28.
In the second half of the year, trading will be suspended on Muharram on June 26, Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14 and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. These will be followed by Dussehra on October 20, Diwali Balipratipada on November 10 and Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24. The final market holiday for 2026 will be Christmas on December 25.
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U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed more than $1 to $91.42 a barrel at the open and were up 93 cents, or 1%, at $91.25 a barrel as of 2225 GMT.
WTI lost 2.2% on Wednesday.
Iran is still reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war in the Gulf despite an initial response that was negative, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, indicating that Tehran had so far stopped short of rejecting it outright.
U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Iran harder if Tehran fails to accept that the country has been “defeated militarily,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Iranian officials publicly scorned the prospect of any negotiations with the Trump administration. But an apparent delay in delivering a formal response to Pakistan, which delivered a 15-point proposal on behalf of Washington, appeared to signal that at least some figures in Tehran may be considering it.
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