US births rose last year, but experts don't see it as a trend
U.S. births rose slightly last year, but experts don’t see it as evidence of reversing a long-term decline
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Chargers agree to 2-year, $13 million deal with cornerback Donte Jackson: Report
The Chargers reached a two-year, $13 million deal with free agent cornerback Donte Jackson on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jackson had 38 total tackles and a career-high five ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
'Transitory' is back as the Fed doesn't expect tariffs to have long-lasting inflation impacts
Fed officials see inflation moving up this year more rapidly than previously expected, but they also expect the trend to be short-lived.CNBC - 1d -
Tax relief for cash Isa savers rose to £2.1bn last year
Cost to the UK Treasury rises 30-fold in two years due to rising interest rates and frozen thresholdsFinancial Times - 2d -
Wildfires Are One of Hurricane Helene’s Lasting Legacies
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Noble boys basketball player Jamier Rose named Gatorade Player of the Year
Mar. 21—Noble senior Jamier Rose was named the Gatorade Maine Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season on Friday. Rose, who early this month was named Mr. Maine Basketball and won ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
US arrests more immigrants in February 2025 than any month in last seven years
Guardian data analysis shows administration transformed immigration enforcement in only a few weeks. US immigration enforcement officials arrested more people in the first 22 days of February 2025 ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
US sees 300-plus measles cases, highest in a year since 2019
The U.S. has recorded more than 300 cases of measles in just the first three months of this year, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Latest composite 2025 NFL mock draft
Breakdown of the first round of the 2025 NFL draft using a composite of four mock drafts to see latest mock trends.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
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The Last Of Us Season 2's New Trailer Shows The Rift Between Joel And Ellie
It's fitting that the new trailer for The Last of Us Season 2 begins with Joel and Ellie at a physical distance, because there's an emotional gulf between them by the final scene shown. The ...GameSpot - Mar. 8 -
Where in the US will you be able to see the total lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse will be visible for stargazers across the U.S. this March for the first time in roughly two years.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Rembrandt’s Amsterdam – walking the Amstel River 750 years after the city’s birth
To celebrate this significant milestone, our writer follows the flow of the artist’s inspiration, taking in sights that would have been familiar to the Old Master. For visitors in search of scenic ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Will AI save the UK government £45bn a year?
Ministers believe that increased use of artificial intelligence can help fix the public finances but experts have their doubtsFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
How the anti-vaccine movement weaponized a 6-year-old's measles death
Anti-vaccine influencers use a 6-year-old's measles death to promote debunked theories, while health experts warn of the danger of the disease.NBC News - 1d -
Dressing like a witch is in fashion – finally I am ahead of the curve
Like other middle-aged women, my wardrobe is predominantly made up of black, loosely fitting clothing, often worn backwards. I’m glad to see us represented in the witchcore trend. . “It’s time,” ...The Guardian - 4d -
Rosie O'Donnell moves to Ireland: 'Heartbreaking to see' what's happening in US politics
Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime critic of President Trump, announced Tuesday that she has moved to Ireland, citing U.S. politics as the catalyst for her relocation. In a nearly 10-minute-long TikTok ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
The Last Of Us Limited-Edition PS5 Controller Preorders Restocked At Major Retailers
The Last Of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller $85 | Releases April ...GameSpot - 4d -
The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans
After the Dobbs decision, births rose in states with bans, but more for some women than others.The New York Times - 4d -
'These scouts want to see plays!': Teddy Bridgewater weighs in on current highlight tapes
Teddy Bridgewater takes a direct critique about a highlight-tape trend.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Flannery O’Connor’s Artworks Finally See the Light
The darkly comic Southern novelist kept a quiet practice in the visual arts. For the centenary of her birth, her paintings are finally getting an audience — and updating her legacy.The New York Times - 1d -
See pictures of last night's total lunar eclipse and "Blood Worm Moon"
Pictures of last night's "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse, show the full moon looking red in the night sky.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
The Last Of Us 4K Steelbook Edition Launches With Nice Discount
The Last of Us Season 1 Limited-Edition Collectible Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $38 (was $50) | Released ...GameSpot - 1d -
Stagflation? Fed sees higher inflation and an economy growing by less than 2% this year
The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee downgraded its collective outlook for economic growth to 1.7%, down from the last projection of 2.1% in December.CNBC - 1d -
Video replay review used for first time in MIAA hockey state championship
After a controversial ending in last year's MIAA Division 1 boys hockey final, replay review was added. It didn't take long for it to get used.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
The Last Of Us Star Kaitlyn Dever Addresses Backlash And Discourse Around Abby
Kaitlyn Dever joins the cast of HBO's The Last of Us as Abby for its upcoming second season, and anyone who's played the game or knows the game's story understands how central Abby is to the story. ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
What the last person to see missing Pitt student told the prosecutor
The man who last saw missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki told investigators he thought she was OK and had "taken her things and left."ABC News - Mar. 14 -
With Cooper Flagg in tournament, Maine's betting numbers could see boost
Mar. 20—The NCAA men's basketball tournament turned last March into Maine's biggest non-football betting month of the year. And as the Cooper Flagg story heads into March Madness, Maine this time ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
I was a lawyer for Ice. Mass deportations don’t make us safer | Veronica Cardenas
US immigration has become a machine of surveillance and fear. We’re already seeing the consequences. This month marks 22 years since the creation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice).. ...The Guardian - 4d -
The Last Of Us Showrunner Hints At Big Changes To The Story For Season 2
The Last of Us Season 2 is almost here, and the showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are assuring fans that they have plenty of surprises in store. Season 1 of the show expanded certain ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
28 Days Later Writer Says The Last Of Us Is Better
Directors Neil Druckmann and Alex Garland sat down for a wide-ranging and fascinating chat recently where they discussed their professional careers. There is some overlap, of course, as Druckmann's ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Brings Back Spores For A "Dramatic" Reason
The Last of Us Season 2 releases this April, and the sophomore season will up the ante in terms of how the deadly fungus spreads--and this will include by way of airborne spores.. Neil Druckmann ...GameSpot - Mar. 11 -
The Last Of Us Seasons 1 And 2 Are Getting ASL Editions
After the success of Max adding ASL to some of its biggest movies, the latest addition to receive an ASL edition is a first for one of its original shows. The Last of Us returns April 13, but ...GameSpot - 14h -
Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'
Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Earth’s 10 Hottest Years on Record Are the Last 10
A report from the World Meteorological Organization confirms that 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first year to be more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial era.The New York Times - 2d -
Roses to Katie Dinnebier and Maya McDermott, Iowa prep and college stars | Opinion
The prides of Waukee and Johnston high schools kept making us proud at Drake and UNI, writes the Register's editorial board.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
A UN rights expert blasts the impact of US aid cuts on Myanmar
An independent human rights expert says Myanmar’s people are already feeling the “crushing impact” from the “sudden, chaotic withdrawal” of U.S. and other humanitarian aidABC News - 4d -
Job openings see gains in January in a sign of labor market stability
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed that postings rose to 7.74 million on the month, up 232,000 from December.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Lakers' Bronny James can see on-court improvement during rookie year
Lakers guard Bronny James said he can see improvement within his game after logging a season-high 15 minutes in a loss to the Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - 6d
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