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 -
Tax relief for cash Isa savers rose to £2.1bn last year
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'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 - 5d -
‘Star making not star taking’: how LA Galaxy rose back to top of US soccer
Years after Beckham-mania, fan activism and changes in recruitment strategy secured club’s first MLS Cup since 2014. When the Major League Soccer champions were crowned last December, Lionel Messi ...The Guardian - 3d -
Wildfires Are One of Hurricane Helene’s Lasting Legacies
A number of fires broke out in the Southeastern US last week. Hurricane-downed trees may have helped fuel the flames, experts say.Wired - Mar. 15 -
Scientists develop injection for long-lasting contraceptive implant
Approach could herald new way of delivering drugs, beyond birth control, over long periods of time. Researchers are developing an injection that creates a contraceptive implant in the body using an ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 3d -
5 most surprising Masters champions of the last 50 years
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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 -
Get Ready For The Last Of Us Season 2 With This Season 1 Recap Video
HBO's The Last of Us returns on April 13 for its second season. Season 1 aired more than two years ago, so if you're looking for a refresher, HBO has now released a nice recap video.. The Season 1 ...GameSpot - 4d -
NCAA bracket 2025: Best seed upsets to target in this year's tournament based on previous trends
There were three 11-6 upsets last year, and this year has plenty of good candidatesCBS Sports - 6d -
China's open-source embrace upends conventional wisdom around artificial intelligence
China’s artificial intelligence space is moving towards free-use, open-sourced models in a trend that experts say will accelerate AI adoption and innovation.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 5d -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
'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 - Mar. 16 -
Who's Who In The Last Of Us Season 2
Season 2 debuts soon HBO's popular drama The Last of Us, which is based on Naughty Dog's video game series, returns for its second season on April 13.. The sophomore season adapts some of the ...GameSpot - 23h -
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 - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - Mar. 16 -
The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use
A new report illustrates a concerning dynamic: Record heat last year pushed countries to use more planet-warming fossil fuels to cool things down.The New York Times - 1d -
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 -
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 -
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 - 4d -
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 - Mar. 16 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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
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