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Some games are bigger than others … so pressure is on Ireland and England
Visitors can forge a winning new identity under Maro Itoje but the experienced Irish remain marginal favourites. Every Six Nations fixture is a grand occasion but some games are bigger than others. ...The Guardian - 4h -
'Settling scores and laying down markers' - champions Ireland host England
Six Nations fans are usually made to wait to watch Ireland and England face each other, but not this year as the sides meet in Dublin on the opening weekend.BBC News - 5h -
Late-night TV hosts double down on anti-Trump
President Trump is driving into his second term with an aggressive agenda, and late-night TV hosts are showing no signs of pumping the brakes on barbs aimed at him. "Trump has now been president ...The Hill - 1d -
Ireland hit by Joe McCarthy injury blow for Six Nations opener against England
Tadhg Beirne moves into second row to partner Ryan Leinster playmaker Prendergast keeps hold of No 10 shirt The Ireland lock Joe McCarthy will miss Saturday’s Six Nations opener against England ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ireland pick Prendergast at fly-half for England game
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby retains Sam Prendergast at fly-half for Ireland's opening Six Nations match against England on Saturday.BBC News - 2d -
Why AI could replace NFL first-down markers sooner than you might think
AI and new technology could soon make the chain gang obsolete, with an advanced system known as “Hawk-Eye” aspiring to make the game faster and more accurate.NBC News - 2d -
Lay's recall upgraded to highest risk level
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says a previously announced recall of certain bags of Lay's potato chips in Oregon and Washington now falls into “Class I” status, its highest risk level. The ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump lays out Republican agenda at GOP conference
President Trump on Monday night spoke about his party's plans at the 2025 Republican Issues Conference in Miami. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on that and more of ...CBS News - 3d -
Will Ireland achieve first Six Nations three-peat?
Ireland are widely considered to be the Six Nations favourites once again but there is plenty for the side to sort out before they can think about celebrations on 15 March.BBC News - 4d -
England nine Mitchell set to be fit for Ireland
Scrum-half Alex Mitchell is set to be fit for England's Six Nations game with Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.BBC News - 4d -
Auschwitz survivors lay wreaths on 80th anniversary of liberation
Auschwitz survivors pay tribute on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp by Soviet troops. More than 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, perished in gas chambers or from ...NBC News - 5d -
Thomas scores 17 as San Francisco downs San Diego 81-69
Led by Malik Thomas' 17 points, the San Francisco Dons defeated the San Diego Toreros 81-69ABC News - 6d -
Frazier scores 17, UTEP downs Kennesaw State 73-71
Led by Otis Frazier III's 17 points, the UTEP Miners defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 73-71ABC News - 6d -
Reaves scores 24 and Iona takes down Siena 72-68
Led by Dejour Reaves' 24 points, the Iona Gaels defeated the Siena Saints 72-68ABC News - 6d -
Trump's Week 1 actions reward his MAGA base and settle scores
President Donald Trump’s first week in office isn’t yet over, but he fulfilled his plan to “flood the zone” with a deluge of executive actions.NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Bronny James throws down poster dunk, scores 31 points in win for G League Lakers
Bronny's poster dunk tied the game and fueled a fourth-quarter surge that led to South Bay's second win of the season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25 -
Paveletzke scores 15 as Ohio takes down Kent State 61-59
Led by Jackson Paveletzke's 15 points, the Ohio Bobcats defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 61-59ABC News - Jan. 24 -
Storm Eowyn Leaves a Third of Ireland Without Power
The storm brought 100 mile-per-hour winds to the island and also battered Scotland and northern England. Britain’s weather office issued a red warning, its highest level of alert.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Wrexham settle for draw in 'Hollywood derby'
Wrexham were forced to settle for a point from their clash with League One leaders Birmingham City on Thursday in a fixture dubbed the "Hollywood derby"ESPN - Jan. 24 -
A fierce storm is lashing Ireland and Scotland with record winds, downing power lines
Ireland has been hit with record wind gusts of 114 miles (183 kilometers) an hour as a winter storm batters the country and northern parts of the U.K. Schools have been closed, trains halted and ...ABC News - Jan. 24 -
Ireland and Northern Ireland battered by record winds from Storm Eowyn
Record high winds from Storm Eowyn battered Ireland and Northern Ireland on Friday, leaving 560,000 homes and businesses without power.NBC News - Jan. 24 -
Storm Eowyn Brings Fierce Winds to Britain and Ireland
The storm had knocked out power to more than half a million utility customers by early Friday as it moved across Ireland.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Rubio instructs staff to freeze passport applications with ‘X’ sex markers
Secretary of state tells staff ‘sex is not changeable’ in email following Trump executive order on gender. The US state department has frozen all applications for passports with “X” sex markers and ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
CNN to lay off dozens as part of major restructuring
Cable giant CNN is planning to lay off dozens of employees and undergo a major restructuring as the outlet looks to retool itself around digital during President Trump's second term. The layoffs ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Ireland parliament to make second attempt to elect taoiseach
The Dáil had been suspended on Wednesday following chaotic scenes in the chamber.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Hurley and Vermont host NJIT
Vermont takes on the NJIT Highlanders after TJ Hurley scored 26 points in Vermont's 72-64 win against the Binghamton BearcatsABC News - Jan. 23 -
Flintoff, 16, scores blistering century for England Lions
Teenager Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew, scores a century for England Lions in Australia.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Patriots hire Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator: Six-time Super Bowl champion returns to New England
McDaniels is beginning his third stint as the team's offensive play-callerCBS Sports - Jan. 22 -
'We can absolutely draw from here' - 8-0 down but England still believe
England wicketkeeper Amy Jones is confident England can fight back to draw the Women's Ashes and responds to the criticism they have faced.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
‘Housewife of the Year’ challenges Ireland’s progressive self-image
The old-fashioned competition, now the subject of a documentary, shows how far the country has comeFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Host of hospital builds in England delayed by up to 14 years
Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump lays out the vision and goals for his presidency
President Trump laid out his vision for his administration and presidency during his inauguration address and explained how he would achieve his goals using executive orders and presidential powers.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Hatton smashes tee marker but in contention in Dubai
England's Tyrrell Hatton - one shot off leader Daniel Hillier - is spoken to after his third round at the Dubai Desert Classic for smashing a tee marker.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as HC: Three-time Super Bowl champion bringing winning pedigree back to New England
The Patriots are bringing back a familiar faceCBS Sports - Jan. 13 -
California Wildfires Lay Bare an Insurance Crisis
Even before the latest blazes, California officials warned that an emergency state insurance fund was in trouble, while private insurers dropped coverage.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Biden said he told Trump not to ‘settle scores’ during transition meeting
President Biden said he told President-elect Trump not to try to settle scores in their first meeting to start the presidential transition process after Trump’s victory. “I was very straightforward ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland
Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Texas warning of "maneater" screwworms that lay eggs in flesh
Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded animal."CBS News - Jan. 6 -
USA win United Cup as Coco Gauff lays down marker against Iga Swiatek
Gauff defeats world No 2 Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in Sydney Fritz clinches title with 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 victory over Hurkacz In her short time as a professional tennis player, even as her career flourished ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Thomas Tuchel to kick off England role by watching Tottenham host Newcastle
German’s contract officially started on New Year’s Day Head coach to visit St George’s Park and meet Lee Carsley Thomas Tuchel will attend his first match as England’s head coach on Saturday ...The Guardian - Jan. 2