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It's checkout time for Season 3 of 'The White Lotus.' Here's how we're rating our stay
After eight episodes, including a 90-minute finale, the third season of HBO's dark comedy anthology has come to a close, and our writers are weighing in on the reveals.Los Angeles Times - 21h -
NCAA National Championship reaction: Florida defense shines vs. Houston & Paige finally gets her title with UConn | College Basketball Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Ice Young, and Jason Fitz break down Florida's dramatic triumph over Houston and UConn's commanding victory against South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament National Championships.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to ...CBS News - 2d -
UK wealth managers say American clients are moving money to Britain
Response to Donald Trump’s second term has been greater, according to executivesFinancial Times - 2d -
Americans Wrestle With How Trump’s Tariffs May Change Shopping Lists
In the first weekend since President Trump unveiled broad tariffs, many shoppers sought to get ahead of expected price increases, while others showed patience.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump tells Americans to "hang tough" as 10% universal tariffs take effect
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.CBS News - 1d -
Palestinian-American boy killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
The Israeli military says its troops shot Omar Rabea, 14, and two other boys because they were throwing stones towards a highway.BBC News - 1d -
American readers worry tariffs will turn the page on affordable reading
President Donald Trump’s tariffs have some of the internet’s most voracious readers worried: the price of books and access to them could be changed significantly.NBC News - 21h -
Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame to induct these 12
Former Sanford School basketball standout Monick Foote, Delaware State running back Gene Lake among the honoreesYahoo Sports - 7h -
American Whiskey Distillers Brace for Trump’s 2nd Trade War
The already battered spirits industry will see its supply squeezed if tariffs raise import costs and other countries’ retaliation closes off export markets.The New York Times - 3h -
EU drops plans to hit American bourbon with retaliatory tariffs
Drink removed from draft list after lobbying from whiskey-making Ireland and wine-producing Italy and France. US politics live – latest updates Amid the economic maelstrom of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 2h -
Canadian police say arrest made after man barricaded himself inside Parliament's east block
Canadian police police say a man has been arrested after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament HillABC News - 2d -
Carers and pensioners boosted as new tax year starts
The state pension has risen by 4.1% and carers can work more hours will keeping a key benefit.BBC News - 1d -
Where to watch the 2025 Masters Monday practice rounds
The 2025 Masters will have an additional five hours of TV and coverage for the weekend rounds at Augusta National.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hearing on landmark $2.8 billion NCAA settlement could lock in seismic changes for college sports
Hours before college basketball crowns its next champion, the future of college sports will be hanging in the balance in a California courtroom.NBC News - 1d -
Panama to file criminal complaint over canal concession
Move comes hours before visit by Pete Hegseth as US raises pressure over Chinese influence on waterwayFinancial Times - 16h -
What Trump's post on possible tariff talks reveals about the market's psyche
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 3h -
Scientists Are Mapping the Boundaries of What Is Knowable and Unknowable
Math and computer science researchers have long known that some questions are fundamentally unanswerable. Now physicists are exploring how physical systems put hard limits on what we can predict.Wired - 2d -
World Rugby finds no medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 bench splits
Deployment of seven forwards on bench is controversial ‘Science said it’s not the case’ – Alan Gilpin on injury risk World Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will ...The Guardian - 23h -
Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar
When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope . Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of ...The Guardian - 7h -
US scholar in Thailand jailed pending trial on charges of insulting the monarchy
A U.S. political science scholar accused by the Thai Army of insulting the Southeast Asian nation’s monarchy, an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison, has been jailed pending trialABC News - 1h -
In Canada’s Auto City, Tariffs Have Already Caused a Shutdown
Hours before the 25 percent tariff on cars made in Canada went into effect, the largest auto plant in Windsor, Ontario, announced it would close for two weeks.The New York Times - 3d -
Russia launches missile strike on Ukraine with explosions reported in Kyiv
A Russian missile strike killed at least one person in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the early hours of Sunday, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.ABC News - 2d -
Trump's tariffs were expected to boost the dollar, but recession fears are dragging it down
A key dollar index fell about 3% in the 24 hours surrounding Trump's tariff announcement and is now back to pre-election levels.CNBC - 2d -
'Sometimes you have to take medicine': Trump defends sweeping tariffs
Just hours after Trump's comments, stock markets plunged in Asia early on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng losing 9.8%.BBC News - 1d -
Medvedev battles cramp in win over Khachanov in Monte Carlo
Daniil Medvedev battles cramp as he takes just under three hours to beat Karen Khachanov in a gruelling first-round Monte Carlo Masters match.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Who is Jacob Hurtubise? Reds outfielder's diving catch secures 2-0 win vs Giants
Jacob Hurtubise was inserted into the Reds' starting lineup just a couple of hours before first pitch, when Jake Fraley was scratched with side pain.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Jessica Pegula reclaims American No. 1 women’s tennis ranking with a clay-court free hit to come
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the most mercurial player on the men’s tour did what he does ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The accidental Shrimper: American student becomes Southend fan after boarding wrong boat
‘I had a blast on the boat and at the Southend game’ Club invite Evan Johnston to Solihull home fixture Accidentally boarding a boat packed with beer-swilling football fans would be some ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk's brother slams Trump tariffs, calls them 'permanent tax on the American consumer'
Kimbal Musk, the brother of the world's wealthiest person, took to X on Monday to criticize President Donald Trump's tariffs.CNBC - 20h -
Vitiello claims RedBird have ‘destroyed’ five years of work: “American model not applicable”
Journalist Antonio Vitiello has heavily criticised the AC Milan ownership and management for ‘destroying’ five years of building work.Milan are heading for a very forgettable 2024-25 campaign. The...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
How a Masters champion returned from South American prison to play at Augusta National again
After spending two years in prison for assault, Ángel Cabrera is back at Augusta National, where he won 16 years ago.Yahoo Sports - 55m -
Iowa State wrestling lands commitment from Missouri transfer and 4-time All-American Rocky Elam
Iowa State wrestling lands commitment of Missouri transfer Rocky ElamYahoo Sports - 30m -
How this former BYU star fared at inaugural Grand Slam track event
Whittni Morgan was the top American finisher in the 3,000- and 5,000-meter racesYahoo Sports - 1d -
Here's the book that topped the 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books
The American Library Association has unveiled the 10 most “challenged books” of 2024ABC News - 23h -
Yankees demote Brent Headrick after latest scoreless outing as Adam Ottavino heads to Detroit
PITTSBURGH – After another scoreless outing, Brent Headrick received a demotion. The Yankees optioned the left-handed reliever on Sunday night. The move came just a few hours after Headrick struck ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Business leaders speak out against Trump's trade war with the world
Major figures in the business world have spent the last 48 hours sounding alarms about the economic consequences of President Donald Trump’s trade war — some even reversing their previous ...NBC News - 1d -
Leicester City 0-3 Newcastle United: Premier League – live reaction
Newcastle are up to fifth after goals from Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes, while Leicester have now failed to score in over 12 hours. Get in touch! Email michael.butler@theguardian.com We’re ...The Guardian - 19h -
First-time patrons at the Masters make the most of a rainy situation
Monday’s practice round at the Masters had to shut down early because of the weather. Patrons were allowed on the golf course for nearly three and a half hours before they were evacuated from the ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
'I don't have as much stress': 43-year-old American has lived in Oman for over a decade and never plans to return to the U.S.
Nicole Brewer lives and works at a teacher at a university in Nizwa, Oman. She says life there is less stressful than when she lived in the U.S.CNBC - 1d
