Agent: D backs, Marte reach $116.5M extension

Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America

The Israeli spyware maker, still on the US Commerce Department’s “blacklist,” has hired a new lobbying firm with direct ties to the Trump administration, a WIRED investigation has found.

Wired - 1d

Social Security Rolls Back Restrictions on Filing for Benefits by Phone

The agency’s plan to curtail phone services, which was expected to send tens of thousands to its offices each week, had been widely criticized.

The New York Times - 18h

Kirby Mouthful Gaming Headset Is Back In Stock At Amazon For $30

Anyone familiar with Nintendo's favorite gourmand Kirby knows that the pink blob has an insatiable appetite. Ordinarily, a little bit of gluttony isn't a bad thing, but in Kirby's case, it has ...

GameSpot - 12h

The big lesson for Europe? Trump backed down under pressure | Alexander Hurst

The EU neither ‘kissed ass’ nor unleashed its most powerful trade weapon. Now it must provide the world with an alternative to US chaos. . . My condolences to everyone who spent days trying to play ...

The Guardian - 6h

Juan Soto wanted Pete Alonso back on the Mets -- and he was right

There's only one Aaron Judge, but the Polar Bear is punishing teams for pitching around Juan Soto.

ESPN - 6h

Commanders reportedly want a dynamic runnning back in 2025 NFL draft

Some NFL analysts think the Washington Commanders should add playmakers in the 2025 NFL draft.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Amorim backs Andre Onana after costly errors at Lyon

Ruben Amorim has insisted he remains ‘really confident’ in Andre Onana despite the goalkeeper’s errors in Manchester United’s draw at Lyon.Onana was at fault for both Lyon goals during the 2-2...

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Barcelona midfielder keen to get back on the pitch, pushing to return vs Dortmund

Dani Olmo suffered an adductor injury in Barcelona’s first game right after the international break against Osasuna, which was expected to put him out on the sidelines for three weeks.But the ...

Yahoo Sports - 2h

NFL reportedly fires three officials and sends them back to college

Has the NFL finally acknowledged its officiating problem?

Yahoo Sports - 1h

China strikes back with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods as trade war intensifies

Trump administration confirmed to CNBC on Thursday that the U.S. tariff rate on Chinese imports now effectively totals 145%.

CNBC - 1h

Trump May Seek Judicial Oversight of Columbia, Potentially for Years

The Trump administration is discussing asking a judge to enforce any deal it reaches with the school, which the White House says has not done enough to address antisemitism.

The New York Times - 10h

Children Seeking Cholera Care Die After U.S. Cuts Aid, Charity Says

The victims died on a grueling three-hour walk in scorching heat as they tried to reach the nearest remaining health facility, officials of Save the Children said.

The New York Times - 6h

China raises retaliatory levies on U.S. goods to 125% as dollar sinks

Beijing signaled that this is likely to be its last increase as tariffs reach levels that make trade between the world’s two biggest economies unfeasible.

NBC News - 1h

Trump administration to refer Maine to DoJ over transgender participation in sports

The deadline has arrived for Maine officials to reach a resolution with the U.S. Education Department over a finding that the state violated antidiscrimination laws by allowing transgender athletes ...

ABC News - 3h

French researcher jailed by Russia is sent to penal colony

Laurent Vinatier was sentenced to three years in prison in October for violating Russia’s ‘foreign agent’ law. A French researcher who was sentenced by Russia to three years in prison, in a case ...

The Guardian - 13h

Journalist Reveals Real Madrid ‘Were Interested’ in Liverpool Star but Move is Highly Unlikely

Ryan Gravenberch’s Agent Comments Misunderstood, Says Lewis SteeleIn the ever-bubbling pot of football transfer speculation, few topics spark quite as much online buzz as a potential move to Real ...

Yahoo Sports - 58m

If Trump is trying to suppress China, he’s going about it all wrong

The shock of tariffs is pulling Beijing back to economic fundamentals

Financial Times - 21h

House Dem says she regrets voting for Laken Riley Act

Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) said at a CNN town hall Thursday that she regrets her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act. “As I’ve thought about it over the past couple of months, I probably would ...

The Hill - 8h

Ranking the Top 30 Contenders to Win the Masters

Scottie Scheffler could become the first back-to-back champion since Tiger Woods more than 20 years ago.

The New York Times - 20h

Bitcoin falls as investors slash gains from historic rally on U.S. tariffs pause

Cryptocurrencies pulled back with the broader market as investors gave back more than half of Wednesday's historic rally.

CNBC - 14h

Great Britain out to show strength in depth at Billie Jean King Cup

Anne Keothavong is without Emma Raducanu but has plenty of talent on hand in effort to reach finals in China. Five months on from the heartbreak of Málaga, where they came so close to battling for ...

The Guardian - 15h

Thiago Motta Lands on Atalanta and Tottenham Radars

Thiago Motta might be out of a job for a long time, as a couple of teams have reached out to him to test the waters ahead of the summer. Juventus are watching the situation with a keen eye. They’d ...

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Children of war: six orphans’ 1,000-mile journey across Sudan in search of safety

After dysentery killed their mother and the civil war came to their home in Omdurman, Haroun and his young siblings were forced to set off on an epic quest to reach El Geneina . They were ...

The Guardian - 5h

The five favourites to win the Europa Conference League

The Europa Conference League has reached the quarter-final stage with the final eight all dreaming of lifting the trophy.UEFA’s introduction of a third tournament has breathed new life in European ...

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Slot tips Salah deal to boost Liverpool transfer appeal

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah's Liverpool renewal sends out a message to potential signings.The Egypt international penned a new two-year deal on Friday which will see him reach a full decade in ...

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Trump weakens US defenses against foreign interference as risks rise

Senate finds efforts by Saudi Arabia and others to meddle in US policy growing in ‘scope, sophistication and reach’. The Trump administration has weakened tools the US government uses to combat ...

The Guardian - 48m

White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’

Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Retreat or negotiating strategy? Trump steps back from all-out trade war

The US is now making nice – or at least nicer - with nations that had faced their retaliatory trade fire, writes Anthony Zurcher.

BBC News - 1d

Luka Doncic Kept Repeating 3 Words After Torching Dallas in His First Game Back. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence

In his return to Dallas, the Lakers superstar was visibly emotional. Here’s what helped him manage those emotions—and post a win.

Inc. - 22h

Spyro And Crash Bandicoot Reboot Studio, Toys For Bob, Wants To Bring Back Banjo-Kazooie Next

No one is doing more for mascot platformers than Toys for Bob. Since 2018, the formerly Microsoft-owned studio has released the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Crash ...

GameSpot - 12h

Tensions arise over Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to bring Rep. Elise Stefanik back into the fold

After Trump pulled Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Johnson faces a conundrum on how to place her on a key committee.

NBC News - 10h

Your Friends & Neighbours review – Jon Hamm’s fun new drama is like The White Lotus back from holiday

Taking his first lead in a prestige TV drama since Mad Men, the actor is brilliant. He is on suave, nuanced form in a very funny show – which could use a little more bite . You can understand why ...

The Guardian - 6h

Can Rose hold first-round lead? Can Rory bounce back? Looking ahead to Friday at the Masters

The 2025 Masters is underway and, after an eventful first 18 holes, a packed leaderboard at the top features three former winners including Scottie Scheffler, who is searching for his third green ...

ESPN - 6h

‘We all know the history’ – Former Barcelona manager backs Real Madrid to stun Arsenal in second leg

Former Barcelona manager and current Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has reflected on Real Madrid’s unexpected 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League. Despite the heavy setback, Koeman ...

Yahoo Sports - 4h

You be the judge: should my best friend text me back more quickly?

Priya doesn’t know why her pal takes so long to reply. Mandy says she gets distracted and forgets. You decide whose explanation pings true. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...

The Guardian - 3h