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British activist in solitary confinement in India despite acquittal, family say
Brother of Jagtar Singh Johal claims he is being ‘mentally tortured’ through unwarranted detention. The British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, detained for seven years in an Indian jail, has ...The Guardian - 22h -
About a third of Americans stop buying eggs due to rising costs, study shows
Data says 34% of those in US stopped purchasing breakfast staple and won’t buy again until costs lower to $5 a carton. As egg prices have reached record highs, about a third of American consumers ...The Guardian - 1d -
In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal
A prosecutor says a Florida woman engaged in a “brazen fraud” by selling her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer baseABC News - Mar. 26 -
Woman who reported predatory officer blamed by Met
The woman accused the force of trying to discredit her over her complaints against a Met constable.BBC News - 1d -
Monster Hunter Wilds Hits A Massive Milestone, Free Item Pack Coming To Celebrate
Capcom has revealed that Monster Hunter Wilds has now sold over 10 million copies since its release on February 28 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. . Capcom is planning to release a free item ...GameSpot - 2d -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - 6d -
The history of Voice of America
The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first ...CBS News - 3d -
Bills fill open spot by agreeing to sign former Bengals punter Brad Robbins, AP source says
The Buffalo Bills filled their open spot at punter by agreeing to sign Brad Robbins, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. Robbins joins Buffalo with the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The NHL and Rogers agree on 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights deal in Canada, AP source says
The NHL has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights agreement in Canada, according to a person familiar with the deal. The contract is the latest ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles to enter transfer portal instead of WNBA draft, AP source says
Olivia Miles has decided to enter the transfer portal and play another college season instead of going to the WNBA, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The 5-foot-10 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Musk’s Doge to fire all local workers and US diplomats from USAID, sources say
Unofficial Trump adviser’s cost-cutting team to finalize shuttering the foreign aid agency on which millions depend. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting team is ...The Guardian - 1d -
Jackson Merrill and Padres agree to $135 million, 9-year contract for 2026-34, AP source says
All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward, AP source says
The yearslong quest by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves finally seems to be in the home stretch, after current owner Glen Taylor opted not to appeal an ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward, AP source says
The yearslong quest by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves seems to finally be in the home stretch, after current owner Glen Taylor opted not to appeal an ...ABC News - 21h -
Maria Shriver says it was 'scary' to release her poetry book. Here's why she did it.
Themes of longing, loneliness and the power of love — romantic, familial and self-love — are constant throughout Maria Shriver’s poetry collection.NBC News - 19h -
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The Atlantic releases new texts from the Signal group chat that included top Trump administration officials and an Atlantic journalist; Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning stepson appears in ...CBS News - 3d -
Myanmar earthquake: woman trapped for days pulled alive from the rubble
Brief moment of relief as rescue workers carry a woman from the rubble of a hotel in Mandalay after a five-hour operation. Myanmar earthquake: What we know so far A woman trapped beneath the ...The Guardian - 3d -
11 held in Turkey over shopping boycott to support Istanbul's imprisoned mayor
Turkish state-run media says police have detained 11 people for supporting a one-day shopping boycott that was held to protest the imprisonment of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rivalABC News - 2h -
Woman arrested after newborn baby found dead in bag outside London church
The woman, thought to be the baby's mother, is held on suspicion of concealing a birth and neglect.BBC News - 2d -
Shohei Ohtani ramps up throwing program, but Roberts says MVP isn't close to mound debut for Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani has thrown his first bullpen session since late February, but the reigning NL MVP still has plenty of work to do before he takes the mound for the Los Angeles DodgersABC News - 4d -
Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades
President Donald Trump says taxing imports will strengthen domestic manufacturing. Hours before announcing new tariffs, his administration cut support for centers that help US firms do just that.Wired - 13h -
On the road, full of grievance and bitter wit: A (fictional) woman for our era
Ariel Courage's debut novel, 'Bad Nature,' centers on a chaotic woman who takes to the road after receiving a terminal diagnosis, revenge on her mind.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
WATCH: Texas woman gets caught inside dust devil
Security camera video captured the moment an unsuspecting woman in Texas, walking to her car, briefly found herself inside a dust devil.ABC News - 1d -
Sources: Padres' Merrill lands $135M extension
The Padres and Jackson Merrill have agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 19h -
Sources: Sacramento St. to apply for FBS status
Sacramento State plans to file an application with the NCAA this week to transition from the FCS to the FBS in football as an independent, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 1h -
U.S. Says Deportation of Maryland Man Was an ‘Administrative Error’
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was in the U.S. legally, is now in prison in El Salvador, and federal courts have no jurisdiction to order his release, the Trump administration said in a court ...The New York Times - 1d -
Women's March Madness: Kim Mulkey credits Flau'jae Johnson for jump-starting LSU, says 'I'm forever indebted'
Johnson was the first McDonald's All-American Mulkey signed at LSUCBS Sports - 3d -
Nato chief says any US pivot from Europe would be ‘co-ordinated’
Mark Rutte gives reassurance there are no plans for ‘sudden draw down’ of American presenceFinancial Times - 2h -
Sources: Durant expected to miss at least 1 week
Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant is expected to miss at least one week with a left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN on Monday.ESPN - 2d -
Sources: Tucker to sign 2-year deal with Knicks
After signing P.J. Tucker to two 10-day contracts, the New York Knicks plan to sign the forward to a two-year deal, sources told ESPNESPN - 2d -
América, LAFC could play for CWC spot, FIFA says
FIFA has drawn up plans to hold a one-game playoff between Club América and Los Angeles Football Club to determine a replacement team for Club León at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, sources have ...ESPN - 2d -
Sources: Aiyuk trade unlikely barring late change
The 49ers are not expected to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk by Tuesday, when he is due a $22.85 million bonus, barring a late deal materializing, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 3d -
Source: Tush push ban has support in committee
At the league meetings this week in West Palm Beach, Florida, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN that the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the push sneak, popularly known as the tush push, ...ESPN - 2d -
Sources: Former NBA star Anthony elected to HOF
Former NBA Star Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.ESPN - 18h -
Sources: NBA probes Morant's finger-gun gesture
The NBA is looking into Grizzlies star Ja Morant using his hands and arms to mimic shooting a gun toward the Warriors' bench during Tuesday's game, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 12h -
Amazon joins bidding war for TikTok as deadline for sale approaches: Sources
Amazon has now sent a letter to the Trump administration to join the bidding war for TikTok, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 1h -
43-year-old American who never plans to return to the U.S. shares her No 1. piece of advice for moving abroad
Nicole Brewer, 43, has lived abroad for 16 years. To follow in her footsteps, she says, you'll have to ignore naysayers and do thorough research.CNBC - 5d -
Nintendo announces it will release its highly anticipated Switch 2 on June 5.
Nintendo announces it will release its highly anticipated Switch 2 on June 5.ABC News - 1d -
Bruce Springsteen Will Release Seven ‘Lost Albums’ in June
The singer and songwriter announced a boxed set featuring 83 songs, of which 74 have never been officially released in any form.The New York Times - 18m -
Commentary: PBS and NPR cater to all Americans, despite what Marjorie Taylor Greene might believe
After last week's congressional hearing with the heads of PBS and NPR, it's important to remember how public broadcasting works, what it does and whom it serves, our television critic says.Los Angeles Times - 2d