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The Democratic Party’s New Recruiter Has a Theory
The Democrats’ best chance to constrain President Trump is retaking control of the House in 2026. Here’s how they might do it.The New York Times - 1h -
What are today's CD interest rates?
When you open a CD, you'll lock in today's rates for the entire term. Here's how much you can earn.CBS News - 2h -
Who qualifies for credit card debt forgiveness?
Are you looking for a fast way out of credit card debt? Credit card debt forgiveness might help. Here's how.CBS News - 1h -
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Americans are spending more and more time at home
COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat
American influencer Sam Jones said that she had picked up a wombat to try to take the animal off the road.CBS News - 3d -
Americans Describe Being Detained as Hostages in a Venezuelan Prison
They were American tourists hoping for a good time, they said. Then they became captives of an autocratic government.The New York Times - 1d -
Cowboys gain almost $9 million in cap space Wednesday because they were so bad in 2024
Well, there's a silver lining to almost everything if one looks hard enough. The Cowboys just got extra 2025 cap space for being so bad in 2024.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Report: New York Giants had an offer for Azeez Ojulari at 2024 trade deadline
The New York Giants reportedly had an offer for LB Azeez Ojulari at the 2024 trading deadline and GM Joe Schoen failed to pull the trigger.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
FTC asks to delay Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, citing staffing shortfalls
The Federal Trade Commission asked a judge in Seattle to delay the start of its trial accusing Amazon of duping consumers into signing up for its Prime program, citing resource constraints.NBC News - 6d -
Amazon AI scammers duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges
The Federal Trade Commission is going after an e-commerce company that allegedly took millions of dollars from consumers as part of a “passive income” scheme, which spun up Amazon storefronts on ...NBC News - 19h -
AI scammers on Amazon duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges
The company promised better returns than the stock market, with a co-founder appearing in TikTok videos with wads of cash alongside an image of Warren Buffett.CNBC - 21h -
Trump fires FTC’s only two Democrats: ‘The President just illegally fired me’
Fired members of Federal Trade Commission confirmed to be Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. Donald Trump has fired the two Democratic commissioners on the US Federal Trade Commission ...The Guardian - 16h -
Brendan Schaub: 'The UFC's in some trouble' after Alex Pereira lost light heavyweight title
Brendan Schaub thinks Alex Pereira losing his title is a problem for the UFC. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Nasa’s new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detail
The $488m Spherex mission aims to explain how galaxies evolved over billions of years. Nasa ’s newest space telescope rocketed into orbit on Tuesday to map the entire sky like never before – a ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
How "The Cake Mix Doctor" Anne Byrn plans to represent a region in her latest book
Journalist, food historian and native Southerner Anne Byrn has spent the last three years working on a comprehensive book about an influential culinary tradition. "Baking in the American South" ...CBS News - 4d -
Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality
With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Americans struggling to pay back car loans
More Americans are having trouble paying down their car loans, especially those with sub prime loans. Andres Gutierrez takes a look at what's causing the trend.CBS News - 2d -
Americans deeply divided over DEI programs: Survey
Americans are deeply divided over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, with significant differences emerging depending on voters' political affiliation, according to a survey published ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says he’s buying ‘brand new’ Tesla to support Musk
President Trump said he would be buying a “brand new” Tesla to support his senior adviser Elon Musk, as the stock market shows shares of the electric car company tumbling. “To Republicans, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Most say Trump too erratic in economic moves: Survey
Most Americans think President Trump is too “erratic” in implementing his trade agenda as he slaps tariffs onto the country's top trading partners and they want him to combat high prices, according ...The Hill - 6d -
MMA divisional rankings: How far does Alex Pereira fall at light heavyweight?
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.ESPN - 6d -
How to stream Selection Sunday show on CBS for free: Watch NCAA bracket reveal
Selection Sunday is here, ushering in the new NCAA bracket for the men's March Madness tournament. Watch, stream the selection show for free.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
College Basketball Crown 2025: Schedule, bracket, how to watch new postseason tournament
Colorado will play in the newest postseason basketball tournament. Here is everything you need to know before the game tips off.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How Bengals' deals for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins impact draft plans, Trey Hendrickson; plus league intel
Here's the latest buzz from around the league regarding the Bengals, as well as draft intel.ESPN - 1d -
How much can Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Kentucky's Mark Pope earn in postseason bonuses?
As 2025 postseason tournaments begin, here's a look at Pat Kelsey's, Mark Pope's contracts, performance incentives for Louisville, Kentucky hoops.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Formula 1 in 2025: How to watch the Chinese Grand Prix on TV and what to know
Here is a guide that tells you everything you need to know about Sunday's Chinese Grand PrixABC News - 6h -
How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks, "America's best idea"
The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these ...CBS News - 3d -
D.C. Mayor calls out ‘$1.1 billion problem’ in House GOP stopgap plan
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on Monday sounded alarm over what she described as a "$1.1 billion problem" in a plan rolled out by House Republicans to keep the government funded beyond ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Pokemon Go Developer Set To Be Acquired By Saudi Arabia's Scopely In $3.5 Billion Deal
Saudi Arabian-owned mobile developer Scopely has announced that it'll be acquiring Niantic's video game division, paying $3.5 billion for the developer behind Pokemon Go. Also included in the ...GameSpot - Mar. 12 -
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”The New York Times - 5d -
Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudice
Kathryn Yusoff sparked a culture war with her latest book, suggesting slavery and white supremacy informed the work of geology’s founding fathers. Here, she and other experts suggest that attitudes ...The Guardian - 3d -
NCAA Tournament Bracket 101: How to make your picks
Whether you're a die-hard hoops head, a casual or someone who's never watched a college basketball game, there's a decent chance you've been invited to fill out a bracket. Here's what you need to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the 2025 NCAA Tournament
March Madness is here and Auburn is the No. 1 overall seed in the men's NCAA Tournament. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament opens this week. Tens of thousands will fill out ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage
Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
What to Know About Colleges Offering Free Tuition
Dozens of schools say they provide free tuition to students whose families earn under a certain income. How does it work?The New York Times - 1d -
Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments
More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Wholly Women-Led Companies Attracted Just 1 Percent of VC Funding in 2024, Tanking an Already Abysmal Stat
Thirteen female-founded companies became unicorns in 2024. But early-stage funding took a hit and anti-DEI efforts could make things worse for female founders.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Avengers Director Says Future Of Entertainment Lies In The Blending Of Gaming And Linear Storytelling
The last decade alone has seen a major shift in how entertainment is produced and consumed, and while the future isn't set in stone, Avengers: Endgame and The Electric State directors Joe and ...GameSpot - 4d -
Webb telescope's images of exoplanets "stunned researchers," NASA says
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.CBS News - 1d
