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Western unity is still on display in Bosnia — but for how long?
There is a risk that the Balkans will turn into a European security problem once againFinancial Times - 1d -
Slot: “The Only Thing I Know Is I Want Van Dijk Here Next Season”
Van Dijk’s Contract Future Uncertain as Slot Pushes for StayVan Dijk Casts Doubt Over His Liverpool FutureVirgil van Dijk has added further uncertainty to his Liverpool future, admitting that he is ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
House GOP tees up final vote on bill to avert shutdown
House Republicans on Tuesday advanced their bill to avert an end-of-the-week government shutdown, teeing up a final vote on the legislation later in the day. The chamber voted 216-214 to adopt a ...The Hill - 3d -
Republican congressman faces extended boos and jeers at rowdy town hall
Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., faced a rowdy crowd at a town hall with constituents, the latest such event to go viral on social media as Republicans face backlash over President Donald Trump's mass ...NBC News - 18h -
From Southwest to BP, Elliott and other activists are shaking up companies again
Investors like billionaire Paul Singer have more money than ever to throw around, and they are making their presence felt on Wall Street and Main Street.MarketWatch - 18h -
Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here’s What He’s Up Against.
Ending chronic disease requires major social change.The New York Times - 6d -
Sarah McBride targeted in heated exchange about her gender in congressional hearing
Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first transgender person elected to Congress, faced attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.ABC News - 2d -
Democrats look to save face in shutdown battle
Senate Democrats say privately that they will not allow the government to shut down on Saturday, despite growing pressure from activists and liberal lawmakers who want them to kill a GOP-crafted ...The Hill - 2d -
Swiatek to face Andreeva in Indian Wells semis
Defending champion Iga Swiatek sets up an Indian Wells semi-final against teenager Mirra Andreeva, while top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka faces Madison Keys.BBC News - 1d -
Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace
Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.MarketWatch - 2d -
A minerals agreement with Ukraine would be a bad deal for America
Giving Americans an “economic upside in the future of Ukraine” will never be worth the security downsides.The Hill - 3d -
Taiwan’s president labels China a ‘foreign hostile force’ and ramps up security measures citing ‘infiltration’
Lai Ching-te’s speech – which included a proposal to set up military courts – prompted an angry reaction from Beijing, which called him a ‘creator of crisis’. Taiwan’s new president has formally ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf just challenged Anthropic CEO’s vision for AI’s future — and the $130 billion industry is taking notice
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf challenges Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's "compressed 21st century" vision, arguing AI systems are building "yes-men on servers" rather than the revolutionary ...VentureBeat - Mar. 6 -
ASK IRA: Is lack of first-round capital proving to be a major gaffe in Heat’s Jimmy Butler trade?
Q: It seems as if we are stuck in the NBA purgatory of not tanking/not elite for the foreseeable future. What is the theoretical/optimistic path forward in the next two to four years? What should ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
If You Have to Ask About This Harlem Dinner Party, You’re Not Invited
Members-only clubs and private restaurants have become powerhouses for socializing and networking. But there are some spaces you can’t buy your way into.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
China to impose retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian products as trade war heats up
China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on Chinese-made EVs.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
Top Trump advisers get involved as the fight to win his presidential library site heats up
The search for President Donald Trump’s post-administration presidential library site is intensifying in South Florida, with Trump's son Eric and a top Trump administration adviser, Steve Witkoff, ...NBC News - 6d -
Asia is a 'beacon of growth opportunities' as global trade war heats up, Singapore deputy PM says
Asia will remain a "beacon of growth opportunities" despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.CNBC - 3d -
Canada hits U.S. with $21 billion of retaliatory tariffs as global trade war heats up
The first shots of President Donald Trump’s global trade war have been fired.NBC News - 2d -
Andrew Tate, social media influencer who faces trafficking charges, sits cageside for UFC 313
Former kickboxer and controversial internet personality Andrew Tate was cageside for UFC 313 inside T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, one night after attending Dana White’s Power Slap 12 at ...NBC News - 5d -
Boys growing up without dads are in crisis, report says
Fatherlessness is impacting on boys' mental health, education and future prospects, a report finds.BBC News - 9h -
Who’s Got Trump’s Ear on Tariffs? Lutnick or Navarro?
Corporate leaders and investors continue to be caught off guard by the president’s trade policy, especially as deal talks heat up.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
No. 1 seeds, conference tournament stakes, more men's Champ Week storylines
It's Auburn vs. Duke, other 1-seed possibilities and teams with the most at stake in their conference tournaments as Champ Week heats up.ESPN - 3d -
‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future
The annual commemoration of the event paid homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans and brought calls to recommit to the fight for equality.NBC News - 5d -
Lopetegui opens up about failed Milan move: “An internal war going on there”
Julen Lopetegui has opened up, once again, about his failed move to AC Milan ahead of the current season. He labelled the Rossoneri’s situation ‘an internal war’. Before Milan opted for Paulo F...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Longo: Sporting director crucial for Milan as Theo has already blocked summer exit
Theo Hernandez’s future remains very uncertain as AC Milan have been unable to reach an agreement on the contract renewal. According to a report, the left-back has also blocked a potential summer ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Israel strikes Gaza ahead of new talks on ceasefire with Hamas
The air strike comes just before talks on the future of the truce are set to begin again this week.CBS News - 5d -
Best Heated Blankets, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Stay toasty warm with our favorite electric heated blankets.Wired - 21h -
Man City in Brighton test as Arsenal face Chelsea clash
Manchester City face a crucial clash with Brighton as the pressure mounts in the race to finish in the Premier League's top four.Having finished as runners-up to Manchester City in 2023 and 2024, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Senators face ‘two difficult choices’ over crunch to avoid government shutdown, says Dem. senator
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) says on Meet the Press NOW he’s a “hell no” on the House bill as Senate Democrats debate strategy with a government funding deadline hours away.NBC News - 1d -
Happy Face: this drama about a serial killer’s daughter is so mind-boggling it’s hard to tell if it’s real or fantasy
At times, this true-crime drama feels like a meta satire of an industry that milks private pain for entertainment. It is, however, no such thing . You know the feeling: you’re watching a shocking ...The Guardian - 3h -
Marseille face up to gulf separating them from PSG in France
Marseille travel to Paris Saint-Germain this weekend for French football's biggest fixture, which threatens to remind them of the enormous gulf now separating the two great rivals.Key stats 0 - ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Asensio scores again as Aston Villa reach quarter-finals
Watch highlights as Marco Asensio comes off the bench to grab his sixth and seventh goals in eight Aston Villa appearances to secure a 3-0 victory against Club Brugge and send the 1982 winners ...BBC News - 2d -
Celtics vs. Heat Predictions: Odds, expert picks, bets, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 14
Boston Celtics at Miami Heat Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 21h -
Dr. Mehmet Oz testifies about his past health advocacy at Senate confirmation hearing
He is expected to face questions about potential cuts to Medicaid amid GOP efforts to slash the size of the federal government and his advocacy for privatizing Medicare.NBC News - 22h -
Flamboyance, creativity, club culture – and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again
A series of major exhibitions focusing on the era has unleashed a wave of nostalgia for those who were there and curiosity from the young who envy its freedom. In the future everyone will blame the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Bone fragments of oldest known human face in western Europe found in Spain
Remains are of an adult member of an extinct species who lived up to 1.4m years ago, researchers say. Bone fragments unearthed at an ancient cave in Spain belong to the oldest known human face in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why 'excessive heat warnings' won't be part of the forecast
It may be hard to think about sweltering temperatures in early March but excessive heat watches and warnings are getting a new name.The Hill - 3d -
Tadej Pogacar picks himself up after crash to rule Strade Bianche again
Demi Vollering powers to victory in women’s race Pogacar denies Tom Pidcock after earlier tumble Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar won the men’s Strade Bianche on Saturday for the third time in his ...The Guardian - 6d -
Andreeva to face Sabalenka in Indian Wells final
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beats defending champion Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells to set up a final against top seed Aryna Sabalenka.Yahoo Sports - 2h
