At least 34 dead as tornadoes tear through southern US

Landslide in southwest Colombia kills 1 and leaves 3 missing

Officials in Colombia say at least one person has died and three other people are missing after heavy rains unleashed a landslide in the country's southwest region

ABC News - Mar. 8

Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding

At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about complications including 'immune amnesia'

It’s not yet known how many people have gotten sick in the Texas measles outbreak, but there are at least 215 confirmed cases since late January.

NBC News - Mar. 12

SpaceX Scrubs Launch of Crew-10 Astronauts for NASA to the I.S.S.

An issue with a ground system that supports the Falcon 9 rocket led to a postponement of at least one day of the latest rotation of space station crews.

The New York Times - 6d

AAC requiring minimum $10M payout to athletes

The American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to provide athletes with at least $10 million in additional benefits over the next three years.

ESPN - 5d

Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers

The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.

The New York Times - 5d

Martínez signs Barça contract extension until 2026

Iñigo Martínez has signed a contract extension at Barcelona that is set to extend his stay at the club until at least the end of next season.

ESPN - 5d

With no Zach Edey, Trey Kaufman-Renn has become Purdue basketball's unstoppable player

For the third time in the last four games, Trey Kaufman-Renn scored at least 29 points. He's now averaging 20.1 per game.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Former Rams receiver Cooper Kupp reportedly agrees to deal with Seahawks

The receiver is no longer on the Rams roster, but he could play against his former team at least twice next season after agreeing to terms with Seattle.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Israel Keeps Up Attacks in Gaza Despite Truce

In the latest strikes, the Israeli military killed at least nine people, according to the Gaza health ministry. Israel says militants were threatening its forces.

The New York Times - 3d

Wildfires Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma

In Oklahoma alone, more than 150 blazes were burning, which have destroyed almost 300 structures and killed at least one person.

The New York Times - 3d

Haason Reddick ready to move forward after "very bizarre" 2024 season

Haason Reddick's run of four straight seasons with at least 11 sacks came to an end in 2024 and limited production on the field was only part of the reason.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

BBC’s farewell to England men’s rugby a reminder of what they do well... and badly

The last England Six Nations match on BBC for five years at least was both a fitting (temporary?) farewell and an encapsulation of some of the strengths and weaknesses of the corporation’s rugby on ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Roma dealt blow as Dybala hamstring injury confirmed

Paulo Dybala’s exams confirmed a hamstring injury, which, according to Italian media, will force the Argentinean to the sidelines for at least one month.The Argentinean striker remained on the ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

In North Macedonia, Officials Investigate Lapses in Deadly Nightclub Fire

At least 59 people died and more than 150 were injured in the inferno. The authorities said the venue’s hospitality permit had been issued illegally.

The New York Times - 1d

76ers' George shut down for rest of season

Paul George has been ruled out for at least the rest of the regular season after receiving injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee Monday

ESPN - 1d

Trump's tariff theater could actually help fight inflation

The effect of President Trump's frenetic style of governance — at least when it comes to trade — represents a peculiar twist that few economists would have predicted.

The Hill - 20h

Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants

Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassment

Financial Times - Mar. 7

Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?

Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington support

Financial Times - Mar. 9

‘They brought it on themselves’: a new low in US-Ukraine relations

Diplomats gasp as Keith Kellogg claims Zelenskyy to blame for soured relations with America. There was an audible gasp in the room at the Council on Foreign Relations as Keith Kellogg, the White ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Ella Baron on the US’s changing international status – cartoon

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Trump Gave Us a Piece of His Mind

The official and unofficial languages of the White House, decoded.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Lila Sciences Uses A.I. to Turbocharge Scientific Discovery

An ambitious start-up embodies new optimism that artificial intelligence can turbocharge scientific discovery.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

US unveils new app for 'self-deportations'

The Trump administration has told migrants to leave voluntarily or face harsher consequences.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions

New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management highlights how in-person work environments expose women to higher levels of workplace bias and mistreatment compared to ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls

The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.

BBC News - Mar. 11

US and Ukraine conclude talks on ending war with Russia

Saudi Arabia meeting comes as Kyiv and Moscow launch attacks on each other’s territory

Financial Times - Mar. 11

US Capitol Police chief retiring in May

U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger is retiring in early May after serving more than four decades in law enforcement. Manger, who was hired after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Major US airlines warn demand is slowing

In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Trump to slash workforce at US education department

Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agency

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Sweden to expand arms and space capabilities without US

Stockholm still values co-operation with Washington but backs stronger European pillar of Nato, defence minister says

Financial Times - Mar. 12

The ‘freedom’ railway: China’s plan to take on the US in Africa

Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreat

Financial Times - Mar. 12

The US is short nearly 4 million homes

Builders faced barriers like zoning and supply costs, which make producing affordable homes challenging.

The Hill - Mar. 12

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Congress must end legalized theft on US highways

Marine veteran Stephen Lara lost his life savings in a highway stop by Nevada State Police, who seized his cash, highlighting the need for the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act to protect ...

The Hill - 6d

US toughens visitor registration rules for Canadians

The United States is cracking down on long-term visits from Canadians by now requiring visitors in the U.S. longer than 30 days to register with the government. Those who are over the age of 14 ...

The Hill - 6d