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Virginia extends team lead at NCAA swimming and diving championships with titles from Walsh sisters
Gretchen Walsh and Alex Walsh each won an individual title, and the sisters helped Virginia dominate the 400-yard medley relay on Friday night in the NCAA women’s swimming and diving ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Honduras holds primaries as voter frustration simmers over security and the economy
Voters in Honduras will select candidates from the three main parties to compete in November’s general election for the presidencyABC News - Mar. 9 -
Germany’s stagnant economy dents investment in consumer start-ups
Funding increased to €7bn last year but it is a far cry from the 2021 peak of more than €17bnFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks
Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Dubs' Curry has contusion, no structural damage
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry underwent an MRI that confirmed the point guard suffered a pelvic contusion and no structural damage, the team announced Friday.ESPN - 18h -
Navarro: US in 'difficult transition from Bidenomics to Trumpnomics'
Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to President Trump, said Wednesday that the U.S. is “in a difficult transition from Bidenomics to Trumpnomics.” “Help us understand, what is the bigger picture ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systemsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Bears extend RG Jonah Jackson through 2027
The Bears are committing to new guard Jonah Jackson by extending him through the 2027 season, according to Mike Garafolo.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Spartans extend offer to elite 2027 QB prospect
Michigan State football has extended an offer to an elite quarterback prospect in the 2027 classYahoo Sports - 1d -
'No pain, no gain’ is the motto of the new Trump economy
Why should the world’s biggest economy be treated unfairly?The Hill - Mar. 13 -
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‘A horrible situation’: the entrepreneurs caught in R&D tax credit debacle
Small businesses owners have been targeted in HMRC crackdownFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Netanyahu’s Move to Fire Shin Bet Chief Reflects Wider Push for Control
The effort is part of a dispute between Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance and its opponents about the nature and future of the Israeli state.The New York Times - 4d -
How France won the Six Nations – and why they could dominate the next few years
France fought back from a damaging defeat to England to triumph for the first time since 2021Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Naples struck by 4.4-magnitude quake causing minor damage and light injuries
The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday that caused only minor damageABC News - Mar. 13 -
Deadly storms and tornadoes leave damage across several states
Several states throughout the U.S. were left with damages after deadly storms and tornadoes destroyed multiple homes and buildings.NBC News - 6d -
What the War on California’s Water Is Really About
If we are to take seriously the threats of drought, climate change and water security, we should not reduce this place to a warring of two — or even many — sides.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Australian beach culture used to feel off limits to me. This summer I claimed the beach as my own
I was a non-swimmer, living miles away from Sydney’s glittering water belt. Taking up ocean racing felt like a badge of not only belonging to, but thriving in, this city of water. It’s 7:45 am on a ...The Guardian - 6d -
EPA signals it could narrow Clean Water Act protections
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signaled it could narrow which set of waters receive protections under the Clean Water Act. The law requires the EPA to protect so-called “waters of ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
In career night, Tari Eason (30 points) extends his surge for streaking Rockets
Tari Eason has been elite offensively since returning from injury, including a career-high 30 points in Houston’s blowout win over rival Dallas.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Fred VanVleet erupts in Miami as Rockets win ninth straight game, extend Heat skid to 10
Fred VanVleet had one of the best games of his career with 37 points on 9-of-11 from 3-point range as Houston (46-25) won its ninth straight game.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Water Balloons and Bollywood, India covers itself with color on Holi festival
NEW DELHI — There's no way to avoid getting smeared with colored powder, hosed with water guns or hit with sparkle-filled water balloons if you venture out of your home in India on Friday.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
The UK fears environmental damage as ships burn after North Sea collision
British officials are concerned about environmental damage after a cargo ship carrying a toxic chemical hit a tanker transporting jet fuel off eastern EnglandABC News - Mar. 11 -
FBI, ATF investigating damage to Cybertrucks at Kansas City Tesla dealership
The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is investigating damage to Cybertrucks at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Mo., according to a Tuesday social media post. ...The Hill - 3d -
Maxine Waters: Trump is ‘working towards a civil war’
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) is accusing President Trump of seeking to start a civil war. The California Democrat, a long-time adversary of Trump, said the early flood of presidential policies — ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Walz: Democrats' CR votes 'muddied the water'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said on Tuesday that votes by Senate Democrats in support of a stopgap Republican measure to fund the government "muddied the water" on possible government shutdown ...The Hill - 2d -
Gazans search for food and water after end of ceasefire
Gazans are struggling to find enough food and water to survive as conditions continue to remain dire in the Gaza strip. This comes after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has ended. NBC News' ...NBC News - 1d -
NYC will eventually have to abandon part of water supply if it keeps getting saltier
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirsABC News - 20h -
Real Madrid close to extending the contract of Raul Asencio
Real Madrid are on the verge of extending the contract of young defender Raul Asencio.According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Los Blancos are close to finalising an agreement over a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
In-demand Hoeness extends deal as Stuttgart coach
In-demand Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness extended his deal with the club by one season to 2028 on Saturday.The following season, Hoeness oversaw an incredible rise to second spot, ahead of ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows
Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decay. Ingesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Stagflation? Fed sees higher inflation and an economy growing by less than 2% this year
The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee downgraded its collective outlook for economic growth to 1.7%, down from the last projection of 2.1% in December.CNBC - 2d -
A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online
A Swiss politician has been fined for buying water pistols online after authorities said the toys violate the country’s weapons lawABC News - Mar. 11 -
Fan throws water bottle on court in closing moments of Creighton-Louisville
A fan threw a water bottle on the court late in Thursday’s first-round NCAA Tournament game between the Creighton Bluejays and Louisville Cardinals, causing a brief delay.NBC News - 1d -
Bulls banners 'Disturbed' during show; need fixes
All six Bulls championship banners were pulled from the rafters after being damaged Saturday night at a concert by Chicago area band Disturbed.ESPN - Mar. 15 -
The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful pollution must be curbed | Editorial
New evidence of particles damaging crops strengthens the case for an international plastics treaty. New and concerning findings from environmental scientists about the impact of microplastics on ...The Guardian - 5d -
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says tariff impact won't be meaningful in the near term
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang downplayed the negative impact from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, saying there won’t be any significant damage in the short run.NBC News - 2d -
56 percent disapprove of Trump handling of economy: Survey
More than half of the respondents in a recent survey say they disapprove of President Trump’s handle on the economy. The CNN poll, released Wednesday, found that 56 percent of respondents ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll
Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Swansea trigger option to extend Congreve's contract
Swansea City have triggered the option to extend Cameron Congreve's contract until the summer of 2026. The Wales Under-21 international has excelled during his loan spell with Bromley this season ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
