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Disability groups 'stepping back' over benefit cuts
A number of disability-led organisations say they are considering “stepping back” from engaging with the government over benefit cutsBBC News - 12h -
A rebel group begins handing weapons over to the Colombian government as peace talks advance
Colombia's defense ministry says a rebel group called the Commoners of the South has begun handing its weapons over to the governmentABC News - 2d -
Protesters in Gaza Call on Hamas to Step Aside
Demanding an end to the war, hundreds pressed the militants to relinquish control of the enclave, a rare demonstration against a group that has suppressed dissent with violence.The New York Times - 3d -
Speaker Johnson cuts deal with Rep. Luna over parental proxy voting
Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna say they have cut a deal to end the fight over proxy voting for new parents.ABC News - 6h -
Newcastle step up Champions League chase as dismal Leicester slump again
Newcastle coasted to a 3-0 win over sorry Leicester on Monday to step up their Champions League charge and condemn the Foxes to an eighth straight Premier League defeat without scoring.Leicester ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Nick Marsh, Jack Velling hope to benefit from Michigan State football's revamped WR group
Michigan State football added four transfer wide receivers with hope they can offset the additional attention Nick Marsh and Jack Velling saw in 2024.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Report: Liverpool Have ‘Made Contact’ Over Move to Sign Defender in £12m Move
Liverpool Step Up Interest in Bundesliga Star as Right-Back Succession Plan Gains TractionLiverpool’s preparations for life after Trent Alexander-Arnold appear to be in full swing, with SC ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Protect Our Care targeting swing districts with ads opposing Medicaid cuts
The Democrat-aligned group Protect Our Care is launching a new spate of ads targeting GOP-controlled swing districts across the country to highlight constituent opposition to Medicaid funding cuts ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump pushes back on tariff criticism: ‘Don’t be a Panican’
President Trump on Monday pushed back on criticism over his tariffs, calling on Americans to be patient and not be a “panican,” coining a new term. “The United States has a chance to do something ...The Hill - 14h -
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south polesABC News - 3d -
CSD president hits back at La Liga chief over Olmo registration case – ‘He’s just wrong’
The clash between La Liga and the Spanish Higher Sports Council (CSD) over the registration of Barcelona Dani Olmo and Pau Victor has escalated. Earlier today, La Liga announced it had appealed ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Benefits of ADHD medication outweigh health risks, study finds
Children taking ADHD drugs showed small increases in blood pressure and pulse rates but ‘risk-benefit ratio is reassuring’. The benefits of taking drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...The Guardian - 1d -
Are Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong the keys to UConn running it back?
TAMPA, Fla. — When it was Sarah Strong’s turn to climb up the ladder and cut off her piece of the net, the UConn freshman treaded carefully, meticulously planning out her course of action. Longtime ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Players need to step up in McCabe's absence - O'Sullivan
Republic of Ireland midfield Denise O'Sullivan says that it is "important for other players to step up" in the absence of suspended captain Katie McCabe.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Fans stage sit-in after derby over ticket changes
Manchester United fan group 'The 1958' staged a sit-in protest against the Glazer Family and the increase in ticket prices after Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Hundreds of fans ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie steps down
Ted Christie, CEO of Spirit Airlines, is stepping down from his role leading the embattled carrier, which just emerged from bankruptcy protection.CNBC - 13h -
Uncertainty Over Tariffs Leads to Wild Swings in Markets
The S&P 500 slipped into bear market territory in early trading but by the end of the day climbed back close to where it opened. President Trump said he would not back off his trade war, ...The New York Times - 1h -
Iowa Football: Top Returning 5A, Group 1 Defense
Iowa Preps takes an inside look at the top returning high school football players in this district/group now!Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Can Jaguars’ HC Liam Coen get Anton Harrison back on track?
Over the course of the season, Harrison allowed just 27 pressures and five sacks on 701 pass-block attempts.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Caufield and Laine score in 2nd period to rally the Canadiens to a 2-1 win over the Predators
Cole Caufield and Patrik Laine scored in the second period to rally the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday night. Jakub Dobes turned back 36 shots for the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
RECAP: Pirates offense finally breaks though in win over Cardinals; Mlodzinski sharp
The Pittsburgh Pirates set a season-high in runs to back a strong effort from Carmen Mlodzinski in their 8-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night at PNC Park.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Over 500 law firms sign brief backing Perkins Coie suit against Trump
More than 500 law firms moved to file an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie's lawsuit against the Trump administration's executive order that targeted the firm.ABC News - 2d -
After 149 wins over 6 seasons, J’Wan Roberts needs 1 more in last game for Houston’s 1st NCAA title
Houston is in its first national championship game since back-to-back appearances in 1983 and 1984.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Fantasy baseball two-start pitcher rankings: Aces are back on the hill
MLB teams are starting the third turn through their rotations so some of the game's best pitchers will have two starts over the April 7-13 period.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
70 percent of book challenges come from groups, elected officials: Research
More than 70 percent of book challenges in 2024 came from organized groups and government officials, according to the 2025 State of America’s Libraries Report by the American Library Association ...The Hill - 14h -
Belgian prince loses legal battle to receive social security benefits on top of royal allowance
Prince Laurent had argued that his work entitled him to the same benefits as independent entrepreneurs but a court in Brussels disagreed. A Belgian prince has lost a legal battle to claim social ...The Guardian - 3h -
Trump’s tariffs are ‘teeing up a nationwide recession’, says Chuck Schumer – US politics live
House democratic leaders also condemn tariffs as group backed by Trump allies mount legal challenge to stop tariffs. EU ministers are in Luxembourg to consider the European Union ’s response to ...The Guardian - 6h -
At least 8 killed after heavy rains flood Congo's capital
Major flooding in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa has killed at least eight people and cut off access to over half of the city and the country’s main airportABC News - 1d -
How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump
The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.The New York Times - 19h -
Citing war in Ukraine, dozens of groups call on NHL to reject hockey matchups with Russian league
As one Russian hockey star is being lauded for his accomplishments in the NHL, more than two dozen groups are calling on the North American league to reject the idea of on-ice matchups with the ...NBC News - 5h -
Paul Felder: Ian Machado Garry stepping up for UFC Kansas City will give him promotional push
Paul Felder expects Ian Machado Garry to get preferential treatment from the UFC after stepping up on short notice again. Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) takes on Carlos Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Death toll from flooding in Congo's capital reaches 33 as officials race to support victims
The death toll from flooding that cut access to over half of the Congolese capital of Kinshasa has reached 33 as authorities race to evacuate and support hundreds of families trapped in their homesABC News - 10h -
GOP pollster: Majority of Trump voters oppose Medicaid cuts
A majority of Americans who voted for President Trump oppose cuts to Medicaid funding, according to a recent poll. Two-thirds of surveyed swing voters oppose cutting Medicaid spending to pay for ...The Hill - 8h -
Republicans Like to Cut Taxes. With Tariffs, Trump Is Raising Them.
President Trump’s tariffs are scrambling the Republican plan for the economy, long centered on tax cuts and growth.The New York Times - 2d -
Cutting aid overseas will have devastating consequences here at home
Cutting foreign health funding to "put America first" may actually put Americans at greater risk.The Hill - 14h -
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.CBS News - 14h -
DOGE Cuts Just Hit the SBA. Enter the ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers
Amid DOGE cuts, the SBA has reportedly reopened the ‘Fork in the Road’ option that was first floated to most government workers in late January.Inc. - 2d -
A Nicaraguan asylum seeker checked in with Ice every week. He was arrested anyway
Alberto Lovo Rojas fled violence in his home country. Now, he fears Trump-backed deportation. It finally happened while he was waiting to get his hair cut.. Alberto Lovo Rojas, an asylum seeker ...The Guardian - 1d -
Belgian prince loses bid for benefits on top of £300k royal allowance
Court rejects claim by Prince Laurent, who said he was acting out of "principle" rather than for money.BBC News - 11h -
Why does winning team cut nets in March Madness? Explaining NCAA Tournament tradition
Here's a look at why college basketball teams cut down the net to celebrate championships:Yahoo Sports - 18h