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Commentary: Documentary on Washington Post's former publisher reminds us there's one way forward for media
As publisher, Katharine Graham not only helped change the Washington Post from a small, local daily into a paper of international importance but also set the standard of media ownership.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
How USAID lost its way — and how to fix America's humanitarian aid system
Congress faces a choice: Preserve an outdated, opaque system riddled with inefficiency, or forge a leaner, results-driven model that actually serves those in need.The Hill - Mar. 9 -
A cacti-smuggling case with a prickly end: the novel way courts are making poachers pay
Two Italian cacti smugglers have been fined for illegally trading plants from Chile – and for the cost of restoring the environment. Conservationists hope more cases will follow. Chile’s Atacama ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine
As AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforceABC News - Mar. 10 -
3 Ways AI Can Create More Tailored Marketing Strategies for Retail Brands
Personalized marketing at scale used to be impossible. With AI, it’s become a reality.Inc. - 6d -
Saquon Barkley hopes new contract with Eagles paves the way for more running backs to 'get paid'
Barkley inked a two-year, $41 million extension with PhiladelphiaCBS Sports - 6d -
AI vs. AI: 6 ways enterprises are automating cybersecurity to counter AI-powered attacks
AI-powered cybersecurity threats include deepfakes, automating breaches, and morphing malware in real time, challenging cyberdefenses.VentureBeat - 6d -
The US’s plutocrats and politicians want more, more, more. Matt LeBlanc shows us a better way | Arwa Mahdawi
‘Joey from Friends’ has gone viral for his lack of drive. This is what the world needs – someone who’s happy with nothing rather than everything. ‘Nothing will come of nothing,” King Lear said. He ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘No way I’ll still be playing at 50’: Rory McIlroy saddened by Tiger Woods injury
‘When time is right I’ll have no problem standing aside’ American multi-major winner set to miss rest of season As Tiger Woods begins his recovery from yet another injury, Rory McIlroy has ...The Guardian - 5d -
Virginia parts ways with interim coach Ron Sanchez as Cavaliers officially turn page on Tony Bennett era
The Cavaliers will go in a new direction after a 15-17 season that followed Tony Bennett's sudden retirementCBS Sports - 4d -
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr., Fanatics reach settlement on term sheet, paving way for release of WR's jersey
A 10-month legal saga between Harrison and Fanatics indirectly prevented fans from buying his jerseyCBS Sports - 3d -
Davante Adams revealed the unique way Sean McVay recruited him to join the Rams
Well, that's a clever recruitment tool!Yahoo Sports - 3d -
DeMarcus Lawrence incinerates Cowboys on his way out: 'I'm not gonna win a Super Bowl there'
The four-time Pro Bowler left the Cowboys for a three-year, $42 million deal with the Seahawks on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation
The Loess plateau was the most eroded place on Earth until China took action and reversed decades of damage from grazing and farming. It was one of China’s most ambitious environmental endeavours ...The Guardian - 3d -
2025 NFL compensatory draft picks: Ravens, Cowboys, 49ers lead way with four awarded selections
The NFL announced its list of 2025 compensatory picks on TuesdayCBS Sports - 3d -
Senate advances GOP funding bill, clearing the way for a final vote to avert a government shutdown
The GOP-controlled Senate will press forward with a procedural vote to advance a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown before a midnight deadline.NBC News - 3d -
2025 NFL free agency: Jaguars GM says any more veteran signings 'could be just standing in the way' of rookies
Jacksonville didn't shop at the top of the market in free agency this offseasonCBS Sports - 3d -
Worries over Trump's promise to remake the economy showed up in a big way this week
As voters returned Donald Trump to the White House in November, many had the economy top of mind.NBC News - 2d -
No way out: UConn men dig too deep a hole, fall to Creighton in Big East semifinals, 71-62
NEW YORK -– The UConn men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome the crater it put itself in on Friday night, falling to No. 2 seed Creighton in the Big East Tournament semifinal at Madison Square ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Immigration checkpoints are a way of life in areas within 100 miles from U.S. borders
For a large swath of the U.S. population, checkpoints are a regular part of life, where they must affirm that they are citizens or have legal residency in the U.S.NBC News - 2d -
Dallas down to eight healthy players with few two-way games left, could it have to forfeit a game?
Dante Exum fractured his hand to become the latest Mavericks player injured.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Top of the Mountain: Scott leads way as Wachusett wins D1 girls' basketball state title
Jaelynn Scott (31 points, 14 rebounds) sank a go-ahead layup with 4 seconds left to propel Wachusett to the D1 girls' basketball state title.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texas’ path to the Final Four: Will Notre Dame, Tennessee or Ohio State stand in the way?
Texas enters the NCAA Tournament as winners of 30-plus games to earn a No. 1 seed for the second straight season. As the SEC regular-season co-champions, the Longhorns are aiming to reach their ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Real Madrid caught in three-way battle with Liverpool and Arsenal for 19-year-old Ajax talent
Real Madrid are preparing for a crucial transfer window as they look to reinforce multiple areas of their squad and after dealing with a season full of injuries, they are determined to make ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Lucas Paquetá faces ‘biggest game of life’ as spot-fixing trial gets under way
West Ham midfielder, who denies wrongdoing, could face life ban if found guilty in English football’s biggest corruption case in decades. In a season dominated by the Premier League’s legal ...The Guardian - 11h -
Cleanup under way after massive storm barreled across at least eight US states
Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms resulted in the deaths of more than 40 people and widespread destruction. US storm damage – in pictures Clean up efforts have started in several US states ...The Guardian - 2h -
MLS Team of the week: Lionel Messi finds new ways to do magic for Miami, Tani Oluwaseyi nets two for Minnesota
USMNT stalwart Tim Ream still going strong in CharlotteCBS Sports - 32m -
What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher
In these novels, the heroes are – to borrow a term from the fandom – cinnamon rolls: soft-hearted, sweet and, yes, delicious. Feyre Archeron has many talents: she can skin a wolf and track a deer, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Tariffs could deal a blow to Chinatowns that have no choice but to import cultural goods, locals say
In Chinatowns across the country, people worry about the potential damage to business, loss of cultural traditions and the already high rates of poverty in these immigrant communities.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors
New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
DOGE’s AI App Replacing Fired Federal Workers Proves ‘About as Good as an Intern’
After mass firings at the General Services Administration, DOGE issued remaining staff an app to take up the excess work — but severely limited its use to a handful of repetitive tasks.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading
Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items . The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he ...The Guardian - 5d -
Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around
Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.MarketWatch - 5d -
For busy actor Brian Tyree Henry, a change between projects seems to be as good as a rest
Since breaking out as rapper Paper Boi in the FX series “Atlanta,” Brian Tyree Henry's become one of the busiest actors in HollywoodABC News - 5d -
NL Central season preview: Will the Cubs break through? How good are the Reds and Pirates? And what are the Cardinals doing?
Let's take a look at the season forecast for the five teams in the National League Central.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The stock market is wobbly. Is now a good time to change how much I invest?
With markets falling in response to economic uncertainty as the Trump administration moves forward with a trade war, some investors are wondering if they should keep investing in the stock market ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Barcelona defender dreams of facing Real Madrid in Champions League final – ‘Would be good’
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has expressed his desire to play in a UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid this season. With the final set to take place in Munich, the idea of facing ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Private equity is heading for a shake-up, experts say: 'This market actually is a good reset'
"You need to have your private markets beating your public market," Gaia Investment Partners' Serena Tan said.CNBC - 3d -
Bruno Fernandes hits back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe: ‘It’s not nice to hear you’re not good enough’
Bruno Fernandes has hit back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s claims that some Manchester United players are “overpaid” by insisting those were the contracts the club gave them.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Roman Dolidze, the late bloomer who became UFC's unlikeliest contender, ready to make good on second chance
Is Roman Dolidze a true contender? Or did he come to MMA too late to make a serious run at a belt? At age 36, Saturday's unlikely UFC headliner will soon ge his answers.Yahoo Sports - 3d
