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‘Really like Big Macs’: meet the US man who has eaten a record-extending 35,000 burgers
Donald Gorske, 71, has eaten two of the McDonald’s offering every day since 1972, and holds the Guinness World Record. If chowing down on Big Mac hamburgers daily for more than 50 years had ever ...The Guardian - 2d -
Where LSU football's 2026 class ranks after five-star Tristen Keys commits to Tigers
LSU football got a commitment from the No. 1 ranked wide receiver in the country. Where does the Tigers' class sit in the latest rankings?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating
Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nations. The Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
Joe Walsh: Trump could 'stop the midterms,' run again
Former Rep. Joe Walsh (III.), an ex-GOP member-turned-pundit, speculated Sunday that President Trump could "stop" the midterm elections scheduled for next fall, or even run for president again in ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration to end funding for vaccinating children in poor countries
The Trump administration plans to end U.S. funding for Gavi, a global program that purchases shots to help vaccinate children in developing countries against some of the world’s deadliest ...The Hill - 1d -
Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns
U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Gas prices are heading below $3 a gallon. Why that’s not actually a good thing.
The average price for gasoline at the pump has declined for a fourth straight week and may fall below $3 a gallon to the lowest level in years, but that’s no reason to celebrate, according to ...MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Jadon Sancho falls flat again for Chelsea as loan spell turns sour
Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho’s poor run of form continued as he put in another ineffective effort against Arsenal for Chelsea.The Blues lost 1-0 to their London rivals and Sancho continued his...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Trent Grisham, Ben Rice homer again as Yankees fall to Blue Jays
The Yankees fell to the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 6-5 on Monday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Jack Draper can make the big three the big four
Britain’s best player Jack Draper stands in the curious position where he is more renowned on the world tennis tour than he is in his home country, thanks to a modest Wimbledon record.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Where does Penn State's Class of 2026 rank following latest commitment?
Following the commitment of 3-star athlete David Davis, Penn State football's 2026 recruiting class ranks as one of the best in the country.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Canada’s Alistair Johnston: ‘Our country is under threat, under attack’
The Celtic defender’s star has risen alongside his country’s soccer fortunes as they prepare for a potential Nations League clash with the US. The style and system Jesse Marsch has moulded for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Georgia baseball ranked among nation's best after opening SEC series win
The Georgia Bulldogs are still ranked among the best teams in the country following their 36 run series against KentuckyYahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
The Climate Fix: Nuclear Waste Finds Its Forever Home
Finland may soon become the first country to develop a permanent way to store spent nuclear fuel by burying it in tunnels deep underground.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
The Houston Rodeo Is the Super Bowl of Country Culture
Spending a few days eating turkey legs, watching piglet races and ‘mutton bustin’ at the world’s largest rodeo and livestock show.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Is a US recession inevitable?
Trump’s on-again, off-again trade war is creating market uncertainty and sending consumer confidence plummetingFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Decades after peregrines came back from the brink, a new threat emerges
DDT use nearly wiped out the raptor by the 1970s. Now peregrine numbers are collapsing again in many countries and no one is quite sure why. For the past six years, Gordon Propp, who builds sets ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Trump is making Europe great again
The US president has provided the biggest stimulus towards European integration since the end of the cold warFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Russell T Davies: gay society in ‘greatest danger I’ve ever seen’ after Trump win
Exclusive: Doctor Who writer says he feels ‘a wave of anger heading towards us’ and hostility in UK as well as US. Russell T Davies has said gay society is in the “greatest danger I have ever ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
PGA Tour debuts new world feed broadcast at the Players
The world feed positions PGA Tour to produce live and original content without relying on traditional media partner.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Welsh rugby reaches record low as England run riot
Welsh rugby has had some troubling times in the past 18 months. Allowing England to run riot in their Cardiff home will rank as the lowest point.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Senegal held by Sudan in World Cup qualifying
Sudan hold Senegal to a draw in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and remain top of their group despite civil war continuing in the country.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Investors slash US equity holdings by most ever, BofA survey shows
Threat to global growth from Trump’s trade tariffs sparks ‘bull crash’ in fund manager sentimentFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
‘If there was no one on Earth, I would still skate’: Alysa Liu on her remarkable figure skating comeback
She was the youngest ever US figure skating champion at 13 before leaving it all behind. Now Alysa Liu is back at this week’s world championships with a renewed purpose. Alysa Liu looks back on the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump’s Affinity for Putin Grows More Consequential Than Ever
President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Utah basketball has filled its general manager position. What longtime NBA executive Wes Wilcox brings to the role
The next piece on Alex Jensen’s staff comes directly from the pro ranks.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘We fell in love with the ballet and with her’: why 184-year-old Giselle keeps us swooning
The role has inspired the world’s best ballerinas and her story is as popular as ever – whether revived, reimagined or deconstructed. Dancers explain the appeal of Giselle. ‘I thought I looked too ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.CBS News - Mar. 7 -
FirstFT: ‘it feels nasty’ — US stock markets suffer heavy falls
Also in today’s newsletter, US-backed miner seeks to develop Ukraine lithium site and OpenAI forges near-$12bn contract with CoreWeaveFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Baker open to stakeholders voices, but the decision ultimately falls to him
Wren Baker understands that in his position it's important to listen to all of the key stakeholders.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
College basketball rankings: Duke, Houston keep top two spots in AP Top 25 entering March Madness
With the NCAA Tournament upon us, Duke and Houston retained their spots atop the latest rankingsCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
25 Years After It Started, The Battle Of Ontario Is About To Get Good Again
The Senators and Leafs are both finally relevant at the same time, and jostling for playoff position down the stretch.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Two-thirds of arms imports to Nato countries in Europe come from US
Continent’s deep reliance on American-made weapons underscored by Sipri dataFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
US bars former president of Argentina from entering the country
Secretary of state accuses Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of ‘significant corruption’Financial Times - 6d -
Argentina rout Brazil to cap World Cup qualification party
Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.Venezuela boosted their hopes of a first-ever World Cup ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Alex Cora Announces Final Verdict on Rafael Devers Position Debacle
Ever since reigning AL Gold-Glove third baseman Alex Bregman signed with the Red Sox for a three-year deal worth $120 million in February, speculation has swirled around Fenway's hot corner. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lovelace Studio uses AI to help players build survival craft sandbox worlds
Lovelace Studio is using generative AI to build Nyric, a tool that can help bring gaming worlds to life for player builders who work in harmony.VentureBeat - Mar. 14 -
MLS Power Rankings: Miami stays top, Galaxy in free fall
While Miami wins without Lionel Messi, the reigning champion is bottom of the league.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
Universities in precarious position as Trump uses research funding as a wedge
The Trump administration is taking advantage of the entanglement of university finances and government funding, seeking to put schools on a short leash tied to their research capabilities. ...The Hill - Mar. 16
