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‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to ...The Guardian - 2h -
Kurt Cobain’s guitar from Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged show to go on display in UK
The Martin D-18E, played at renowned performance five months before singer’s suicide, sold for £4.8m in 2020. The world’s most expensive guitar, which Kurt Cobain played in one of Nirvana’s most ...The Guardian - 1h -
Myanmar earthquake: desperate search for survivors continues as WHO issues appeal for humanitarian aid – live
World Health Organization issues flash appeal for $8m of emergency support amid frantic search for survivors. AFP has spoken to relatives anxiously waiting at the site of a collapsed building in ...The Guardian - 29m -
'I was more nervous than he was': Caddie Liam Allan on his dad's senior tour win
18-year-old Liam Allan caddied for his dad this week and helped him when he won his first pro event in over 22 yearsYahoo Sports - 9h -
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.CBS News - 6d -
Trump Nominates Susan Monarez to Lead C.D.C.
Currently the agency’s acting director, Dr. Monarez would be the first nonphysician to head the agency in more than 50 years.The New York Times - 6d -
Head of Amazon’s TV and Film Steps Down
Jennifer Salke held the position for seven years. The tech giant named separate chiefs for television and movies.The New York Times - 3d -
Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows
The closely watched survey showed a reading of 57.0 for the month, down 11.9% from February and 28.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 2d -
Remember This Banger: On the 30th anniversary of Selena's death, a look back at 'Dreaming of You'
Thirty years after the singer's death, we look back on the song that encapsulated what could've been.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Bloomberg Has a Rocky Start With A.I. Summaries
The outlet has issued dozens of corrections to A.I.-generated news summaries since it started using the technology to write them this year.The New York Times - 1d -
Why tariffs could push car prices even higher
Tariffs will likely push car prices past the record highs seen in recent years.CNBC - 1d -
Snow White, Rachel Zegler and a toxic debate that's not going away
The 23-year-old star of Disney's remake has become a battleground on social media.BBC News - 1d -
French Schools Will Finally Teach Sex Education
For 25 years, France has said schools must teach sex ed. Now the government is at last putting a curriculum in place.The New York Times - 1d -
Man released without charge after three die in fire
Three people, including a four-year-old girl, died in the fire at a Grade II-listed house.BBC News - 14h -
One dose of experimental drug nearly wipes out stealthy cholesterol in 'remarkable' trial
A single dose of an experimental drug dramatically reduced levels of a deadly form of cholesterol, often thought to be untreatable, for up to one year.NBC News - 14h -
Long: Martinsville victory just like old times for Denny Hamlin
10 years after his last win at Martinsville, Denny Hamlin took the checkered flag Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
SEC committed juniors Nikolas Stoot and Bella Payne win Easter Bowl 18s titles
Sunday's finals wrapped up the 57th annual junior tennis tournament, which was played this year at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
NASCAR at Martinsville results: Denny Hamlin earns first win of 2025, victory No. 55 of his Cup Series career
Hamlin ties Rusty Wallace on NASCAR's all-time wins list by breaking a 10-year Martinsville droughtCBS Sports - 8h -
2025 Masters odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy predictions from model that nailed 3 straight champs
Picks for even more 2025 Masters golfers ahead of the year's first major at Augusta NationalCBS Sports - 8h -
Johni Broome injury update: Auburn star returns vs. Michigan State in March Madness after hurting elbow, knee
Broome went down hard under the hoop in the Elite Eight, but the SEC Player of the Year quickly returnedCBS Sports - 8h -
China’s WeRide warns driverless tech profitability ‘difficult to predict’
Nasdaq-listed autonomous vehicle company says government regulation and local partners are key to ending years of lossesFinancial Times - 6h -
Portugal cautious on joining Europe’s defence spending splurge
Finance minister says Lisbon will not let rearmament costs threaten budget surplus secured after years of austerityFinancial Times - 4h -
New leaders to emerge in Lenawee County softball this season
After graduations and Clinton coach Kim Phillip stepping down, there will be new Lenawee County player, pitcher and coach of the yearsYahoo Sports - 44m -
América, LAFC could play for CWC spot, FIFA says
FIFA has drawn up plans to hold a one-game playoff between Club América and Los Angeles Football Club to determine a replacement team for Club León at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, sources have ...ESPN - 4h -
Strong TV ratings and attendance, women's basketball in good place heading to NCAA Tournament
There was concern that attendance and overall interest in women’s college basketball would drop this year with the departure of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and other stars for the WNBAABC News - Mar. 17 -
Layoffs and Unemployment Grow Among College Graduates
The unemployment rate for college graduates has risen faster than for other workers over the past few years. How worried should they be?The New York Times - 5d -
Inside 'Maybe Happy Ending,' the revolutionary robot musical that has Broadway audiences aglow
This intimate spectacle was a hit in Asia for years, before the isolation of the pandemic and the existential threat of AI. The Times spoke with the cast and creative team about the musical's ...Los Angeles Times - 3d -
They Shared a Commitment to Sobriety. Then, to Each Other.
Greg Reck and Emily Starkey met at a 12-step meeting seven years ago and bonded over their similar backgrounds and career pursuits.The New York Times - 3d -
Ode to a Gen-Z Situationship
As my friends buy houses and start families, why am I at Abba Night with a 24-year-old in a faux-fur head wrap?The New York Times - 3d -
Tax Tips for Those Who Haven’t Filed Their 2024 Returns
Despite the turmoil at the I.R.S., tax returns are still due on April 15. And, yes, there are still options for lowering last year’s taxable income.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender
Carlos Watson, who started the now-defunct digital media company, had been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.The New York Times - 1d -
Why Adding a Full Hard Drive Can Make a Computer More Powerful
Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.Wired - 21h -
Storm players talk making playoffs
The Quad City Storm reach to making the playoffs in year one under head coach Shayne Toporowski. They’ll start a three-game series with Peoria this week.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Auburn into Final Four amid Broome injury scare
Auburn held off Michigan State 70-64 on Sunday after national player-of-the-year candidate Johni Broome briefly exited with an elbow injury.ESPN - 4h -
The Free Press' Mr. Basketball returned home, became leader to push BHS to D-I title
Transferring to his hometown school, Abdi Sharif, this year's recipient of the Free Press' Mr. Basketball award, guided BHS to first crown since 2016.Yahoo Sports - 45m -
Graydon Carter on life "When the Going Was Good"
The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, and cofounder of Spy Magazine, Graydon Carter recounts a career as a tastemaker quietly shaping pop culture in his new memoir, "When the Going Was Good."CBS News - Mar. 23 -
My Partner Won’t Let My Young Adult Children Stay With Us. Help!
After nine years of regular visits from his children, now 19 and 23, a father is steamed by his partner’s suggestion that he book a short-term rental for future get-togethers.The New York Times - 4d -
Weather tracker: Heavy rain alerts in Queensland as floods cut off towns
Wettest March day for 15 years in some parts of northern Australian state, while storms and hail hit Mediterranean. More heavy rain has hit Queensland, Australia, just weeks after the devastation ...The Guardian - 3d -
King Charles hospitalized briefly due to side effects of cancer treatment
King Charles was hospitalized briefly, more than a year after his cancer diagnosis, due to what Buckingham Palace called "temporary side effects" of his treatment.CBS News - 2d -
DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse
Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.Wired - 2d
