For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat

A Special Election That Was Supposed to Be a Snoozer Is Suddenly Buzzing

A House race in a deep-red Florida district is seeing millions of dollars in spending ahead of Tuesday’s election. Even in a loss, Democrats hope it will signal much-needed momentum.

The New York Times - 1d

Are some clubs cursed? The narrative can be as powerful as the truth

Leeds’s history of dark weirdness lends credence to the idea that ‘club DNA’ is real, even if reality may be more mundane. Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here A month ago, ...

The Guardian - 1d

'The Golf 100' isn't so much a pecking order of greatest players. It's an index of lively profiles

Michael Arkush's 'The Golf 100' book ranks the greatest golfers the only way he can, with some sweet, some savory and a few bitter stories in bite-size pieces.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Homeownership is 'an investment,' Maryland governor says. High prices mean fewer young adults can benefit

Since 1980, median home prices have increased much faster than median household incomes, research finds. For some, that is putting homeownership out of reach.

CNBC - 1d

Kornacki breaks down the Florida special elections numbers

NBC News' Steve Kornacki looks at the numbers in the special Congressional election in Florida where Republicans are expected to win both House seats but where Democrats may be showing some gains ...

NBC News - 11h

Question Everything needs to be Notre Dame WBB coach Ivey's mantra, too

After a NCAA Tourney Sweet 16 thud and lots of roster turnover, Niele Ivey has much to confront in a critical offseason

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Notre Dame quashed Miles transfer rumors near end of 2023-24 season

It's crazy how much things can change in a year.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too'

Wayne Rooney on why Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold would want to join Real Madrid - and how he might even stay at Anfield.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too'

Wayne Rooney on why Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold would want to join Real Madrid - and how he might even stay at Anfield.

BBC News - 1d

Republicans win special elections for two deep-red House seats in Florida

The Republican candidates prevailed in a pair of special congressional elections in Florida on Tuesday, NBC News projects, giving Republicans some more breathing room as they navigate a narrow ...

NBC News - 12h

Idle Hurricanes Can Clinch Seventh Consecutive Playoff Berth Tonight

The Carolina Hurricanes can clinch a seventh consecutive playoff appearance tonight, and you know what the best part is? They don't even have to do anything.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

What you can do about the seven bills going up this week

Several bills are going up at the start of April - but there are some things you can do about it.

BBC News - 1d

Here’s What Some Democratic Voters Say Their Party Should Do

The party’s rank and file are angry and searching for a Democrat who can lead the way.

The New York Times - 16h

Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics

GENEVA — Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could vastly improve research into the remaining enigmas of physics.

NBC News - 17h

March Madness: Paige Bueckers powers UConn past USC team playing without JuJu Watkins into Final Four

USC put up a fight. But ultimately, Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong — and the absence of JuJu Watkins — proved too much to overcome.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Fast start propels Wimberley past London girls soccer in regional final

The London girls soccer team advanced to the regional final for the first time, but a fast start for Wimberley was too much to overcome.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

This Startup Says It Can Clean Your Blood of Microplastics

The elective medical industry is cashing in on plastic pollution fears, but the evidence of harm from microplastics is still deeply uncertain.

Wired - 1h

Why Republicans are at risk of underperforming in a Florida special election

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...

NBC News - 1d

Assassin's Creed Shadows Developers Are Considering An Even Tougher Difficulty Option

Depending on the gameplay options chosen, Assassin's Creed Shadows can be a challenging game, but Ubisoft is considering turning the difficulty up to 11 in the future. Amidst community feedback ...

GameSpot - 1d

Tariffs Keep Wall Street and Businesses on Edge

President Trump’s latest trade war threat is expected to come into effect this week, but businesses and investors remain unsure about how much it will hurt.

The New York Times - 2d

Storm System Could Drop ‘Potentially Historic’ Rain

Forecasters warned of life-threatening flash flooding as a stalling system brings days of heavy rain and a tornado threat across much of the country.

The New York Times - 2h

Tonali ‘can’t even imagine’ Italy not playing World Cup

Italy international Sandro Tonali admits he felt Luciano Spalletti ‘close’ during a betting ban last year and insists the Azzurri have ‘no excuses’ in the World Cup qualifying path: ‘I can��...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

ESPN analyst on Tiger Woods: 'We don't even know if he can play ever again'

In pre-Masters conference call, ESPN's Curtis Strange and Andy North bluntly discussed Tiger Woods' legacy and recovery from his latest surgery.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Locked in a trade balancing act with the U.S., the UK hopes it can escape some Trump tariffs

With its more balanced trading relationship with the U.S., the U.K. is hoping it might escape the full brunt of Trump's import duties.

CNBC - 6h

Can U.S. figure skating carry this momentum to the Olympics?

With less than a year until the Olympics, the world titles from Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Madison Chock and Evan Bates have even more weight.

ESPN - 1d

Election rumours swirl in Ukraine – could Zelensky be mulling a summer poll?

A nationwide vote would be difficult, but some say there are good reasons to hold one soon.

BBC News - 1d

Scientists release plans for even bigger atom smasher along the French-Swiss border

Scientists at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could help solve enigmas of physics, starting in the mid-2040s at a cost of about $16 billion

ABC News - 1d

Inside the first special elections since Trump's return to office

Elon Musk is going all in on a race to pick a new supreme court judge in Wisconsin, even offering two $1 million prizes to voters willing to sign a petition against “activist judges.” Meanwhile, ...

NBC News - 1d

Titleist mini driver: Everything you want to know about the GT280

Fitting between a driver and a 3-wood, the GT280 was made for the tour, but can it fit into your bag, too?

Yahoo Sports - 22h

The Memo: Trump’s third-term suggestion alarms some Democrats while others roll their eyes

President Trump is leaving the door open to the idea of seeking a third term — even though that door is apparently firmly closed by the Constitution. His suggestion is eliciting divergent reactions ...

The Hill - 1d

Booker T. Washington boys soccer takes some shots at PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco. Can he stop any?

Let's just say Ben Grieco found out why this Booker T. Washington team averaged 4 1/2 goals per game, and posted an impressive 17-1-1 record on the year.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Neuroscience Says How Hard (and Often) You Do 1 Thing Can Make You Smarter, More Insightful, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain

You’re probably doing it already… but research shows you need to do it a lot more often.

Inc. - 3h

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