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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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
'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 - 5d -
Can I Get a Refund After Booking the Wrong Hotel Dates Online?
If airlines must refund airfare up to 24 hours after purchase, why not hotels? A traveler finds that even two minutes is too late to cancel a botched reservation at a ski resort.The New York Times - 2h -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 offseasonYahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 2d -
'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 - 2d -
'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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Not even wealth is saving Americans from dying at rates seen among some of the poorest Europeans
Fifty years ago, life expectancy in the U.S. and wealthy European countries was relatively similar.NBC News - 14h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Belmont's comeback bid falls short as Minnesota wins WBIT at Hinkle
The Bruins had erased a 21-point deficit earlier in the tournament, but 24 was too much as the Golden Gophers had time on their side.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
With some athletes ‘suffering financially,’ Michael Johnson hopes his new league can bring value to track and field
Michael Johnson wants to make one thing clear: track doesn’t need saving. But he does think it needs improving.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
A former Lakers player has been elected into the Hall of Fame
One former Lakers player has reportedly earned the top honor a basketball player can receive.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
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 - 2d -
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 billionABC News - 2d -
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 - 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 - 2d -
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 -
Eric Adams’s Charges Were Dropped, but His Re-Election Chances Remain Dim
Even with the dismissal of a five-count federal corruption indictment, Mayor Eric Adams faces an uncertain future.The New York Times - 17h -
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 - 2d -
Neuroscience Says Doing 1 Hard 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. - 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 - 1d -
President Trump on running for a third term: ‘There’s a way you can do it’
President Trump on Monday did not rule out the possibility of running for re-election for a third term, which is prohibited by a constitutional term limit. It follows his comments in an exclusive ...NBC News - 2d
