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High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights, close parks
High winds and the threat of sandstorms have prompted China's capital Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks to avoid injuriesABC News - 2d -
Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting flight cancellations.CBS News - 1d -
Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China
Beijing residents were told to stay home, tourist sites were closed and thousands of flights were canceled across the country.The New York Times - 1d -
Vote for Louisville-area high school girls athlete of the week before polls close Thursday
Vote for The Courier Journal high school girls athlete of the week for the Louisville area. The poll closes Thursday. Meet this week's nominees.Yahoo Sports - 28m -
Vote for Louisville-area high school boys athlete of the week before polls close Thursday
Vote for The Courier Journal high school boys athlete of the week for the Louisville area. The poll closes Thursday. Meet this week's nominees.Yahoo Sports - 28m -
Connaughton has career-high 43 points as Bucks beat Pistons 140-133 in OT to close regular season
Pat Connaughton had a career-high 43 points and a season-high 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons 140-133 in overtime on Sunday to close the regular season on an ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Connaughton has career-high 43 points as Bucks beat Pistons 140-133 in OT to close regular season
Pat Connaughton had a career-high 43 points and a season-high 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons 140-133 in overtime to close the regular season on an eight-game ...ABC News - 13h -
Deadly helicopter crash renews safety concerns about air tourism
The deadly crash of a sightseeing helicopter in New York City prompted renewed scrutiny of the flights. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has details about the horrifying incident.CBS News - 1d -
Snow, rain and strong winds descend on the Northeast
A slow-moving low-pressure system is bringing snow, rain and gusty winds to the Northeast this weekend.NBC News - 1d -
China’s exporters defy US ‘paper tiger’ as Beijing invokes Mao
Stoic defiance in ‘trinket town’ echoes Beijing’s insistence that nation can prevail against Donald Trump’s tariff blitzFinancial Times - 2d -
Universal theme park is coming to the UK - so what could it look like?
Imagination should have no limit when drawing up new resorts, rollercoaster and theme park experts say.BBC News - 1d -
Is Airplane Mode on Flights Necessary or Outdated? (2025)
If you don’t, your flight won’t crash, but ignoring airplane mode uses up your battery and annoys the pilot.Wired - 1d -
Ruben Amorim praises Harry Amass as wonderkid impresses at St James’ Park
Not all of Ruben Amorim’s bold changes went according to plan as Manchester United lost 1-4 at the hands of Newcastle United in their Premier League game at St James’ Park on Sunday.Altay Bayindir...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
How Lauren Sanchez Helped Design Blue Origin’s Flight Suits
Lauren Sánchez teamed up with Monse to redesign the Blue Origin flight suits with its all-female launch in mind.The New York Times - 1d -
Helicopter in fatal New York crash lacked flight recorders, officials say
Chuck Schumer calls on tour company to halt flights as NTSB investigates crash that killed all six people on board. The helicopter that crashed into New York City’s Hudson River on Thursday – ...The Guardian - 20h -
The Last Flight of Helicopter N216MH
The aircraft had flown tourists in New York City thousands of times before crashing Thursday with a Spanish family aboard. Passengers who had flown earlier that day are processing the shock.The New York Times - 1d -
Marathon Closed Alpha Begins In April, Here's How To Sign Up
As part of the Bungie's reveal showcase for its next game, Marathon, the studio announced a closed alpha test and confirmed how players can sign up for access.. The Marathon closed alpha starts ...GameSpot - 1d -
Knicks close out regular season with 113-105 win over Nets
The Knicks closed out their regular season with a 113-105 win over the Nets in Brooklyn.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
GA high school choir wins their division in international competition held in Spain
A Georgia high school chorus is celebrating winning their division in an international choir competition.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Social Security Lists Thousands of Migrants as Dead to Prompt Them to ‘Self-Deport’
By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other financial services.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump chaos prompts top Canadian and Danish pension funds to cool on US
Rethink comes as tariffs and talk of territorial expansion stoke market instability and geopolitical tensionFinancial Times - 1d -
Bridgewater founder: 'We are at a decisionmaking point and very close to a recession'
Ray Dalio, the billionaire investor and founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said on Sunday the United States is "very close to a recession." In an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the ...The Hill - 15h -
US, Iran set to begin high-level talks on potential nuclear deal
The United States and Iran are beginning to hold high-stakes talks to reach a nuclear deal as President Donald Trump threatens to bomb the country if it refuses to give up its plans to build a ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump is ‘fully fit’ and manages high cholesterol, says White House physician
Report also shows president is up to date on recommended vaccines as health secretary sows doubts on their efficacy. Donald Trump – the oldest person to ever be elected US president – controls ...The Guardian - 15h -
Finn Dahmen back in high spirits as Augsburg clinch Bundesliga safety
Two weeks after he saw himself rather unfairly robbed of a chance at a Bundesliga record, Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen was back in high spirits yesterday. The reasons were obvious. A 2-1 away ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Angel Castillo is the new face of the New Mexico High School Coaches Association
Apr. 13—Like any number of his peers, Angel Castillo found guidance and comfort in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association. "I really value the organization," the 48-year-old Silver City ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Who will be the best high school softball player in Cheboygan area for 2025? Vote here!
Be sure to vote for who you think will be the best high school softball player in the Cheboygan area for the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
🔬 The Debrief on a high-flying Saturday in MLS
It was a superb evening of action in MLS. We had surprise blowouts, streaks broken, and plenty of superb goals to write home about.Here is what went down across all the matches on Saturday. What ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: OHS wins doubleheader against San Angelo Central
Apr. 12—The Odessa High baseball team won its series against San Angelo Central after defeating the Bobcats in games two and three Friday at Pressly Field. The Bronchos won by scores of 3-2 and 6-4 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Fever coach Stephanie White is guest speaker at 2024-25 Indiana High School Sports Awards
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White will be the guest speaker at the 2024-25 Indiana High School Sports Awards show. The event is free to the public.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Here are the top Gastonia, Shelby high school baseball, softball matchups to watch this week
Here are matchups to watch and spring break tournament info for Gastonia, Shelby area high school baseball and softball teams going into the week of April 14-18.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Eagles Close Spring Ball With One Final Scrimmage
BC wrapped up its month-and-a-half spring ball season with one last controlled scrimmage on Saturday. The sidelines were packed gain with recruits and even some players' families who made the trip ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The games are close. Mostly exciting. And not going the Rays’ way
TAMPA — In a lot of ways, this was exactly the way the Rays envisioned success in 2025. Strong starting pitching? Check. Tight defense? Check. Aggressive baserunning? Check. Low-scoring games? ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Martínez tackle 'like a goal' as Barça close on title
Hansi Flick celebrated Iñigo Martínez's incredible stoppage-time tackle as if it was a goal as Barcelona took another step towards the LaLiga titl.ESPN - 19h -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 3d -
Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights
The United Videogame Workers union is open to any gaming worker in the US and Canada and will focus on industry-wide job loss.Wired - 3d -
Luke Shaw’s return from injury the only silver lining for Manchester United at St James’ Park
Everything that could go wrong did go wrong on Sunday as Manchester United capitulated in the second-half against Newcastle United to eventually lose their Premier League encounter 1-4 at St James’ ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Helicopter in Hudson River crash lacked flight recorders, officials say
As crews continue to search for key parts of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, they won’t find one piece of evidence that is usually critical to investigators.NBC News - 15h -
An Expedition for Thousands of Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of cranes converge in Nebraska. The phenomenon draws in artists, conservationists and curious friends alike.The New York Times - 3d
