Indonesia volcano erupts ash 8,200 feet into air, prompting brief fears of tsunami

Thursday Briefing: Ukraine Agrees to a Strike Pause

Plus, a push against India’s “boss husbands.”

The New York Times - 4d

Friday Briefing: Hamas Targets Tel Aviv

Plus, a home like no other in the Philippines.

The New York Times - 3d

Briefs: Rams' Johnston again wins Gatorade honor

Mar. 21—Reynolds Johnston, the 6-foot-6 senior who led Missoula Loyola to a record-tying third straight State B boys basketball championship last weekend, has again been named the Gatorade Player ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Pentagon denies China was discussed in briefing with Elon Musk

Elon Musk's visit to the Pentagon is raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest since the tech mogul has business ties to both the Department of Defense and China. NBC News' Courtney ...

NBC News - 2d

Only seven countries worldwide meet WHO dirty air guidelines, study shows

Annual survey by IQAir based on toxic PM2.5 particles reveals some progress in pollution levels in India and China. Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Dow plunges nearly 900 points amid recession fears

Fueled by a trade war and recession fears, the stock market suffered its worst day of 2025 on Monday after a massive sell-off with the Dow closing nearly 900 points down. Now, investors are bracing ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

Jeremiah Fears noncommittal about future with OU basketball, likely headed for NBA Draft

Oklahoma true freshman guard Jeremiah Fears declined to comment on his future with the Sooners following their 67-59 loss to UConn on Friday night.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

At least 59 killed in 'catastrophic' fire at illegal nightclub in North Macedonia

The fire has prompted a bribery and corruption investigation, officials said.

ABC News - Mar. 16

How to Use Apple’s Image Playground to Generate AI Art

Create pictures from text prompts with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Wired - 20h

Axing Heather Knight exposes England’s lack of succession planning

Once England’s 16-0 whitewash in the Ashes was complete, it was inevitable change would follow.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Recession fears escalate across U.S.

U.S. stocks plunged Monday as President Trump declined to rule out the possibility that the nation is tipping into a recession. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady examines the market's ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

She had an abortion after a botched paternity test. Now she's suing the DNA company.

Who was the father: Her fiancé, or the man with whom she had a brief fling?

NBC News - 2d

Hawkeyes' worst season in 7 years prompts firing of Fran McCaffery, program's all-time wins leader

Iowa fired coach Fran McCaffery on Friday after the Hawkeyes won their fewest games and had their lowest Big Ten regular-season finish in seven years. The 65-year-old McCaffery, who was under ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Hawkeyes’ worst season in seven years prompts firing of Fran McCaffery, program’s all-time wins leader

McCaffery had intended to return for a 16th season rather than retire.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble

Oil futures ended lower Monday, dragged down by fears rising global trade tensions could spark a recession or a slowdown as U.S. equities suffered their worst day of 2025.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Senate Democrats leery of blocking GOP bill fear shutdown politics have changed

Senate Democrats are leery of blocking a House Republican-drafted six-month government funding bill, fearing that a government shutdown may backfire on them politically by giving Elon Musk and the ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

Loons fearing worst on Hassani Dotson’s right knee injury in L.A. draw Saturday

Minnesota United is fearing the worst on Hassani Dotson’s first-half injury in a 2-2 draw with Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday. Head coach Eric Ramsay said he would “reserve judgement” but “doesn’t ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Watch: Dozens of inmates escape from Indonesian prison

At least 53 inmates escaped a prison in Aceh, Indonesia, with officials acknowledging overcapacity issues at the facility.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Wizards' Jordan Poole pulls up from 35 feet to stun Nuggets, while Alex Sarr posts career-high 34 points

The Wizards (!) have won six of their last 10.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Socceroos make Indonesia pay for early penalty miss in World Cup qualifying romp

Australia overcome slow start to thrash Group C rivals 5-1 in Sydney Jackson Irvine scores two to edge hosts closer to qualification Across the opening 15 minutes of this World Cup qualifier, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Danish Paper Artist Specializes in Large Paper Flowers

Some of the paper flowers created by Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen are as large as five feet across.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Fred VanVleet erupts in Miami as Rockets win ninth straight game, extend Heat skid to 10

Fred VanVleet had one of the best games of his career with 37 points on 9-of-11 from 3-point range as Houston (46-25) won its ninth straight game.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

T3 Aire IQ Review: A Great Hair Dryer, in Theory

This efficient, smart hair dryer would feel more intelligent if it got the basics right.

Wired - Mar. 7

Air traffic upended in Germany as strikes hit 13 airports

Yahoo News - Mar. 10

Apple iPad Air (M3, 2025) Review: A Powerful Tablet That Feels Stale

Apple's midrange tablet is now an option for creatives and gamers alike, but it lacks exciting upgrades all around.

Wired - Mar. 10

Air India plane diverted after passengers clog toilets with bags and clothes

The plane's toilets broke down as they were clogged by plastic bags and clothes, "causing discomfort to all".

BBC News - Mar. 11

Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base

Footage and satellite images reviewed by The Times show civilians in the compound. Thousands have fled violent unrest in the country’s coastal region.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Air India asks passengers to stop flushing clothes down plane toilets

Yahoo News - Mar. 11

Arctic air brings freeze to UK as weather warning issued

Temperatures have plummeted. What's in store for the rest of the week?

BBC News - Mar. 12

A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have ...

ABC News - Mar. 12

In Speech to Justice Dept., Trump Airs Grievances Against His Enemies

The president, once the target of federal prosecution, says he wants to combat “weaponization” of the department, even as he uses its powers to punish enemies and reward allies.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC

The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".

BBC News - Mar. 15

Former Jets Star Sues N.F.L. and ESPN for Airing Exchange With Brett Favre

Mark Gastineau’s lawsuit claims that footage of an encounter with the former quarterback was “misused and misappropriated.”

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Dick Vitale shares emotional cancer message on air: 'Have faith and believe.'

ESPN's Dick Vitale said the Duke-Louisville ACC broadcast would be his last of this season. Hall of Famer has battled cancer treatments.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Families of Jeju Air Plane Crash Victims Press for Answers

Some relatives of the 179 people killed in the worst aviation disaster in South Korea regularly return to the airport where it happened. “Only here can we cry,” one said.

The New York Times - 6d

Thibaut Courtois returns from Belgium exile and clears air with teammates

Goalkeeper back with national side after change of coach Courtois says squad ‘were able to talk everything out’ The Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he had thrashed out the circumstances ...

The Guardian - 5d