Japan's weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo's cherry blossoms as season begins

GOP’s Florida jitters; Trump’s tariff week spooks the market

{beacon} Happy Monday. With the combination of perfect spring weather, cherry blossoms reaching peak bloom, the kite festival and a Nationals day game, Washington was positively bursting this ...

The Hill - 2h

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages

A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.

The New York Times - 1d

Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan

Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against China

Financial Times - 1d

3/27: CBS Evening News Plus

How auto tariffs will hit Americans' wallets; How cherry blossoms arrived to the U.S.

CBS News - 3d

GC WEEKLY: Weather fluidity has made the start to outdoor sports difficult

As anyone who has mustered through the four seasons of Goshen, Indiana should know, there is nothing more unpredictable than the weather that comes with the spring season. This year, it’s been a ...

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Final Fantasy 9 Anniversary Celebration Begins, Renewing Remake Rumors

Square Enix in Japan has launched a website celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX , and has special merchandise planned to commemorate the occasion.. For starters, Square Enix is ...

GameSpot - 5h

'Only the beginning - but what a beginning it is'

On Friday night I drove through Newcastle city centre. The wind was picking up and the black and white flags that had been put into position all through the town - out of windows on multi-storey ...

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Vote in the first spring sports athlete of the week polls of the season by the Marion Star

To highlight the beginning of spring sports, here are the first athlete of the week fan polls for the Marion Star. Visit and vote!

Yahoo Sports - 55m

Scientists hope a newly discovered flower will return after rain in West Texas

Scientists who want to learn more about a tiny, newly discovered flower in West Texas are hoping it will bloom again in a couple of weeks after rain finally fell in the area

ABC News - 1h

GFL unveils full 31-fight lineup for kickoff double-header events, including 42 UFC veterans

The Global Fight League's ambitious first season is beginning to take shape.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression

U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U_S_ military command in Japan ...

ABC News - 1d

Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...

NBC News - 14h

Will Red Wings meet their 50-degree guarantee? Weather for home opener, homestand

The weather this week will represent the variability of springtime in Rochester.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches

With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations

ABC News - Mar. 22

Islanders Ink Michigan State Forward To One-Year Entry-Level Deal

The New York Islanders have signed Joey Larson to a one-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Weather forecast for 2025 Masters Tournament week and Augusta National Women's Amateur

This is the long-range weather forecast for two big weeks in Augusta, Georgia.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Midwest battered by severe weather with more storms in sight

Spring’s first round of storms are already making a mark with severe weather sweeping across the country. Tornadoes touched down in the Midwest and South, leaving hundreds of thousands without ...

NBC News - 8h

Where are the Cincinnati Bengals at with free agency? What Zac Taylor said

Bengals fans aren't going to like this free agency note from Zac Taylor.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

What's at stake in the top half of the split?

BBC Sport NI takes a look at the state of play in the bottom six of the Irish Premiership ahead of the beginning of the post-regular season split.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Jahdae Barron declares 'I most definitely believe that I am CB1' at Texas pro day

Jahdae Barron confidently declared himself as the top corner in this year's NFL draft due to his versatility and effectiveness at multiple positions.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

After declaring for NBA Draft Friday, Powell now entering the portal

After declaring for the NBA Draft on Friday, Georgia Tech forward Duncan Powell has now entered the transfer portal, according to sources on Monday morning. Powell is coming off a strong junior ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help

Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses ...

ABC News - Mar. 21

70+ million under threat of severe weather in the South and Eastern U.S.

Tens of millions of people from Texas to Michigan are facing the threat of severe weather, with at least one possible tornado touching down in Mississippi. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson is tracking ...

NBC News - 20h

CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.

CBS News - 22h

Grandview Speedway: Racing begins for real this Saturday

Off to a great start. Grandview Speedway hosted an open test and tuneup practice session on Saturday afternoon, setting the stage for Opening Night this coming Saturday. Race teams jammed the pit ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike

Council leader John Cotton says it is over public health concerns, but union bosses condemn the move.

BBC News - 12m

Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan and Deter China

The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.

The New York Times - 1d

Japan warns ‘big one’ earthquake could kill 300,000 people

New report says a magnitude 9 tremor in the Nankai Trough has potential for damage equivalent to half of annual GDP

Financial Times - 6h

Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CBS News - 3d

Denver Broncos updated roster after NFL free agency

With the NFL draft just over three weeks away, the Broncos have 68 players on the 90-man offseason roster.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Americans are beginning to fear dissent. That’s exactly what Trump wants | Robert Reich

Attacks on the pillars of civil society are chilling speech. But American democracy was built on criticism. I was talking recently to a friend who’s a professor at Columbia University about what’s ...

The Guardian - 6h

How to watch Bournemouth vs Ipswich live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

Can the Cherries get back on track against the struggling Tractor Boys?

Yahoo Sports - 6h

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