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Brooks' 33 points help NC State stop No. 1 Irish
Zoe Brooks had a career-high 33 points to help No. 13 NC State push past top-ranked Notre Dame 104-95 in a double-overtime classic Sunday.ESPN - 7h -
Aaron Rodgers's two factors for his next team will limit his options
Soon-to-be-free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers has two factors regarding his next team.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
America has turned on its friends
Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endureFinancial Times - 2d -
Chipotle Plans to Hire 20,000 Workers for ‘Burrito Season’
As spring approaches, people’s thoughts will turn toward green grass, sunny days, the start of baseball, and, according to the fast-food chain, a hankering for burritos that will require its ...Inc. - 4d -
Chinese Embassy Plan in London Sets Off Opposition
Britain appears ready to approve what would be the largest diplomatic outpost in Europe, but neighbors and activists fear tapped phone lines and suppressed protests.The New York Times - 3d -
New Scotland-England border landmark plan submitted
The Star of Caledonia will stand 33m (100ft) high and aim to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.BBC News - 3d -
A Ukrainian man is sentenced for planning sabotage on Russia's behalf
A Polish court has handed an eight-year prison term to a Ukrainian man convicted of planning acts of sabotage and arson on Russia's behalfABC News - 2d -
Downing Street rejects plan for legal migration cap
Officials had been studying hard limit as way to reduce numbersFinancial Times - 2d -
Nebraska nixes Tennessee home-and-home plan
Nebraska has opted out of its deal to play Tennessee in a home-and-home series scheduled for 2026 and 2027 because the Huskers' football stadium will be undergoing renovations.ESPN - 2d -
Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants
Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 2d -
Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans
Leaders of Gulf states met with their Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts to strategize before a broader Arab summit early next month.The New York Times - 2d -
Senate GOP to vote on its plan for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing House plan
Senate Republicans plowing ahead with their efforts to advance the first stage of their two-part package to pay for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing the House’s plan.ABC News - 3d -
Kevin Durant’s Pregame Ritual Is a Glimpse Into His Greatness
Watching the Suns star is like watching prime Tiger Woods on the driving range, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?
Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.BBC News - 2d -
Do Elon Musk and His Father Get Along?
Errol Musk questioned his son’s parenting ability on a podcast, but said that his comments had been taken out of context and that they were on good terms.The New York Times - 2d -
Bernie Sanders Isn’t Giving Up His Fight
The senator worries that too many Democrats remain reluctant to shake up the system. But he does not regret defending Joseph R. Biden Jr. until the very end.The New York Times - 2d -
19 things Trump and his team did this week
In his fifth week in office, Trump called Zelensky a dictator, sought more federal civil service cuts and dropped in on Nascar.BBC News - 2d -
Who is Friedrich Merz and what’s in his in-tray?
Former banker almost certain to be Germany’s next chancellor faces testing domestic political and economic landscape – and then there’s Donald Trump. German election – latest updates Friedrich ...The Guardian - 16h -
True crime cruise will star John Walsh and hosts of 'RedHanded,' 'Scamfluencers' and 'Kill List'
Hosts of many popular true crime podcasts will headline a murder-themed cruise next year that’s being billed as a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at seaABC News - 4d -
Harassment of Emma Raducanu reminds us women still bear brunt of abuse | Emma John
Women in sport are left exposed by the lack of backing that men receive, and by toxic attitudes that must be called out. If you watched any of Emma Raducanu’s Tuesday match against Karolina ...The Guardian - 3d -
A raid and a secret tape exposed a Sicilian mafia that is shrunken, whiny and clinging on for survival | John Dickie
A historic number of arrests were made, but the days of targeted murder or massive political influence are long gone. Palermo has not seen anything like it for years . Helicopters in the pre-dawn ...The Guardian - 2d -
Creative industries are among the UK’s crown jewels – and AI is out to steal them | John Naughton
The tech firms’ efforts to change copyright laws and gain free access to intellectual property is patently wrong. There are decades when nothing happens (as Lenin is – wrongly – supposed to have ...The Guardian - 1d -
It’s the Kemi delusion: the more the Tories run towards Reform, the more their voters will run to the Lib Dems | John Harris
The genius of UK Conservatism used to be how it responded to chaos using the balm of tradition. Secondhand Trumpism will only alienate its voters further. What times these are. As Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 20h -
UConn vs. St. John's odds, prediction, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 23 bets by proven model
SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for UConn Huskies vs. St. John's Red Storm on SundayCBS Sports - 19h -
John Simpson: 2025 could be year for the history books as Trump shreds global norms
Like 1968 or 1989, this could be a year when the world changes in a fundamental way.BBC News - 21h -
Sen. John Curtis says Elon Musk needs "dose of compassion" for federal workers
Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah says Elon Musk needs to bring a "dose of compassion" to his treatment of federal workers who are being fired across the government.CBS News - 16h -
No. 10 St. John's blows out UConn 89-75 for regular-season sweep
Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor scored 18 points apiece as No. 10 St. John’s routed UConn 89-75 on Sunday to complete its first regular-season sweep of the Huskies in 25 years.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara touches 99 mph in first pitching appearance since 2023 Tommy John surgery
Alcantara is expected to be on the trading block by the 2025 deadline, if not earlierCBS Sports - 14h -
Former Illinois, St. John's G Andre Curbelo dismissed from Southern Miss team amid 10-19 campaign
Dazzling dimes and on-court outbursts marred the career of the former 2021 Sixth Man of the Year.CBS Sports - 12h -
Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: St. John's set to rise in college basketball rankings after statement win over UConn
Tennessee and Houston are in position to move up this week, while St. John's could challenge for a spot in the top fiveCBS Sports - 11h -
A Change in the Garden: Rick Pitino and St. John's now rule the Big East as UConn slides off the mountaintop
UConn was the king of college basketball for two years. Its steep slip from the top is one of the biggest stories of the seasonCBS Sports - 4h -
Stop criticising Trump and sign $500bn mineral deal, US official advises Kyiv
National security adviser says Ukraine is wrong to push back against Trump’s approach to peace talks with Russia. White House officials have told Ukraine to stop badmouthing Donald Trump and to ...The Guardian - 3d -
UEFA Champions League bracket predictions, picking every knockout round match: Can anybody stop Real Madrid?
Will it be an El Clasico final, or will Barcelona's side of the bracket get thrown into chaos?CBS Sports - 2d -
I tried to stop rage-honking my car horn – but what am I to do with all this anger?
My ‘achievable’ self-development goal of trying not to be angry was difficult. It’s what you do with that feeling that matters. A couple of years ago, I decided to go for more “achievable” new year ...The Guardian - 2d -
USMNT's Josh Sargent can't stop scoring for Norwich, eyes USA soccer return: 'I want to take my opportunity'
The American striker has been in sensational form for the Canaries but wants to carry that over to the red, white and blueCBS Sports - 18h -
Stock investors stopped freaking out over interest rates. Now this threat is re-emerging.
Investors appear to be doing a lot less hand-wringing over higher interest rates lately, but plenty of market risks are still coming up on the horizon.MarketWatch - 13h -
‘The Pitt’ Has Impressed Real Doctors With Its Accuracy
Max’s unusually accurate medical drama, starring Noah Wyle as a beleaguered E.R. physician, has become the talk of real-life hospital breakrooms.The New York Times - 4d -
Alabama has minimal margin for error -- and knows it
Last year's Final Four loss looms heavily over the Crimson Tide, who are dealing with newfound expectations.ESPN - 2d -
Trump: Zelensky 'has no cards,' 'shouldn't be at meetings' with Russia
President Trump on Friday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he did not think it was important for Zelensky to attend negotiations about the war in Ukraine. Trump in an ...The Hill - 2d
