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Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections
The lawsuit accuses President Trump of vastly overstepping his authority to “upturn the electoral playing field in his favor and against his political rivals.”The New York Times - 21h -
Taylor Lapilus books first PFL fight on home soil after parting ways with UFC
Taylor Lapilus already has his first post-UFC fight booked. Lapilus (21-4), who recently parted ways with the UFC after not re-signing a new deal, has inked a multi-fight contract with the PFL. He ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bodies of Red Crescent medics found after Israeli soldiers fired at ambulances
At least 14 bodies have been recovered in southern Gaza, including the bodies of eight medics, a week after Israeli soldiers fired at ambulances.CBS News - 1d -
House Democrat: Trump not 'imagining a democratic election for his third term'
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) compared President Trump's suggestion he could run for a third term to Russian President Vladimir Putin, currently in his fifth term, saying Trump is not "imagining a ...The Hill - 10h -
Trump and Tariffs Enter the Scene Only Days Into Canada’s Election Campaign
Without advance notice to Canada, the U.S. president put the auto industry into turmoil with a 25 percent tariff.The New York Times - 1d -
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: African stars to play at least 50 times for City
City will face African opposition in the shape of Moroccan side Wydad AC at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.We’ll go up against the Casablanca-based club in Philadelphia on 18 June as we get our...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes continues body transformation in recent training footage
Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues body transformation in recent social media training footage | @EdEastonJrYahoo Sports - 1d -
2/23/2025: The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver
First, a report on the upheaval at the Justice Department. Then, a look at why the CFPB is under fire by President Trump, DOGE. And John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News - 1d -
2/25: America Decides
21 federal employees resign “in protest” over DOGE; U.S Secret Service Director discusses his experience during President Trump’s first assassination attemptCBS News - 1h -
Crucial Week for Trump: New Tariffs and Elections Will Test His Momentum
Down-ballot races in Florida and Wisconsin are seen as a referendum on the White House, while the president’s to-be-announced reciprocal tariff plan is increasingly worrying investors and consumers.The New York Times - 21h -
Jake Mangum goes 4 for 4 in second MLB game to help the Rays beat Pirates 6-1 in first night game
Jake Mangum got two hits from each side of the plate to finish 4 for 4 in his second major league game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Monday night in their first game ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
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 - 1d -
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment
Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplantsABC News - 6d -
NASA’s Webb Telescope Spots Auroras on Neptune for the First Time
The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere, which could not be seen by earlier telescopes or spacecraft.The New York Times - 6d -
Sperm Stem Cells Were Used for the First Time in an Attempt to Restore Fertility
In an advance for treating male infertility, researchers transplanted a patient with his own sperm-forming stem cells that were collected from testicular tissue when he was a child.Wired - 4d -
Israel bombs Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
France and Lebanon say Israel violated its ceasefire with Hezbollah with a strike in Beirut, as deaths mount in Gaza after Israel abandoned its ceasefire with Hamas.CBS News - 4d -
Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 22 years
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.CBS News - 4d -
First orbital rocket launched from mainland Europe crashes after takeoff
Uncrewed Spectrum test rocket’s failure seconds after blast-off said to have produced extensive data nonetheless. A test rocket intended to kickstart satellite launches from Europe fell to the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy?
Harry Kane hit his 22nd league goal on Saturday to reach a new milestone and move a step closer to ending his long wait for a trophy.BBC News - 2d -
Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe
The rocket, developed by Isar Aerospace, lifted off from Norway’s Andøya Space Center and crashed about 30 seconds later. The test flight was part of efforts to make Europe a center for private ...The New York Times - 2d -
Kerr to rejoin Australia's squad for the first time since her trial in Britain
Sam Kerr has expressed “sincere regret” in a meeting with Football Australia over her contentious recent court case in Britain, and will rejoin the Matildas squad this week as she continues her ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Denny Hamlin gets first win at Martinsville in 10 years
Denny Hamlin ended an agonizing 10-year winless streak at Martinsville Speedway, holding off teammate Christopher Bell in his home state.ESPN - 1d -
Arsenal and Tottenham announce friendly as first north London derby outside of UK
The two sides will meet in a preseason fixture in Hong KongYahoo Sports - 1d -
Flag football grows in Michigan with new college team's first home game
After announcing a new flag football program in November, Siena Heights' flag football team makes home debut on Friday, April 4.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Amazon's AGI Lab Reveals Its First Work: Advanced AI Agents
Led by a former OpenAI executive, Amazon’s AI lab focuses on the decisionmaking capabilities of next-generation software agents—and borrows insights from physical robots.Wired - 1d -
2025 fantasy baseball Tuffy Awards: An ode to MLB's first-week flukes
Baseball's list of unlikely opening day heroes is a long and mostly undistinguished one. Who will join that list this season? Let's hand out some awards.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
US and Denmark to hold first high-level talks since Trump win
Meeting between Marco Rubio and Lars Løkke Rasmussen is latest diplomatic activity centred on control of GreenlandFinancial Times - 18h -
Russia launches no strike drones into Ukraine for first time since December
Russia launched no long-range strike drones into Ukraine on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, Ukraine's air force said.ABC News - 11h -
What was Dan Quinn most proud of during first season with Commanders?
Commanders' Dan Quinn convinced locker room leadership and culture vital to his team's success.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Lions proposal to eliminate first down for defensive holding does not pass
There were not enough teams that wanted to change the rule for defensive holding and illegal contact.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time
Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.The New York Times - 9h -
Ranking M.L.B. Teams From First to Worst After Opening Week
The Yankees’ torpedo bats aren’t the only hot topic that has baseball fans talking.The New York Times - 9h -
Reranking the women's Final Four: First look at the national semifinals
No. 1 seeds UCLA, South Carolina and Texas advanced to the Final Four. But 2-seed UConn tops our list.ESPN - 6h -
Five First-Year Coaches Having Strong Impacts On Their NHL Teams
If we’re going to talk about new NHL coaches doing good things this season, we probably shouldn’t look past our newest candidate.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
William Carrier Joins Hurricanes At Practice For First Time Since January
Carolina Hurricanes William Carrier has been out of the lineup since the start of the new year.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
First week of Packers offseason program will be virtual due to NFL Draft
Green Bay will be playing host to the NFL Draft this year and the event will cause a change in the home team's schedule.Yahoo Sports - 32m -
Live results: Florida special election for Mike Waltz's seat
Florida voters are heading to the polls to choose a replacement for former Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), the current national security adviser, in what has shaped up to be a major referendum on ...The Hill - 3h -
With Car Tariffs, Trump Puts His Unorthodox Trade Theory to the Test
With sweeping auto levies, the president is putting his beliefs about tariffs into practice on the global economy. Economists aren’t optimistic.The New York Times - 2d -
What Is ‘Liberation Day’? What to Know About Trump’s Next Wave of Tariffs
A new wave of tariffs become official this week, as President Trump tries to rewire the global economic order with a flurry of trade polices.The New York Times - 1h -
Myanmar earthquake: woman trapped for days pulled alive from the rubble
Brief moment of relief as rescue workers carry a woman from the rubble of a hotel in Mandalay after a five-hour operation. Myanmar earthquake: What we know so far A woman trapped beneath the ...The Guardian - 1d
