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Yankees sign manager Aaron Boone to 2-year extension through 2027 season
The Yankees have made three trips to the ALCS and one World Series appearance in seven seasons under Boone.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season
Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 seasonABC News - Feb. 20 -
History of Yankees' no-beard policy: George Steinbrenner's facial hair rules changed after nearly 50 years
Steinbrenner's son, Hal, announced a major change on Friday morningCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
MLB free agency: Pirates add lefty Andrew Heaney on one-year deal to boost pitching depth, per report
Heaney has experience both starting and coming out of reliefCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Guardians owner Larry Dolan dies at 94: Cleveland native led team to nine MLB postseasons in 24 years
Dolan bought the team in 2000CBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
Trump, Musk suggest dead people are on federal payroll
President Trump and Elon Musk made comments about their initiative to understand if any people on the federal payroll should not be included. The comments came after Mr. Trump's first Cabinet ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Trump’s IRS layoffs have some Americans asking: ‘Why bother’ filing taxes this year?
Accountants say some clients are wondering if they should blow off their taxes amid IRS cutbacks.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Ranking women's college basketball's Coach of the Year candidates: Notre Dame's Niele Ivey leads stacked list
The race for Coach of the Year is as competitive as ever, but Ivey has the edge as March approachesCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Stephen Curry dunks for 1st time in 6 years, but Quentin Grimes' 44 points lead Sixers to win over Warriors
Curry insisted that was the last time he'll dunk in a game, but he was inspired to do so after encouragement from assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Private Payroll Growth Slides to Seven-Month Low in February
Wage gains at private companies grew at the slowest rate since summer of 2024, and optimism about the job markets continues to dim.Inc. - 17h -
Beck, Cavinder luxury cars stolen; man arrested
The Miami-Dade Sherriff's Office has arrested a suspect in the burglary and theft of luxury vehicles belonging to University of Miami athletes Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Dodgers' Miller has no fracture after liner scare
One day after he was struck in the head by a line drive, Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller has no fracture and is in "good spirits," according to manager Dave Roberts.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
The Unique Dodgers Encore for Shohei Ohtani Begins Now
Ohtani, the walking miracle of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will resume his two-way Ruthian feats this season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
Maria La Rosa’s Foil Balloon-Like Socks Are a Simple Luxury for Fans
They resemble foil balloons, make a crackling sound when slipped on and, for a growing number of people, have become a simple luxury.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Trump Shares AI Video of Gaza as Luxury Resort, Drawing Scorn
One scene from the video, whose origins are unclear, shows President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sitting shirtless at a pool with drinks. Hamas condemned it as “disgraceful.”The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
'The White Lotus' critiques luxury tourism while also promoting it with partnerships
HBO's anthology is a class satire that skewers high-end tourism, but for Season 3, it also has served as an ad for luxury travel with partnership and marketing deals.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
'The White Lotus' critiques luxury tourism while also promoting it with partnerships
HBO's anthology is a class satire that skewers high-end tourism, but for Season 3, it also has served as an ad for luxury travel with partnership and marketing deals.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Carl Friedrik Carry-On Review: Well-Made Modest Luxury
This well-made hard-sided polycarbonate suitcase offers entry-level luxury and a durable finish.Wired - 21h -
Musk makes baseless claim about large number of dead people on federal payroll
Elon Musk's speculation about dead or fictitious employees comes after numerous federal workers were told to ignore an email asking them to justify their jobs. Previous government reviews found no ...CBS News - 6d -
Steinbrenner: No edict for Yankees to spend less
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said Friday that he has not ordered his front office to drop the team's player payroll, adding, "We know what our fans expect."ESPN - Feb. 21 -
When to hire a tax attorney
There are a number of instances in which hiring a tax attorney makes more sense than the alternatives.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Christopher Bell rallies for second straight NASCAR victory
Christopher Bell, who posted a victory in overtime in Atlanta a week ago, passed Kyle Busch with five laps to go, then held off Daytona 500 winner William Byron to win NASCAR's first road course ...ESPN - 3d -
Trump again floats unconstitutional third term
The 22nd Amendment limits U.S. presidents to two terms in office, but that hasn't stopped President Trump and his supporters from raising the idea of a third term. Josh Chafetz, professor of law ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Ukraine’s uncertain future on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion
G7 nations gather to discuss an end to the conflict, French and UK leaders meet Trump and Hollywood hosts the OscarsFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary of War With Little Fanfare
For Ukrainians, Feb. 24 was a day to remember, without major ceremony, what has been lost in the three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
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Football hooligan Met detective gets banning order
Arsenal fan Det Con Gordon Irikefe threw a flare into a crowd and chanted about a tragedy.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Friday Briefing: Trump Met With Britain’s Leader
Plus, remembering Gene Hackman.The New York Times - 6d -
In U.S., Tate Brothers Are Met With a Mixed Reception
Their arrival has upset their accusers and alarmed women’s rights groups. Conservatives were divided.The New York Times - 4d -
Third man charged with murder after house fire
Sharaz Ali is charged in connection with a house fire that left a mother and her three children dead.BBC News - 3d -
Where Have All the ‘Third Places’ Gone?
The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing.The New York Times - 2d -
Two-thirds of Americans support CFPB: Poll
About two-thirds of surveyed Americans support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), according to a new poll released Wednesday. Some 67 percent of Americans surveyed by the Center for ...The Hill - 18h -
Dodgers giving Korean rookie Hyeseong Kim every chance to succeed
The 26-year-old from Korea will be given the chance to play multiple positions while trying to adjust to the elite pitching in the major leagues.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Hyeseong Kim to the minors? Why Dodgers are considering options for rookie's development
What has become clear of late is that it might take some time for Dodgers utilityman Hyeseong Kim to become a finished product offensively.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
Shohei Ohtani homers in 1st at-bat of Dodgers spring training ... against the Angels
Shohei Ohtani picked up where he left off in his 50-50 2024 campaign.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Roki Sasaki pitches 3 scoreless innings in his spring debut with the Dodgers
Roki Sasaki has pitched three scoreless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his spring training debut against the Cincinnati RedsABC News - 1d -
Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said Thursday.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
UEFA: Chelsea's 2024 squad most expensive ever
Chelsea's squad at the end of the 2024 financial year was the most expensive ever in terms of transfer fees per the European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report.ESPN - 6d -
220 requests to replace Paris 2024 Olympic medals
A total of 220 requests have been made to replace medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French Mint has said.BBC News - 5d
