Latest in NBA power rankings 2024 25: Celtics take over No. 1, while Lakers vault up into top five
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Et tu, Wayne: Gretzky’s legacy in Canada takes hit over 4 Nations snub
The hockey hero may have torpedoed a once-bulletproof image in Canada by fraternizing with Donald Trump at the worst time imaginable. Canada hockey legend Wayne Gretzky was already facing a ...The Guardian - 1d -
NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positions
The hopes of many NFL teams will start taking shape this week as the league’s annual scouting combine begins in IndianapolisABC News - 2d -
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More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeeping
Seeds of 177 species from across Africa to be stored in Norway to preserve crop diversity in case of disaster. More than 100,000 seeds from across Africa have been deposited in the Svalbard Global ...The Guardian - 4h -
Google, Meta execs blast Europe over strict AI regulation as Big Tech ups the ante
Executives at Google and Meta said that Europe's artificial intelligence industry is being held back by excessive regulation.CNBC - 6d -
‘Over my dead body’: Mikel Arteta refuses to give up on Arsenal title fight
Manager says his team could be mid-table given problems He is proud of response to red cards and injuries Mikel Arteta has insisted he will give up on the title race “over my dead body” and ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Breakdown | Perennial eligibility debate over rugby’s project players rears up again
The qualification maze might seem unsatisfactory to some, but often it comes down to personal preference. There was no disputing the most iconic rugby image of the weekend. Maro Itoje hoisting the ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Mavericks-Lakers takeaways: Lakers win but still have work to do
For the first time since the blockbuster trade shocked the NBA, Luka Doncic and the Lakers faced the Mavericks.ESPN - 1d -
Josh Hart explains what makes Celtics such a tough matchup for Knicks
Josh Hart gives a great answer to why it's been so hard for the Celtics to beat the Knicks this season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Josh Hart reacts to being fined for egregious flop in Celtics-Knicks
Josh Hart went all-out to try to draw a foul in Sunday's Celtics-Knicks game, but it appears his plan backfired.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Pistons beat Celtics by 20, run win streak to 8
The Pistons beat the Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA's hottest teams.ESPN - 15h -
Pistons stomp Celtics to post longest winning streak in more than a decade
In its previous two seasons, Detroit won 31 games combined. On Wednesday, they won their 33rd game of the season.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
2/25: CBS Evening News
Confusion among federal workers over mixed messages on Elon Musk email; How FDR-era Supreme Court ruling relates to disputes over Trump firingsCBS 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 - 11h -
Sources: Collier shares 1-on-1 money with staff
Unrivaled co-founder and player Napheesa Collier is giving half of her prize money for winning the league's first 1-on-1 tournament to her training and performance staff and assistant coaches ...ESPN - 6d -
Donalds coy on potential Florida governor bid while thanking Trump for endorsement
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) was coy while discussing his potential Florida gubernatorial bid during a Friday interview while also expressing gratitude for landing an early endorsement from ...The Hill - 5d -
Can we lower toxic polarization while still opposing Trump?
I am highly critical of Trump because I believe he amplifies us-versus-them hostility.The Hill - 5d -
MP Amesbury urged to quit Commons as it emerges he will be paid while in jail
The Runcorn and Helsby MP was jailed by magistrates on Monday after he admitted the assault.BBC News - 2d -
Israel seeks Gaza ceasefire extension while shunning talks to end war
First phase of deal with Hamas to halt fighting is meant to end this weekendFinancial Times - 1d -
U.S. woman charged with murdering husband while on Christian mission to Angola
A Minnesota woman has been charged with the murder of her husband in the southern African nation of Angola last year while the couple and their five children were there on a Christian missionary ...NBC News - 1d -
British man dies and one injured while climbing in Norway
Local media reported an avalanche fell while the men scaled a frozen waterfall on Friday.BBC News - 1d -
Maduro surrenders to Trump but clings to power
Nicolas Maduro, the communist Venezuelan tyrant, has offered to the new Trump administration fully paid return flights for migrants, deported of Tren de Aragua criminals, increased oil production, ...The Hill - 4d -
Agent: Lakers wrong in failing Williams' physical
The agent of Hornets center Mark Williams issued a statement Thursday disputing the Lakers' decision to fail his physical, leading to their trade being rescinded two weeks ago.ESPN - 6d -
'Locked in' Luka explodes as Lakers win in Denver
Luka Doncic had his best game with the Lakers, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles won in Denver for the first time in nearly three years.ESPN - 3d -
Why the Lakers are betting big on small ball
The Lakers' victory against the Nuggets showcased the potential impact of a small-ball lineup.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders
At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1d -
‘It’s quite incredible’: the Lancashire village with five Michelin stars
Aughton, near Ormskirk, has been called Britain’s culinary capital and become a global destination for foodies. It has been called the culinary capital of Britain, with no less than five Michelin ...The Guardian - 4d -
Five takeaways from Germany’s historic election — in charts
Non-voters and young people turned out for the AfD and far left, depriving the CDU of an enthusiastic mandateFinancial Times - 3d -
Five key takeaways from the German election
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.BBC News - 3d -
Germany election: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe
Leader of victorious conservative alliance says continent must build defence capability as US moves towards ‘America alone’ motto. The man expected to be Germany’s next chancellor has said Europe ...The Guardian - 2d -
Boy band Five to reunite with all original members
The band, whose hits include Slam Dunk (Da Funk), haven't toured as a five-piece since 2001.BBC News - 10h -
The 25 M.L.B. Rookies Who Will Shape the 2025 Season
These prospects may be new to the big leagues, but they should still deliver plenty of value, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
2/25: CBS Evening News Plus
Consumer confidence has biggest drop since 2021; Reporter's Notebook: Federal worker morale amid shrinking bureaucracyCBS News - 1d -
Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on EU goods
US president warns levies will target auto sector and be applied ‘generally’Financial Times - 22h -
Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon
"The EU was formed to screw the United States," Trump says.BBC News - 11h -
3 observations after Sixers get smoked by Celtics in 1st game after break
The Sixers fell to a 124-104 loss to the Celtics on Thursday night in their first game after the All-Star break.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Pistons blow out Celtics to earn eighth straight win, giving them their longest streak in 17 years
The Pistons are now 24-11 in their last 35 gamesCBS Sports - 15h -
Game investments and M&A totaled $17.5B across 985 deals in 2024 | DDM
As the games industry moves on from “survive til 25,” 2024 games investment and M&A data revealed recovery and improvement, DDM said.VentureBeat - 6d -
Low-cost carrier FlyDubai sees record $611 million profit in 2024
The low-cost carrier FlyDubai says it earned a record-breaking profit of $611 million in 2024, buoyed by higher passenger numbers and lower fuel costsABC News - 3d