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British Paralympian is first person with physical disability cleared for space mission
Sprinter and surgeon John McFall given medical certification for mission lasting up to six months. A British Paralympic sprinter and surgeon has become the first person with a physical disability ...The Guardian - 6d -
BlackRock awards Larry Fink carried interest incentive for first time
Move to sweeten pay package comes as banks and asset managers have started to emulate private equity practicesFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump Cracks Down on Diversity Initiatives Celebrated in His First Term
Top Education Department officials during the president’s prior administration routinely hailed diversity efforts. Now employees who participated in them have faced reprisals.The New York Times - 6d -
Supreme Court approval above 50 percent for first time in years: Survey
The Supreme Court’s approval rating is now above 50 percent for the first time since early 2022, according to a survey published Thursday. The new Marquette Law School national poll found that 51 ...The Hill - 5d -
Jon Ossoff, Georgia’s First Jewish Senator, Is Losing Jewish Support
Democratic donors and Jewish leaders are so unhappy with Jon Ossoff over his position on Israel that some have quietly urged Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, to run against him.The New York Times - 5d -
Rivalry's first 1 vs. 2 showdown deepens its intensity
The Tigers and Crimson Tide take their rivalry to new heights with Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa.ESPN - 5d -
Blackhawks' High First Round Draft Target Becoming Clearer
The Blackhawks should have their sights set on one of the top-4 projected players in the 2025 draft.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Isabella Rossellini: “Conclave” Scene Stealer and First-Time Oscar Nominee
A scene-stealing role in “Conclave” brought her unexpected acclaim, and tears, at age 72. But she has built more than a life onscreen.The New York Times - 5d -
World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa
He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.BBC News - 4d -
Three fights in first nine seconds as US beat Canada
A 4 Nations game between the USA and Canada descends into chaos with three fights breaking out between players in the first nine seconds.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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Hockey match descends into chaos with 3 fights in first 9 seconds
The 4 Nations Face-off game unfolded against the backdrop of uneasy tensions between the North American neighbors and longtime allies.CBS News - 4d -
Alexei Navalny supporters visit grave on first anniversary of his death
Queues of people risk possible arrest at Moscow cemetery while European leaders condemn Kremlin. European leaders have condemned the Kremlin’s “ultimate responsibility” in the death of Alexei ...The Guardian - 4d -
First Test of Trump’s Power to Fire Officials Reaches Supreme Court
The court’s conservative majority may be receptive to the argument that presidents have unlimited power to remove leaders of independent agencies.The New York Times - 3d -
Juan Soto's first day as a Met showed what Yankees will miss
After moving crosstown with a historic contract, Soto began work with his typical confidence and bravado. An extravagant era of Mets baseball is underway.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Want to Make a Great First Impression? Science Says Avoid the Novelty Penalty
New isn’t always better. Research shows people prefer familiar narratives, especially when they are easy to understand and relate to.Inc. - 3d -
Trump’s First Four Weeks Felt Like Four Years
The problem is that if we have another three years and 11 months of this, there won’t be a rule of law left in the United States.The New York Times - 3d -
The first openly gay Muslim imam is killed in South Africa
A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South Africa in what many are calling an assassination because of his teachingsABC News - 3d -
Notre Dame dismantles No. 11 Duke in first game as nation's No. 1 team
Notre Dame went into Monday's game against Duke ranked as the nation's No. 1 team for the first time this season. It looked very much the part while dominating one of the nation's better teams.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Australia cuts interest rates for first time since 2020 as election looms
RBA points to ebbing inflation pressures but remains ‘cautious’ on further easingFinancial Times - 2d -
She Asked Him On a Second Date 20 Minutes Into the First One
As Nina Niles and Billy Hanifin debated the minutiae of the Marvel universe, she asked if he wanted to see the superhero film “Shang-Chi.”The New York Times - 2d -
FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
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Hamas will release first dead hostages as part of ceasefire deal with Israel
Hamas has revealed when it will release the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza under the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Eight of them have already died in captivity. BBC ...CBS News - 1d -
Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries
Peers and scholars reflect on the role Muhsin Hendricks played in the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.BBC News - 1d -
Fortnite Festival Nintendo Switch Controller With Fret Attachment Gets First Discount
Fortnite Festival fans who play on Nintendo Switch (or PC) can save on the recently released CRKD Neo S Purple Wave Controller for the first time. Normally $60, the recently released wireless ...GameSpot - 1d -
Trump imposes his vision on America in departure from first-term stumbles
President Donald Trump is going further than ever before to enforce his decisionsABC News - 1d -
Trump is already surpassing his first-term's progress on fighting government waste
Former Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Mick Mulvaney, criticizes the slush fund built by his predecessor, Richard Cordray, and former director Rohit Chopra, and hopes ...The Hill - 1d -
The courts must decide between Elon Musk and the First Amendment
Musk’s efforts to silence those whose speech he dislikes are not limited to posting to his 200 million followers on the social media platform he owns.The Hill - 1d -
24 Best First-Person Shooters You Can't Miss In 2025
For years, first-person shooters have pushed the envelope of how video games can create exciting, intense experiences for players. The idea of taking part in your own ridiculous action movie helped ...GameSpot - 1d -
South Africa’s budget postponed for first time after cabinet rift
Officials say pro-business Democratic Alliance and senior figures in African National Congress objected to VAT riseFinancial Times - 1d -
Wemby's first NBA All-Star weekend: Dunks, disqualification for Spurs star
Chronicling the best moments of Wembanyama's busy weekend, from a controversial Skills Challenge to vying for All-Star MVP.ESPN - 1d -
Lori Chavez-DeRemer pledges to focus on 'putting the American worker first'
Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would lead a department that "puts the American worker first" during her opening statement at her Senate confirmation hearing.NBC News - 1d -
Woman, 74, first to be arrested under Scotland's abortion protest law
The new law prevents any protests or vigils taking place within 200m (656ft) of clinics offering abortion services in Scotland.BBC News - 1d -
Kuminga returns to Warriors practice for first time since injury
The Golden State Warriors announced some good news about injured forward Jonathan Kuminga as they gear up for the final 27 games of the 2024-25 NBA season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Microsoft reveals its first quantum computing chip, the Majorana 1
Microsoft on Wednesday announced Majorana 1, its first quantum computing chip.NBC News - 1d -
Sasaki's first live batting practice draws a crowd at Dodgers camp
The Japanese phenom threw 27 pitches across two simulated innings on Wednesday at spring training.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Archaeologists discover first pharaoh’s tomb in Egypt in more than a century
Uncovering tomb of Thutmose II hailed as most significant discovery since Tutankhamun in 1922. It was when British archaeologist Dr Piers Litherland saw that the ceiling of the burial chamber was ...The Guardian - 20h -
Elon Musk's first foray into high-level politics looked very different
Eight years ago this summer, Elon Musk took the stage at a National Governors Association meeting before a bipartisan audience bewitched by his billions and his vision for the future.NBC News - 10h -
A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles
Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.Los Angeles Times - 9h
