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Led by Benally (not that one), Sandia girls win back-to-back titles
Mar. 15—It was the swan song for one of the most decorated girls basketball players to have played in New Mexico this century. But who could have imagined that it would be the OTHER Benally sister ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Migrants held at Guantanamo returned to US, reports say
It is unclear why the migrants have been removed from the US military base.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Butler claims joining Steph, Draymond on Dubs everything he dreamt of
The Warriors are receiving everything they could have asked for by trading for Jimmy Butler, and the feeling is mutual. Golden State’s veteran forward spoke to reporters after the Warriors’ ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Why has Israel resumed large-scale airstrikes on Gaza?
Officials claim attacks will bring release of more hostages, but some suggest political factors at play for Netanyahu. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has resumed large-scale attacks ...The Guardian - 3d -
There’s only one thing in Mark Carney’s in-tray: Trump
Canada’s incoming prime minister warns the US president’s tariffs threaten the ‘greatest crisis of our generation’. When Mark Carney becomes Canada’s prime minister later this week, a list of ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.
What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Michael Gallup: I was in wrong "head space" last year, but still have the fire
Wide receiver Michael Gallup signed with the Commanders on 2025 and then met the media to explain why he was coming back to the NFL after retiring last year.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Daylight Savings Time Starts Today. Here’s the Forgotten Guy You Have to Blame (or Maybe Thank)
Did you know the U.S. already made daylight saving time permanent once? It didn’t stick.Inc. - Mar. 8 -
AL East division preview: Lineups, rotations and one question to watch for each team ahead of 2025 season
Can the Yankees repeat? Did the Red Sox do enough? Everything to know about the AL East for 2025CBS Sports - 1d -
Snyder's Soapbox: Time for ex-players like Barry Bonds to stop whining about the current era of baseball
Bonds recently claimed hitters have it easier in baseball nowadaysCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Mallinckrodt and Endo to combine after emerging from bankruptcy linked to opioid crisis
Groups have resolved billions of dollars in claims for selling highly addictive painkillersFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies
Top diplomats from Group of 7 have held a first day of talks in Canada as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc's once solid unity into disarrayABC News - Mar. 13 -
Stalked: how a relentless campaign of online abuse came to derail one woman’s life
A new BBC podcast recounts the ordeal endured by Hannah Mossman Moore, whose phone was bombarded by fake accounts and her personal data weaponised against her. “Hi Hannah Mossman Moore . Stalking ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
German national with U.S. green card detained at ICE facility, family says
Fabian Schmidt was arrested and interrogated at the Boston airport, according to his mother and partner. They say they do not know why he is being held in an ICE facility.NBC News - 3d -
WATCH: Woman flies across country to surprise best friend who is 1st-time mom
Rachel Ritter and Mia Walters have been friends for more than 15 years!ABC News - Mar. 6 -
Labour’s cautionary tale: how hereditary peers clung on for 26 years
Delay in removing hereditaries from Lords illustrates how hard it will be to push through more significant changes. The only solid measure that Keir Starmer’s government has introduced to change ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
What life is like for people living near the UK's longest-running roadworks
Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe
Comments attributed to the senior lawyer by the Great Yarmouth MP in his defence have been denied by her.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
US energy secretary criticises climate policy for damaging UK economy
Chris Wright says ‘once mighty’ British steel and chemicals industries have been displaced to AsiaFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
UK Treasury plans to monitor departments’ spending in real time
Darren Jones outlines ambition to have live performance data but admits it will take yearsFinancial Times - 17h -
Why Europe cannot rely on French nuclear umbrella alone
France’s president opens debate over using country’s atomic arsenal as a deterrent against Russia if US scales back its presenceFinancial Times - 3d -
“He’s living a reality” – Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City’s difficult season could help 20-year-old in particular
Manchester City’s hugely difficult season and chase for European football in the next campaign could be of benefit to one of their younger stars, according to Pep Guardiola.The Premier League ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Fetterman on Trump tariffs: We don't have to 'punch' allies 'in the mouth'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he disagrees with President Trump’s approach to tariffs on Canada and Mexico, calling it a blow to the U.S.'s working relationship with its allies. “Truthfully, I ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
March Madness 2025: Which low seeds have the best chances of pulling a huge first-round upset?
Five of the last six men's NCAA tournaments have featured at least one top-three seed losing in the opening round.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tanker carrying jet fuel for US Navy struck by container ship in North Sea
UK emergency services tackle huge fire after Solong ploughs into Stena Immaculate with one crew member missingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
‘Gender numeracy gap’ is hitting women’s earnings power
One in three UK women say they would not apply for jobs that require working with numbers or dataFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Behind the scenes at the studios where Wicked was made
Wicked, made at Sky Studios Elstree, was one of the biggest movies of 2024. What was its impact on the UK film industry?BBC News - 2d -
Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?
The Moon will appear red during partial lunar eclipse in UK on Friday.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump's 200% tariffs could have an unlikely winner — troubled beer brewers
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from Europe would serve a major blow to drinks makers on the continent, but it could have one unlikely beneficiary — the ...CNBC - 6d -
The NBA players who have regressed most in 2024-25
With the state of modern NBA contracts, a player regressing unexpectedly from one year to another can have huge consequences for a team's single-season outlook. There are various examples of that ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Arsenal on alert as target revealed to have “poor relationship” with current manager
Arsenal will be targeting attacking reinforcements during the summer, and one player that could be on their radar is Arda Guler, who they have previously shown interest in over the last 6-12 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'If I lose my benefit payments I'll struggle to get to work'
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits tell the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.BBC News - 2d -
Bills sign G Kendrick Green to one-year deal
The Bills have added an offensive lineman.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Juventus manager Thiago Motta’s entourage: “He will be one of the best coaches in Europe”
Thiago Motta hasn’t quite had a rosy time at Serie A giants Juventus but his entourage has now stated that he will be one of the best coaches in Europe soon.The Bianconeri have all but lost all ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
“One of us will win it” – Lamine Yamal on Barcelona Ballon d’Or battle
It has been a magnificent season for Barcelona up until this point, and it is the younger players that have taken over in Catalonia. Lamine Yamal has been one of the stars, but someone that has ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What are wheat pennies, and why are they sometimes worth thousands?
Sometimes, a penny may be worth much, much more than the one cent it was intended to be.The Hill - 4d -
How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.Wired - 1h -
Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee
Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted. A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
The defining moments of Maro Itoje’s England captaincy so far
From one England captain to another. Maro Itoje sent a long video message to Colin McFadyean on Tuesday. McFadyean knows what it is like to lead England against Wales, having done so in the 11-11 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
