Paralympics president is 'excited' by support for the Games with a year to go

Jurassic-era trees have grown in Tasmania for millions of years. Now they face their biggest threat: fire

Pencil pines grow for more than a thousand years each, and only in Tasmania. As lightning fires become more common, humans must mobilise to protect them – or lose these ancients forever. Get our ...

The Guardian - 6h

14-year-old arrested as officer is killed, another wounded in New Jersey shooting

A 14-year-old was taken into custody on murder charges following a shootout with Newark, New Jersey, police officers Friday evening that left one dead and a second hospitalized, officials said.

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StubHub Eyes Potential I.P.O. as Soon as This Year

The ticket reselling site joins the social chat app Discord and the artificial intelligence company CoreWeave in pursuing a public offering.

The New York Times - 2d

Humans Have Been Perfecting Avocados for 7,500 Years

Ancient peoples of Latin America saved the fleshy fruits from extinction and gradually made them tastier.

The New York Times - 1d

Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year

The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.

The New York Times - 1d

US in exploratory talks with DR Congo over mineral deal

Central African nation seeks military support against rebel offensive in exchange for natural resources

Financial Times - 22h

Funding bill skips measure to avert physician pay cuts, a blow to GOP Doctors Caucus

A key Republican said inclusion of the language would be a “line in the sand” necessary for his support.

Politico - 5h

Most Stylish Stars of the 2025 Awards Season: Demi Moore, Timothée Chalamet and More

If fashion is a game, they were playing to win.

The New York Times - 2d

Xbox Alpha update teaches a lesson about creating early-adopting updates

An insider alpha update on the Xbox resets the console back to factory settings and is a lesson for software engineers going forward.

VentureBeat - 1d

Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT

I doubt the government will go for my idea, but it could increase investment in UK plc — and make people richer

Financial Times - 20h

Young woman's common infection leads to emergency spinal surgery

Maranda Nyborg's mild symptoms escalated into pain, numbness and a fever that wouldn't go away.

CBS News - 12h

Whatever the Seahawks’ Plan Is After Trading Geno Smith, It Better Work

The franchise shipped its established starting quarterback away for a late Day 2 draft pick. What’s going on in Seattle?

The New York Times - 10h

House unveils stopgap measure to keep government funded, avert shutdown

The continuing resolution bill will go to the House Rules Committee on Monday and a floor vote is expected Tuesday.

CBS News - 6h

Is this Cooper Flagg's last regular-season home game? It should be

College basketball players can make more than ever, especially stars like Flagg. But even he would be ill-advised to not turn pro after this season.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

This retirement strategy is a 'game changer' for single-income, married couples, advisor says

If you're a single-income, married couple, you could use a spousal IRA to save more for retirement. Here's what to know.

CNBC - 1d

Unio aims bigger in Web3 gaming with new CEO Mark Long

Unio has made some big moves recently, hiring former Shrapnel boss Mark Long as its CEO.

VentureBeat - 1d

‘Game changer’: German spending plans lift bond market’s growth forecasts

Chancellor-in-waiting Merz’s promise to do ‘whatever it takes’ pushes Bund yields sharply higher in anticipation of more issuance

Financial Times - 12h

European football: Barcelona game called off after club doctor dies

Osasuna match postponed by death of Carles Miñarro Garcia Barcelona extend ‘heartfelt condolences’ to his family Barcelona called off their match against Osasuna on Saturday night after ...

The Guardian - 5h

European leaders push defense spend amid uncertainty over Trump aid to Ukraine

European leaders have upped the ante on defense spending plans as they look to support Kyiv and fill a potential void of U.S. aid.

CNBC - 1d

Can an A.I. Travel Bot Plan Your Trip to NYC?

Artificial intelligence has made trip planning and research much easier and faster, but drill down and double-check everything before you go.

The New York Times - 1d

Britain's Matt Weston is the slider to catch at men's skeleton world championship in Lake Placid

Matt Weston’s lead in the men’s skeleton world championship grew to 1.65 seconds going into the fourth and final run later Friday at Mount Van Hoevenberg

ABC News - 1d

Bruins trade longtime star Brad Marchand to Panthers after 16 seasons with Boston

Bruins fans might wince at their team captain going to the Panthers, who have eliminated Boston from the past two Stanley Cup playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Nokia Put a 4G Cellular Network on the Moon but Couldn’t Make a Phone Call

Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communications System was supposed to be the first 4G network deployed on the moon and a test for future crewed missions. Things didn’t go to plan.

Wired - 1d

Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War

The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.

The New York Times - 2d

With three films at the festival, Kate Mara is this year's unofficial queen of SXSW

With 'The Astronaut,' 'The Dutchman' and 'Friendship' all playing at the festival, actor Kate Mara is making a robust showing of her versatility and depth.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

After 50 Years McDonald’s Made a Bittersweet Change and It’s Truly a Sign of the Times

A McDonald’s in Franklin, TN has a depressing idea about what “Play Place” really means.

Inc. - 1d

$70,000 more a year for eggs: How price hikes are hurting small businesses

As egg prices continue to skyrocket, small businesses grapple with how to avoid passing on the increase to their customers.

ABC News - 9h

First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina

South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...

CBS News - 10h

UK troops may need to protect peace in Ukraine for 'many years'

Former national security adviser says the UK needs to be "willing" to deploy troops for potentially quite a long period.

BBC News - 10h

Former Ride-Share Driver Sentenced to 290 Years in Assaults of a Dozen Women

John Pastor-Mendoza, a Lyft driver, falsely posed as the ride that the women had requested and targeted victims who appeared intoxicated, the Denver district attorney said.

The New York Times - 5h

14-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection With Fatal Newark Police Shooting

The boy, who has not been named, was charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing illegal weapons. The officer who died early Saturday morning was identified as Detective Joseph Azcona.

The New York Times - 2h

How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans

Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.

The New York Times - 2d

Out of the lab and into the streets, researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts

Researchers, doctors, their patients and supporters are venturing out of labs, hospitals and offices across the country to stand up to what they call an attack on life-saving science by the Trump ...

ABC News - 1d

Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped

Paul D. Clement also said a judge should not allow the Trump administration to use the court’s authority to compel Mr. Adams’s support in the White House’s mass deportation efforts.

The New York Times - 21h

Marco Rubio: one-time Russia hawk makes stunning U-turn under Trump

The secretary of state was once a prominent Ukraine supporter and called Putin a ‘war criminal’ – not any more. Marco Rubio , the US secretary of state, looked on as Donald Trump demanded more ...

The Guardian - 10h

California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid

California's congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern portion ...

The Hill - 5h

What Grand Theft Auto V’s PC update says about furnishing older games with current tech

Despite being a decade old, the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V is getting updates. And that's smart for the future of the series.

VentureBeat - 3d

Notre Dame vs. Cal: How to watch tonight's NCAA women's basketball game, time, channel and more

Here's how to tune in to Notre Dame vs. Cal in tonight's ACC tournament quarterfinals.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Unstoppable Nikola Jokić logs NBA’s first ever 30-20-20 game as Nuggets win

Denver beat Phoenix 149-141 in OT behind Jokić Nuggets star posts first 30-20-20 stat line in history Nikola Jokić produced 31 points, a career-high 22 assists and 21 rebounds as the host Denver ...

The Guardian - 17h

College basketball rankings: Duke aims for outright ACC title in rivalry game vs. North Carolina

The Blue Devils enter the matchup at No. 2 in our daily rankings, while the Tar Heels remain unranked

CBS Sports - 8h

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