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Rollercoaster ups and downs of closed theme park adored by generations
Oakwood Theme Park has shut down after almost 40 years due to a drop in visitor numbers.BBC News - 14h -
Your pictures on the theme of 'monochrome'
Images on the theme of "monochrome" sent in by our readers.BBC News - 20h -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: It's crunch time for NCAA Tournament hopefuls as regular season comes to a close
Jerry Palm breaks down this weekend's games involving teams on the bubble to make the Big DanceCBS Sports - 1d -
Mariners shut down pitcher George Kirby with shoulder inflammation, likely to place him on IL
Seattle general manager Justin Hollander expects Kirby to miss the first two weeks of the regular season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Myanmar's military leader announces dates for general election
State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 monthsABC News - 1d -
Juan Hamilton, Georgia O’Keeffe’s Companion and Contested Heir, Dies at 79
As a young potter, he turned up on the doorstep of an octogenarian master of modern painting. They grew so close it became a scandal.The New York Times - 1d -
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Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine
Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.ABC News - 2d -
Gaza ceasefire close to collapse as aid stops
The ceasefire in Gaza is perilously close to collapsing. Food shortages have become acute, and Palestinians living in the territory are struggling to feed their families. All aid into the territory ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts
President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.The New York Times - 1d -
Iconic Volkswagen microbus gets an electric revival
Today marks 75 years since Volkswagen first began manufacturing its beetle-based "bus." For those of a certain generation, the microbus is one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles to ever ...CBS News - 21h -
Man with Palestinian flag comes down from Big Ben tower
The protester came down just after midnight, after telling negotiators he would stop "on his own terms".BBC News - 20h -
3 groups to watch in the final push to fund the government
The government will shut down next Saturday morning unless Congress can rally around a funding measure by the end of the week, setting up the first big legislative spending fight of President ...The Hill - 1d -
‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?
With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a storm. Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
John Mulaney on "Everybody's Live," sobriety and fatherhood
The Emmy Award-winning comedian and former "SNL" writer became a superstar as a stand-up; now, he's sitting down, as host of a Netflix talk show, "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney."CBS News - 7h -
Area around Big Ben closed as man with Palestinian flag climbs Elizabeth Tower
Pro-Palestine protesters also spray-painted clubhouse at Trump Turnberry golf course in Scotland overnight. Westminster Bridge remains closed to traffic after a six-hour standoff between emergency ...The Guardian - 1d -
Google's Latest Pixel Update Lets You Generate Images of People
Plus: Dell debuts affordable QD-OLED gaming monitors, Polaroid upgrades its instant cameras, and Circular has a new smart ring.Wired - 1d -
Hikma races to launch generic versions of blockbuster obesity drugs
Pharma group looks to take advantage as Wegovy and Ozempic start to go off patent next yearFinancial Times - 17h -
Lightening Up
Daylight saving time begins tomorrow, and the days are getting lighter and more expansive. If we want to, we can, too.The New York Times - 1d -
I adore my children. I’m also scared that one day my son will kill me
In the UK, more than 170 women have been murdered by their sons in the past 15 years. An anonymous mother reveals what it is like to be frightened of your child while desperately wanting to support ...The Guardian - 1d -
Body found in Valentine's Day murder suspect hunt
Lisa Smith suffered serious injuries in a shooting in the car park of the Three Horseshoes pub.BBC News - 1d -
India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win Champions Trophy – live reaction
India chase down 252 to win after Black Caps make 251-7 Sign up for our newsletter, The Spin | And email Taha 5th over: New Zealand 37-0 (Young 10, Ravindra 25) A stunner from Ravindra: he ...The Guardian - 4h -
Nike Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including up to 40% off select styles.Wired - 2d -
Hidalgo, No. 6 Notre Dame take over down stretch to beat Cal 73-64 in ACC quarterfinals
Hannah Hidalgo scored 25 points and No. 6 Notre Dame took over down the stretch to beat California 73-64 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference TournamentABC News - 1d -
11th-seeded Valparaiso takes down No. 3-seed Northern Iowa 64-63 in Missouri Valley quarterfinals
All Wright led the 11th-seeded Valparaiso Beacons with 29 points and secured the victory with a layup with 47 seconds left as the Beacons took down the No. 3-seeded Northern Iowa Panthers in the ...ABC News - 1d -
Michigan State vs. Michigan where to watch: TV channel, college basketball game odds, spread, prediction, pick
The Spartans and Wolverines are squaring off to close the regular seasonCBS Sports - 5h -
Visitors flock to Paris’s Pompidou Centre before it closes for renovations
Art lovers catch last glimpse of prestigious art collection before gallery shuts for five years for major revamp. Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris ...The Guardian - 6h -
This Spring, Layer Up in Style
Shape-defining cuts, saturated hues and a few wild stripes give the season’s fashion a youthful edge.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Arsenal v Liverpool: Women’s FA Cup quarter-final – live
Updates from the 2.30pm GMT kick-off at Meadow Park Email Dominic | Get our women’s football newsletter Here we go then, as the whistle from referee Stacey Pearson gets us going at a ...The Guardian - 6h -
Breaking down the latest space launch mishaps
You may have noticed all the troubling launch and landing mishaps affecting private space missions lately, from two explosions of a SpaceX Starship to lunar landers that can't stay upright. Bill ...CBS News - 1d -
Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety
Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.The New York Times - 3h -
Mainz up to third in Bundesliga after win at Borussia Mönchengladbach
Mainz has kept up its push for a place in next year’s Champions League with a 3-1 win at Borussia MönchengladbachABC News - 2d -
Is Google Search Cooked? + We’re Getting a U.S. Crypto Reserve? + What You’re Vibecoding
“I think Google realizes that this is a once-in-a-generation chance to reinvent the search experience”The New York Times - 2d -
Postcard from Switzerland: the lure of the ghost resort
Super St-Bernard closed in 2010 — so why are skiers still flocking there?Financial Times - 1d -
US lumber prices slide on Trump’s Canadian tariffs delay
Futures close to record high after US orders investigation into dumping practicesFinancial Times - 10h -
Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage
Maasai girls are taking up martial arts to protect themselves from sexual abuse and violence stemming from early marriageABC News - 1d -
Italy's Paris wins World Cup downhill to prevent Swiss sweep, Odermatt closes in on overall title
Italian veteran Dominik Paris has prevented a Swiss sweep of the podium by winning a men’s World Cup downhill raceABC News - 2d -
Western Michigan edges Bowling Green 64-63 to close out Mid-American Conference regular season
Javaughn Hannah scored 18 points and Chansey Willis Jr. hit the first of two free throws with two seconds left to rally Western Michigan to a 64-63 victory over Bowling Green in a Mid-American ...ABC News - 1d -
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Oilers Send Cam Dineen Down After 'Heck Of A Game'
EDMONTON – Just another day in the office.Yahoo Sports - 1d