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Smoking rates in parts of England rise for first time since 2006, study shows
South-west sees biggest jump, up 17% between 2020 and 2024, while rate in southern England increases by 10%. Smoking rates in parts of England have increased for the first time in nearly two ...The Guardian - 12h -
Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks
Mortgage rates fell for the first time in nine weeks, causing a pullback in mortgage demand, especially refinancing.CNBC - 4h -
WATCH: Kansas Jayhawks blast five straight home runs, tying NCAA Division I record
It's the fourth time this has happened in Division I history, and the first since 2006CBS Sports - 6d -
First national analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate
A new study finds the number of butterflies has dropped 22% since 2000, a new study findsABC News - Mar. 7 -
Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report
First such study finds laws on abortion, debt and dress help increase rate of women being jailed twice as fast as for men. Poverty, abuse and discriminatory laws are driving a huge rise in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Federal Reserve to make first interest rate decision since Trump's policies set in
The Federal Reserve is set Wednesday to announce its first interest rate decision since President Donald Trump’s economic policies took hold.NBC News - 8h -
National analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate
A new study finds the number of butterflies has dropped 22% since 2000, a new study findsABC News - Mar. 6 -
Rashford to earn England recall in Tuchel’s first squad
Marcus Rashford is set to be included in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad, which will be announced this morning.Rashford has not featured for the national team since March 2024 but is set to be ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since he was admitted last month for double pneumonia.NBC News - 2d -
Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?
Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.CBS News - 6d -
U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet for first time since Oval Office spat, but Zelenskyy stays away
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, marking the first time the two parties have met since the spectacular Oval Office spat.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Immigration accounted for all U.S. population growth in 2022-23, first time since 1850
All U.S. population growth in 2022-23 happened because of immigration, not births, the first time that’s occurred since 1850, the Migration Policy Institute reported Wednesday.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Washburn men's basketball reaches NCAA Division II Elite 8 for first time since 2001
Behind a rocking Lee Arena, Washburn men's basketball defeated Minnesota State-Moorhead to reach the Elite 8 for the first time since 2001.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets
Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Jordan Pickford on Jordan Henderson’s return to England squad: ‘He’s a winner and a big leader’
Jordan Pickford believes Jordan Henderson’s recall to the England squad will only be a good thing for the Three Lions.Henderson returns to the national team fold for the first time since he was ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Has Tuchel's first squad revealed England's short-term strategy?
Thomas Tuchel is a proven winner and his first England squad shows the focus is on achieving that short-term goal, writes Phil McNulty.BBC News - 5d -
Dramatic video shows thick smoke, flames after Pennsylvania plane crash
Dramatic video captured smoke and flames after a plane crashed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Emergency crews responded to the site, and according to the Federal Aviation Administration, five ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Sons worst affected by smoking in pregnancy, study suggests
Data from half-a-million people was assessed by the University of Aberdeen research team.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Pope seen for the first time since going to hospital
The pontiff has been recovering from pneumonia, after he was admitted last month.BBC News - 2d -
From Anfield to Wembley: Quansah’s Path to England Recognition
Jarell Quansah’s Resilient Rise: From Early Setbacks to England RecognitionLiverpool defender Jarell Quansah has earned his first call-up under new England manager Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
More older women becoming first-time moms amid U.S. fertility rate declines
As U.S. fertility rates continue to slide, a growing number of women older than 40 are having children, and a record low number of teenagers are giving birth.NBC News - 1d -
Destiny's Child's 'Say My Name' leads trends since last time Kansas wasn't a top-four seed
The Jayhawks enter the tournament seeded outside of the top four for the first time since 2000.ESPN - 2d -
How France won the Six Nations – and why they could dominate the next few years
France fought back from a damaging defeat to England to triumph for the first time since 2021Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Video: Yaroslav Amosov quickly finishes UFC alum in first fight post-Bellator
Former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov is back in the win column. Amosov (28-1) competed Friday for the first time since he lost his title and subsequently parted ways with the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Eddie Howe reacts after leading Newcastle to first domestic cup in 70 years, first major trophy since 1969
Newcastle United have won a trophy at Wembley Stadium for the first time since 1955 after Eddie Howe led the Magpies to a 2-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday in the League Cup Final.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing studies already showing there is no link.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Michigan basketball pounces on Purdue for first Big Ten semifinal appearance since 2021
Michigan basketball score: The Wolverines surged in the second half to beat Purdue and return to the Big Ten semifinals first time since 2021.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations
The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
9 quality bank stocks most likely to rise as much as 45% after recent market declines
Recent action shows investors can never really predict how interest rates will move.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Israel to resume Hamas talks for first time since Trump took office
Mediated negotiations in Doha take place after blockade on Gaza reimposedFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Duke to No. 1 in men's poll for first time since '21
Duke has moved into the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, with Houston jumping to No. 2 ahead of three SEC teams as championship week arrives.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Sterling climbs above $1.30 for first time since November
Pound has rebounded this year amid stubbornly high UK inflation and a broad dollar retreatFinancial Times - 1d -
Mrazek, Smith Pick New Numbers and Take First Practice Since Joining the Red Wings
On Sunday afternoon, the newest two newest Detroit Red Wings—Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith—took part in their first practice since being traded to the team Friday. Both players were full participants ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
England miss out on U20 title after defeat by Wales
England miss out on the Under-20 Six Nations title - and a first Grand Slam since 2021- as they are beaten by Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.BBC News - 4d -
Arteta 'proud' of Lewis-Skelly's England call-up
Mikel Arteta said he was "proud" of Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly after the teenager was named in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad on Friday.The defender, who was not in the England squad ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Marriage triples risk of obesity in men – but not women, study reveals
Polish research also finds increased risk of both sexes being overweight if married. Marriage triples the risk of obesity for men, but does not affect women, according to research.. Global obesity ...The Guardian - 6d -
Georgia fans thrilled after UGA basketball makes March Madness for first time in a decade
UGA fans are delighted after Georgia basketball made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high
Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the marketFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Why did John Cena turn heel in WWE? 16-time world champion explains his decision in scathing promo
Cena spoke for the first time since turning on Cody Rhodes at the Elimination ChamberCBS Sports - 1d -
Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold amid headwinds it can't fully predict or control
The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates when it meets on Thursday, as the U.K. faces economic headwinds both at home and abroad.CNBC - 10h
