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Jury discharged in high-profile Australia beach murder trial
Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley in 2018, is likely to face another trial.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Francis Tiafoe spends day with the Delray Beach Youth Tennis Federation
Tiafoe plans to commute from his Boca Raton home to Miami Gardens where the Miami Open will be held at Hard Rock Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
The Sussexes have to earn their bread somehow, so let them make cake | Martha Gill
With Love, Meghan is bad TV, but there are worse ways for a former royal to bring in the bucks than cooking up crostini. So what is it, exactly, that we want from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Americans confront GOP lawmakers over federal job cuts and economy at town halls
Republicans in Congress are facing backlash at town hall events as voters voice concerns over deep federal job cuts and the state of the economy under President Trump and Elon Musk's policies. Some ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Towns, Knicks beat Wizards 122-103 to snap two-game losing streak
Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Mikal Bridges scored 27 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 122-103 on Saturday night. OG Anunoby had 23 points and Cam ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
IRS taxpayer help office in crosshairs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Staff at IRS taxpayer help office on chopping block The Internal Revenue Service ...The Hill - 6d -
City council declares Boston a 'sanctuary city' for transgender community
City councilors voted 12-1 Wednesday to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the transgender community.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated; slams 'sham' admin declaration
The order includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
US declares South African ambassador ‘persona non grata’
Secretary of state Marco Rubio expels Ebrahim Rasool after he criticised Donald Trump in an online lectureFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Jimmy Kimmel declares ‘Gonzaga isn’t real’ ahead of March Madness
As Gonzaga University prepares for its 26th straight March Madness tournament, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel used his platform to spread the word on one of his favorite conspiracy ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
23andMe Just Declared Bankruptcy. It Joins a Host of SPACs That Have Gone Splat
New data illustrates just how far the SPAC craze has fallen from its peak in 2022.Inc. - 19h -
Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation
Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Stanford professor who co-founded 4 startups: How to use AI as a 'force multiplier' to start a business
"You don't want to compete with someone who has an AI at their shoulder," says Steve Blank. He has co-founded four startups, one of which sold for $329 million.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Source: Expect a shakeup in Pitt men’s basketball staff
Following a disappointing 2024-25 season in which they finished 17-15 and collapsed during the second half of the season, fans of the Pitt Men’s Basketball program want changes. It appears as ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
“I can’t see” – Michael Owens tips Liverpool star to leave the club in the summer
Liverpool squad is expected to go through major changes in the summer transfer window.Arne Slot’s first season in charge of the club has given him a better idea about which players he want to keep ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Animal shelter helps pigeons to restore their reputation
An Oakland animal shelter is trying to help pigeons go from pests to pets. Itay Hod has the story.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
The Black barbershops are helping boys fall in love with reading
Barbershop Books is bringing hundreds of free books to Black barbershops across the country to help more boys become better readers.NBC News - 3d -
Three wanted in Toronto pub shooting that injured 12
Three people are wanted after 12 people were injured in a shooting at a Toronto pub Friday night, police said.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
McClaren confident Greenwood wants to play for Jamaica
Jamaica coach Steve McClaren is confident Marseille's former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood still wants to play for the country.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Chuck E. Cheese wants to be the Costco of family fun
Chuck E. Cheese wants you to stop by as frequently as you pick up groceries, and it’s selling subscription plans to sweeten the pitch.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Crarey wants Barrow to keep 'riding wave' at top
Barrow Raiders are early leaders in the Championship and Paul Crarey wants his players to ride their early season wave.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump urges unauthorized immigrants to ‘self-deport’ in new social media campaign
President Trump urged unauthorized immigrants to “self-deport” in a new video for social media campaign, during which he announced the launch of an app that will help migrants voluntarily leave the ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.CBS News - 5d -
UFC analyst says Colby Covington struggling to keep up MAGA heel persona
Paul Felder questions the sincerity of Colby Covington's character. Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) embraces his heel personality, which has helped increase his popularity significantly from his ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation Are Teaming Up For Accessible Games Initiative
The Entertainment Software Association has unveiled the Accessible Games Initiative, which aims to help people understand accessibility features available in video games. The US-based effort came ...GameSpot - 4d -
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Appeal in ‘Juliana’ Climate Case
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the long-running case, known as Juliana, which helped spawn legal strategies widely adapted to other lawsuits over climate.The New York Times - 13h -
Mark Daigneault just wants a consistent whistle from the referees in the NBA playoffs
Mark Daigneault just wants a consistent whistle from the referees in the NBA playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
D.C. Is Becoming Another Hollowed-Out Company Town
The government tried to save Detroit. Now it’s letting Washington wither.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Anger as town ATM 'regularly runs out of cash'
Shoppers in Selkirk seek better access to cash as they say their ATM regularly runs out of notes.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Ipswich Town training ground upgrade approved
There club says it will build better facilities for the Academy youngsters and ITFC Women's team.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
In Ukraine’s Frontline Town of Sloviansk, a Taste of Normalcy Beckons
Sushi has long been a popular indulgence in Ukraine. For the residents of Sloviansk, a city in Russian cross hairs, it can provide a sense of normalcy that is akin to a necessity in wartime.The New York Times - 6d -
The small-town mayor accused of trafficking and spying for China
Alice Guo's star was on the rise in the Philippines - until alleged links to a scam operation led to her downfall.BBC News - 15h -
Inside the Sudden Rise to Fame of a Tennis Bee Catcher
Lance Davis saved Carlos Alcaraz and the Indian Wells tennis event last year, when bees swarmed over the main court and stung the star.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Cooper Jaguars lose to Sacred Heart, 78-61, in quarterfinals of 2025 KHSAA Sweet 16
Sacred Heart attacked on defense and swarmed the backboards on its way to a victory over Cooper on Friday in a Sweet 16 quarterfinal at Rupp Arena.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Pod of Dolphins Greets NASA Astronauts After Splashdown
The marine mammals swarmed around the recovery team and capsule, welcoming home the astronauts shortly after they splashed down off Florida’s Gulf Coast.The New York Times - 6d -
What is the International Criminal Court, which Duterte arrested?
The International Criminal Court has had former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on a warrant containing charges of murder as a crime against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns ...ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Which Oklahoma Sooners transfer will be the most impactful?
The Oklahoma Sooners added one of the best players in the portal, but where does he rank among USA TODAY Sports best?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Which Social Security offices are expected to close this year?
Dozens of Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year as part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts to the federal government. DOGE ...The Hill - 5d
