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Dispute between parents, Ohio school district over gender pronouns goes before judges
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati is hearing arguments in a lawsuit pitting a suburban Ohio school district’s policy on preferred pronouns against the free speech rights of ...ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Sears, Alabama can't duplicate record 3-point night, fall to Duke with Final Four at stake
Mark Sears was held to six points and Alabama followed an NCAA Tournament-record 25 3-pointers with only eight, dooming its shot at a second straight Final Four in an 85-65 loss to Duke in the East ...ABC News - 22h -
Luis Muriel scores late as Orlando City keeps defending-champion Galaxy winless with 2-1 victory
Luis Muriel scored in the final minute of regulation off a free kick after a late penalty-kick goal by Martín Ojeda and Orlando City stunned the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 at Dignity Health Sports ...ABC News - 22h -
Christopher McVey sparks big first half as expansion side San Diego holds off LAFC 3-2
Defender Christopher McVey scored 21 minutes into the match to spark a three-goal first half and expansion side San Diego FC held on to beat Los Angeles FC 3-2 at Snapdragon StadiumABC News - 20h -
Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: ‘I’ve been living in a nightmare’
Masih Alinejad is a vocal critic of Tehran who recently was pursued by hitmen for her advocacy of Iranian women. Masih Alinejad has long held fast fighting for women’s rights in Iran despite ...The Guardian - 13h -
Sam Kerr avoids Football Australia sanction as path cleared to retain Matildas captaincy
‘Additional context’ not in public sphere helps inform FA’s decision Striker included in training squad for South Korea friendlies Matildas striker Sam Kerr will be free to return as national ...The Guardian - 5h -
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locationsABC News - Mar. 22 -
TikTok Ads Portray App as Force for Good as US Ban Looms
The popular video app, which could be banned in the United States next month if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner, is portraying itself as a savior of Americans and a champion of small ...The New York Times - 5d -
5 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones not officially sold stateside, available in markets like the UK and Europe.Wired - 3d -
An inspired filmmaker takes us on a 'Grand Tour' of a colonialist past and a vibrant present
Conceived and directed by imaginative Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes, the movie straddles eras and moods: an adventure tale and a semi-documentary both.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Sperm Stem Cells Were Used for the First Time in an Attempt to Restore Fertility
In an advance for treating male infertility, researchers transplanted a patient with his own sperm-forming stem cells that were collected from testicular tissue when he was a child.Wired - 2d -
Search for Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Continues as Crews Work to Extract Vehicle
The search in dense, muddy swampland came after the U.S. Army vehicle disappeared in a waterlogged area on Tuesday.The New York Times - 2d -
US embassy in Syria tells Americans to leave, warns of 'potential imminent attacks'
The American embassy in Syria has warned all U.S. citizens to leave the country due to "the increased possibility of attacks" during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.ABC News - 1d -
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
Iran’s president says Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear programABC News - 16h -
Vote for the beast that may be as ruthlessly predatory as us – the fen raft spider
With a leg-span the size of your hand, the UK’s biggest spider, ultra-rare and known for its extraordinary hunting skills, has many admirers. More amazing nominations here! Meet an Olympian ...The Guardian - 14h -
‘I still have nightmares’: the tourists shackled and jailed for weeks at US borders
Visitors suffer hostile treatment since Donald Trump’s return to the White HouseFinancial Times - 14h -
Top US law firms balk at backing Perkins’ challenge to Trump sanctions
Legal industry split over whether to join amicus brief against president’s order for fear of retaliationFinancial Times - 14h -
Greenland’s new leader insists US ‘is not getting’ control of the territory
Arctic island’s new PM responds to pressure from Trump administration as he prepares to meet Danish counterpartFinancial Times - 7h -
FirstFT: Pete Hegseth says US planning a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Also in today’s newsletter, China seeks to shore up its banking sector, and an earthquake deepens the crisis in MyanmarFinancial Times - 5h -
South Carolina’s used to dominating. It’s been a narrower path to this Final Four
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It’s become almost a norm around this time in the calendar for Dawn Staley and top-seeded South Carolina to gather at midcourt and accept trophies for their accomplishments. ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
These South Carolina stars are used to winning. But they know Final Four won't be easy
South Carolina women's basketball seniors Bree Hall and Sania Feagin have never not made a Final Four. They are still hungry for back-to-back titles.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Pistons-Timberwolves fight: Detroit vs. Everybody, just like it used to be
Any team seeing the Pistons on their schedule knows it's in for a long night.Yahoo Sports - 7m -
102-year-old WWII veteran throws 1st pitch at spring training game
World War II veteran-turned-internet star known as Papa Jake attended a spring training game between the Giants and Tigers — and he got to throw out the first pitch three months after celebrating ...NBC News - 3d -
Novo Nordisk's diabetes pill slashes risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% after four years
The results pave the way for Rybelsus to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and established heart disease.CNBC - 1d -
Nvidia turned CoreWeave into a major player in AI years before helping to save its IPO
CoreWeave has found a big market in selling Nvidia's popular AI processors, but the company has a challenging story to sell to public investors.CNBC - 16h -
Marlins record third walk-off win vs. Pirates, accomplishing a feat for first time in more than 20 years
Miami won Sunday on a wild pitchCBS Sports - 6h -
Former New York Yankees Player Brett Gardner's 14-Year-Old Son Miller's Body Released to Family
The MLB player's teenage son died unexpectedly in his sleep while the family was on vacation in Costa RicaYahoo Sports - 59m -
Dev Explains How TMNT: Tactical Takedown is an Adult take on the Turtles
Xalavier Nelson Jr. visits us to talk about TMNT: Tactical Takedown.GameSpot - 1d -
It’s time for the EU to solve its Orbán problem
The European Commission has leverage over the obstructive Hungarian premier — it should use itFinancial Times - 15h -
Trump says he is ‘not joking’ about seeking a third term in office
President has repeatedly mused about a move that would breach the US ConstitutionFinancial Times - 5h -
'Happy Face' looks at ripple effects of true crime
The new Paramount+ series “Happy Face” has all the elements of a gripping true-crime yarn: A serial killer, his estranged daughter, a race to get an innocent man off death rowABC News - Mar. 19 -
Found: British Military Documents, Scattered on the Street
A man in Northern England said he had stumbled upon hundreds of documents, including threat assessments, armory codes and detailed base patrols. The Ministry of Defense said it was investigating.The New York Times - 1d -
Steve Jobs Forced a Big IPhone Change That Nobody Thought Was Possible. Here’s How He Did It and Why It’s Better
Many years later, there’s also been an unforeseen benefit.Inc. - 1d -
Conan O'Brien is returning as Oscars host in 2026
This year was Conan O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Rossi scores twice to rally Columbus Crew past DC United 2-1
Diego Rossi scored two goals and the Columbus Crew rallied to beat DABC News - 1d -
PlayStation stalwarts Hot Shots and Patapon are coming to Switch
Two games in today's Nintendo Direct were Patapon 1+2 Replay and Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots, two series previously exclusive to PlayStation.VentureBeat - 3d -
US gives initial approval for Qatar to purchase MQ-9 armed drones for nearly $2 billion
The United States has given an initial approval for the energy-rich Mideast nation of Qatar to buy eight armed MQ-9B Predator drones for its military, an estimated purchase worth nearly $2 billionABC News - 3d -
Hands on with Gemini 2.5 Pro: why it might be the most useful reasoning model yet
Gemini 2.5 Pro stands out with its massive context window, impressive multimodal reasoning and detailed reasoning chain.VentureBeat - 2d -
US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court
After a string of discouraging rulings for other cities, a court upheld NYC’s efforts to decarbonize its buildings.Wired - 1d