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Florida basketball uses defense to beat Houston at its own game, capture national championship
Florida basketball proved it could play physical and tough enough on defense, beating Houston at its own game for the national championship. Here's a breakdown:Yahoo Sports - 17h -
The Penguin Lessons is just the latest film that teaches us how animals rescue men from loneliness
The comedy, about a curmudgeon played by Steve Coogan and his waddling new friend, joins a subgenre of movies from King Kong to John Wick – in which men are emotionally and socially rescued by ...The Guardian - 15h -
Canadian couple likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to face US tariffs
Jesse Schiller and Rachel Evans are likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to be affected by the Trump administration's tariffs, as the island exports nothing to the United ...ABC News - 15h -
Stop Using This 1 Word to Make Everything You Say and Write More Compelling, According to Vocabulary Experts
Find the right adjective instead.Inc. - 15h -
Who would you want to sit next to at the Champions Dinner? These Masters players tell us
No surprise that Jack, Arnie and Tiger got a lot of votes but so did Freddie and Lefty.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Iran foreign minister will have indirect talks with US envoy over nuclear program
Iran’s foreign minister said Tuesday he’ll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear ...ABC News - 12h -
Pete Carroll: Geno Smith gives us stability, knows how to bring best out of offense
The Raiders held a press conference with quarterback Geno Smith on Monday to discuss the contract extension he signed after being acquired in a trade with the Seahawks last month and Smith showed a ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Legal status revoked for 985,000 migrants who entered US under Biden-era CBP One app
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating parole protections for those who entered the country through the CBP One app, revoking status for hundreds of thousands of people who came ...The Hill - 10h -
Overreaction Time: UFC 314 pressure packed! Islam Makhachev letting us down? More!
The time for overreacting is here! Check out the latest episode of "Overreaction Time" at noon ET/9 a.m. PT as host Simon Samano and MMA Junkie senior reporter Mike Bohn debate these ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
‘It ain’t over till one of us is gone’: the pop stars who refuse to bury the hatchet
Madonna and Elton John thawed their frosty relationship this week – but from Mariah and J-Lo to David Gilmour and Roger Waters, plenty more are still at loggerheads. Whether informed by the ...The Guardian - 9h -
It’s up to each of us to help save life on Earth – I love this challenge | Bob Brown
Taking action against species extinction can be risky but it’s better than surrender. Explore the series – Last chance: the extinction crisis being ignored this election Get Guardian Australia ...The Guardian - 9h -
Iran nuclear deal must include destruction of facilities under US supervision: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a potential nuclear deal with Iran must include the complete destruction of Tehran’s nuclear facilities under U.S. supervision and reiterated that the ...The Hill - 7h -
Watch live: Trump signs executive order seeking to bolster US coal mining
President Trump is slated to sign an executive order from the White House on Tuesday afternoon, aiming to bolster U.S. coal mining. In the order, the president is expected to define coal as ...The Hill - 6h -
Democratic-led cities and states push back on threats to cut US school funding over DEI
Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over DEI program.NBC News - 6h -
Trump signs executive orders aimed at boosting the coal industry – US politics live
President flanked by coal miners at White House event where he signs number of executive orders to boost coal production. The European Union still wants to avoid a trade war with the United States ...The Guardian - 3h -
Kompany: Bayern ‘dominated’ for 30 minutes against Inter, this gives us ‘hope’ for return leg
Vincent Kompany expressed his frustration following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Inter in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, feeling that his team could have scored at least ‘one or...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Largest US egg seller reports soaring profits amid price-fixing inquiry
Cal-Maine Foods reported a 247% increase in net income totalling $508.5mn for the December-February periodFinancial Times - 2h -
Artist of ‘truly the worst’ Trump portrait says her career is threatened
British-born painter Sarah A Boardman disputes US president’s claim that she ‘purposefully distorted’ his image. The British artist called “truly the worst” by the US president, Donald Trump, after ...The Guardian - 2d -
Josephine Baker: the superstar turned spy who fought the Nazis and for civil rights
Book highlights performer’s wartime contribution and how she used her fame to provide cover and promote equal rights. She was, according to US wartime counter-intelligence officer Lt Paul Jensen, ...The Guardian - 2d -
The right decision? Fans on Juric's exit
Maximus: I think it's the right decision; Ivan Juric was brought in to keep us up, so there's no point in keeping him on now that we've been relegated. It gives us more time to find a new manager ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'Jostling once again with Europe's elite? What a moment that would be'
Before this campaign, our return to the Premier League was characterised by our ability to beat the teams beneath us to prop us up in the table. Of those remaining games, three of them are against ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Trump confirms 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of unfolding global trade war
Beijing vows to ‘fight to the end’ as president claims ‘many’ countries are seeking a deal with US. US politics – live updates Donald Trump is poised to unleash his trade war with the world ...The Guardian - 6h -
‘Natty or Not’ Influencer Kenny Boulet Wants People to Be More Honest About Steroids
The fitness influencer Kenny Boulet, who asks gymgoers if they’re “natty or not,” wants people to be more honest about their steroid use.The New York Times - 6d -
ReMarkable Tablets Just Got a Bunch of New Templates to Boost Your Productivity
If you own a reMarkable tablet, this update just made your digital notebook a whole lot more useful.Wired - 4d -
Welcome to the Worst Allergy Season Ever
Multiple US states have logged record pollen counts this spring, with climate change likely to blame.Wired - 3d -
Chemical Industry Asks Trump for Exemption From Pollution Limits
The Biden-era limits were designed to reduce emissions of toxic pollutants, including a cancer-causing ingredient used in antifreeze and plastics.The New York Times - 3d -
A dark hour for American science
Other countries have a chance to attract US talent driven out by Trump’s policiesFinancial Times - 2d -
‘0 to 1939 in 3 seconds’: Why Anti-Elon Musk Satire Is Flourishing in Britain
Humor and art have been used to mock the powerful in Britain for centuries. Now Elon Musk is on the receiving end.The New York Times - 2d -
Man Employs A.I. Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge Isn’t Amused
The use of a video persona created with artificial intelligence software to help make an argument earns a stern rebuke.The New York Times - 2d -
Man Employs A.I. Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge Isn’t Amused
The use of a video persona created with artificial intelligence software to help make an argument earns a stern rebuke.The New York Times - 2d -
How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs
The BBC understands the PM is considering several options to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on the UK.BBC News - 2d -
How Italy could decide the EU’s response to tariffs
The country will effectively have deciding vote on whether to hit back hard against US tariffsFinancial Times - 1d -
FTSE 100 companies push to boost executive pay and fast-track reviews
Deloitte report finds more businesses seeking shareholder approval for new policies to compete with USFinancial Times - 1d -
Hedge funds hit with steep margin calls
Plus, Fink warns on protectionism, US junk bonds sell-off, and the Dolce Vita Orient ExpressFinancial Times - 1d -
Top 20 Betting Sites for The Masters 2025: Best Masters Bookmakers
Everything you need to know about the best betting sites to use for the 2025 Masters this AprilYahoo Sports - 1d -
Global stocks plummet as Trump offers no respite from tariffs
Asian and European indices and US futures fall in wake of worst week for Wall Street equities since pandemicFinancial Times - 1d -
What Is a Student Visa? The Rights and Risks Amid Trump’s Crackdown.
Federal immigration officials are rescinding the legal status of some international students, using rarely invoked powers.The New York Times - 1d -
Masters Tournament: Anniversary moments including Tiger Woods' iconic chip-in and Jack Nicklaus' fifth win
With the 2025 Masters upon us, a look back at some anniversary moments from Augusta National history.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Local elections 2025: Who is standing in my area?
Find out whether there is an election near you in May and who the candidates are, using our lookup tool.BBC News - 1d -
JPMorgan chief Dimon warns trade war risks recession and higher prices
Donald Trump’s tariffs could cause long-lasting damage to US alliances, Wall Street banker tells shareholdersFinancial Times - 1d