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Spartans' semifinals matchup in Big Ten Tournament is now finalized
We now know who Michigan State basketball will play in its Big Ten Tournament semifinals matchup on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 3d -
Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs
Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.BBC News - 6d -
New Browns QB Kenny Pickett believes he'll get the chance to win the starting job
Pickett isn't worried about who else Cleveland brings in this offseasonCBS Sports - 5d -
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Was Much More Than A Platformer
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is celebrating its 20-year anniversary today, March 14, 2025. Below, we take a look at how the unusual platformer had a spark unlike anything else in the series. When fans ...GameSpot - 4d -
‘Frustrated’ Suns still searching for answers. Those may not come until summer.
“It's frustrating. We show we can do the right thing sometimes, and then sometimes we don’t,” Devin Booker said.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How Much Does the Carabao Cup Really Matter to Liverpool’s Season
How Important is the Carabao Cup Final for Liverpool?As Liverpool prepare to face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, the Big Decisions podcast on Anfield Index saw Davis Davis and Trev Downey ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Blind date: ‘Did we kiss? After the night we had, it would’ve been rude not to’
Adrian, 35, who works in advertising, meets Catherine, 36, a yoga teacher. What were you hoping for? Someone cute for my national press debut, and hopefully a connection, too. Continue ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump’s tariff volatility complicates Fed’s rate messaging
US central bank risks relying too much on backward-looking data, economists warnFinancial Times - 1d -
Deutsche Bank’s highest-paid employee in line to earn nearly twice as much as chief
One individual was paid about €18mn in 2024Financial Times - 5d -
Big Ten Tournament predictions: We see a one-point victory and an upset in quarterfinals
The Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals get underway Friday. Here are our predictions for all four games and how to watch all the action.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Justin Jackson: Please, someone tell Brett Yormark that expanding the NCAA tournament is an awful idea
Mar. 14—MORGANTOWN — There should be no doubt that Brett Yormark isn't the right guy to have in charge of the Big 12 Conference. Outside of not making a real push to get Gonzaga into the league as ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Saints Row Studio Was Too Expensive For What They Were, Exec Says
Saints Row studio Volition shut down in 2023 after 30 years , leading many to wonder about the future of the open-world crime franchise. The fate of the franchise is unknown, but Saber Interactive ...GameSpot - 1d -
What to do about $1.1 trillion in improper Medicaid payments
Eligibility errors and failures to properly assess eligibility prior to enrollment are the biggest sources of improper payments.The Hill - 2d -
Don’t do anything about your 401(k) until Tuesday
This key report should drop then.MarketWatch - 1d -
We're adding to an industrial that eased worries about its AI data center business
We're making another buy on Thursday — taking advantage of weakness and lower stock prices in a deeply oversold market.CNBC - 5d -
‘Is it finally time to freak out?’ I’m in my 50s and worried about the $650K in my 401(k).
“The stock market is in a downward spiral.”MarketWatch - 3d -
Canada’s parochial panic about Trump’s America is ridiculous
Much of the alarmist rhetoric in Canada stems from a fundamental failure to grasp the evolution of U.S. strategic thought.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Van Dijk has 'no idea' if he will stay at Liverpool
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he has "no idea" whether he will stay at Anfield beyond the current season.BBC News - 6d -
What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during an alleged off-campus hazing incident in Baton Rouge, police said.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
What We Know About the Month-Old Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay
President Trump said the base would house as many as 30,000 migrants awaiting deportation. But construction of a tent city was halted weeks ago.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
The ninetysomethings who revolutionized how we think about strength training
One simple exercise proved older adults can build and retain muscle – and caused a paradigm shift in science. In 1988, 712 people lived at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged, a Boston ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Worries over Trump's promise to remake the economy showed up in a big way this week
As voters returned Donald Trump to the White House in November, many had the economy top of mind.NBC News - 3d -
What the War on California’s Water Is Really About
If we are to take seriously the threats of drought, climate change and water security, we should not reduce this place to a warring of two — or even many — sides.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
What Michigan coach Dusty May said about Wisconsin basketball before Big Ten title game
The Wisconsin Badgers are set to face the Michigan Wolverines in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament championship game on Sunday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Apple’s stock sees worst day since 2022. Here are 2 major worries for investors.
Investors are concerned about delayed AI features and the looming threat of tariffs.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.BBC News - 5d -
I do aqua aerobics with women in their 80s – it’s the most fun I’ve had exercising | Kate Leaver
A joy from start to finish, doing jump-kicks underwater to classic pop hits has taught me never to think of exercise as punishment. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email At my first ...The Guardian - 5d -
Free agency fantasy winners and losers + WTF are these 3 teams doing? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
The first week of free agency in the NFL doesn't relent and neither do we on the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast pod. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to identify the biggest fantasy winners and losers so far ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
‘It’s been a scary ride’: My family has $800K in stocks. We lost 2 years of market gains in a few weeks. Do we sell — or buy?
“I’m considering encouraging my family to liquidate part of their real-estate holdings to further invest in equities.”MarketWatch - 3d -
Walz, Newsom and Buttigieg Are Among Democrats Stirring 2028 Presidential Chatter
Pete Buttigieg says he’s keeping his options open. Tim Walz went to Iowa. JB Pritzker’s off to New Hampshire. It’s too early to run for president, but some Democrats seem to be exploring the idea.The New York Times - 3d -
After 50 Years McDonald’s Made a Bittersweet Change and It’s Truly a Sign of the Times
A McDonald’s in Franklin, TN has a depressing idea about what “Play Place” really means.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
How Louisville, Kentucky baseball spending compares with national powers, CWS teams
How does Louisville, UK baseball spending compare with other top programs? How much do they spend on their teams? How much do they pay head coaches?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
TKO Boxing explained: What we know about Dana White's role and its plan, what could still happen in the future
White and Turki Alalshikh made the announcement about the new league coming to boxing, but many details are still to be announcedCBS Sports - 4d -
Ferrari CEO says automaker is doing 'scenario planning' to counter potential impact of tariffs
"We are watching what's going to happen in the next month, next weeks," said the Ferrari CEO at CONVERGE LIVE. "We are on the same boat in terms of tariffs."CNBC - 5d -
Hummels on his future: “We will see what happens.”
Mats Hummels spoke about his feelings about his adventure at Roma in an interview with DAZN in the days leading up to the Europa League match against Athletic Club.The German defender, who arrived ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What we need to see to go all in on European stocks
It’s been a valuation game so far. Time for companies to invest bigFinancial Times - 4d -
2025 NCAA Tournament bracket predictions: Picks, scouting reports for all first-round games (and upsets, too)
Here's what you need to know about every first-round game, including Isaac Trotter's slate of predictionsCBS Sports - 2h -
‘I demand to have some booze!’: how do actors fake being drunk or on drugs?
From The White Lotus to Industry, hedonism is everywhere on TV at the moment. Actors, and the ‘wellbeing facilitators’ tasked with keeping them safe, reveal the trick to acting under the influence. ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
We can’t move for therapists but do they help or harm mental health patients? | Martha Gill
GPs are increasingly directing vulnerable people to practitioners in a booming industry with no oversight. I was struck by the news last week that GPs are so overwhelmed with mental health patients ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘We warned everyone: do not go near Tom Cruise!’ How Covid sent British TV haywire, five years on
From chatshows in spare bedrooms to the sheer terror of infecting Hollywood megastars, making television in lockdown became utterly wild. The insiders tell all. Nearly four years ago, back when ...The Guardian - 1d