The big idea: do we worry too much about misinformation

Meta's Community Notes will use tech from Elon Musk's X

Meta’s upcoming Community Notes feature for monitoring misinformation will use some technology developed by Musk’s X for its similar service.

NBC News - 6d

EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants

Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Trump’s right, Putin can take the hard or easy way on Ukraine. He has to prove he wants peace | David Lammy

The G7 meeting in Canada was a vital show of unity that put the ball firmly in Russia’s court. There’s not a shred of ambiguity about that. In diplomacy, focus is often on where we disagree. But ...

The Guardian - 4d

Tired of 'getting punked,' Michigan basketball flexes muscle as it stuns Maryland at buzzer

"We're thinking about one thing right now, that's beat Wisconsin," said Rubin Jones. "We're playing for a championship, that's what we came here for."

Yahoo Sports - 4d

When does Michigan play in March Madness? Date for game vs UC San Diego in Denver

Michigan basketball will face UC San Diego in the first round of March Madness. Here's what we know about when the game will be.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Inside Trump's call with Vladimir Putin

President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a call Tuesday about the war in Ukraine amid continued fighting there. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on what we know ...

CBS News - 1d

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh brace for upcoming food reductions as aid agencies cut funding

Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction will impact ...

ABC News - Mar. 8

Senate GOP frets as Wall Street takes dip over tariffs, talk of recession

Senate Republicans expressed new worries about the economy Monday after Wall Street had one of its worst days in years amid a trade war and remarks from President Trump that did not rule out the ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Controlled-release fertilizers can spread microplastics on US cropland – study

Tiny bits of plastic can end up in water and soil at alarming levels, said lead author of University of Missouri paper. Fertilizers that shed microplastics are increasingly spreading on America’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Mesa Vista defeats Santa Rosa 58-51, plays Texico for title

ALBUQUERQUE — Thomas Vigil wasn't worried about style points Friday afternoon. Mesa Vista's boys basketball head coach is a substance man. So, his Trojans' performance in the last Class 2A ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Can't Wait For Saturday Illinois defensive lineman Edwards has the right attitude

Mar. 14—*** Why do I like Pro Day so much? Because players realize their time at Illinois is running out and often reflect on their journey. A pack of reporters saw touching moments from the eight ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

My mother, the racist

She spent her life in northern France doing exhausting, back-breaking work – and yet she turned her anger against people who had done no wrongs to her. But as much as I couldn’t stand her rants, I ...

The Guardian - 1d

Colts way too early 53-man roster prediction after first wave of NFL free agency

Here is a way-too-early look ahead at what the Colts' 53-man roster could look like for the 2025 season following the first wave of NFL free agency.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Alaska plane that crashed and killed 10 was too heavy for conditions, NTSB report says

A Cessna plane that crashed while as it was flying to Nome, Alaska, last month, killing all 10 people on board, was hundreds of pounds too heavy for icing conditions, a National Transportation ...

NBC News - 2h

Ireland 27-42 France: Six Nations – as it happened

France turned on the power in the second half to score a dominant victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. As much as we’d love to keep expanding The Clincher universe, the teams are about to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Newcastle £150M-Rated Star Drops Update on Future That Doesn’t Bode Well for Barcelona, PSG

The winter transfer window has closed, and for now, Alexander Isak remains with Newcastle United. While there wasn’t much speculation about a move in January, reports suggest several clubs, ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ipswich Town Star Could Be £150M-Rated Replacement for Newcastle Amid Liverpool, PSG Interest

The winter transfer window has closed, and for now, Alexander Isak is staying with Newcastle United. While there wasn’t much speculation about a move in January, reports suggest several clubs, ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Ukraine's reaction to Trump's upcoming call with Putin

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak Tuesday about the war in Ukraine, but as CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports, Ukrainians don't have much ...

CBS News - 2d

American Promise joins Kentucky Derby prospects

The Kentucky Derby is just six weeks from Saturday, and there's still much to be decided about the 20-horse field. But American Promise all but claimed a spot with a victory in Saturday's Virginia ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Kansas basketball bracketology: Projections for Jayhawks in March Madness, NCAA tournament

Kansas basketball saw its Big 12 tournament run end in the quarterfinals. Now, looking ahead to the NCAA tournament, what do its chances look like?

Yahoo Sports - 5d

‘I’ve always felt a little neurospicy. But it’s my factory setting!’ Natasha Rothwell on taking The White Lotus by storm

The comedian and former drama teacher was only expecting to do one series of HBO’s hit comedy-drama. Now, as Belinda, she’s stealing season three. She talks ADHD, big breaks and micro-resistances. ...

The Guardian - 4d

Who is Arkansas State? A look at UConn women’s basketball’s first-round NCAA Tournament opponent

When the Arkansas State women’s basketball team saw its name come up on the big screen during the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday, players reacted just like they always do– there was some ...

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Americans are using this strategy to save money on home insurance. Is it a good idea?

Homeowners frustrated with rising homeowners-insurance premiums are switching plans and opting for higher deductibles to manage their costs.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Why Poland is still pushing for more EU-wide defence funding ideas

Also in this newsletter: A fresh push to charge Europe’s chip industry

Financial Times - Mar. 12

For 20 years, this school had no idea there was a dinosaur fossil right outside

Students at a school in Australia studied next to a boulder without realizing it was a fossil of 66 footprints from 47 dinosaurs from 200 million years ago.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but says terms must be discussed

Russia's Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out.

CBS News - 6d

How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks, "America's best idea"

The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these ...

CBS News - 3d

Vanguard plugs ‘transformational’ idea for Europe ETF trading venue

Euronext’s plan to consolidate ETF trading on to one of its seven bourses would cut costs, senior executive says

Financial Times - 21h

Eilish McColgan interview: There is a warped idea I am starving myself

Eilish McColgan is no stranger to body-shaming on social media, but one incident stands out. A woman sent an unsolicited photo of American athletes, including Mary Cain, to the British runner, ...

Yahoo Sports - 14h

B1G Observations in Indy

The Big Ten Tournament is in full swing and we have had some fun in Indianapolis with seven games in two days so far. Here are some observations as we head into Friday’s session with the top four ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Poll: Trump faces early challenges on the economy as a united GOP backs big change

Voters are starting 2025 sour on the state of the economy and President Donald Trump’s handling of it so far, even as his election to a second term sparked an upswing in positive feelings about the ...

NBC News - 3d

Everything we learned from Michigan football 2025 spring roster release

Everything we learned from the updated Michigan football spring roster.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'Relegation fight now on for Killie'

Killie fans, we asked for your views after Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hibs. Stephen: Another bizarre starting line-up with three wingers on but a big gap in the middle of the park, which says ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Tim Walz says he and Harris were too ‘safe’ during 2024 presidential campaign

Former vice-presidential candidate claims pair should have held more in-person events around the US. Tim Walz has said he and Kamala Harris were too “safe” during their 2024 election campaign, with ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Some complicated-sounding adjustments pay off for Rays' Pete Fairbanks

FORT MYERS — Pete Fairbanks mused about how Friday’s high humidity was similar to what the Rays will be playing in often this season at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. He complained that the Hammond ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Schumer on voting for funding bill: Trump, Musk 'damage' could be 'much worse' under shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a Sunday podcast episode that “damage” from President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk could be “much worse” under a government shutdown. ...

The Hill - 3d