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The Biggest Game Releases Of March 2025
We're well into 2025, and in March, it feels like the gaming year has just kicked into a higher gear. February had some great releases, but this month sees several high-profile games arriving, like ...GameSpot - 3d -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Two children killed by decades-old grenade in Cambodia
Accident happened in Siem Reap province that saw heavy fighting in 1980s between government soldiers and Khmer Rouge. A grenade believed to be more than 25 years old killed two toddlers when it ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
After a dismal decade, the Pistons are finally on a hot streak
The Detroit Pistons spent last season as indisputably the NBA’s worst team. Now, they’re authoring one of its most surprising turnarounds.NBC News - 5d -
Eye Opener: Measles outbreak in Texas is largest in decades
A measles outbreak in Texas is the largest to hit the state in decades. Also, President Trump's budget advances after a chaotic vote, and Democrats slam what could be deep cuts. All that and all ...CBS News - 5d -
US sees first measles death in a decade
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story US sees first measles death in a decade A growing measles outbreak in West Texas claimed its first victim — ...The Hill - 5d -
Illegal border crossings plunge to lowest level in decades
Illegal border crossings have sunk to the lowest level in at least 25 years. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what's behind the drop.CBS News - 3h -
Santorini's earthquake swarm is declining gradually as thousands return
Scientists from the University of Athens monitoring an earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini say the phenomenon is in “gradual decline” nearly a month after the multiple tremors startedABC News - Feb. 24 -
Thousands of Canadians sign petition to revoke Musk's citizenship
The petition accuses Musk of acting against Canada's national interest and undermining its sovereignty, but has no legal force.BBC News - 6d -
Thousands of USAID workers terminated by Trump administration
United States Agency for International Development workers received 15-minute windows to vacate their offices after most staff members were terminated by the Trump administration. CBS News' Aaron ...CBS News - 4d -
Why thousands convert to Islam in prison each year
For the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she explores why Islam is rapidly growing behind bars, with tens of thousands of U.S. inmates ...CBS News - 3d -
Winning Her Heart by ‘Walking a Thousand Miles for Love’
Emma Gray and Adam Chadroff’s romance grew stronger during the pandemic when Mr. Chadroff would walk from his Manhattan apartment to Ms. Gray’s place in Brooklyn several times a week to see her.The New York Times - 3d -
Thousands more university jobs at risk, union warns
The University and College Union says 5,000 jobs are already being cut and the sector is "on its knees".BBC News - 2h -
Pentagon orders thousands more troops to southern border
The Pentagon is sending up to 5,050 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border even as unlawful border crossings have sharply fallen in recent weeks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a ...The Hill - 4h -
IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan
The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from JapanABC News - Feb. 20 -
Woeful Matildas thrashed by Japan in SheBelieves Cup opener in Houston
First-half brace by Mina Tanaka helps Asia’s top team to 4-0 win Australia register just one shot on goal over course of 90 minutes If there was a moment during this capitulation to Japan that ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Japan warns over threat from China’s chip material export controls
Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteriesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
‘You know what? They quit!’ Resigning by proxy and the crisis of corporate Japan
Agencies that help dissatisfied employees make a clean break are putting pressure on companies and exposing a demographic problemFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Japan's emperor marks 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote ...ABC News - Feb. 22 -
2025 SheBelieves Cup: How to watch the USWNT vs. Japan game tonight
Do you believe in the USWNT? The 2025 SheBelieves Cup kicks off this Thursday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
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Steak mousse and a vibrating sofa: Japan shows the way for baby boomers
The practical impact of mass ageing has suddenly become more dramatic and potentFinancial Times - 5d -
Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years
The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge allows Trump's government workforce cuts to continue
A federal judge will allow the Trump administration's cuts to the government workforce to continue after declining a request from labor unions for relief. The judge says he lacks jurisdiction and ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Eye Opener: Federal jobs cuts continue
Thousands more federal workers find themselves without a job as President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continue their massive cuts. Meanwhile, bus explosions in Israel threaten the Gaza ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Wrexham top Mansfield to continue promotion push
Wrexham moved maintained their push for promotion from League 1 with a 2-1 win over Mansfield Town on Sunday.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Israel mourns slain hostages as ceasefire plan continues
Hamas has released the remains of four more hostages. In exchange, Israel has freed more than 600 Palestinian prisoners. It comes as thousands of Israelis lined highways to mourn the deaths of a ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump's continues the American tradition of abandoning allies
It would be nice to rationalize America’s decisions, from Vietnam onward, to cut and run as necessary or inevitable, but we see the same scenario playing out in Ukraine.The Hill - 4d -
76ers' woes continue as Gordon has wrist surgery
Sixers guard Eric Gordon underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist and will be reevaluated in approximately three months, ruling him out for the rest of the regular season.ESPN - 4d -
NOAA workers protest as job cuts continue
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration workers are protesting in Silver Spring, Maryland, as the Trump administration moves to cut hundreds of jobs. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.CBS News - 8h -
Smaller Food Brands Are Winning Amid Continued Inflation
Corporate giants like Unilever and P&G are losing market share as customers increasingly turn to indie competitors.Inc. - 7h -
Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever
Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Federal employees receive emails asking them to justify their work. Zelenskyy is willing to resign for peace. And Ohio police feud with a Catholic hospital.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Ranking the biggest moves of the 2024-25 MLB offseason
With MLB games just weeks away, let's take a look back on the most impactful moves of the offseason. Juan Soto heading to the Mets leads the way.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
The 10 biggest questions entering the NFL scouting combine
From what Tennessee will do with the No. 1 pick to the Cam Ward vs. Shedeur Sanders QB debate, and the Travis Hunter dominoes, here's what we'll be watching.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Biggest moments and surprises from SAG Awards
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars were at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. A lot of the predicted awards favorites did not win, including for the biggest prize ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Consumer confidence has biggest drop since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years. Kelly O'Grady explains.CBS News - 6d
