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Roy: Duclair 'god-awful' during Isles' 4-1 loss
In the heat of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and with his team struggling, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy said Anthony Duclair was "god-awful" in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and ...ESPN - 1d -
Hailey Van Lith had a savage response to a question about her doubters
See TCU star Hailey Van Lith's totally savage response to a question about people who doubted her.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
An explosion at a standoff between rival gold miners in Bolivia kills at least 5 people
A powerful explosion has killed at least five people, including a pregnant woman and 1-year-old baby, during a standoff between rival groups of gold miners in northwestern BoliviaABC News - 7h -
Fencer takes knee in protest against transgender opponent
A women's fencer is disqualified from a competition in the United States after refusing to compete against a transgender opponent.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
'Revolutionary' or just 'clever innovation'? MLB debates torpedo bat impact
"Torpedo" talk filled baseball airwaves Monday with managers, players and physicists wanting to know more about the long-ball-launching rods that were all the buzz of opening week.NBC News - 3d -
Layoffs Begin at U.S. Health and Human Services Department
The agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food are expected to lay off 10,000 people.Inc. - 2d -
Lightning set to open roadtrip with a matchup against the New York Islanders
It's April 1st and the clock is winding down on the regular season. The Lightning have nine games left on the schedule to start their roadtrip. They currently hold the second place spot in the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lightning miss opportunity to clinch, have 4-game win streak snapped
The Lightning controlled their own fate to seal a playoff spot Thursday night in Ottawa. Win and they were in. But the Senators, a team scrapping to solidify their own spot at the postseason table, ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
In Search of the Last Wild Axolotls
Using environmental DNA analysis and traditional fishing techniques, researchers are seeking answers about the current population of axolotls in their natural habitat. The numbers are alarming.Wired - 2d -
Flying Pig no longer No. 1 marathon in US. So, where does it rank?
USA TODAY readers voted the Flying Pig as the No. 1 marathon in the U.S. in 2024. So where did they rank the event for 2025?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo
The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.The New York Times - 2d -
New York landmarks to be lit pink, white and blue for Transgender Day of Visibility
New York state landmarks will be lit pink, white and blue — the colors of the transgender pride flag — Monday night in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.NBC News - 3d -
Judges, stay in your lane and stay out of politics
The courts should not be tools of political obstruction.The Hill - 4d -
U.A.E. Sentences Three People to Death for Killing an Israeli Rabbi
Emirati authorities decided on a punishment for the “premeditated murder with terrorist intention” of Rabbi Zvi Kogan but offered no details about the crime.The New York Times - 3d -
Georgia Legislature approves transgender athlete ban
Georgia lawmakers on Monday sent legislation to bar transgender student-athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who is expected to sign the measure ...The Hill - 2d -
Republicans Invoke Newsom in a Hearing on Transgender Sports
California Democrats rejected two Republican bills that would have banned transgender athletes from female sports. In a rare turn, Republicans tried to use the Democratic governor’s own words to ...The New York Times - 2d -
US fencer disqualified for not facing transgender rival
A fencer was disqualified from a US women's foil event for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent in an incident that has gone viral online.Turner also said she expected there would be ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
USC continues to add to No. 1 2026 class with defensive lineman Malik Brooks
The Trojans got yet another addition to their top-ranked 2026 recruiting class. The Chad Bowden formula continues to crush it on the trail.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Foreign Travelers Are Rethinking Travel to the U.S.
A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
Cade Cunningham isn't satisfied yet: 'I think I can be the best basketball player in the world'
The former No. 1 pick has led Detroit's resurgence, but he has loftier goals than just ending the Pistons' five-year playoff drought.ESPN - 2h -
Watch: Fencer disqualified for refusing to compete against transgender opponent
USA Fencing has backed a transgender athlete after a female opponent refused to compete in their match and instead took a knee in protest.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Indeed CEO: About two-thirds of jobs include tasks that AI can do—but there's no posted role yet AI can do 'completely on its own'
A lot of AI-related anxiety is misplaced, says Indeed CEO Chris Hyams: Largely, "you would not replace a person with a robot, but a piece of the work a person does."CNBC - 4d -
Super Bowl Halftime Show Complaints Focused on Lack of DEI for White People
The FCC received 125 complaints about Kendrick Lamar’s concert, according to public records obtained by WIRED, with many focusing on the lack of white performers.Wired - Mar. 27 -
Othello tennis bests Quincy
Apr. 1—OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies tennis squad was able to win overall against the Quincy Jacks on Saturday morning, with the girls going 3-2 and the boys 4-1. "My girls right now, they're all ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Amazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S.
The e-commerce giant put in a last-minute offer for the popular video app, according to three people familiar with the talks. TikTok faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure.The New York Times - 1d -
Florida State's two top-ranked players are the favorites heading into Augusta National
Defending champion Lottie Woad is the No. 1 amateur in the world, yet she's not playing No. 1 on her own team.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?
Some people in the market for a new vehicle are rushing to claim models on lots, as current inventory is not subject to tariff price hikes.CBS News - 19h -
With the Worst U.S. Stock Market In Years, Try Some Old-Fashioned Investments
People have avoided huge losses by holding old-fashioned, well-balanced investments, an approach our columnist is banking on for the future.The New York Times - 16h -
Airplane Accidents Are Making People Re-Evaluate How They Fly With Infants
Recent airplane accidents have fueled concerns about whether young children are sufficiently protected on flights and prompted parents and caregivers to re-evaluate how, and even whether, they ...The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Starmer to hold talks with other global leaders to discuss response to Trump tariffs, says No 10 – UK politics live
UK prime minister to speak to international leaders this weekend to ‘maintain stability and strengthen our partnerships abroad’. Trump claims Starmer ‘very happy’ about tariffs . Downing Street ...The Guardian - 18m -
Ithaca Rowing Team Features Trans Athlete In Outright Defiance Of Trump’s Executive Order, NCAA Policy Change
Do people not respect law and order anymore? Earlier in 2024, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that was intended to nix biological males (transgenders) out of female sports, and ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How Does It Feel to Be an International Student in the U.S. Now?
We want to hear about how the Trump administration’s immigration policies have affected your travel plans and experience on campus.The New York Times - 4d -
Athletics start Sacramento era in minor-league stadium, much to dismay of visiting players
They're not in Oakland anymore.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
High-Speed Rail Doesn’t Exist in America. Here’s What’s Being Developed.
True high-speed rail has not yet made it to the U.S., but that will change soon. Here are the projects currently being developed.The New York Times - 1d -
As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening
A brewing shift toward religious conservatism has emerged from the political vacuum in this country of 175 million people.The New York Times - 3d -
Gavi, Fermin and Garcia react after Barcelona 4-1 Girona – ‘Don’t have to think about Real Madrid’
Barcelona midfielder Gavi delivered another impressive performance in his second start since the international break. Deployed on the left side of midfield within Hansi Flick’s preferred 4-2-3-1 fo...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.The New York Times - 4d