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Judge finds Trump unlawfully fired head of federal employee labor board
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Trump’s firing of the head of a board that resolves disputes between federal employees and the government was unlawful. U.S. District Judge Sparkle ...The Hill - 3d -
Bondi's deadline passes on finding 2nd amendment violations of Biden's actions
Attorney General Pam Bondi is looking into whether Biden administration policies infringe on Americans' right to bear arms.ABC News - 3d -
The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay’s uncontacted people exist
A vast ranch in the country’s Chaco region is quietly deforesting a huge swath of land. Indigenous people say this could be deadly for their isolated relatives but others say there is no evidence ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Finding time for pleasure’: what orcas taught me about sex in midlife
Female killer whales lead playful sex lives as they age – and are also celebrated for their matriarchal wisdom. How much do you spend on health and wellness a month? Four years ago, I was ...The Guardian - 2d -
Destruction of Ukraine dam caused ‘toxic timebomb’ of heavy metals, study finds
Researchers say environmental impact from Kakhovka dam explosion comparable to Chornobyl nuclear disaster. The destruction of a large Ukrainian dam in 2023 triggered a “toxic timebomb” of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Iran electronically surveilling women to find headscarf violations, U.N. says
Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country's mandatory headscarf in public, U.N. report says.CBS News - 1d -
Iran electronically surveilling women to find headscarf violations, U.N. says
Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country's mandatory headscarf in public, U.N. report says.CBS News - 1d -
Iran electronically surveilling women to find headscarf violations, U.N. says
Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country's mandatory headscarf in public, U.N. report says.CBS News - 1d -
If You Use AI Search at Work, Be Careful: A New Study Finds It Lies
AI search tools can serve up information that’s just plain wrong. Elon Musk’s Grok scored the worst.Inc. - 1d -
The Climate Fix: Nuclear Waste Finds Its Forever Home
Finland may soon become the first country to develop a permanent way to store spent nuclear fuel by burying it in tunnels deep underground.The New York Times - 1d -
Utah Jazz find a new way to feed the tank in loss to Toronto Raptors
Healthy Walker Kessler did not play and Lauri Markkanen was benched for the second half.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cagliari’s Davide Nicola discusses Roma showdown: “It’s not easy to find a fault with this Roma.”
Cagliari coach Davide Nicola spoke at a press conference on the eve of the match at the Olimpico against Roma.“Since mister Ranieri arrived, Roma changed gear and is fighting for other ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Rejected by Washington, Federal Workers Find Open Arms in State Governments
Seeking to serve as a counterweight to the Trump administration, a flurry of mostly blue states has created initiatives — and ad campaigns — to lure federal employees to state government jobs.The New York Times - 11h -
Vinnie Hinostroza’s 400th game comes as he finds another playoff race
Save for nine games with the Florida Panthers back in the 2020-21 season, Vinnie Hinostroza’s last five NHL employers – Arizona, Chicago, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Nashville – are franchises that ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Helen Schreider, Intrepid World Traveler, Is Dead at 98
She and her husband were the first people to travel the length of the Americas in an amphibious vehicle. But he was recognized for their accomplishments long before she was.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
The Trump Doctrine: The World Is a Zero-Sum Game
Whoever pays the most into the pot is the loser. Whoever gets the most is the winner.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
The household item turning runners into world record holders
When Grant Fisher stepped off the track at Boston University on Feb.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Motorsports Isn’t Just a Man’s World Anymore
Driving history is littered with sons of famous fathers following in dad’s footsteps. Now F1 Academy driver Lia Block is making a name for herself.The New York Times - 6d -
How JD Vance sees the world - and why that matters
In a speech to allies and in that infamous Oval Office row, the vice-president came out punching - but what is he fighting for?BBC News - 4d -
Is this the world’s most highbrow gap-year tour?
Like a modern Grand Tour, the John Hall Venice course promises to open (wealthy) young minds to Italy’s artistic treasuresFinancial Times - 4d -
WWE 2K25 Review - New World Order
Pro wrestling is a variety show. Spend a few weeks with WWE and you'll see how many tastes the product caters to. Segments can lean into different genres, such as drama, action, comedy, or even ...GameSpot - 3d -
The centuries that changed cricket (and a few that changed the world)
Wisden Cricket Monthly have selected the 100 hundreds that changed the game. Here’s a taster of the list. 107 Duke of Dorset’s XI v Wrotham The Vine, Sevenoaks August 1769 Continue ...The Guardian - 3d -
S Jaishankar: ‘The virtues of the old world order are exaggerated’
India’s foreign minister on his country’s enduring bond with Russia, dealing with a transactional Trump and the merits of unpredictabilityFinancial Times - 1d -
What the world needs now is more fossil fuels, says Trump’s energy secretary
Chris Wright signals abandonment of Biden’s ‘irrational, quasi-religious’ climate policies at industry conference . The world needs more planet-heating fossil fuel, not less, Donald Trump ’s newly ...The Guardian - 5d -
Brignone closes in on overall World Cup title with super-G victory near her Italian hometown
Federica Brignone all but locked up the women’s overall World Cup title by winning a super-G on Friday, giving the Italian a near-insurmountable lead in the season standings. Brignone extended her ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Friedrich leads 4-man world bobsled title race as weather takes its toll on Lake Placid track
Germany’s Francesco Friedrich is well on his way to another world bobsled title. The second heat of the four-heat race was canceled — after it had been run in its entirety — Friday because of ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men's World Cup next year
Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium before it hosts its third men's World Cup next year. Latin America's largest soccer stadium — 87,500 seats — has taken the name of one of Mexico's ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Raiders reach 2-year, $16 million deal with Jeremy Chinn: Report
The Raiders reached a two-year, $16 million deal with safety Jeremy Chinn on Monday, according to the NFL Network.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Busy Giants add Holland to defense, sources say
The Giants agreed with safety Jevon Holland on a three-year deal worth $45 million, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 4d -
Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle
Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.BBC News - 4d -
NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is seeking more flight restrictions on helicopters around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.CNBC - 3d -
Map shows U.S. travel advisories by country
Questions have surfaced around the safety of traveling to the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean tourist destinations, including Turks and Caicos Islands.CBS News - 2d -
S&P 500 tumbles into ‘correction’ on fresh Trump tariff threats
Gold surges to all-time high as investors seek safety amid doubts over Ukraine ceasefireFinancial Times - 2d -
Bears' new additions have Jaquan Brisker 'itching' to get back on the field
Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker is sharing his excitement to return to the field after the team's free agency moves.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Another former Raiders defensive starter joins Robert Spillane with Patriots
The latest former Raiders starter has found a home elsewhere as safety Marcus Epps head to New England.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove ‘Ideological Bias’ From Powerful Models
A directive from the National Institute of Standards and Technology eliminates mention of “AI safety” and “AI fairness.”Wired - 1d -
'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over statements on maritime security
China has lashed out at accusations it is endangering maritime safety made by top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democraciesABC News - 23h -
Justin Reid: "Gonna be fun" playing with Tyrann Mathieu again
Safety Justin Reid is coming home after signing with the Saints and he's taking another walk down memory lane as well.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Carlos Sainz inexplicably crashes out on Williams F1 debut in chaotic start to Australian GP
The Spanish driver lost the car while the pack were behind the safety car after Jack Doohan’s crashYahoo Sports - 3h -
Capitals Rejoice As Trevor van Riemsdyk Ends 145-Game Goal Drought: 'My Son Hasn't Been Alive For A Goal Yet'
As Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk drove the puck to the net and banked it in off the back of San Jose Sharks goaltender Georgi Romanov, he pointed emphatically to the net, ...Yahoo Sports - 6h