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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake live updates: Death toll climbs amid aftershocks
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, flattening skyscrapers and leaving more than 1,000 people dead from Myanmar to Thailand.ABC News - 8h -
2025 Masters odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy predictions from model that nailed 3 straight champs
Picks for even more 2025 Masters golfers ahead of the year's first major at Augusta NationalCBS Sports - 4h -
White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors
Two prosecutors were dismissed out of the blue, notified by a terse one-sentence email stating no reason for the move other than that it was on behalf of the president himself.The New York Times - 7h -
Two suspects arrested in connection with train heist of Nike shoes
Police arrested two suspects in Arizona on Thursday in connection with train heists that yielded Nike shoes.NBC News - 7h -
US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court
After a string of discouraging rulings for other cities, a court upheld NYC’s efforts to decarbonize its buildings.Wired - 1d -
‘A Tiny Bit of Math’ Might Improve Your Heart Health, Study Suggests
Your average daily heart rate is a useful metric; so is your daily step count. Combining the two might be even better.The New York Times - 1d -
Rashford scores first two Villa goals within space of five minutes
Marcus Rashford scores his first two goals for Aston Villa in the space of five minutes against Preston North End in their FA Cup quarter-final.BBC News - 14h -
Man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from "Wizard of Oz" is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Man tending grandparents’ graves suspected of igniting South Korea’s worst wildfires
Police launch probe into a man suspected of accidentally starting the country’s worst wildfires in history while clearing his relatives’ gravesites. South Korean police have launched a probe into a ...The Guardian - 23h -
Nintendo is releasing another weird phone app
Nintendo had an interesting surprise at the end of today's Direct.VentureBeat - 3d -
Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal
The call comes after sources at No 10 say the government is prepared to retaliate against US tariffs if needed.BBC News - 52m -
Michigan State basketball roster: Which players can return after March Madness exit?
Looking at early projections for Michigan State basketball's 2025-26 season under coach Tom Izzo. Here's who can return, recruiting class and more.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Why Is Dining Alone So Difficult?
With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.The New York Times - 3d -
Layoffs and Unemployment Grow Among College Graduates
The unemployment rate for college graduates has risen faster than for other workers over the past few years. How worried should they be?The New York Times - 5d -
Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.CBS News - 2h -
Bloom or bust? Superbloom spectacle eludes California after dry winter
Riot of native wildflowers that enthralled visitors in the past several years have failed to sprout due to too little rain. It’s one of the best known rites of spring in California: extraordinary ...The Guardian - 13h -
Johni Broome injury update: Auburn star returns vs. Michigan State in March Madness after hurting elbow, knee
Broome went down hard under the hoop in the Elite Eight, but the SEC Player of the Year quickly returnedCBS Sports - 4h -
Fire at New Mexico Republican Party Headquarters Being Investigated as Arson
Officials confirmed that the headquarters had been damaged in a fire, which the Republican Party called a “deliberate act of arson.”The New York Times - 3h -
How Salvador Dalí's art found a home in Florida
More than 2,400 works by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, from oil paintings and prints to sculptural mashups, are featured at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., which also hosts immersive ...CBS News - Mar. 23 -
A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China's Forbidden City
A team of about 150 restorers fuses scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch up and otherwise revive the more than 1.8 million relics in the collection of Beijing's Forbidden ...ABC News - Mar. 23 -
Latest 'Hunger Games' novel has best ever opening for blockbuster series
The latest “Hunger Games” novel sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide during its first week, the biggest opening ever for Suzanne Collins’ blockbuster seriesABC News - 3d -
How the U.S. Broke Its Own Rules to Help Ukraine
A New York Times investigation reveals that the United States was much more involved in Ukrainian military operations than publicly disclosed. Adam Entous, a Times investigative reporter, breaks ...The New York Times - 1d -
Poetry in motion: National ballroom dancing competition makes Pittsburgh swing
Mar. 30—If there's a more enjoyable form of exercise than ballroom dancing, Joseph Britt hasn't discovered it yet. "It's just one of the most fun ways to be active," he said. Britt, 20, and his ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected state Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and America PAC from giving $1 million each to two town hall attendees.ABC News - 16m -
Fantasy Baseball Week 2 Preview: Two-start pitcher rankings highlight Cristopher Sanchez, Bowden Francis
It's mostly back-of-the-rotation options lining up for two starts in the first full weekCBS Sports - 7h -
Prosecutors say Minnesota man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Prosecutors informed the court ...ABC News - Mar. 17 -
Pac-Man Spin-Off Joins Wild Shared Timeline With Ace Combat And Galaga
Bandai Namco has updated the United Galaxy Space Force timeline for the first time since 2014 with the inclusion of Shadow Labyrinth, a dark platformer Pac-Man spin-off. It's a shared universe ...GameSpot - 2d -
As Lady Gaga announces Mayhem Ball tour, surf company says she lifted its Mayhem trademark
Lady Gaga's announcement of the Mayhem Ball tour comes a day after Mother Monster was sued by a California surf company that uses 'Mayhem' as its logo.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X, Because of Course
Social platform X struggled after Elon Musk took over, but its fortunes improved dramatically after US President Donald Trump won reelection. Now it will be become part of Musk's AI startup xAI.Wired - 2d -
Remember This Banger: Selena's 'Dreaming of You'
Thirty years after the singer's death, we look back on the song that encapsulated what could've been.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Long: Martinsville victory just like old times for Denny Hamlin
10 years after his last win at Martinsville, Denny Hamlin took the checkered flag Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Portugal cautious on joining Europe’s defence spending splurge
Finance minister says Lisbon will not let rearmament costs threaten budget surplus secured after years of austerityFinancial Times - 33m -
Yes, Mikey February Still Rips A Thruster
So far on M-Feb’s YouTube channel, which was launched less than a year ago, his videos have featured extremely stylish and cutting-edge surfing in Mexico, Morocco and South Africa. Like his ability ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
March Madness: All 4 No. 1 seeds are in the Final Four, but are they all created equally?
It's all chalk after two weekends of not-exactly-March Madness. But Duke is clearly the team to beat ahead of the final three games in San Antonio.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Damage from Myanmar earthquake assessed as death toll tops 1,700
Officials are continuing to survey the destruction left in two major Myanmar cities and the Thai capital Bangkok, after a powerful earthquake hit the region Friday.CBS News - 4h -
Seven ejected following scuffle in Minnesota Timberwolves-Detroit Pistons game
Five players and two coaches were ejected from the Minnesota Timberwolves-Detroit Pistons game after a scuffle broke out in the second quarter.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Role Model returns to his songwriting roots and writes most sincere record yet
Following his sophomore album, 'Kansas Anymore,' Role Model explains what feels like a 'full circle moment' in his career. The 27-year-old singer is currently on tour and will play two sold-out ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Jets GM names Justin Fields starting QB: 'We believe in Justin'
The New York Jets gave Justin Fields a lucrative, two-year contract in free agency. GM Darren Mougey says the team plans to start him in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
‘He has two major flaws’: Luka Dončić’s biographer on the Lakers star
A new book chronicles the Slovenian’s rise with the Dallas Mavericks, his extraordinary skills and the fallout from a trade that shook the NBA. Seventy-three points. That was Luka Dončić’s total ...The Guardian - 12h -
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Says Your Overall Happiness and Mental Health May Come Down to 7 Words
One simple habit that’s like rocket fuel for your impact and well-being.Inc. - 1d
