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Sacred Heart wins 60-59 over Merrimack

Led by Anquan Hill's 17 points, the Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated the Merrimack Warriors 60-59

ABC News - Feb. 21

Defense Department to Cut Over 5,000 Workers

The firings are the first of what is expected to be a vast wave of layoffs by the Pentagon.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Iona earns 65-60 victory over Manhattan

Led by Dejour Reaves' 18 points, the Iona Gaels defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 65-60

ABC News - Feb. 21

Three arrested over man's 2002 disappearance

Northumbria Police says it has arrested two men and a woman on suspicion of murder.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Inglis fires Australia to victory over England

England's Champions Trophy begins with a damaging defeat as Australia pull off an epic chase of 352 to counter Ben Duckett's 165 in Lahore.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Rashford, Asensio inspire Villa to win over Chelsea

Aston Villa's Marco Asensio bagged a brace and fellow newcomer Marcus Rashford had two assists as their side roared back from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Kohli guides India to comfortable win over Pakistan

Virat Kohli hits an unbeaten century as India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the Champions Trophy.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Murkowski knocks Musk over ‘absurd weekend email’

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) slammed Elon Musk over an “absurd weekend email” sent to federal employees requiring they send the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) a list of what they ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

GOP scrambles to win over moderates on budget resolution

Senate passage of a budget resolution designed to execute large parts of President Trump’s policy agenda throws the ball back to the House, where GOP leaders are hoping to move swiftly on ...

The Hill - 6d

Alarm over Musk's latest demands for federal employees

Elon Musk posted on social media about federal workers having to document their work or risk losing their jobs. This comes as more details emerge about USAID worker firings and as Musk persists on ...

CBS News - 6d

Deadline looms for federal workers over Musk’s demand

President Trump praised Elon Musk’s demand for federal workers to outline in an email what they accomplished last week – or face dismissal. But there is also confusion after the Trump ...

NBC News - 6d

Leadership fallout over California wildfire preparedness

Questions are mounting regarding accountability over a lack of preparedness for the L.A. wildfires as the city's leaders face backlash over recent administrative moves.

CBS News - 5d

21 federal employees resign in protest over DOGE

Twenty-one employees at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency resigned Tuesday, saying in a letter sent to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles that they "will not lend our expertise to ...

CBS News - 5d

Fenerbahce hit back over Mourinho racism claim

Fenerbahce have rejected Galatasaray's accusation that Jose Mourinho made racist statements following Monday's league derby.

ESPN - 5d

Federal workers in limbo over DOGE cuts

Federal workers are criticizing layoffs by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. 80 percent of the federal workforce is outside of Washington. Meanwhile, Musk is defending his directive ...

NBC News - 5d

Musk business entanglements loom over CFPB siege

Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social media platform, are looming large over the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), The ...

The Hill - 4d

Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending

The prime minister announced the UK will reallocate aid funds to boost military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.

BBC News - 4d

Luka on first game against Mavs: 'Glad it's over'

Luka Doncic sounded more relieved than triumphant after leading the Lakers to a win in his first meeting against his former team.

ESPN - 4d

Seven organisations to be investigated over Grenfell fire

All 58 recommendations of the Grenfell Tower public inquiry will be enacted, government says.

BBC News - 4d

Reports: UNO hoops bans over gambling probe

Four New Orleans players who have been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, according to multiple reports.

ESPN - 4d

Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation

A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is anyone’s guess.

The New York Times - 4d

12:30 Report — Musk frustrations bubble over

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. Happy almost Mardi Gras weekend! 💚👑💜. Today's forecast in DC: ⛅ 57° (Find your weather here). In today's edition: 🚨 AG Bondi may release the Jeffrey ...

The Hill - 3d

One Hyde Park residents sue over ‘corrosion’

Owners of luxury London development take Laing O’Rourke unit to court for £35mn

Financial Times - 3d

Real Madrid match paused over Asencio chants

Real Madrid's Copa del Rey game at Real Sociedad was briefly suspended Wednesday, following chants from the crowd aimed at Madrid defender Raúl Asencio.

ESPN - 3d

Win over Australia would be game-changer - Hardcastle

Beating Australia would be a "game-changer" for women's rugby league in England, centre Amy Hardcastle says.

BBC News - 2d

Brookside star jailed over £13m modelling fraud

Foster, who played Christian Wright, gets a jail term of more than eight years but remains at large.

BBC News - 2d

Pax Americana is over. What comes next will be worse.

For nearly eight decades, humanity has benefited from an international order built and maintained by American power.

The Hill - 1d

UK's Robinson needs wrist surgery; season over

Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson, the team's second-leading scorer, will undergo surgery on his wrist and miss the rest of the season, coach Mark Pope said Saturday.

ESPN - 1d

Wigan impress in Las Vegas with win over Warrington

Super League champions Wigan underline their credentials as serious title contenders again this season with an impressive win over Warrington in Las Vegas.

BBC News - 1d

TikTok investigated over use of children's data

It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.

BBC News - 3h

“Learn AI” is “Learn To Code” All Over Again

Stop telling workers that people who know how to use AI will replace them

Inc. - 53m

Jai Lucas leads No. 2 Duke to blowout win over Miami amid reported deal to take over Hurricanes program

Jai Lucas is reportedly set to take over as Miami’s head coach next season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

‘I am changed in every cell of my body’: what surgeon Gabriel Weston learned when she faced serious illness at home

First the doctor was diagnosed with a heart disorder, and then her son became dangerously unwell … How did it feel to be on the other side of the operating table?. Nothing thrills me more than the ...

The Guardian - 2d

With Explosive Goggles, Ukraine Sought to Blast Russian Drone Operators

A senior Ukrainian intelligence official confirmed the plot to blow up drone goggles. But it was unclear how much effect the scheme had on Russian forces.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?

Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast

BBC News - Feb. 21

U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion

The American opposition to a draft of a Group of 7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine comes after President Trump blamed Kyiv for starting the war.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

As Russia Talks Peace, Moscow Threatens New Ukraine Region

Moscow’s forces are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a province they have never invaded. If they cross in, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.