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Why is Elon Musk still CEO of Tesla?

The tech billionaire and his EV company suffer, Apple castigates itself over Siri failures and a Meta tell-all book evokes a strong reaction. Hello, and welcome to TechScape. In this week’s ...

The Guardian - 8h

Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake

An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.

The New York Times - 4h

Private Prisons Are Ramping Up Detention of Immigrants and Cashing In

The Trump administration is expected to use thousands more beds in these facilities as part of its mass deportation effort.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence

Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against women

ABC News - Mar. 8

Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Elon Musk Claims X Targeted in ‘Massive Cyberattack’

X (formerly Twitter) went down for thousands of users on Monday. Musk blamed a cyberattack.

Inc. - Mar. 10

Elon Musk says "massive cyberattack" is causing outages at X

Elon Musk's social media site X wasn't working for thousands of users on Monday, with the billionaire claiming a cyberattack.

CBS News - Mar. 10

HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls

The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base

Footage and satellite images reviewed by The Times show civilians in the compound. Thousands have fled violent unrest in the country’s coastal region.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Philippines ex-leader Duterte on plane to The Hague after arrest

The ICC accuses him of "crimes against humanity" in a drugs crackdown that left thousands dead.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Philippines' Duterte in The Hague after ICC arrest over drug war

Duterte, who led a "drug war" that killed thousands, was arrested for alleged crimes against humanity.

BBC News - 6d

'Do you feel guilty?' - Watch BBC reporter challenge smuggler as he follows lethal drugs trade

Quentin Sommerville gains access to a cartel's operation as the US grapples with hundreds of thousands of opioid deaths.

BBC News - 5d

Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War

Thousands of women may have been raped by Russian soldiers, experts say, but have kept quiet for fear of the stigma. But that is changing.

The New York Times - 3d

Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change

Thousands of cocoa farmers across Indonesia are working with businesses and other organizations to protect their crops against the bitter impacts of climate change

ABC News - 2d

Football club to get revamp to aid promotion bid

Trowbridge Town FC has raised thousands of pounds to bring its pitch up to standard.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Derry girl becomes Liverpool's official mascot for cup final

Hannah O'Carolan, 11, from Londonderry, was chosen from thousands of children to be Liverpool's only official mascot.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Government-Mandated RTO Sees Roaches and Desk Shortages

Donald Trump mandated hundreds of thousands of U.S. federal government employees return to their offices.

Inc. - 1d

Crowds pack Dublin's streets for national St. Patrick's Day parade

Hundreds of thousands of people have packed the streets of Dublin to watch Ireland’s national St. Patrick’s Day parade

ABC News - 1d

FDA staff return to crowded offices, broken equipment and missing chairs

Thousands of Food and Drug Administration employees are returning to the office to find overflowing parking lots, cramped workspaces and missing equipment

ABC News - 15h

What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations?

The Russian president remains unwavering in his demands, making wider sanctions and tariffs ineffective. Ukraine’s agreement to support a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its war against ...

The Guardian - 6d

Chrono Trigger's Story Is Simpler Than You Remember, But That's What Makes It Great

Chrono Trigger celebrated its 30-year anniversary this week, on March 11, 2025. Below, we look back at how it continues to endure and what continues to make it a powerful, relevant classic. After ...

GameSpot - 4d

What student loan borrowers should know as Trump targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to limit eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program. Here's what you need to know.

CNBC - Mar. 10

What could it cost for Jaguars to sign Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp?

If the Jacksonville Jaguars have any interest in signing Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp, what might it cost to do so?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

The Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame ceremony is coming up. Here's what to know

What you need to know about the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame ceremony scheduled for March 29, 2025 at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Will Breonna Roaf's jersey be retired by Terry Sanford? Here's what Chris Goodman said

Breonna Roaf is Terry Sanford's winningest basketball player in school history. Will her jersey be retired? Here's what Coach Goodman said.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Purdue basketball's Fletcher Loyer had an injury against Michigan. What we know about his status

Junior sharpshooter Fletcher Loyer struggled against Michigan, and twice left in the second half with an injury. Here's what we know about his status.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What channel is Louisville vs Duke on today? ACC Tournament championship time, odds, TV

What channel is Louisville basketball vs Duke on today? How to watch ACC Tournament championship, game time, TV schedule, livestream info and odds.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What channel is OU softball vs Arkansas on today? Time, TV schedule for Sooners game

What channel is Oklahoma softball vs Arkansas on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule and live streaming info.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

What channel is NIT bracket revealed today? Time, TV for postseason basketball tournament

Here's what you need to know about the unveiling of the 2025 NIT bracket, including time, date and more for the 2025 March Madness tournament:

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What does the New Orleans Saints' three-year extension with Juwan Johnson look like?

What's the cap hit, void years, and potential restructure? Going under the hood on the New Orleans Saints' extension with tight end Juwan Johnson.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Tosh Lupoi opens up about what went wrong for Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State

Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi opens up about what went wrong against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Who does Michigan play in March Madness? What to know about dangerous UC San Diego

Michigan basketball is set to play in the always-dangerous No. 5 vs. No. 12 matchup vs. UC San Diego. Here's what Michigan fans need to know:

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Prepare To Die And Try Again With This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...

GameSpot - 5d

Immeasurable impact: Austin baseball player has been uplifting to the team

Mar. 13—Sometimes, it's the little things that make a big difference. It is the first week of baseball practice and Austin senior Cody Petersen is already agreeing to give a younger teammate a ride ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ win, including Matas Buzelis hitting a wall and Julian Phillips’ career night

Sometime in the last two weeks, Matas Buzelis hit the rookie wall. Coach Billy Donovan could tell it was coming. Buzelis averaged only 13.9 minutes in his first 49 games. In his last 14 games since ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Chelsea agree to sign Manchester United target Geovany Quenda from Sporting

Deal for 17-year-old winger worth about £42m Chelsea also want Dario Essugo from Sporting Chelsea have flown under the radar to agree a shock deal worth about €50m (£42.1m) for the Sporting ...

The Guardian - 3d

Science Amid Chaos: What Worked During the Pandemic? What Failed?

As the coronavirus spread, researchers worldwide scrambled to find ways to keep people safe. Some efforts were misguided. Others saved millions of lives.

The New York Times - 3d

Labour ministers yet to hold talks over Abramovich funds

Funds worth £2.5bn - meant to help Ukrainians - remain frozen in a UK bank account over a row about how to use them.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Sources: Bengals keeping Gesicki on 3-year deal

The Bengals are re-signing tight end Mike Gesicki to a three-year deal worth $25.5 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - Mar. 8

Sources: Seahawks DT Reed back on 3-year deal

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed is returning to the team on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 9

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