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UN secretary-general arrives in Bangladesh to visit Rohingya refugee camps and push for aid
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Bangladesh on a four-day visit to review the situation of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees amid the fear of aid cuts that could seriously ...ABC News - 3d -
Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas as execution method
Jessie Hoffman Jr, who would become first person state killed this way, says his religious rights would be violated. A man scheduled to become the first person executed by nitrogen gas in Louisiana ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Beating Lewis Hamilton can be career defining for Charles Leclerc
The Formula One circus has decamped to Melbourne for the opening round of the 2025 season and I must say that it feels right to be back here for the first race. As a kid growing up, sleeping on the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Davante Adams joins Los Angeles Rams after getting released by the Jets
Receiver Davante Adams agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, bringing the three-time All-Pro back to his native California.NBC News - 6d -
Markets plummet after Trump doesn't rule out recession
Markets plummeted Monday as investors expressed fear of an economic slowdown. In an interview that aired Sunday, President Trump was asked point blank if he's expecting a recession this year, and ...CBS News - 6d -
Stocks Pare Losses After Trump’s Moves and Comments Rattled Investors
Weeks of selling culminated on Monday with the S&P 500’s worst day of the year. Markets were somewhat calmer on Tuesday but investors continue to puzzle over President Trump’s policies.The New York Times - 5d -
Decades after peregrines came back from the brink, a new threat emerges
DDT use nearly wiped out the raptor by the 1970s. Now peregrine numbers are collapsing again in many countries and no one is quite sure why. For the past six years, Gordon Propp, who builds sets ...The Guardian - 4d -
Hyperbaric chamber facility where boy died put profits before client care, Michigan AG says
The facility where a hyperbaric chamber fire killed a 5-year-old child “held safety among their lowest considerations,” the Michigan attorney general said.NBC News - 5d -
Spotify says it paid $10 billion in royalties in 2024 — but only 4% of its artists make a living
The music-streaming giant has long been the target of criticism from artists about paltry payments, but said it doled out record royalties last year.MarketWatch - 4d -
Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better
Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said on Thursday that inflation continues to hurt the discounter’s customers and that the macroeconomic environment won’t improve this year.NBC News - 3d -
NFL WAG Says She's 'Essentially Homeless' amid Husband's Uncertain Future as Free Agent
Alyssa Takitaki is married to free agent Sione Takitaki, who just wrapped his first season with the New England Patriots and sixth year in the NFLYahoo Sports - 2d -
Exhausted Real Madrid to hand 25-year-old a start vs Villarreal with teenage sensation also in plans
Real Madrid are set to face Villarreal in what is expected to be one of their toughest away fixtures in La Liga this season. With the game taking place just days after an intense and exhausting ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The longest trophy droughts among Premier League clubs as Newcastle end 56-year wait
Newcastle United ended the longest trophy drought among Premier League clubs after beating Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup on Sunday. The Magpies last felt the sweet taste of glory in 1969 when ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Exclusive: 25-year-old Arsenal midfielder wants exit from the club to make La Liga move
One of the Arsenal midfielders who is not in the future plans of manager Mikel Arteta is looking to leave the club in the summer transfer window.The Gunners are set to go through changes after this ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Bruins decided to trade Brad Marchand to Panthers after 'gap' in talks for new contract
Marchand reportedly wanted a three-year deal but for more money than the Bruins were offering.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Minnesota fires Ben Johnson: 'Ruthless' decision came overnight after first-round exit from Big Ten Tournament
The NIL-strapped Golden Gophers finished 15-17 on the season in Johnson's fourth yearCBS Sports - 3d -
Iowa fires Fran McCaffery: Longtime coach out after Hawkeyes miss NCAA Tournament for second straight season
Iowa finished 12th in the Big Ten in the regular season, the worst during the 15-year McCaffery eraCBS Sports - 2d -
March Madness 2025: What the NCAA tournament selection committee got right and wrong
The men's tournament selection committee was going to leave many parties either happy or disappointed Sunday. What did it get right and what did it truly miss the mark on?Yahoo Sports - 10h -
'Dementia scares me, footballers need more help', says ex-player Dean Windass
The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis.BBC News - 5d -
Rangers' plan to keep Jacob deGrom 'fresh' could include using the IL to skip starts, says manager Bruce Bochy
deGrom is coming back for his first full season after Tommy John surgery in 2023CBS Sports - 4d -
NWSL club BOS Nation FC says it will announce new name in coming weeks, following significant fan backlash
The new Boston franchise unveiled its name and branding in October, but pivoted after receiving criticism for the name and its publicity campaign.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Johnson says Zelensky has done 'about face' on mineral deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said during a radio interview that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has done a complete “about face” on the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal that was not signed ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Commerce secretary says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession
President Trump backed off doubling Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs after Ontario suspended a 25% electricity surcharge on several U.S. states. Nancy Cordes talked to Commerce Secretary Howard ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump adding copper to trade protections, Commerce secretary says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump plans to introduce steep tariffs on copper imports after he directed Cabinet officials to investigate the country’s ability to rely on its ...The Hill - 4d -
The key for Bowdoin women's basketball? It's all about the defense
Mar. 13—BRUNSWICK — Megan Phelps was feeling uneasy. The Bowdoin College women's basketball team was coming off of a 28-3 season, one that resulted in a trip to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Women’s Basketball Advances to Patriot League Championship Game
An example of Army’s tight defense as shown by plebe Sam Tillson Mady Salvani, Army Athletic Communications WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point women's basketball team (24-6) earned a spot in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'
Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
A fire at a homeless shelter in Brazil kills 4 people
Authorities in Brazil say four people are dead after a fire at a shelter for the homeless in the country's southeastABC News - 6d -
From daring invasion to rapid retreat: the end of Ukraine’s Kursk gambit
‘Our problems started long before,’ says Ukrainian soldier after seven months in occupied Russian regionFinancial Times - 3d -
With most male actors at war, a small Ukrainian theater reinvents itself with an all-female cast
The Chernihiv Regional Youth Theater in Ukraine has adapted to the war by having women perform traditionally male roles, after many men left the troupe to fight on the front lineABC News - Mar. 8 -
Hilary Knight has a goal and 2 assists to help the Fleet beat the Charge, 5-2
Boston captain Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists to help the Fleet beat the Ottawa Charge 5-2 on Saturday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. After assisting Alina Muller's opening ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WSL: Kirby strike helps Brighton beat Spurs, Palace pull off huge win
After Chelsea lifted the Women's League Cup on Saturday, there were just two fixtures in the WSL on Sunday. Here's what happened. Crystal Palace take big step forward in bid to avoid relegation ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Jack Draper dismantles Holger Rune to claim Indian Wells title
Briton now world No 7 after 6-2, 6-2 victory Mirra Andreeva, 17, beats Sabalenka for women’s crown In the aftermath of the most brilliant win of his career, Saturday’s grimy, gutsy three-set ...The Guardian - 12h -
When is the First Four for Women's March Madness? Dates, location for play-in tournament
When is the First Four for the 2025 Women's March Madness Tournament? Here's what to know about the NCAA play-in games, including dates and history:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 March Madness printable bracket for men's, women's NCAA Tournament
March is upon us, which means it's time to fill out our brackets. Here are printable brackets for the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Here’s your printable March Madness bracket for the 2025 women’s NCAA tournament
Looking for a printable women’s NCAA tournament bracket for March Madness predictions and picks? Here’s a link to print and fill out your bracket.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
How to buy Kentucky women’s basketball tickets for 2025 March Madness
Want to buy tickets for the Kentucky women’s basketball NCAA Tournament 2025 opener vs. Liberty? Here’s how, including prices for March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
UNC women's basketball makes sixth-straight NCAA Tournament with a high seed
The UNC women's basketball team makes its sixth-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance as a Three Seed. UNC will host Oregon State on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
NCAA women's basketball tournament bracket breakdown, best games, players to watch
UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and USC earned No. 1 seeds for the 2025 women's NCAA Tournament. Breaking down the regions and players to watch.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Noem aware Mexican, Canadian leaders have own 'political environments,' but Trump 'means business' on tariffs
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday that she knows Mexican and Canadian leaders have their own “political environments” but that President Trump “means business” on ...The Hill - Mar. 9
