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Universities Should Not be Afraid of Contentious Ideas
Higher education cannot cede the space of public discourse and the free exchange of ideas.The New York Times - 3d -
Bills' Brandon Beane pushes aside idea of James Cook extension for now
Bills' Brandon Beane pushes aside idea of James Cook extension for now:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UEFA boss: 64-team men's World Cup 'a bad idea'
A push to expand the men's 2030 World Cup to 64 teams is "a bad idea," UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said on Thursday.ESPN - 53m -
My Farewell Column
I’ve sought to address what people believe but are often too afraid to say.The New York Times - 1d -
India Passes Contentious Bill Increasing Oversight of Muslim Land Trusts
The legislation passed by Parliament on Friday would allow non-Muslims to help administer so-called Waqfs. The move fueled concerns that the rights of Muslims are being infringed on.The New York Times - 2h -
Trump welcomes idea of hypothetical run against Obama as he floats third term
President Trump on Monday welcomed the idea of a hypothetical election match-up with former President Obama in the event the two men were allowed to run for third terms, something that is ...The Hill - 3d -
UEFA's Čeferin calls 64-team men's World Cup plan 'a bad idea'
A push to expand the men's 2030 World Cup to 64 teams is “a bad idea,” UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said on Thursday. Čeferin is a FIFA vice president who was part of a March 6 online meeting ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The big idea: should you trust your gut?
‘Follow your instincts’ has become a modern mantra. But what if they lead you astray? . ‘What should I do?” Whether openly stated or implicit, this is the question a new client usually raises in ...The Guardian - 4d -
How Leaders Can Make Decisions That Align With Company Values
Not all good ideas are great ideas. The challenge is knowing which to pursue.Inc. - 1h -
As a child, I was afraid of my friends seeing me pray. Watching Eid live on the BBC was a huge moment | Nadeine Asbali
British Muslims are too often acceptable only when they bake cakes or win medals. Now the nation has had a true insight into our faith. If anything is going to get me to turn on BBC One early on ...The Guardian - 2d -
Are Trump’s tariffs for real or an AI hallucination? I’m afraid the answer is both | Marina Hyde
Amid claims that a chatbot helped shape the key calculations, the president is now off playing golf. He’ll find the world economy in a bunker. There’s a scene in the very first episode of ...The Guardian - 1h -
I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America.
Beijing’s message to America: We’re not afraid of you. You aren’t who you think you are — and we aren’t who you think we are.The New York Times - 2d -
Add More N.Y.P.D. Officers to Fight Crime? Mamdani Has Different Ideas.
Many candidates for mayor of New York City support hiring more police officers. Zohran Mamdani wants to create a Department of Community Safety instead.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump has abandoned the idea of diplomacy in the Middle East | Jo-Ann Mort
The administration has proposed no realistic settlement, leaving a void for Netanyahu. This is foolishness gone wild. When I wrote an opinion piece for the Guardian a few months ago, anticipating ...The Guardian - 1d -
Transgender people are about 1% of the U.S. population. Yet they're a political lightning rod.
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump used contentiousness around transgender people’s access to sports and bathrooms to fire up conservative voters and sway undecideds.NBC News - 3d -
Lewis Hamilton ‘losing faith’ in Ferrari is a ludicrous claim
Lando Norris’s observation in Suzuka on Thursday that McLaren are “literally the only team that has two good drivers at the minute” felt for a second as if it might be seriously contentious. What ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Delta Air Lines Just Made a Surprising Offer to Southwest Customers, and It’s the Smartest Idea I’ve Seen Yet
The airline is sweetening the deal for Southwest customers who switch to Delta.Inc. - 4d -
Ruby Tui: ‘I was trying to grow women’s rugby – I had no idea the effect my story would have’
The Rugby World Cup winner on her journey from traumatic childhood haunted by domestic violence and alcoholism to being a Black Ferns superstar. “Oh, mate, absolutely,” Ruby Tui exclaims from the ...The Guardian - 4d -
'Torpedo bat' innovator and Marlins field coordinator Aaron Leanhardt explains why it took so long to come up with the idea
MLB field coordinators generally don't draw media scrums.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
ESPN entangles Cowboys, Falcons, Browns in crazy, flawed Micah Parsons trade idea
The Cowboys trade Micah Parsons in a blockbuster 3-team deal in ESPN's mock draft.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
ESPN mock draft offers radical trade idea where 49ers land 2-way superstar
The San Francisco 49ers could plug two holes in one by taking Travis Hunter in ESPN's all trade mock draft.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Which NBA star should be your school's college basketball GM? We have some ideas
The college hoops front office dream team, starring NBA royaltyCBS Sports - 2d -
WWE Star Mick Foley Hospitalized After Car Crash, Has ‘No Idea’ How He’s Still Walking
The WWE Hall of Famer suffered a minor concussion and is currently in the hospitalYahoo Sports - 2d -
Torpedo bats, the rise of the splitter and more new ideas on display to open 2025 MLB season
Less than a week old, the MLB season is already flashing some shiny new toysCBS Sports - 1d -
‘Not a good idea’: Uefa president Ceferin hits out at 64-team World Cup proposal
Fifa considering one-off expanded tournament in 2030 Ceferin: ‘We didn’t know anything before the Fifa council’ The Uefa president, Aleksander Ceferin, has hit out at a proposal to expand the ...The Guardian - 22h -
Kerr to rejoin Australia's squad for the first time since her trial in Britain
Sam Kerr has expressed “sincere regret” in a meeting with Football Australia over her contentious recent court case in Britain, and will rejoin the Matildas squad this week as she continues her ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Watch: Real Madrid veteran’s baffling reaction to penalty decision vs Leganes – ‘Is that…’
One of the most debated moments of the weekend came during Real Madrid’s clash against Leganes, where a contentious penalty awarded to Arda Guler gave the Madrid side a 1-0 lead. The decision made ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Real Madrid veteran shows unprecedented anger after tough challenge on Vinicius
Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey final, but the match against Real Sociedad was overshadowed by several contentious refereeing decisions that sparked outrage among the players ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Real Sociedad keeper points to Vinicius incident as key to Real Madrid’s goal – ‘There are two plays’
The aftermath of Real Madrid’s narrow victory over Real Sociedad continues to stir up debates, as several contentious moments from the match remain hot topics hours after the final whistle. Real So...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Vermes' Sporting KC exit marks end of a managerial era in MLS
Peter Vermes left Sporting KC, and as he goes, so too does the idea of a singular leader of a modern MLS club.ESPN - 2d -
Mason Rudolph gets a sign of approval from unlikeliest of former Steelers quarterbacks
Ben Roethlisberger recently supported the idea that Mason Rudolph has what it takes to lead the Steelers in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump's new world order is based on pragmatism, not ideology
The U.S. has gone from resisting the idea of a multipolar order to an attempt to dominate it on new terms: Less moralism, more realism.The Hill - 20h -
UK chose most ‘disruptive’ date for private schools’ VAT charge, files show
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves dismissed idea of launching tax later in bid to ‘maximise revenue’, Treasury documents revealFinancial Times - 21h -
Damani Leech supports push for away game NFL throwback uniforms
Will the Broncos get a throwback uniform for road games in the future? Damani Leech supports the idea.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Figure skating embraces the future with new technology, modern concepts to engage athletes and fans
The governing body of figure skating has embarked on an ambitious plan called “Vision 2030,” and the idea is simple: Make the sport cool againABC News - Mar. 27 -
How to Find Your Brand’s North Star
A North Star isn’t just a catchy tag line or mission statement—it’s the central idea that aligns your brand’s story, strategy, and goals.Inc. - 6d -
Tomlin 'comfortable' with Rudolph as starting QB
Mike Tomlin is "comfortable" with the idea of Mason Rudolph as the starting quarterback, the Steelers head coach said from the annual league meetings Monday morning.ESPN - 3d -
Documents show how Colorado, Syracuse made case for spring game pushed by Deion Sanders
Before the NCAA rejected the idea, Colorado made its case for a spring football "pilot program" under head coach Deion Sanders.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tariffs Destroy What Makes America Great
Trump’s tariffs erect a wall between Americans and other people, obstructing the flow not only of goods but also of ideas, contacts, technology and friendships.The New York Times - 15h
