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Grand National 2025 sweepstake kit: Printable download for big race
The final field for the 2025 Grand National is now confirmed so the time has come for families and workmates across the country to conduct their annual sweepstake.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Head of Myanmar's military government visits Thailand in rare overseas trip
The head of Myanmar’s military government arrived in Thailand in a rare international trip as his country recovers from a devastating earthquake that killed thousandsABC News - 1d -
Britain Tried Everything, Including a Royal Invite. It Got a 10% Tariff.
In spite of a prolonged charm offensive by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Trump said that the U.K. would be hit with the universal base rate levied on all countries.The New York Times - 1d -
These bizarre locations have been hit by Trump's tariffs — including an uninhabited island
U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive and far-reaching "reciprocal tariffs" were signed into effect on Wednesday, hitting over 180 countries.CNBC - 1d -
Trump tariffs: Mark Cuban says to stock up at Walmart and big box stores—but experts warn not to panic shop
The president announced a minimum 10% tariff on imports from a lengthy list of countries. Here's how financial pros say you should respond.CNBC - 1d -
How did the U.S. arrive at its tariff figures?
The White House on Wednesday listed new tariff rates for different countries. It didn't take long for market observers to try to reverse engineer the formula.CNBC - 1d -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Hobble a U.S. Battery Boom
Across the country, companies have been installing giant batteries that help them use more wind and solar power. That’s about to get much harder.The New York Times - 1d -
Haiti announces new measures to fight gangs after thousands of protesters demand security
The leader of Haiti’s transitional presidential council says it is taking measures to crack down on a surge in gang violence as he acknowledged that the country has “become hell for everyone.”ABC News - 1d -
Trump believes the reaction to his tariffs is 'going very well'
President Trump was asked about the market's response after his tariff announcement, saying he believed it was "going well" and that the country is "going to boom."NBC News - 1d -
'They're ripping us off': Trump's long-standing grievance driving his risky tariffs
For decades, President Donald Trump has alleged that other countries have been "ripping us off." An international expert, however says that's an oversimplification.ABC News - 1d -
Trump’s Trade War Risks Forfeiting America’s Economic Primacy
The United States has steered an economic order for 80 years based on trade and trust, making the country the world’s financial superpower. That vision is now blurred.The New York Times - 1d -
RJ Davis leads collegiate athletes in this category
Today's collegiate sports environment is NIL-centered. UNC basketball star RJ Davis leads the entire country with 25 NIL deals.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Canada’s Carney Puts Tariffs on U.S.-Made Cars as Stellantis Plant Pauses Production
Mark Carney, a former central banker, also called on “like-minded countries” to form a new trading order without the United States.The New York Times - 1d -
Oklahoma football picked for upsets over Texas, Tennessee by SEC podcast.
The Oklahoma football team needs a bounce-back season and one of the most popular SEC podcasts in the country, hints it could happen in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
New Zealand’s controversial bill to reinterpret treaty with Māori should be scrapped, committee finds
Justice committee said the majority of public submissions oppose the legislation, which seeks to reinterpret the country’s founding document . A parliamentary committee has recommended a bill that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Australia’s Relationship with United States Gets a Second Look
The country has doubled down on its defense relationship with the United States in recent years. President Trump’s treatment of allies is prompting some to question the wisdom of that path.The New York Times - 23h -
How much has Arkansas baseball's offense improved in 2025 after last year's struggles?
Arkansas baseball's offense has gone from inconsistent to one of the best in the country. Here's a closer look at the Hogs improvement from 2024.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
What Is the Meta AI Button in WhatsApp, and How Do I Remove It?
Meta’s in-app chatbot add-on is rolling out in more countries. Here’s what you need to know, including how to get rid of it.Wired - 18h -
US market plunges for second day after Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The U.S. stock market took another nosedive for a second day after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on countries around the world.NBC News - 15h -
Saints head coach skips Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders' pro day
Kellen Moore skipped Shedeur Sanders' pro day after flying around the country scouting other QB's. But the Saints will be represented at Colorado.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
China Retaliates Hard in Trade War by Slapping Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Canada and other countries also readied retaliation after President Trump raised U.S. tariff barriers to their highest level in more than a century.Inc. - 14h -
Where Auburn star Johni Broome lands in CBS Sports' Final Four starter rankings
Johni Broome is considered to be one of the best college basketball players in the country. Where does he rank among Final Four players?Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Russia: World economy 'in turmoil'
In the view of the Russian government, the world economy is “in turmoil” following President Trump’s rollout of sweeping tariffs, and the fresh package of duties he slapped on dozens of countries ...The Hill - 10h -
Trump’s claim that low tariffs caused the Great Depression is false, economist says: Here's what really happened
When announcing the blanket tariffs he's imposing on countries around the world, President Trump made a claim about the role of tariffs in the Great Depression.CNBC - 11h -
Museums' funding slashed by DOGE order. One L.A. museum vows to fight
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American ...Los Angeles Times - 8h -
Tourist sub sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing 6, officials say
Egyptian officials say a submarine tourist vessel with 45 passengers and 5 crew sank off the country's popular Red Sea coast, killing at least six people.CBS News - Mar. 27 -
Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration for its criticism of Denmark and Greenland
The Danish foreign minister has scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more into Arctic security and remains ...ABC News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Syria’s Leader, Ahmed al-Shara, Names Transitional Government
The list of ministers appears to be a compromise between calls for a diverse cabinet to unite the divided country while keeping allies of the interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, in powerful roles.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar
While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act.The New York Times - 5d -
South Korean police plan to question man on suspicion of accidentally starting wildfire
South Korean police plan to question a 56-year-old man on suspicion of starting at least one of the wildfires that recently devastated the country’s southern regions, killing 30 people and burning ...ABC News - 4d -
‘I stopped counting after three’: the ‘girl sniper’ fighting on the frontline of Myanmar’s civil war
The country’s drawn out conflict has seen children recruited as soldiers on all sides. At the age of 18, Anina is a seasoned fighter with a feared reputation in her all-male resistance unit. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Midwest battered by severe weather with more storms in sight
Spring’s first round of storms are already making a mark with severe weather sweeping across the country. Tornadoes touched down in the Midwest and South, leaving hundreds of thousands without ...NBC News - 4d -
A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process
A Kremlin spokesman says Russia views efforts to end its three-year war with Ukraine as “a drawn-out process,” after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the two countries’ ...ABC News - 4d -
Haiti Doesn’t Make Guns. So How Are Gangs Awash in Them?
Federal authorities in several countries have recently nabbed several caches of weapons headed to Haiti, but armed violence continues to rise there, with gangs increasingly obtaining high-caliber ...The New York Times - 4d -
Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts
US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding. As aid from China, Russia, India and the UK begins to flow into Myanmar, there is a conspicuous gap ...The Guardian - 4d -
Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide
The 7.7 magnitude quake on Friday wrought destruction across central areas of the country, including the capital. A devastating earthquake has wrought destruction across central Myanmar , toppling ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump’s bombing threat over Iran nuclear programme prompts backlash
Iranian officials accuse US president of breaching UN charter and say ‘violence brings violence’. Iran has reacted with outrage after Donald Trump said the country will be bombed if it does not ...The Guardian - 4d -
Fertig looking forward to leading Eagles baseball team
Clay Fertig’s baseball journey has taken him from Ashtabula County, across various parts of the country and back. The Conneaut graduate is in his first season coaching Geneva’s varsity baseball ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez reveals weight cut-related hospitalization after UFC on ESPN 64 loss
Rolando Rodriguez didn't have an easy time making it to UFC on ESPN 64 in his home country of Mexico, and the fallout has been even worse. In the aftermath of his upset loss to Kevin Borjas (10-3 ...Yahoo Sports - 4d
