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Min Woo Lee hits the Masters after his first PGA Tour win. Jason Day thinks he can be world No. 1
Min Woo Lee broke into the top 25 in the world following his victory a couple weeks ago at the Houston Open, the long-awaited first on the PGA Tour for the big-hitting Australian who had won just ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Taylor and Serrano to headline again at Madison Square Garden. This time, all the fighters are women
When Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano fought three years ago at Madison Square Garden, it did more than open a thrilling rivalry between two of boxing's best. It opened doors for women's boxers ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Anjelica Huston reveals she is 'in the clear' after private, years-long cancer battle
Oscar winner Anjelica Huston reveals she was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer six years ago. Now, she says 'I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself.'Los Angeles Times - 13h -
Here’s where Dallin Hall is transferring to
Exactly a week ago, Dallin Hall announced that he was entering the transfer portal with the intention of leaving the BYU Cougars. Now, Hall has found his landing spot. On Wednesday evening, Hall ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Bulls' Lonzo Ball meets family of the man who donated knee cartilage he received in transplant
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball got to meet the family of the man who donated the knee cartilage he received in a transplant two years ago. Ball signed jerseys and took pictures prior to ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Prep track and field: Mead junior Simon Rosselli ranked second in nation for discus
Apr. 9—A year ago, Simon Rosselli improved 30 feet in the discus from a season-opening meet to concluding with a state championship. The Mead junior expected a similar leap this spring. He didn't ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
New Bedford High volleyball determined to prove its among the top teams in the state
The bar has been set high for New Bedford High boys volleyball after a 20-0 regular season a year ago. The Whalers are off to a 5-1 start.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Bulls' Ball hosts family of donor for his transplant
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball had an emotional meeting with the family of the late Alex Reinhardt, who donated the knee cartilage Ball received in a transplant two years ago.ESPN - 1h -
There are opportunities for Keir Starmer in Trump's trade chaos. Here's how he can seize them | Martin Kettle
From fiscal rules to universities, doors have opened that were shut three months ago. Our future depends on which he chooses. It was Bismarck who expressed the art of political leadership most ...The Guardian - 29m -
Meta hit with fines by Turkey after refusing to restrict content
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit contentABC News - Apr. 2 -
What to Know About Trump’s Order to Phase Out Paper Checks
An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept. 30.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 5d -
The White House Frames the Past by Erasing Parts of It
As the Trump administration pulls government websites and data offline, it is selectively stripping away the public record, letting the president declare his own version of history, archivists and ...The New York Times - 4d -
DOGE Cuts Just Hit the SBA. Enter the ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers
Amid DOGE cuts, the SBA has reportedly reopened the ‘Fork in the Road’ option that was first floated to most government workers in late January.Inc. - 4d -
Stay in LA campaign holds rally to encourage local film production
A grassroots organization holds a rally to bring attention to the struggling entertainment industry and asks state and local government officials to join forces to boost local production.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules
The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.BBC News - 2d -
UK loses bid to keep Apple appeal against demand for iPhone 'backdoor' a secret
Apple has triumphed over an effort from the U.K. government to keep secret details of its appeal against an order to create a "backdoor" to iPhone users' data.CNBC - 2d -
The US and Syria: Between strategic success and unfinished business
The United States must adopt a balanced approach to Syria, engaging with the transitional government while maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries to establish lasting stability in ...The Hill - 2d -
Transgender Woman Arrested After Using Bathroom at Florida State Capitol
Marcy Rheintgen said she was held in jail overnight after she deliberately challenged a state law by entering a women’s bathroom in the government building.The New York Times - 2d -
Exclusive: Inside the limestone mine used to process federal retirements
The Office of Personnel Management handles retirement paperwork for the entire federal government out of an old limestone mine in Pennsylvania. The process is set to be overhauled by Elon Musk’s ...NBC News - 2d -
Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs
Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.The New York Times - 2d -
King and Queen release new photos of wedding anniversary in Italy
Lord Llewellyn, Britain's ambassador to Italy, said the trip "comes at a key moment" as the UK government tries to reset EU relations after Brexit.BBC News - 2d -
Trump is neutering the Labor Department
The Trump administration is pushing sweeping changes to the federal government, including reducing the number of federal employees and eliminating some laws, which could lead to a loss of ...The Hill - 1d -
Maine sues Trump administration over funding freeze after trans athlete dispute
Maine officials sued the administration of President Donald Trump to try to stop the government from freezing federal money in the wake of a dispute over transgender athletes.NBC News - 1d -
Supreme Court clears way for Trump admin to fire some probationary workers
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday by enabling officials to fire thousands of federal workers in their probationary period, saying the government employee unions that ...The Hill - 1d -
Supreme Court delays midnight deadline for Trump admin to fix mistaken deportation
Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a temporary administrative stay -- putting off a deadline for the government to return a mistakenly deported man to the U.S.ABC News - 1d -
Loss of Federal Child Care Funds Hits Working Parents Hard
An end to government-backed scholarships and deep cuts to the Office of Child Care squeeze struggling families looking for affordable preschool and day care options.Inc. - 1d -
UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill
Exclusive: Algorithms allegedly being used to study data of thousands of people, in project critics say is ‘chilling and dystopian’. The UK government is developing a “murder prediction” programme ...The Guardian - 1d -
Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Trump to Rehire Thousands of Federal Workers
A federal judge in California had ordered the Trump administration to rehire government employees fired as part of its efforts to slash the federal work force.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel’s Supreme Court Pauses Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief
The hearing opened with unruly scenes as hecklers forced the justices to halt the proceedings and then to resume them without a public audience. The government was handed a deadline to find a ...The New York Times - 1d -
Trump tariffs are another nail in the coffin for Hollywood in China
Chinese bloggers report Xi Jinping's government is considering a ban on Hollywood movies. That would drag entertainment companies to the front lines of the trade war.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Judge gives Trump administration deadline to provide evidence against Mahmoud Khalil
An immigration judge in Louisiana ordered the federal government Tuesday to provide evidence by Wednesday justifying its attempt to deport a Columbia University student activist.NBC News - 1d -
US against plan for levy on carbon emissions from ships, leak suggests
Document says levy would be ‘blatantly unfair’ and inconsistent with international law of the sea. Plans for a levy on the carbon produced by ships are being opposed by the US government, on the ...The Guardian - 17h -
New German coalition to name sports minister in change of strategy
Germany's future coalition government plans to create a new position of state minister for sport within the Federal Chancellery. Sport was previously included in the interior minister's brief. But ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Hegseth's Panama Canal remarks
The Chinese government is accusing the U.S. of “blackmail” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Beijing a threat to the Panama Canal, asserting that Washington along with Panama “will ...The Hill - 12h -
The USDA cut $500 million in funding to food banks. Here’s how they’re coping
As President Donald Trump’s administration attempts to lower inflation by reducing government spending, Americans are finding out the very programs putting healthy, affordable foods on their plates ...NBC News - 12h -
Detained South Sudanese opposition leader ousted amid party division
Some leaders of South Sudan's main opposition party have voted to replace the party's leader, two weeks after government forces arrested himABC News - 13h -
White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’
Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...The Guardian - 11h -
Wife of Maryland man deported in error to El Salvador denies he's MS-13 member
The wife of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, denies the government's claim that her husband is a member of MS-13.ABC News - 5h -
U.S. Bond Sell-Off Is Another Worrisome Echo of the Liz Truss Fiasco
Yields on U.S. Treasuries rose Wednesday as investors sold government bonds, usually a haven. In Britain, a sustained version of that trend in 2022 led to a prime minister’s downfall.The New York Times - 5h
