Amazing Things Plainfield

Twin fictions in American discourse about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Adam Boehler, Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs, publicly said two things on Sunday morning that aren’t allowed.

The Hill - 4d

Octopus? Ice cream? Is there anything gulls don’t eat? – in pictures

Gulls are known for being ravenous – check out a selection of things they like Continue reading...

The Guardian - 3d

Could March Madness No. 1 seed be on the line for Alabama basketball vs Florida?

A spot in the SEC championship game may not be the only thing on the line between Alabama basketball and Florida Saturday afternoon.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Florida Gators men's basketball advances to SEC Tournament title game with blowout of Bama

Things started off competitive, but the Florida Gators ran away with it in the second half of an SEC Tournament semifinal matchup against Alabama.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

‘Frustrated’ Suns still searching for answers. Those may not come until summer.

“It's frustrating. We show we can do the right thing sometimes, and then sometimes we don’t,” Devin Booker said.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Netflix drama Adolescence hailed as 'flawless' TV

The show is called "an early contender for the best thing you will see on the small screen this year".

BBC News - 1d

At Forever 21, the Adrenaline Rush Was the Point

Anything the fast-fashion retailer lacked in cool or quality it made up for with the thrill of the hunt for the right thing — or something close enough.

The New York Times - 10h

Why Waymo, BYD, and Rocket Labs Are Transformative Companies to Watch

These businesses top Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list. Here’s how they’re shaking things up.

Inc. - 8h

DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk

In its apparent quest to cut government spending and improve efficiency, DOGE has fired entire tech teams devoted to those very things.

Wired - Mar. 7

Nokia Put a 4G Cellular Network on the Moon but Couldn’t Make a Phone Call

Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communications System was supposed to be the first 4G network deployed on the moon and a test for future crewed missions. Things didn’t go to plan.

Wired - Mar. 7

How to Get Windows Games Working on a Mac

If the game you want to play is only available for Windows, here are three things you can try to get it running on your Mac.

Wired - Mar. 8

Patriots to add LB Robert Spillane

New England head coach Mike Vrabel is adding a linebacker, a position he should know a thing or two about, to his defense in the form of Robert Spillane.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?

Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.

The Hill - Mar. 11

My 10-Day Crash Course on Surviving the Apocalypse

I wanted to learn how to prepare for disaster. It turned out I needed skills, yes — but the first thing was learning how to breathe.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

5 reasons why the 'boring' Detroit Pistons are worthy of your attention (and Shaq's too)

Here are five things worth knowing about the 2024-25 Detroit Pistons, who’ve been one of the best stories in the NBA all season long.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

DK Metcalf: Steelers made me feel like they'll make right decision at QB

Wide receiver DK Metcalf has a new team, a new contract, and a new number, but one big thing is still missing in Pittsburgh.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Overlooked No More: Beulah Henry, Inventor With an Endless Imagination

She was so prolific — reimagining things as varied as toys, typewriters, umbrellas and ice-cream makers — that she earned the nickname Lady Edison.

The New York Times - 4d

Boston Celtics at Miami Heat (3/14) Live Recap

To spice things up a bit for a late season contest, we decided to shake up our format with a live recap, so check back often for updates.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ireland 'trying a bit too hard' in Italy win - Easterby

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby feels his side were "trying to force things" in their Six Nations win over Italy.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Inside the Tennessee basketball timeout that stopped Auburn run in Vols' SEC Tournament win

When Auburn went on a 10-0 run, Tennessee basketball turned to Zakai Zeigler in a timeout to calm things down in SEC Tournament semifinal win

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Tired of 'getting punked,' Michigan basketball flexes muscle as it stuns Maryland at buzzer

"We're thinking about one thing right now, that's beat Wisconsin," said Rubin Jones. "We're playing for a championship, that's what we came here for."

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Colorado State steals NCAA Tournament auto-bid: How Rams win affects March Madness bracket

NCAA Tournament bubble teams have another thing to worry about after Colorado State assured itself a spot in March Madness.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

With 1 Sentence, 4-Time Oscar Nominee Edward Norton Shared the Secret to Remarkable Success in Any Field

Your skill, talent, experience, luck—all those things matter, but what you do when people inevitably say this matters most.

Inc. - 2d

'People are really angry': A vibe shift around layoffs is happening across the workforce

A 2023 layoff inspired Melanie Ehrenkranz to launch Laid Off, a newsletter to share all the things you want to spill about a layoff but can't post on LinkedIn.

CNBC - 2d

Ohio State basketball with outside shot to still make the NCAA Tournament

Things looked bleak after the loss to Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament, but Ohio State still has a slim chance of getting into all the March Madness.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Sam Darnold contract details: Seahawks can escape deal after one year

The Seahawks signed Sam Darnold to a three-year deal in free agency. Seattle will be able to get out of the deal if things don't work out.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Callum Walsh, Dana White's first boxing experiment, has the rest of the combat world seeing green

Callum Walsh rang in St. Patrick's Day with a thunderous knockout in New York City. Is Dana White's pet project a harbinger of things to come in the boxing world?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Look. Updated Women's NCAA Ice Hockey Frozen Four bracket.

The Ohio State women's hockey team has advanced to the Frozen Four again. Here's an updated bracket as things continue in Minneapolis this weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Fernandes on Keane criticism: It motivates me

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes said he has plenty of respect for Roy Keane but he wants to do things in his own way.

ESPN - 1d

1 NBA Draft fact about March Madness means good news for these 5 teams, including Duke

This isn't a surprise, but one of the most important things an NCAA team needs to actually win March Madness is a future NBA player on its roster.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?

Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.

The New York Times - 20h

Realignment has ACC, Big Ten spanning four time zones, scheduling long road trips

Realignment has shaken things up for college programs everywhere, yet it has been particularly grueling in the ACC and Big Ten as power-conference leagues spanning the four contiguous U.S. time ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 6

Wholly Women-Led Companies Attracted Just 1 Percent of VC Funding in 2024, Tanking an Already Abysmal Stat

Thirteen female-founded companies became unicorns in 2024. But early-stage funding took a hit and anti-DEI efforts could make things worse for female founders.

Inc. - Mar. 7

FIFA, Infantino can have a World Cup halftime show: Just end it in 15 minutes

I don't mind FIFA adding a Super Bowl-style halftime show during the 2026 World Cup final -- as long as they don't mess with the most important thing in soccer: halftime can't be longer than 15 ...

ESPN - Mar. 9

The Last Of Us Showrunner Hints At Big Changes To The Story For Season 2

The Last of Us Season 2 is almost here, and the showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are assuring fans that they have plenty of surprises in store. Season 1 of the show expanded certain ...

GameSpot - Mar. 10

Inflation worries resurfaced even before Trump ramped up tariffs. Don’t expect angst to go away.

Wall Street was already nervous about a potential rise in inflation because of President Trump’s tariffs — and the last thing investors want to see is another disappointing reading on prices even ...

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

From troublemakers to team players: House Freedom Caucus softens as Trump transforms GOP

The band of far-right rebels supported a budget plan with a massive debt limit hike and a status-quo bill to keep the government open, two things they've long been fiercely against.

NBC News - 6d

Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest could be telling blow in the Philippines’ dynastic feud

Former president was surrendered to The Hague amid a row between his family and that of the current president. Few expected things to move so quickly. Supporters of the Philippines’ former ...

The Guardian - 6d

The stock market is wobbly. Is now a good time to change how much I invest?

With markets falling in response to economic uncertainty as the Trump administration moves forward with a trade war, some investors are wondering if they should keep investing in the stock market ...

MarketWatch - 5d

Kings Reflect On Pierre-Luc Dubois' Success With Capitals & Why It Didn't Work Out For Him In LA; What Dubois Had To Say

When the Los Angeles Kings traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals for Darcy Kuemper, they knew they were giving up a player with a lot of potential. But in the end, the move was ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

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