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Watchdog requests probe into FAA business with Musk's Starlink
A watchdog group has asked the Transportation Department’s inspector general to investigate whether the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) business with Elon Musk’s Starlink violates conflict ...The Hill - 5d -
Canada files WTO complaint over US steel, aluminum tariffs
Canada has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO), asking it to dispute consultations with the U.S. regarding the tariffs on certain aluminum and steel products coming from ...The Hill - 5d -
Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ...NBC News - 5d -
60 percent of voters unhappy with DOGE handling of federal workers: Poll
A majority of voters are unhappy with the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) handling of federal workers, according to a new poll. When asked about “the way Elon Musk and DOGE are dealing ...The Hill - 5d -
‘A computer’s joke, on us’: writers respond to the short story written by AI
Sam Altman, the OpenAI boss, has declared its new model ‘good at creative writing’. We asked writers including Tracy Chevalier, Kamila Shamsie and David Baddiel if they agree. This week has seen ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Guardian view on Covid-19, five years on: lessons still to be learned | Editorial
Though many would rather forget the pandemic, we are living with its consequences. Are we any better prepared for the next one?. “When asked what was the biggest disaster of the twentieth century, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Garrett: Frustration with Browns 'about winning'
Myles Garrett, who recently signed a record-setting extension just weeks after publicly asking for a trade, says he and the Browns are in a "better place" and ready to "turn Cleveland into a winner."ESPN - 4d -
Purdue's season is running out of time
Trey Kaufman-Renn is contemplative, quiet, frustrated, and he doesn't have any answers for the media. Until he's asked about it, the frustration, the emotion clearly on his face behind the podium ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Yankees have eyes on flamethrower, other under-the-radar prospects in 2025 Spring Breakout game
With some of the Yankees’ best prospects playing their Orioles counterparts in the second-annual Spring Breakout game on Saturday, the Daily News once again asked members of the Bombers ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Are The Maple Leafs Mistaking Mitch Marner's Decision To Decline a Trade As A Sign Of Loyalty?
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner appear to be on the same page...for now. As GM Brad Treliving says, the two sides are aligned following a dramatic trade deadline that included asking ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Canada to review the purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump's trade war
A spokesman for Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair says new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jetABC News - 3d -
France 35-16 Scotland: What Townsend said
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend told ITV he has "mixed feelings" after his side's defeat. "We asked the players to deliver a performance of effort and physicality and they did that," Townsend ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
You don't need code to be a programmer. But you do need expertise | John Naughton
AI is so good at writing software that one father asked it to organise his kids’ school lunches. But that doesn’t mean it’s taking over. Way back in 2023, Andrej Karpathy, an eminent AI guru, made ...The Guardian - 3d -
Virtual reality goggles helped me on the path to physical recovery
An unexpected bit of tech opened up a whole new world of possibilities for a frustrated, injured writer . If you had asked me a month or two ago if I had ever had a spatial immersive experience, or ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Relegation fight now on for Killie'
Killie fans, we asked for your views after Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hibs. Stephen: Another bizarre starting line-up with three wingers on but a big gap in the middle of the park, which says ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'The secret about how to play us is out'
Dons fans, we asked for your views on Saturday's goalless draw against St Johnstone. St Johnstone are one of those teams who seem to love zapping the energy out of games. The Dons were very poor ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Have you ever been tired enough to put your shoes in the microwave? This is my world: welcome! | Nell Frizzell
While writing my book, I asked on social media for stories from parents suffering extreme sleep deprivation. It was hilarious – and frightening. Sleep is a feminist issue. Or should I say, lack of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Time for a change? Your views on Scotland's Six Nations campaign
Scotland fans, we asked for your views on Scotland's final Six Nations match against France, and the tournament as a whole. It's time for a shake up and time for a change; I'm fed up of finishing ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Waltz confirms US airstrikes 'took out' multiple Houthi leaders
National security adviser Mike Waltz confirmed on Sunday that U.S. airstrikes “took out” multiple Houthi leaders in attacks this weekend. Asked how the U.S. attacks this weekend differ from strikes ...The Hill - 2d -
Olise is your FC Bayern Player of the Month for February 2025
When Vincent Kompany was recently asked about Michael Olise in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Champions League game at Leverkusen, he had nothing but praise for the attacking ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Anti-DEI Agenda Is Reprogramming America
President Trump’s anti-DEI playbook doesn’t just affect the makeup of America’s workplaces. It also impacts cultural production. Just ask Netflix’s former head of diversity.Wired - 2d -
Jameis Winston visiting Giants Tuesday as desperate team searches for QB
Saquon Barkley might have called it. Jameis Winston asked the Eagles’ All-Pro running back who was going to sign the free agent quarterback at the Super Bowl in February. “I think New York needs a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
West Virginia governor says he'll take legal action against NCAA over tournament snub
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) on Monday said he will take legal action against the NCAA over West Virginia University’s (WVU) snub from the March Madness tournament. “I've asked Attorney ...The Hill - 1d -
South Sudan orders civilians to vacate a northern area as it battles an armed group
South Sudan’s government has asked civilians to leave a northern area a day after the army conducted an airstrike against an armed group accused of overrunning a military base and attacking a UABC News - 1d -
Universal Music Group moves to dismiss Drake's lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track
Universal Music Group is asking a judge to throw out Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's hit song "Not Like Us." The label's court filing uses strong language to defend Lamar's lyrics, ...CBS News - 1d -
Bethesda's Todd Howard Reveals His Two Choices For Most Influential Game Of All Time
The director behind Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield was asked to pick the most influential game of all time. Todd Howard decided there are actually two titles that fit that billing: Super Mario ...GameSpot - 1d -
Trump Tariffs Unsettle Farmers, but They Have Their Own Fair Trade Complaints
When the U.S. trade representative asked for examples of unfair trade, agriculture interests had plenty, but also politely warned about what a trade war could do to them.The New York Times - 20h -
March Madness: Rick Pitino has No. 2 seed St. John's back in NCAAs after latest coaching revival
Standing in the middle of a sold-out Madison Square Garden, confetti sticking to his suit, Rick Pitino was asked about his remarkable basketball odyssey and latest Big East championship. “I saved ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Jordan Nobbs interview: Breaking records, bin bags and life after Arsenal
In mid-February, we invited requests from our subscribers for articles you might like to read on The Athletic as part of our latest Inspired By You series. Lewis F asked for a piece on women’s ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Arsenal Q&A: How come Villa were able to find goalscorers in January?
Throughout Wednesday, BBC Sport's football news reporter Alex Howell is answering your questions on Arsenal. JD asked: Why were Aston Villa capable of making two January signings that have made a ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Are Man Utd or Spurs ready for the Champions League?
Rory from Ireland asked: Manchester United and Spurs both hope to reach the Champions League by winning the Europa League, but are they ready? Pat answered: Both United and Spurs are having awful ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Aston Villa Q&A: Can Man Utd demand more money for Rashford?
In this second part, he is looking at the future of Aston Villa's January loanees, who have made a big impact at Villa Park. Steve asked: Some rumours that Manchester United are going to raise the ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
USL makes history after official adoption of promotion-relegation system
United Soccer League has officially adopted the promotion-relegation system, becoming the first professional sports league in North America to do so.After years of fans and clubs alike asking to ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Why this strategist still says U.S. stocks should trade at a premium to China’s
Viktor Shvets, the global strategist at Macquarie, asks the very fair question of whether the still enormous gap in valuation between the S&P 500 (at 20 times earnings) and China (on 11 times ...MarketWatch - 3h -
U.S. Institute of Peace sues to block DOGE 'takeover by force'
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), an independent non-profit established by Congress 40 years ago, is asking a federal judge to immediately block the Department of Government Efficiency's ...NBC News - 2h -
Extended interview: Lindsey Vonn on her return to competitive skiing
In this web exclusive, Olympic downhill skier Lindsey Vonn discusses the reasons behind getting a knee replacement; what she discovered about herself upon retirement; the preparations necessary ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Lindsey Vonn on skiing the comeback trail
In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. Fast, fearless and resilient, Lindsey Vonn fought her way back after every crash, until she retired at 34. But now, with a titanium knee ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Here's who could run for Shaheen's Senate seat in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) kicked off an open race for her Senate seat with her announcement Wednesday that she would not seek another term in office. Shaheen’s announcement makes her ...The Hill - 6d -
Diana Taurasi and the challenge of saying goodbye and discovering what’s next
PHOENIX — As Diana Taurasi recently boarded a flight to New York, her 7-year-old son, Leo, had a question. “Is retirement sad?” he said. In late February, Taurasi, a 20-year veteran of the Phoenix ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Perkins Coie executive order 'one of the most sinister' Trump has entered: Luttig
Retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig said Thursday that President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie is "one of the most sinister" that he "has entered to date." ...The Hill - 5d
