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Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’
EPA bids to change chemical risk evaluations, which could expose public to higher levels of PFAS and other pollutants. The Trump administration is quietly carrying out a plan that aims to kill ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pope appears before crowd in St. Peter’s Square, 2 weeks after his release from hospital
Pope Francis was rolled into St. Peter’s Square in a wheelchair during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick in his first public appearance at the Vatican since his release from the hospital two ...ABC News - 2d -
Pope Francis makes surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square for jubilee mass
Pontiff makes first public appearance in the Vatican since his release from hospital two weeks ago. Pope Francis has made a surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square during a special jubilee mass ...The Guardian - 1d -
Human rights organizations face mass layoffs in Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei's government laid off human rights workers who investigate, document, and educate the public about crimes committed by the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.CBS News - 1d -
Le Pen supporters rally in Paris, turning a protest into a populist show of force
Far-right French politician Marine Le Pen, who was convicted last week of embezzling public funds and banned from running for office, stood unshaken before a sea of French flags in Paris on SundayABC News - 1d -
Aiken-area golf courses ready for Masters Week after damage from Helene
Apr. 7—Golf courses in Aiken County and the surrounding areas have a simple message: They are open and ready for play. Six months after Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread damage, the many ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bob Costas will host a Brewers' pregame ceremony on Aug. 24 honoring the life of Bob Uecker
The Milwaukee Brewers will hold a public ceremony honoring the life of longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker before their Aug. 24 game with the San Francisco Giants. Brewers principal owner Mark ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Sean O'Malley has 2-word response for critics who think he doesn't deserve Merab Dvalishvili rematch
Speaking in his first public interview since dropping his UFC title, Sean O'Malley gave a blunt response to those criticizing his UFC 316 rematch against Merab Dvalishvili.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?BBC News - 12h -
Barcelona could file motion to suspend La Liga President Javier Tebas over infraction
Barcelona President Joan Laporta delivered on last week’s promise to respond to La Liga’s public statement about their salary limit situation, as the Blaugrana released a forceful statement on the...Yahoo Sports - 57m -
North Bay Haven Boys weightlifting win region, local athletes headed to state
Baker and Suwannee high schools were the hosts of regional boys weightlifting meets this past weekend.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Two soccer stars, two ace pitchers and a baseball standout: Vote for Cellcom Post-Crescent high school athlete of the week
Appleton North's Hacker and Dunsirn, Kaukauna's Meredith, Chilton's Roehrig and Fox Valley Lutheran's Schlueter are nominated.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Vote for the Journal Sentinel Piggly Wiggly high school athlete of the week for March 31-April 5
Vote from Owen Dobberstein/JD Jacobs (Pewaukee), Emily Johnson (Cedarburg), Dani Riemer (DSHA), Gabe Schmidt (STM) and Sydney Vitangcol (Wisco).Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Vote: The Arizona Republic's High School Athletes of the Week polls, March 31-April 5
Here are the nominees for this week's poll, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. Voting closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Catching up with former area athletes: Turnquist reaches 100 career wins for Northern State wrestling
Apr. 7—ABERDEEN — Northern State University wrestler and Winner native Wyatt Turnquist capped his collegiate wrestling career in 2025 by being named to the all-Northern Sun Intercollegiate ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Florida Gators legends, athletic director react to NCAA championship win in San Antonio
Following Florida basketball's win against Houston in the national championship, Al Horford gave his thoughts on the current Gators.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Vote for the SouthCoast High School Girls Athlete of the Week for March 27-April 6
Candidates come from Apponequet, Stang, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Voc-Tech, New Bedford, Old Colony, ORR and Wareham. Voting ends at 8 p.m. on April 13.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
✅ Go vote! Help pick the Franklin/Fulton Athletes of the Week (March 31-April 5)
We've got more outstanding performances to choose from this week, including a big goalie performance, double winners in track and great pitching.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Inside Draymond Green’s Basketball Mind: How to Destroy an Offense
One of the most ferocious and dominant defenders in N.B.A. history breaks down his own highlights with The Athletic.The New York Times - 1d -
Cooper Flagg and Duke Are Left Searching for Answers After Final Four Collapse
Fairly or not, Flagg’s final missed shot will now forever be part of his legacy, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1d -
Texas basketball: Lithuanian big man Matas Vokietaitis pledges to Longhorns in portal
Matas Vokietaitis, the freshman of the year this past season in the American Athletic Conference, fills a big need for Texas basketball and Sean Miller.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
House vs. NCAA settlement hearing: How today could transform college sports
Monday could be a decisive moment in sports as a hearing on final approval of settlement that would reshape how college athletics operates.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Jaguars NFL draft: Browns reportedly honing in on Travis Hunter with No. 2 pick
Following the Colorado Pro Day, it was reported by The Athletic that Travis Hunter is the growing "favorite" to be picked at No. 2.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Is Liverpool’s Title-Winning Season Becoming a Bit Weird?
Liverpool is about to win the Premier League, yet it’s all ending strangely, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 21h -
It’s Masters Week, and Drama Awaits at Augusta National
This year, more than others, has the anything-could-happen vibe, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 21h -
Check out the Marion Star Best of the Week Performer Polls for boys and girls
Here are the Marion Star's athlete of the week polls. Fans can vote for their favorite nominees as often as allowed through Sunday morning.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Wake Forest basketball transfer Myles Colvin stats, scouting report, highlights
The Purdue athletics legacy played two seasons for the Boilermakers. He started for part of the 2024-25 season.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Iowa Boys Track: Top 100 Meter Runners in 2025
Who are the top in-state track athletes within the Class of 2025? Iowa Preps answers that question now!Yahoo Sports - 16h -
OHSAA announces 2025 spring state tournament sites, dates: What to know
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced sites and dates for its 2025 spring sports state tournaments.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
House v. NCAA settlement: Approval awaits in landmark case as judge digs in on roster limits
The marathon final approval hearing Monday included testimony from 14 objectors, including four athletesCBS Sports - 9h -
Here’s the 2025 LTFCA All-State boys indoor track and field team
Athletes from across Louisiana who were the best of the best are included on the LTFCA Indoor TeamYahoo Sports - 7h -
Anonymous NFL executives critical of Vikings offseason moves
Some NFL executives weren't big fans of what the Vikings did in free agency, according to a new article from The Athletic.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Pennsylvania Girls Track: Top Triple Jumpers in 2025
Who are the top in-state track athletes within the Class of 2025? PA Preps answers that question now!Yahoo Sports - 38m -
Knoxville's Doris Sams was the 'darling of fans' in 'A League of Their Own'-era baseball
Doris Sams was a successful multi-sport athlete in Knoxville before she joined the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1946.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hononegah football record holder, baseball great and former AD Steve Cofoid dies at age 60
Steve Cofield left his mark at Hononegah both as an athletic director and a star football and baseball player in school's first year in the NIC-10.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Girls lacrosse: Vote for lohud Player of the Week, sponsored by White Plains Hospital
Coaches have nominated 13 athletes for Girls Lacrosse Player of the Week, sponsored by White Plains Hospital. Online voting will end Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Cedric Dempsey, the former NCAA president who led in time of transition and growth, dies at 92
Cedric Dempsey, the former NCAA president who helped turn Arizona into a national power as athletic director before leading the national organization through key years of transition and growth, ...ABC News - 2d -
What’s at stake with the House v. NCAA settlement? Goodbye amateurism, hello revenue sharing
By Lauren Merola, Ralph D. Russo and Justin Williams College athletes are about to get paid — directly, by their universities. That’s a California judge approves a landmark, multi-billion-dollar ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Klausing signs with Northern Kentucky to play men's volleyball
Apr. 7—Obtaining a Division I athletic scholarship is something that generally takes time, dedication and at least a little bit of sacrifice. For Trace Klausing, a senior at Lincolnview High ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
K-State guard Brendan Hausen to enter transfer portal
K-State Athletics Kansas State guard Brendan Hausen will enter the transfer portal after one season with the program, according to a report from Jon Rothstein. Hausen transferred to K-State from ...Yahoo Sports - 17h