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Trump, Texas GOP's deregulation push sparks hope and fear in the oil field
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part two in a four-part series. Read part one here. President Trump and Texas lawmakers are pushing to loosen the laws and ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Arrest of pro-Palestinian activist sparks protests in New York
Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and legal permanent resident, was arrested by federal immigration agents at his apartment. Khalil has helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
WATCH: Container ship collides with anchored US oil tanker sparking inferno
A cargo ship collided with an anchored U.S. tanker carrying jet fuel off the east coast of England in the North Sea on Monday, causing a massive fire and fuel spill, officials said.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
USAID order to delete classified records sparks flurry of litigation
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees and outside groups are fighting an order from the agency’s leadership to shred and burn its classified documents as well as personnel ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, sparking controversy
The military bases honoring Confederate generals recently had their old names restored, but with a twist. Not everyone is happy.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six monthsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Influencer's theft of baby wombat from mother sparks fury
A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Barca face Atletico rematch after defeat sparked unbeaten streak
Hansi Flick used an expletive to describe Barcelona's poor performance during November, and December was equally bad, with Atletico Madrid's win before Christmas helping them usurp the Catalans at ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration's climate rollbacks spark concerns over environmental fallout
The Trump administration is moving forward with what EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin calls the "largest deregulatory action in U.S. history," aiming to undo 31 environmental regulations. The changes ...CBS News - 6d -
Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams
“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.MarketWatch - 6d -
DeMarcus Lawrence roasted the Cowboys, sparking a feud with Micah Parsons
Never a shortage of drama in the NFLYahoo Sports - 6d -
Sparked by newfound confidence, Michigan downs Purdue in Big Ten quarters
Michigan bounced back from a three-game losing streak to beat Purdue and advance in the Big Ten Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Discovery of bones, shoes at cartel "extermination center" sparks protests
Protesters gathered across Mexico to demand justice following a grisly discovery of charred bones, shoes and clothing at a suspected drug cartel training ground.CBS News - 3d -
Italian football star sparks outrage with plan to attend Moscow gala
Retired AS Roma player Francesco Totti appears on billboards across Russian capitalFinancial Times - 3d -
Wildfires, tornadoes sparked by storm system that killed at least 40 across U.S.
Communities across the heartland are getting a clearer picture of the destruction left behind by severe weather over the weekend. At least 40 people were killed across seven states in the storms ...CBS News - 3d -
Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness
The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Cordarrelle Patterson's 'Happy Birthday' message sparks speculation on Steelers release
Cordarrelle Patterson addressed a seemingly harmless 'Happy Birthday' message from the Steelers social media page and hinted at his potential release.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Revamped playoff seeding, if it happens, should spark discussion about schedule formula
The Lions have codified the thing about which many have complained over the years: Division champions hosting wild-card teams with better records.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Can Purdue basketball's unsung heroes spark another March Madness run?
Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament was a Purdue victory. It was not just the Boilermaker stars who stood out against High Point.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Mississippi Passes Bill Banning Lab-Grown Meat
Three states have now passed legislation making it illegal to manufacture, sell, or distribute cultivated meat.Wired - Mar. 10 -
Panthers defenseman Ekblad banned 20 games
Panthers top defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA performance enhancing substances program.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu
Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May voteFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
TikTok extension expiring soon: Will the app be banned?
It's been seven weeks since Donald Trump assumed the presidency, a role in which he promised to "save TikTok." Will it happen in time?The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s Travel Ban Threatens Afghan Allies
The nonprofit No One Left Behind has raised millions of dollars for flights and other assistance to prevent Afghans from being stranded abroad and face retribution from the Taliban.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Romania’s contentious ban on a far-right candidate
Authorities should release more evidence of why Călin Georgescu has been blockedFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Bills' Ogunjobi, Hoecht banned 6 games for PEDs
The Buffalo Bills will be without two of their free agent additions -- defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and defensive end Michael Hoecht -- for the first six games of the season due to testing ...ESPN - 6d -
Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog
Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity".BBC News - 3d -
Judge blocks implementation of Trump's transgender military ban
A federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked implementation of President Trump’s executive order effectively barring transgender people from serving openly in the military, a stark blow to the ...The Hill - 2d -
Federal judge blocks Trump transgender military ban
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order which would prevent transgender people from serving in the military.NBC News - 2d -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Unlocking Canada’s superpower potential
Capitalising on the G7 nation’s vast geography could spark an economic boomFinancial Times - 4d -
Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59
Pyrotechnics during a concert sparked the blaze, causing mass panic in the crowd.BBC News - 4d -
Starmer's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfareBBC News - 3d -
Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support
Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins tearfully admits NIL backlash affected his play after season-ending loss
Hawkins received a reported $2 million to transfer to the Wildcats. He was inconsolable after their season ended.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister
Montana-based hunting influencer flies out of Australia on Friday after home affairs minister said he couldn’t ‘wait to see the back of this individual’. A US hunting influencer who caused outrage ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
NWSL club BOS Nation FC says it will announce new name in coming weeks, following significant fan backlash
The new Boston franchise unveiled its name and branding in October, but pivoted after receiving criticism for the name and its publicity campaign.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Schumer postpones book events due to 'security concerns' amid Democratic backlash over shutdown fight
NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur joins Meet the Press NOW with the latest animosity between Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as the party fights ...NBC News - 3d -
With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power
Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation
Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officialsFinancial Times - Mar. 11
