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Kenya-based content moderators mourn Nigerian colleague who 'was desperate to go home'
Technology workers in Kenya have held a vigil for a colleague who died in unclear circumstances after she was unable to travel to her home in Nigeria for two yearsABC News - 6d -
China's ‘Netflix' iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows
Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi plans to open its first theme park this year — the latest company to bet that local consumers will spend on experiences.CNBC - 4d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Survey: Must-have players, pitcher breakouts, prospects and stolen base specialists
Here's what the people have to say about this year's draft poolCBS Sports - 1d -
Joey Gallo, longtime MLB 1B/OF, eyeing switch to pitcher after release by White Sox
The 31-year-old has played outfield, third base and first base throughout his 10-year MLB career.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say
The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Zambrotta discusses Milan’s struggles, sporting director issue, Allegri links and Theo’s form
Gianluca Zambrotta believes that Zlatan Ibrahimovic should follow Paolo Maldini’s lead as a director, and insisted a sporting director with winning experience is needed.Zambrotta is someone who ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Popular Saints free agency target signing with the Chargers
Many Saints fans wanted Mekhi Becton to join Kellen Moore on the Saints but they'll need someone else at left guard after he signed with the Chargers.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Comic-loving German goalkeeper finds peace, and himself, in Japan
Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child -- now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly known as an "otaku", someone obsessed with Japanese pop culture.Brodersen, whose ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'I couldn't cope if I passed rare skin condition to my kids'
A genetic testing service based in Devon is praised by a woman with a rare skin condition.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Migrants held at Guantanamo returned to US, reports say
It is unclear why the migrants have been removed from the US military base.BBC News - 5d -
Ranking the N.B.A.’s Most Miserable Teams, Led by the Dallas Mavericks
For the league’s most tortured fan bases, it’s the future that feels the bleakest.The New York Times - 4d -
Michigan baseball player apologizes after cocaine-inspired celebration following triple
Mitch Voit pretended to snort the chalk marking the third base lineCBS Sports - 20h -
Sell the Sizzle, Not the Fake. Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness Says the Plant-Based Meat Industry Needs to Market Taste Over Virtue, or Science
‘We’ve done a lousy job’ of bringing people to the table, he says.Inc. - 6d -
NFL performance-based pay: Top 25 players who benefited most, including Brock Purdy nearly doubling his salary
These young overachievers received deserved bonusesCBS Sports - 6d -
Blind date: ‘He was very handsome, with a great set of teeth and a bold look. I knew it would be a night to remember’
Lewis (left), 26, a digital video executive, meets Max, 23, a business management trainee. What were you hoping for? To meet someone nice, and if it seems like there’s a mutual interest there, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Cowboys pulling a skier on a rope: is skijoring the most extreme winter sport ever?
In skijoring, competitors ski or snowboard while being pulled by horses at full gallop. It’s dizzying and dangerous – but for these athletes, it’s not their first rodeo. At first, the crowd seems ...The Guardian - 5d -
Blind date: ‘Did we kiss? After the night we had, it would’ve been rude not to’
Adrian, 35, who works in advertising, meets Catherine, 36, a yoga teacher. What were you hoping for? Someone cute for my national press debut, and hopefully a connection, too. Continue ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Eddie, will you hurry up and win a trophy!'
The last captain to win a cup for Newcastle, Bobby Moncur, says it has been "far too long" since the Magpies claimed silverware and wants someone to "take this role over". Bruno Guimaraes has the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
LEONARD GREENE: LeBron James deserves flagrant foul for confronting Stephen A. Smith about son Bronny
For what it’s worth, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith wasn’t the only sports figure to question Bronny James’ NBA credentials. Yet, when Bronny’s father — NBA legend Lebron James — decided to confront ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
MacKinnon or Draisaitl? Predicting Who Prevails in Tight Art Ross Trophy Race
The NHL Awards have for the most part been handed out for sometime with odds heavily favouring someone for several months now. For example, there's not much debate around the Vezina trophy as ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NCAA Tournament Bracket 101: How to make your picks
Whether you're a die-hard hoops head, a casual or someone who's never watched a college basketball game, there's a decent chance you've been invited to fill out a bracket. Here's what you need to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Stanford professor who co-founded 4 startups: How to use AI as a 'force multiplier' to start a business
"You don't want to compete with someone who has an AI at their shoulder," says Steve Blank. He has co-founded four startups, one of which sold for $329 million.CNBC - 1d -
Leo Terrell, Trump’s antisemitism chief, shares post by prominent neo-Nazi
Tweet was from Patrick Casey, ex-head of a defunct racist group, who said Trump can ‘revoke someone’s Jew card’. The leader of a prominent Jewish group has condemned Leo Terrell, the head of ...The Guardian - 1d -
I was always terrified of confrontation. Then I hit my 40s | Arwa Mahdawi
If I see someone making my neighbourhood a worse place to live, I walk straight up to them and … have a little word. What is happening to me?. Some people buy sports cars when they have a midlife ...The Guardian - 10h -
“One of us will win it” – Lamine Yamal on Barcelona Ballon d’Or battle
It has been a magnificent season for Barcelona up until this point, and it is the younger players that have taken over in Catalonia. Lamine Yamal has been one of the stars, but someone that has ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Antarctic researcher accuses colleague of death threat and assault
South African minister ‘considering options’ after plea for help from member of team on remote base. A member of a South African research team on a remote Antarctic base has accused a colleague of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Clearing the Way for Bicyclists, for a Healthier Planet
Jill Warren heads the European Cyclists’ Federation, a Brussels-based nongovernmental organization that advocates cycling to help lower carbon emissions.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
How the Lumineers outlived stomp-clap's biggest hit
Wesley Schultz of the Denver-based folk-rock duo on becoming a hero to the likes of Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
US makes fresh push for World Bank to back nuclear power
New administration wants Washington-based multilateral lender to help the west compete with China and RussiaFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Syria leader vows to hunt down those responsible for bloodshed
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Think You Understand Your Dog? Think Again.
People interpret a dog’s emotions based on its situation and have “a big blind spot” for the actual animal, a new study found.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Saudi-owned Scopely buys Pokémon Go in $3.5bn gaming deal
US-based Niantic is selling its games business as part of a pivot to artificial intelligenceFinancial Times - 6d -
WATCH: Typewriter poet's impromptu poetry helps strangers heal
London-based typewriter poet Olivia Dodd connects with strangers and writes meaningful poetry for them in a matter of minutes.ABC News - 6d -
Hamm’s Continental Resources expands into Turkey to develop oil reserves
Shale pioneer and US-based TransAtlantic Petroleum in joint venture with Ankara’s national energy companyFinancial Times - 6d -
Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict
Fiscal watchdog’s preliminary forecasts based on UK borrowing costs exclude recent rise in gilt yieldsFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 5d -
Station F: flying the flag for France tech and AI development
Of the Paris-based incubator’s 40 best-performing start-ups, 34 have artificial intelligence at the core of their businessFinancial Times - 5d -
Rafael Devers walks back refusal to DH, says he'll do whatever Red Sox ask of him as Opening Day approaches
Devers has yet to play a game this spring training, while Alex Bregman has mostly manned third baseCBS Sports - 5d -
Browns and Jack Conklin agree to re-work contract
Entering the season with no guarantees, Jack Conklin has agreed to lower his base salary for more financial securityYahoo Sports - 5d -
Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds home run spinner mini bobblehead scene available from FOCO
The base's top is a field-textured platform with diamond accents, which also spins 360 degrees.Yahoo Sports - 4d
