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Isle of Man expected to be first of British isles to legalize assisted dying
The Isle of Man is set to become the first part of the British Isles to legalize assisted dying as debate over a similar bill continues in the U.K. ParliamentABC News - 3d -
Elfyn Evans becomes first British driver since Colin McRae to win Safari Rally
Wales' Elfyn Evans recorded back-to-back WRC victories for the first time by winning Safari Rally Kenya and extending his Championship lead to 36 points.BBC News - 5d -
Kirsty Coventry becomes first female president of International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry, 41, of Zimbabwe becomes the first woman to lead the IOC. She is eligible to serve up to a 12-year term.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
British and Irish Lions to play a First Nations selection as part of 2025 tour to Australia
The British and Irish Lions will play a First Nations lineup in Melbourne as part of the nine-game tour of Australia that includes three test matches against Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. Rugby ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
First place in British Isles approves right to die
The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 passes through Tynwald's branches and can be sent for Royal Assent.BBC News - 3d -
Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water supply
Utah has become the first state in the nation to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed the legislation with little fanfare on Thursday, and it will ...The Hill - 3h -
Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water supply
Utah has become the first state in the nation to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed the legislation with little fanfare Thursday, and it will take ...The Hill - 3h -
Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governorABC News - Mar. 11 -
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama StadiumABC News - Mar. 20 -
New Hakluyt head vows to keep British advisory firm independent
Thomas Ellis took over as managing partner after previous leader left to become UK prime minister’s chief business aideFinancial Times - 4d -
Japan become 1st side to qualify for '26 World Cup
Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama on Thursday to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.ESPN - Mar. 21 -
Matt Richtman becomes first American man to win LA Marathon in 31 years
25-year-old was competing in only his second marathon Tejinesh Tulu of Ethiopia takes women’s title Matt Richtman won the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first American ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
British Airways tries to regain its halo with a new first-class seat
The UK flag carrier has called again on the London design studio that created a revolutionary productFinancial Times - 3d -
It is too soon for Henry Pollock to become the Lions bolter
Let us begin with a central proposition with which you may or may not agree – the British and Irish Lions is not a finishing school. Unlike club and country tours, the Lions is a place where the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman to lead International Olympic Committee
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying it was an "extraordinary moment"."This is an ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Mark Sears becomes Alabama's first consensus first-team All American
Mark Sears has yet again made history for Alabama basketball. The fifth-year point guard became the Crimson Tide’sYahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water
Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public water, after Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill prohibiting the addition of the mineral, which can prevent tooth decay, into water systems.NBC News - 5h -
Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water
Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public water, after Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill prohibiting the addition of the mineral, which can prevent tooth decay, into water systems.NBC News - 5h -
Garlin Gilchrist unveils bid to become Michigan’s first Black governor
Garlin Gilchrist II (D), Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor. Gilchrist, a former software engineer, ran alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Seb Coe humiliated as Kirsty Coventry becomes new Olympics president
Lord Coe suffered a crushing defeat in his bid to become president of the International Olympic Committee, with Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry routing her six rivals in the first round of voting to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Coventry elected as IOC's first female president
Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry is elected as the new IOC president, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Coventry the first woman elected as IOC pres.
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the post.ESPN - Mar. 20 -
Boulter knocked out of Miami Open in first round
British number one Katie Boulter is knocked out of the first round of the Miami Open following a straight-set defeat by American Peyton Stearns.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Paolini becomes 1st Italian women's player to make Miami Open tennis semifinals
Jasmine Paolini is headed to the Miami Open semifinals for the first time. The sixth-seeded Paolini defeated unseeded Magda Linette of Poland 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to make ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Coventry elected first female IOC president as Coe beaten
Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry is elected as the new IOC president, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Shohei Ohtani to become first MLB player to appear in Fortnite Icon Series
Ohtani's character will be available on March 17, one day before the Dodgers and Cubs meet in the Tokyo Series.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Stephen Curry becomes first NBA player to reach 4,000 3-pointers
When Stephen Curry began his career, no player in NBA history had ever made 3,000 3-pointers in a career.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
Medical experts warn the move could have consequences for oral health, especially among children.The New York Times - 5h -
Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
Medical experts warn the move could have consequences for oral health, especially among children.The New York Times - 5h -
Carlos Ortiz wins on Asian Tour and gets into the British Open for his first major since 2023
Carlos Ortiz of Mexico made two early birdies and pulled away Sunday for a 6-under 64 and a three-shot victory over Patrick Reed in the International Series Macau, his second Asian Tour title since ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UFC results, highlights: Sean Brady submits Leon Edwards, becomes first fighter to finish former champ
Edwards must contend with consecutive losses for the first time in his 28-fight careerCBS Sports - 5d -
Bird Flu Found in Sheep in U.K., a World First
The H5N1 virus was detected in a single animal in Yorkshire, the British government said on Monday. It added that the risk to humans remained very low.The New York Times - 4d -
Steph Curry becomes 1st player in NBA history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers
The greatest shooter in NBA history, Stephen Curry, has etched his name atop another list, becoming the first player in the league’s history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Curry has 28 points, Kerr becomes Warriors' regular-season victory leader in 97-94 win over Knicks
Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Curry has 28 points, Kerr becomes Warriors' regular-season victory leader in 97-94 win over Knicks
Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State ...ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Faith Carson becomes first Ohio State women's basketball player to hit transfer portal
Ohio State women's basketball has its first player in the transfer portal just a day after being elimination from NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Watkins becomes first women’s college athlete to sign with Fanatics sports merchandise platform
The Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles sports merchandise platforms announced a multi-year deal Friday with Southern California women's basketball star JuJu Watkins. Fanatics said Watkins is the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifying after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
First jet lands at Heathrow as ‘skeleton’ service of flights resumes
British Airways to operate a small number of flights on Friday evening after fire shut Europe’s busiest airport for most of dayFinancial Times - 6d -
2025 NFL free agency: Best remaining players for Texans after first wave of free agency
With the first week of free agency in the books, the Houston Texans look for these top names next week to become a part of the roster in 2025Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15
