Bizarre Season Takes

An alternative take on Trump’s favourite word

Seen from a different angle, would the US president still choose tariffs?

Financial Times - 1d

Spurs shutting down Wembanyama for season

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

ESPN - 1d

The M.L.S. Season Is Starting, and There’s a Clear Favorite

Who will win it all and who will surprise? Our experts make predictions.

The New York Times - 13h

What to look out for in MLS this season

BBC Sport looks at some of the main talking points as the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign kicks off this weekend.

BBC News - 1h

Amazon is taking control of the James Bond movie franchise

Amazon MGM Studios, the tech giant's film unit, plans to take "creative control" of the James Bond series under a new deal with the franchise's longtime producers.

NBC News - 1d

A New, Trendy Move Is Taking Over the N.B.A.

Nearly every young perimeter player is feverishly working on adding the “Euro stop” to his game.

The New York Times - 13h

Chipotle Plans to Hire 20,000 Workers for ‘Burrito Season’

As spring approaches, people’s thoughts will turn toward green grass, sunny days, the start of baseball, and, according to the fast-food chain, a hankering for burritos that will require its ...

Inc. - 2d

'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva expects his club to make changes at the end of a "very frustrating" season.

ESPN - 1d

Bonus season: how does yours measure up?

Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school fees

Financial Times - 1d

Fortnite Map Changes In Chapter 6 Season 2

The new Fortnite map is here, giving the island a GTA-like makeover with several tightly-packed city elements, Black Markets to shop at, and new vehicles driving around with lots of loot up for ...

GameSpot - 1d

Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?

As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.

The New York Times - 1d

Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects

Toy and gaming giant Hasbro is shifting manufacturing away from China as it eyes the effects of U.S. tariffs.

CNBC - 1d

Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC

Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.

Politico - 1d

Trump administration takes aim at $4B in funding for California high-speed rail

The Trump administration is investigating delays and cost overruns in California’s high-speed rail project

ABC News - 1d

Marchand takes jab at Tkachuk brothers after Canada's 4 Nations title

Brad Marchand didn't hold back when talking about the Tkachuk brothers after Canada beat Team USA in the 4 Nations final.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soars. When we think about invertebrates, most of us picture bees, butterflies, worms, crabs or perhaps even a ...

The Guardian - 1d

Amazon MGM to take creative control of James Bond franchise

Amazon MGM announced it is taking over the creative reins of the James Bond franchise. The Broccolis, who controlled the Bond franchise for decades, will still share intellectual property rights.

CBS News - 18h

Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond

007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. Business live – latest updates Amazon has paid more than $1bn for ...

The Guardian - 18h

Trump Administration Takes Aim at $4B in Funding for California High-Speed Rail

The controversial transportation project is long-delayed. Can it stay on track?

Inc. - 15h

What Would Trump Taking Control of the USPS Mean for You?

Some reports say Trump plans to take control the USPS, possibly to privatize it. Here’s what that could mean for businesses and consumers.

Inc. - 12h

Trudeau after Canada hockey win over US: 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a veiled swipe at President Trump on Thursday, after Canada defeated the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off men's hockey championship game. “You can’t take ...

The Hill - 19h

Yahoo Sports AM: Is Nikola Jokić having the best season ever?

In today's edition: Nikola Jokić's season for the ages, golf's pace of play issue, how the next 18 months could reshape soccer in the U.S., the 4 Nations championship, and more.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

MLS 2025 Season kickoff: How to watch Inter Miami vs. NYC

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play New York City FC to start the 2025 MLS season this weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA season with blood clot

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will miss remainder of NBA season due to a blood clot in his shoulder, the team said.

NBC News - 1d

What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?

DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.

NBC News - 1d

Victor Wembanyama Expected to Miss Rest of N.B.A. Season Because of Blood Clot

The San Antonio Spurs said they discovered deep vein thrombosis when Wembanyama returned from All-Star weekend.

The New York Times - 1d

Fortnite New Weapons In Chapter 6 Season 2 - All Guns And Loot

With each new season, the Fortnite weapons and loot are greatly overhauled. This, of course, is the most exciting part of the game for many players--learning which guns are the best alone, best to ...

GameSpot - 1d

I.R.S. Fires 6,700 Employees Amid Tax Filing Season

The layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service came alongside additional firings at the Transportation Security Administration and the C.I.A.

The New York Times - 18h

With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next

The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hips

ABC News - 17h

Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why

Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here's why you shouldn't wait this season, experts say.

CNBC - 12h

Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs

Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa

ABC News - 1d

Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, MGM Amazon announced that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control

ABC News - 1d

Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding

Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party took an initial step toward dissolving on Thursday

ABC News - 1d

Woman uproots life to take job as federal worker, then fired in mass layoffs weeks later

Last month, Katie Sandlin uprooted her life in a small town in Alabama to accept a job at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. Three weeks later, before she even unpacked her ...

CBS News - 1d

Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for taking banned substance, agent says it was 'honest mistake'

Portis' agent says the positive test was the result of a medication mix-up

CBS Sports - 1d

Live updates: Musk takes the stage at CPAC; Senate vote-a-rama stretches into the night

Tech billionaire Elon Musk took the stage at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss a range of ...

The Hill - 1d

4 Nations Face-Off: Connor McDavid scores golden goal for Canada to take down Team USA

Connor McDavid etched his name in Canadian hockey history at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hawks' Trae Young has a bone to pick with referees who 'take s--- personally,' but he dug his own hole

Young's Hawks lost to Orlando on Thursday and he didn't like the way the whistle blew

CBS Sports - 1d

With new Apple docuseries, Major League Soccer takes a page out of Formula One's playbook

'Onside,' a new docuseries from the team behind 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive,' takes viewers behind the scenes of MLS — and could have a similar impact on U.S. soccer.

Los Angeles Times - 21h

NCAA Rules Committee takes aim at fake injuries, but primitive call-and-review process needs fixing first

Give refs a chance to say 'I don't know'

CBS Sports - 19h

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