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‘Everything is so fragile’: Cate Blanchett on marriage, #MeToo and the state of the world

Over turmeric tea one evening, double Oscar winner Cate Blanchett talks about the secret of relationships and how to survive the current news cycle. The answer? Jump into the ice…. Cate Blanchett ...

The Guardian - 1d

World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts

Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.

NBC News - 1d

Trump’s Tactics Lead Americans to Question Role on World Stage

Among supporters and detractors alike, his transactional approach to foreign policy has upended old notions about the United States as a global leader.

The New York Times - 8h

One Of The Best Baseball Players In The World Might Be Hitting The Fortnite Shop Soon

Shohei Ohtani will supposedly come to Fortnite as a cel-shaded skin in an upcoming update for the popular game. The Los Angeles Dodgers star would be the first MLB player ever for the battle-royale ...

GameSpot - 3h

More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work

Menopause affects about half the world’s population at some point in life

ABC News - 4d

No. 21 Saint Mary's heads into March Madness seeking 2nd straight WCC Tournament title

In the fast-changing world of college basketball, some things remain constant

ABC News - 2d

Bridgestone and Michelin test advances in puncture-free tyres

Innovation by world’s biggest suppliers potentially smooths path for self-driving vehicles

Financial Times - 1d

How Designing Video Game Golf Courses Built a One-of-a-Kind Community

The world of golf architecture is exclusive and expensive, but virtual reality changed the game.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil

‘Triple negative’ puts world on course for ‘civilisation doom’, says environment minister

Financial Times - 4h

‘World’s hottest brand’: how Miu Miu defied sales plunge in fashion industry

As luxury firms struggle worldwide, the ‘knowingly cool’ label is posting record-breaking sales figures. While profits fall across the luxury fashion industry, one kooky Italian label is posting ...

The Guardian - 2d

Immigration’s a hot topic – and it applies to non-native plants, animals and insects, all over the world | Tim Blackburn

Biodiversity is great in theory, but there are reasons to fend off invasive alien species and the knock-on effect of their presence. Britain would be a wasteland if it weren’t for immigration. ...

The Guardian - 6h

US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret mission

The U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle has returned to Earth after circling the world for 434 days

ABC News - 3d

Trump’s ‘chaotic’ policy approach is creating opportunity for investors

There could be “quite a shift in the world order,” says Mike Cudzil, a portfolio manager at Pimco.

MarketWatch - 2d

Klaebo notches first six-gold cross-country sweep

Norway's Johannes Hoesfolt Klaebo completing an unprecedented sweep by winning all six golds at the cross-country world championships.

ESPN - 2d

Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?

The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order - but he faces serious challenges in the UK.

BBC News - 2d

International Women's Day protests demand equal rights, end to discrimination

International Women's Day is commemorated in different ways and to varying degrees in places around the world.

CBS News - 1d

Eddie George could soon be Bowling Green's new head football coach

Former NFL running back Eddie George could be moving up in the coaching world.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

China’s consumer prices fall for first time in more than a year

Index declines 0.7% as deflationary pressures continue to weigh on world’s second-largest economy

Financial Times - 1d

Singapore's population is aging fast. It hopes AI can help manage its elderly care

By 2030, a quarter of Singaporeans will be 65 or over. Societies around the world are "dismally unprepared" for an aging population, said one expert.

CNBC - 16h

The MAGA Culture War Comes for Georgetown Law

If our liberties can survive a world war, then they can and should survive the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 12h

Covid-19: Enduring Images of a Global Crisis, 5 Years On

New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them.

The New York Times - 7h

How right wing media amplifies Trump’s war on truth

Americans and people around the world are now experiencing the disastrous consequences of our becoming a “post-truth” society.

The Hill - 2h

Nvidia’s GTC 2025 will feature AI’s brightest minds and draw 25K attendees in person

Nvidia today announced GTC 2025, the world’s premier AI conference, will return March 17 to March 21 to San Jose, California.

VentureBeat - 4d

Pogacar beats Pidcock in Strade epic despite crash

World champion Tadej Pogacar recovers from a crash to hold off Tom Pidcock and retain his Strade Bianche title with another famous victory.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.

The New York Times - 1d

Shiffrin finishes third to set WC podiums record

Mikaela Shiffrin set an all-time World Cup record Sunday with her 156th podium finish though she let victory slip away in a slalom.

ESPN - 1d

Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination

This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...

ABC News - 2d

What to know about Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Trump's international negotiations

NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports on U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s growing stature in the Trump administration as the U.S. engages in diplomatic talks around the ...

NBC News - 2d

Blake Lively on being thrown an 'uncomfortable' curveball by 'Another Simple Favor'

Amid her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, Lively appeared with co-star Kendrick, director Paul Feig and others at the SXSW world premiere of the sequel to their 2018 hit.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets

Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks.

Wired - 2d

Bill Gates: My 'favorite' author's newest book is a must-read—it shows how food can become more affordable

"How to Feed the World," a book about global food supply, is the latest book from Vaclav Smil — who can count Bill Gates as one of his biggest fans.

CNBC - 2d

‘We can’t wait’: Scotland’s Townsend relishing France test after win over Wales

Scotland hang on to beat Wales 35-29 at Murrayfield Townsend: ‘France is the toughest fixture in world rugby’ After dominating yet another match without maximising the return on the scoreboard, ...

The Guardian - 1d

Restore America's crime-plagued capital

Washington, D.C. has one of the highest murder rates in the developed world, and has seen a recent increase in crime, including a stabbing at Safeway and a knife-brandishing hooligan terrorizing ...

The Hill - 1d

Sycophancy and toadying are de rigueur in Trump’s court of self-aggrandizement | Sidney Blumenthal

Gestures of servility from administration members and world leaders alike are sickeningly common in the mad king’s court. Sycophancy is the coin of the realm. In Donald Trump ’s court, flattery is ...

The Guardian - 1d

They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are detained on the Myanmar border

Thousands of sick, exhausted and terrified young men and women, from countries all over the world squat in rows, packed shoulder to shoulder, surgical masks covering their mouths and, some, their eyes

ABC News - 13h

Tokyo marks 80th anniversary of U.S. firebombing that killed 100,000 in a single night

Elderly survivors of a U.S. firebombing in Tokyo that killed more than 100,000 people in one night during World War II are pushing for recognition of the largely forgotten attack.

NBC News - 8h

'England had Italy on the ropes but didn't recreate French demolition job'

In his BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on England's thumping Six Nations victory over Italy, and assesses the final-day title race.

BBC News - 5h

Lindsey Vonn on skiing the comeback trail

In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. Fast, fearless and resilient, Lindsey Vonn fought her way back after every crash, until she retired at 34. But now, with a titanium knee ...

CBS News - 1d

Visitors flock to Paris’s Pompidou Centre before it closes for renovations

Art lovers catch last glimpse of prestigious art collection before gallery shuts for five years for major revamp. Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris ...

The Guardian - 1d

India see off New Zealand to complete clinical Champions Trophy triumph

Final: India, 254-6, bt N Zealand, 251-7, by four wickets Rohit smashes 76 after Kiwis unable to set big target And so ends an impressively fatuous experiment: what happens when the best side ...

The Guardian - 1d

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