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At Forever 21, the Adrenaline Rush Was the Point

Anything the fast-fashion retailer lacked in cool or quality it made up for with the thrill of the hunt for the right thing — or something close enough.

The New York Times - 8h

North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine

The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Unwell Palmer misses first pen, 100% record ends

Cole Palmer's perfect penalty record came to an end when his spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Mads Hermansen during Chelsea's clash with Leicester City.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Crew member reveals harrowing details of fiery cargo ship crash off U.K.

A crew member tells CBS News "a massive ship came from out of the blue" and rammed a tanker apparently carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Restrictions Ordered for Helicopters Near Reagan Airport After Plane Crash

The transportation secretary’s decision came after the National Transportation Safety Board cited a long history of near collisions between helicopters and airplanes near the nation’s capital.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect, Europe retaliates

The European Union announced countermeasures targeting the U.S. after President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into effect.

CNBC - 6d

'God used Donald Trump to save me': Ex-Tenn. senator gets pardon 15 days after entering prison

The pardon by Trump came after the top pardon attorney at the DOJ said she had been fired after restoring the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson.

CNBC - 6d

March Madness: Texas fans full of emotion after 2OT win over Texas A&M in SEC tournament

In the third matchup of the season, Texas came up victorious over Texas A&M in the SEC tournament. Here is how Longhorns fans reacted.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Oklahoma Sooners eliminated from SEC Tournament on Otega Oweh's last-second shot

The Oklahoma Sooners had a chance to upset the Kentucky Wildcats, but once again, Otega Oweh came through clutch to eliminate OU from SEC tournament

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Davante Adams: No negotiation for No. 17, Puka Nacua was already switching

After word came down that Davante Adams was joining the Rams over the weekend, receiver Puka Nacua referred to his new teammate as “No. 17” in an interview.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32

Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came back to sing with Rascal Flatts.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

UCLA routed by Wisconsin in Big Ten tournament quarterfinal

The Bruins received a wakeup call as they came out sluggish, fell behind by double digits early and never recovered against the Badgers on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

NFL free agency grades: Chris Godwin, Justin Reid among best early signings

A lot of top NFL free agents came off the board in the early stages of free agency. Which signings were the best of the bunch?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Florida baseball drops first game of SEC play vs. Tennessee Vols

Florida had its chance to win its first game of SEC baseball in 2025, but the Tennessee Volunteers came out on top Friday night.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Haason Reddick ready to move forward after "very bizarre" 2024 season

Haason Reddick's run of four straight seasons with at least 11 sacks came to an end in 2024 and limited production on the field was only part of the reason.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Tired of 'getting punked,' Michigan basketball flexes muscle as it stuns Maryland at buzzer

"We're thinking about one thing right now, that's beat Wisconsin," said Rubin Jones. "We're playing for a championship, that's what we came here for."

Yahoo Sports - 3d

How Alabama native Earl Etheridge became a game changer with impactful career in Savannah sports

Earl Etheridge came to Savannah from Alabama in 1963 and has worked tirelessly ever since to build high school sports in Savannah and Georgia.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Michigan basketball will raise banner after Big Ten tournament win. Was it worth it?

Michigan basketball won the Big Ten tournament and got some momentum back. But when the NCAA tournament seeds came out, it didn't seem to help much.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Aid group in Haiti temporarily shutters hospital after gangs attack convoy evacuating medical staff

Doctors Without Borders says that four of its vehicles came under fire while they evacuated staff from a hospital in Haiti’s capital as gang violence surges

ABC News - 1d

2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.

MarketWatch - 1d

Influencer accused of taking baby wombat from mother speaks out

The American influencer who came under fire for allegedly taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia is breaking her silence.

ABC News - 1d

Fewer Than Half of the 59 Hostages in Gaza Believed to Be Alive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday’s attack on Gaza came after Hamas said no to the latest proposals by mediators, which included releasing the remaining captives.

The New York Times - 17h

Ancient Olympia hosts IOC candidates and voters two days ahead of presidential contest

Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site two days before the contest Thursday to elect a new leader

ABC News - 10h

Micah Parsons' leadership is also in spotlight amid potential record-breaking contract talks

This came to the forefront when mentioning Parsons' public disagreement with former teammate DeMarcus Lawrence. That raised eyebrows about his approach to leadership.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.

The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Letters to Sports: UCLA basketball coaches draw more scrutiny

Readers of the Los Angeles Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on UCLA basketball coaches Mick Cronin and Cori Close, the Dodgers, Lakers and Rams.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning 18-school Big Ten title by three games

The Spartans (26-5, 17-3 Big Ten) closed the regular season with seven straight wins, including five against AP Top 25 teams.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

North Korea tests 'multiple' ballistic missiles as US-South Korea war games begin

"South Korean military has increased surveillance and maintaining readiness posture in close cooperation with the U.S.," South Korea's Joint Chiefs said on Monday.

ABC News - Mar. 10

Reality Games raises $4.7M for location-based Monopoly World

Reality Games has closed a $4.7 million seed round to accelerate the development of its location-based real-world Monopoly game.

VentureBeat - Mar. 10

Man Utd plan to build 'iconic' £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium

Manchester United announce plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK - an "iconic" new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Most of the S&P 500 is already in correction territory as benchmark teeters near milestone

As of Monday's close, 366 S&P 500 components, or 73%, were trading 10% or more below their respective 52-week highs.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Why the UK Has Not Retaliated Against Trump’s Tariffs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to stay close to the United States, even as the uncertainty unleashed by President Trump offers a chance to build ties with the European Union.

The New York Times - 6d

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate about Trump, Musk and key issues

A closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election takes center stage as Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate.

ABC News - 6d

What's next for federal education funding after Trump cuts

President Trump is starting to enact his pledge to close the Department of Education. Liam Knox, a reporter for Insider Higher Ed, joins to discuss.

CBS News - 6d

Federal Agency Dedicated to Mental Illness and Addiction Faces Huge Cuts

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has already closed offices and could see staff numbers reduced by 50 percent.

The New York Times - 6d

'Long Bright River' allowed Amanda Seyfried to go inside a cop's mind with its creator

For Amanda Seyfried, the Peacock limited series offered a rare opportunity to play a character adapted from a book while working closely alongside the author, Liz Moore.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Dollar General store review and closures dent fourth-quarter earnings

As part of the reevaluation, the dollar-store chain said it will close 96 Dollar General stores and 45 Popshelf stores and will convert six other locations.

CNBC - 5d

A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants

Prosecutors in San Antonio are putting human smugglers on trial, as legal avenues into the United States are closed off and dangers to undocumented migrants may be rising.

The New York Times - 5d

Revealed: Arsenal & Liverpool want €50m winger, he’s open to transfer this summer

Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs keen on the potential transfer of Lyon wonderkid winger Malick Fofana this summer.Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Premier League side eyeing sensational Ancelotti return amid Real Madrid uncertainty

Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Carlo Ancelotti’s situation at Real Madrid as they prepare for the possibility of making a move for him at the end of the season. According to reports from Fichaj...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

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