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Creativity or cultural invasion? A fashion show sparks a row in Kashmir
A fashion show in a snowy town has sparked a controversy in Indian-administered Kashmir.BBC News - 3d -
Starmer is zigging where Blair zagged
Labour’s controversial plans to reform welfare illustrate the divide between the twoFinancial Times - 1d -
Comcast-owned NBC agrees $3bn deal to broadcast Olympic Games beyond 2032
Traditional broadcasters are facing competition from streamers for lucrative sports eventsFinancial Times - 5d -
Olympic candidate Coe backs athletes calling for climate issues to be a priority in global sports
“If I’m successful next week that is very high in my in-tray,” Coe told reporters in an online call ahead of the vote in Greece next Thursday, where he is one of seven candidates to succeed IOC ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
One of the strong candidates to win the IOC's presidential election next week says meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the winner's agendaABC News - 4d -
From Firestone high school to summer Olympics: 5 questions with Akron's Jonny Marshall
Get caught up with Akron native Jonny Marshall, a Firestone alum who is an SEC swimming champion at Florida and an Olympian with Great Britain.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Gaming luminaries explore industry’s struggles and how its best days are still ahead
Matthew Ball started a big conversation about the state of the game industry when he launched a 224-slide PowerPoint deck. We continued it.VentureBeat - 1d -
More older women becoming first-time moms amid U.S. fertility rate declines
As U.S. fertility rates continue to slide, a growing number of women older than 40 are having children, and a record low number of teenagers are giving birth.NBC News - 21h -
Dancing on Ice winner crowned after 'brilliant' performance
The performance of Dancing on Ice 2025's winner has been described as "brilliant" by former Olympic figure skater Jayne Torvill.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
John Feinstein, Sportswriter and Author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69
A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.The New York Times - 5d -
Edgar Berlanga scores monster KO in first post-Canelo bout; Austin 'Ammo' Williams shines in main event
Edgar Berlanga, Austin "Ammo" Williams and Olympic medalist Omari Jones impressed Saturday night in Orlando.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Global economy takes centre stage
OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics presidentFinancial Times - 2d -
GB Sevens' Shekells in England Women's Six Nations squad
Jade Shekells, who represented Great Britain at Sevens at the Tokyo Olympics, is one of four uncapped players in England's squad of 37.BBC News - 1d -
'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair
Rights groups have condemned the sentence, made under a controversial online hate-speech law.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
'Change must come' - MPs call for RFU review
After record losses, club bankruptcies and bonus controversies, a group of MPs calls for an independent review of the Rugby Football Union.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk
Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Why Julian Alvarez's penalty kick did not count as Atletico Madrid lose to Real Madrid in penalty shootout
Real Madrid beat Atletico 4-2 on penalties in the round of 16, and there was some controversy to go along with itCBS Sports - 5d -
Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs
House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.ABC News - 5d -
F1 swearing ban: Why can’t drivers swear over team radio and will they be suspended from races?
The controversial new rules have irked a number of drivers after Max Verstappen’s penalty last yearYahoo Sports - 3d -
What is the 1798 law that Trump used to deport migrants?
The wartime Alien Enemies Act has been controversially used to deport Venezuelans to a mega-jail in El Salvador.BBC News - 2d -
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
For Trump, the Stock Market Matters, Until It Doesn’t. CEOs Disagree
As major indexes slide and investors worry, the president abandons his longtime claim that Wall Street performance is the only economic metric that matters, and digs in on import tariffs most ...Inc. - 6d -
5 risks facing the US economy under Trump
The fundamentals of the U.S. economy are in good shape, with low unemployment and robust growth in recent quarters. But warning signs have been flashing and markets have been sliding amid policy ...The Hill - 6d -
It's not just Jamaica with a 'Cool Runnings' story. There are sliders from all over the world now
There’s been a maybe dusting reported on rare occasions in parts of Thailand and Malaysia. It’s expected that some of the athletes from those nations, even without a sliding track in their ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Rookie Isack Hadjar crashes on formation lap and delays start of F1 Australian GP
Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar has lost control of his car on the formation lap of the Australian Grand Prix, with the French driver sliding into a barrier at turn two and out of the race on ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How to watch Shaun White's Snow League half-pipe competition
Olympic snowboarder Shaun White's brand-new halfpipe league debuts this week, here's how to watch the first competition live from Aspen, CO.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 6 -
Claressa Shields has boxing suspension dissolved but still faces enforcement action
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields may still face punishment by a Michigan commission for testing positive for marijuana last month.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 leaderABC News - 20h -
Imane Khelif: Donald Trump does not intimidate me – I am not transgender
Imane Khelif says she refuses to be intimidated by United States president Donald Trump as she looks forward to defending her Olympic title in Los Angeles.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'
Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Everything you need to know about 'Carmina Burana,' Hollywood's go-to music for epic movie moments
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will perform 'Carmina Burana,' a classical work with controversial roots in Nazi Germany that has been amplifying epic movie moments for decades.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12 -
With live-action 'Snow White,' Disney finds itself again in culture war crosshairs
Disney's live-action 'Snow White' has faced a difficult road to its opening next week, with external controversies dogging it at every step.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Champions League review: Lamine Yamal’s brilliance and Donnarumma the great
The quarter-finals have been decided with a dash of controversy. We hand out honours and dishonours from the latest round of action. Real Madrid Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Draper stuns Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final
Britain's Jack Draper is helped by a controversial video call in his favour to earn a coming-of-age win over four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion
Romania’s electoral body has rejected the candidacy of controversial far-right politician Diana Sosoaca in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the ...ABC News - 3d -
Draper stuns Alcaraz in dramatic Indian Wells semi-final
Britain's Jack Draper is helped by a controversial video call in his favour to earn a coming-of-age win over four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz.BBC News - 3d -
Draper beats Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final
Britain's Jack Draper is helped by a controversial video call to earn a coming-of-age win over four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz.BBC News - 3d -
Video replay review used for first time in MIAA hockey state championship
After a controversial ending in last year's MIAA Division 1 boys hockey final, replay review was added. It didn't take long for it to get used.Yahoo Sports - 2d
