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Why Islamic banking is taking off
Pakistan’s Meezan Bank is the country’s most profitable bank. How?Financial Times - 2d -
The generation that has never known smoke-filled pubs
The legislation was brought across the country to reduce the effect of second-hand smoke.BBC News - 2d -
Nigeria appoints former Shell executive to lead state-owned oil group
President Bola Tinubu replaces NNPC board as country tries to boost productionFinancial Times - 2d -
After the euphoria, Lebanon and Syria realise what lies ahead
In both countries, the mood is newly sober as a system of vested interests fights backFinancial Times - 1d -
Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack
Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest.BBC News - 1d -
Are Trump's Asia tariffs a 'full-frontal assault' on China?
There were five Asian nations in the 10 countries and territories hit with the highest tariffs.BBC News - 1d -
Germany’s long slog out of stagnation
Breaking out of fiscal restraints is not by itself enough to recover the country’s economic mojoFinancial Times - 1d -
Chelsea and Man City now looking at 28-year-old goalkeeper with €20m release clause
Both Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly looking at signing a 28-year-old goalkeeper who has a €20m release clause.Chelsea are going to be busy in the upcoming transfer window and they will ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Chris Pérez lost Selena 30 years ago. The Grammy winner looks back and ponders Yolanda Saldivar's fate
30 years after her death, Selena posthumously became a global superstar. Meanwhile, Chris Pérez was cast as the widower. No matter his evolution since, the image has stuck.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency in 2027 and given four-year sentence in embezzlement trial – live
French far right leader barred from running for public office for five years with immediate effect after guilty verdict in trial. Full story: Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘I’d been singing the wrong word for 30 years’: Deacon Blue on how they made Dignity
‘It’s become a sort of folk song. It’s played at weddings and funerals. Dundee United play it when we win. I’ve met people who’ve told me, “I was a worker for the council for 20 years” – just like ...The Guardian - 4d -
Could the United States host Milano Cortina Winter Olympic events next year?
With less than a year before the Games begin, the sliding center for bobsled, skeleton and luge has not yet received final approval from the International Olympic Committee to host competitions.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
9-year-old dies after going under anesthesia for dental procedure at San Diego office
A 9-year-old girl died hours after going under anesthesia for a dental procedure at a San Diego office where a dentist was previously investigated after a patient nearly died.NBC News - 4d -
Brad Holmes: Lions will 'most likely' pick up fifth-year option on WR Jameson Williams
Brad Holmes: Lions will 'most likely' pick up fifth-year option on WR Jameson Williams, which would keep Jamo in Detroit through the 2026 seasonYahoo Sports - 3d -
Peter Schrager Exits NFL Network’s ‘Good Morning Football’ After 9 Years: “With A Heavy Heart, I’m Stepping Away”
Peter Schrager is leaving Good Morning Football after nine years. The football expert said goodbye to the NFL Network talk show on Monday, March 31. “The rumors are true, today is my last day on ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Efficiency metrics touted Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn all year. Now they're in the Final Four
The data told the story all year on Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn. The Blue Devils, Cougars, Gators and Tigers had held the top four spots in daily rankings from KenPom since the first half of ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Avalanche sign forward Taylor Makar, the younger brother of Cale Makar, to 1-year, entry-level deal
The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Taylor Makar, the younger brother of defenseman Cale Makar, to a one-year, entry-level deal on Monday. Taylor Makar will join the Colorado Eagles of the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The NHL and Rogers agree on 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights deal in Canada, AP source says
The NHL has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights agreement in Canada, according to a person familiar with the deal. The contract is the latest ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
NCHC Rookie of the Year Sacha Boisvert among trio of UND players hitting transfer portal
Mar. 31—GRAND FORKS — Three UND players are hitting the NCAA transfer portal. National Collegiate Hockey Conference Rookie of the Year Sacha Boisvert, sophomore forward Jayden Perron and junior ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Barcelona facing unexpected competition from Bayer Leverkusen for 26-year-old sought-after full-back
According to Cule Mania, Barcelona’s efforts to secure Andrei Ratiu have hit a significant roadblock as Bayer Leverkusen have entered the race to sign the 26-year-old Romanian right-back. The defen...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Garrett Crochet reportedly agrees to $170 million, 6-year deal with Red Sox
Ace left-hander Garrett Crochet has agreed to a record-breaking $170 million, six-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Garrett Crochet reportedly agrees to 6-year, $170 million deal with Red Sox
Ace left-hander Garrett Crochet has agreed to a record-breaking six-year, $170 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Day-One Game Pass Release Atomfall Is Dev's Most Successful Game In 32 Years
Developer Rebellion is perhaps best known for the Sniper Elite series, but the UK's studio latest release, Atomfall, is now the developer's "most successful launch" in its 32-year history. . ...GameSpot - 2d -
Discord says 1st year of Quests generated 70 campaigns and millions of gamer rewards
Discord announced that its first year of Quests generated 70 campaigns with advertising partners and millions of rewards that kept gamers engaged. Speaking at the ad-focused IAB Playfronts event, ...VentureBeat - 2d -
Budenholzer says 'it was a great five years' after returning to Milwaukee to face his former team
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t have time to wax nostalgic Tuesday as he faced his former team in Milwaukee for the first time since getting fired as the Bucks’ coach two years ago. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Outrage in New Zealand after 11-year-old girl sent to psychiatric ward and drugged in identity mix-up
Report finds police mistook girl for missing woman in blunder that has appalled political leaders. An 11-year-old girl was restrained, injected with anti-psychotic drugs and placed on a mental ...The Guardian - 2d -
Jackson Merrill and Padres agree to $135 million, 9-year contract for 2026-34, AP source says
All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tesla reports 336,000 vehicle deliveries in first quarter, 13% drop from a year ago
Tesla reported 336,000 vehicle deliveries in the first quarter of 2025, a 13% decline from a year ago, two days after the electric vehicle company’s stock wrapped up its worst quarter since 2022.NBC News - 2d -
NHL and Rogers announce a 12-year Canadian media rights deal through the 2037-38 season
The NHL and Rogers Communications announced a new 12-year national media rights deal Wednesday to air games on multiple platforms in Canada. The agreement, which was first reported Monday, is ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What's It Like To Skate Beside Gr8ness? Alex Ovechkin's Linemates Over The Years Will Tell You It Wasn't Easy, But It Was The Ultimate Reward
MIKE KNUBLE KNEW WHEN he signed his two-year contract to join the Washington Capitals in July 2009 that he was there for one primary reason: to play opposite Alex Ovechkin, the young-gun Russian ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
5-year-old dies after drinking bottle of apple juice allegedly containing meth, mother charged
A 5-year-old Florida boy died after drinking apple juice that authorities said contained methamphetamine in it, and his mother has been charged in connection with his death.NBC News - 1d -
Q1 2025 global VC investment deals and deal amounts take a dip versus a year ago | NVCA
Global venture capital deals declined in Q1 2025 compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to a report by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Pitchbook. In North America, ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Upstate New York officer won’t face criminal charges after fatally shooting a 13-year-old in June
A police officer in upstate New York will not face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy who pointed what turned out to be a BB gun, state Attorney General Letitia James ...NBC News - 1d -
Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology
Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technologyABC News - 1d -
'From the ground up’: How Walter Clayton Jr. worked for six years to deliver March Madness glory
Four years ago, Walter Clayton Jr. held no Power 4 offers. Now, he's one of the nation's best players and carried Florida basketball to the Final Four. Here’s how it all happened:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UCLA's Cori Close is the AP Coach of the Year after a historic season for the top-seeded Bruins
Cori Close, who led UCLA to its first women's Final Four during one of the best seasons in school history, was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Thursday. The Bruins earned the No. 1 ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Trey McBride agrees to 4-year deal with Cardinals, keeping him with team through 2029
Star tight end Trey McBride has agreed to a four-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals as the franchise locks up one of the NFL's best young players through the 2029 season. The Cardinals confirmed ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Mitchell boys tennis enters new era under first-year head coach Tyler McEntee
Apr. 3—MITCHELL — It's a new era for the Mitchell High School boys tennis team. For the last 13 years, longtime coach Pat Moller was at the helm, but he stepped down from the position following ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight suspended until the end of the year, official says
The search for the wreckage of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the southern Indian Ocean has been suspended due to poor weather conditions and will only resume at the end of the year, ...NBC News - 7h
