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NCAA championship brackets released, 3 CSUB wrestlers learn seedings, opposition

The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships will take place March 20-22 in Philadelphia, but the bracket draws involving the three Cal State Bakersfield wrestlers who qualified in the 125-, 197- ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower is arrested

A man has been arrested after climbing the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London while barefoot and holding a Palestinian flag

ABC News - 6d

Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada

The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.

The New York Times - 6d

Mark Carney Will Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister. Here’s What to Know.

Mark Carney, a former central banker, now heads the Liberal Party and will soon lead Canada, tasked with responding to President Trump’s threats.

The New York Times - 6d

Canada’s New PM Tells Trump: If Want a Fight, We’ll Kick Your Butt

Former central banker Mark Carney has managed the financial crisis and Brexit. He’s not backing down from a trade war with the U.S.

Inc. - 5d

At least 6 killed in a militant attack on a hotel in Somalia

A car bomb has exploded at a hotel in the central Somali city of Beledweyne in a militant attack that killed at least six people, including two prominent traditional elders

ABC News - 4d

Hungary's leader orders price controls on basic foods as inflation spikes

Hungary’s government is limiting the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items in response to growing inflation hitting consumers in the Central European country

ABC News - 4d

Syrian Kurds celebrate deal with Damascus as coastal residents remain wary after violence

In northeast Syria, revelers took to the streets after the announcement of a breakthrough deal between the central government in Damascus and local Kurdish-led authorities

ABC News - 4d

Trump set to nominate Michelle Bowman as Fed’s top bank supervisor

President Donald Trump is set to nominate Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top bank supervisor, a White House official confirmed to MarketWatch.

MarketWatch - 3d

Lubbock Christian women outlast UCCS in D-II NCAA Tournament opener

Regional player of the year Grace Foster scored 32 points as No. 10 Lubbock Christian rallied late to beat UC-Colorado Springs in South Central Region

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How to Watch March Madness 2025

Here’s how you can tune in to watch the men’s and women’s teams fight to win the 2025 NCAA Division I Basketball championship.

Wired - 3d

NHL playoff projections: Canucks or Flames for the final Western Conference wild card?

The two Pacific Division clubs vying for one spot face off Wednesday night in Alberta. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.

ESPN - 3d

Fowler boys basketball reaches state title game with win over Allen Park Inter-City Baptist

Fowler advances to face Wyoming Tri-unity Christian in the Michigan high school boys basketball Division 3 championship game Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

St. Clair wrestling's Cristian Haslem reflects on individual state title, 41-0 season

Haslem won the Division 2 individual wrestling state championship at 120 pounds earlier this month. He also finished the season 41-0.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Premier League promotion by season: History of promoted clubs, playoff final

Here's a list of the clubs promoted to the Premier League since the naming of the division, plus all of the playoff finals since they began following the 1986-87 season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

UFC Vegas 104 predictions, odds, full card preview: Is Marvin Vettori still a middleweight contender?

UFC Vegas 104 shines the spotlight back onto the middleweight division with a rematch between top contenders Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Generals, Hawks earn spots in NJCAA basketball semifinals

Herkimer College and Mohawk Valley Community College were winners Thursday in quarterfinal play at the NJCAA's Division III men's basketball tourney.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Express boys place second at NYSPHSAA Bowling Championships

Elmira High School's boys team put up a big score at the state tournament in securing a runner-up finish in Division 1.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hopedale vs. Pioneer Valley live updates from MIAA D5 boys basketball state championship

The Division 5 state championship is up for grabs when undefeated No. 1 seed Pioneer Valley faces Hopedale in the D5 boys basketball state final.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Watch: LeBron James and son Bryce embrace after Sierra Canyon wins state championship

Bryce James' Sierra Canyon Trailblazers won the Division I state championship on Friday, and he shared a touching moment with his parents afterward.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Down ease relegation fears with Westmeath win

A last gasp score from Adam Crimmins sees Down beat Westmeath and boost the Mournemen's Allianz League Division Two survival hopes.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Wild can’t match Blues’ desperation, as offense struggles again

Having won their first three meetings of the season versus the Blues, and opening up a double-digit standings lead in the division heading into Saturday’s game, for the Minnesota Wild this was a ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Brayden Burries delivers historic performance to lead Roosevelt to state championship

Brayden Burries scored a record 44 points to help Eastvale Roosevelt win the Open Division state championship over San Francisco Riordan.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

How Dan Bongino Would Run the F.B.I., According to Dan Bongino

The newly appointed deputy director of the F.B.I. has a long history of criticizing the bureau and its leadership. He has promised “dramatic change.”

The New York Times - Mar. 6

13 hurt when school bus crashes, overturns in New Jersey

A child was critically injured when a school bus with 31 people on board crashed on a New Jersey highway and overturned Monday night, officials said.

NBC News - 5d

What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.

Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.

The New York Times - 5d

U.S. soccer is learning more from SheBelieves Cup loss than it would have from a win

A U.S. women's national team loss to a formidable Japan in the SheBelieves Cup final taught a American young squad some critical lessons.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Spotify says it paid $10 billion in royalties in 2024 — but only 4% of its artists make a living

The music-streaming giant has long been the target of criticism from artists about paltry payments, but said it doled out record royalties last year.

MarketWatch - 3d

Boosie Badazz threw an after-party in Ohio. A shooting broke it up and left three people injured

Rapper Boosie Badazz's party at an Ohio bar and restaurant was quickly derailed as a shooting broke out. Three people were injured, two of them in critical condition.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Influencer's theft of baby wombat from mother sparks fury

A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.

NBC News - 2d

Publisher stands behind ex-Facebook employee's book, rebuffing Meta

Book publisher Macmillan said on Thursday it would continue promoting a book written by a former Facebook employee who is now critical of the tech company.

NBC News - 2d

YouTuber stabbed to death as she livestreamed on Tokyo street

Airi Sato, 22, was rushed to a hospital with critical injuries after the attacker stabbed her repeatedly in her upper body, police said, and was later pronounced dead.

CBS News - 1d

Guardiola hits back at Capello's 'arrogant' jibe

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has "raised the bar" in the Premier League following criticism from ex-England coach Fabio Capello.

BBC News - 1d

Guardiola hits back at Capello's 'arrogant' jibe

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has "raised the bar" in the Premier League following criticism from ex-England coach Fabio Capello.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump Administration Expels South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had lashed out on social media over comments critical of President Trump that the ambassador had made to a think tank in Johannesburg.

The New York Times - 1d

Guardiola laughs off Capello calling him 'arrogant'

Pep Guardiola has laughed off criticism from Fabio Capello after the former England manager accused the Manchester City boss of ruining Italian football.

ESPN - 17h

Netflix's $320m sci-fi blockbuster is 'soulless', 'dumb' and a hit

The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown, follows a trend of Netflix making star-packed movies that are panned by critics - but reach huge audiences.

BBC News - 18h

3 Points: One of Pacers' biggest strengths crumbles as Bucks create cushion in standings

Aaron Nesmith scored 30 points and Pascal Siakam added 26, but the Pacers' bench was pretty abysmal in Saturday's critical loss in Milwaukee.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Kamay review – searing story of Afghan Hazara family’s painful quest for justice

A daughter’s death is the catalyst for a difficult journey to Kabul, chronicled in this claustrophobic documentary about the void left by trauma. Living in the remote, mountainous Daikundi province ...

The Guardian - 6d

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