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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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 3d

The challenge of stopping drone swarms

Drones have been flying over critical civilian and military sites around the United States for years. Why is it so hard for the military to stop them?

CBS News - 2d

Should I Wear High-Rise or Low-Rise Jeans?

In the current moment, it can seem as if anything goes. Our critic explains how to solve the riddle of which cut of jeans is right for you.

The New York Times - 2d

‘They’re Upset About Things And They’re Pissed Off’: Maple Leafs, Morgan Rielly, Searching For Answers As Sense Of Urgency Mounts

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at a critical point of the season. Adversity strikes at different parts of the year for all 32 teams, and the Leafs are in the thick of it.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The Guardian view on Pope Francis: protecting a progressive legacy | Editorial

The pontiff is off the critical list and stable. But his achievements will need to be safeguarded in an inevitable power struggle to come. The release on Sunday of the first photograph of ...

The Guardian - 2d

Halliday raises $20 million to build AI agents that operate safely on blockchain

Halliday secures $20 million to develop secure AI agents for blockchain, solving critical safety challenges for enterprise applications with immutable guardrails and automated workflows.

VentureBeat - 1d

Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say

Trump’s order to cut funding to Voice of America and several other pro-democracy media outlets has drawn widespread criticism from press freedom organizations.

ABC News - 1d

Democrats must strike a balance between strength and empathy

Elon Musk has expressed contempt for empathy, calling it a fundamental weakness of Western civilization, and has criticized programs such as Social Security and the funding for fresh food for ...

The Hill - 1d

UNC basketball dominates San Diego State in March Madness First Four | Social reactions

North Carolina dominated San Diego State in the First Four after the Tar Heels were criticized for making the field. Social reactions to the win:

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Jack Schlossberg Slams JFK Files Release and the Media’s Coverage

In a series of social media posts, Jack Schlossberg, a frequent critic of the Trump administration, said his family was not given a “head’s up” about the release.

The New York Times - 4h

Watch GameSpot's Stalker 2 Documentary About How Russian War Impacted The Studio

For the newest episode of GameSpot Insider, we dig into the tumultuous development of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. While the game is now considered a success, both critically and commercially ( ...

GameSpot - 5h

White House rips Dems, condemns attacks on Teslas

The White House on Wednesday condemned Democrats for not speaking out about attacks on Tesla dealerships and cars, doubling down on the Trump administration’s criticism over the recent targeting of ...

The Hill - 3h

Trump admin live updates: WH continues to attack judges blocking Trump's agenda

The White House continued Trump's criticism of the federal judiciary, even after Chief Justice John Roberts' rebuke of Republican calls to impeach judges.

ABC News - 3h

Jack Schlossberg Slams JFK Files Release and the Media’s Coverage

In a series of social media posts, Jack Schlossberg, a frequent critic of the Trump administration, said his family was not given a “heads up” about the release.

The New York Times - 3h

Fired Federal Workers See Family Members Pile on After the DOGE Axe Falls

The abrupt loss of their livelihoods was tough enough. Now many laid-off government workers report their relatives and friends are celebrating their turmoil.

Inc. - Mar. 7

For De'Aaron Fox, firing Mike Brown reportedly final straw with Kings, Sabonis seeks clarity on team's future

What's the long-term plan in Sacramento? What is the front office building toward? Fox didn't see it.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

WATCH: Fans evacuate Warriors-Pistons game due to false fire alarm followed by sound system malfunction

The game was temporarily delayed as the situation was sorted out

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

NC State fires men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts after 8 seasons

Keatts coached the Wolfpack to three NCAA tournament bids during his six seasons in Raleigh and advanced to the Final Four in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’

To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucrats

ABC News - Mar. 10

Oil tanker and cargo ship collide off U.K., setting both vessels on fire

An English port boss said he was told the North Sea collision produced "a massive fireball."

CBS News - Mar. 10

Firing Kevin Keatts now was cold-blooded, but urgently needed by NC State in face of clear deterioration

Keatts was on the hot seat prior to reaching the Final Four in 2024, so his dismissal should not be a surprise

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

DOJ official says she was fired after opposing the restoration of Mel Gibson's gun rights

The U.S. Pardon Attorney was terminated last Friday after she opposed restoring actor Mel Gibson’s rights to carry a gun, her spokesperson and two DOJ officials told NBC News.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Ukraine Supports 30-Day Cease-Fire as U.S. Says It Will Resume Military Aid

The deal announced on Tuesday delivered new momentum to efforts to halt the fighting, with the ball for any truce now in Russia’s court, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Trump defends mass firings, claiming many federal workers 'don't work at all'

President Trump said he feels "very badly" for the thousands of federal workers who lost their jobs in recent weeks but "many of them don't work at all."

NBC News - Mar. 12

Owner reunited with her cat months after Palisades Fire destroyed her home

It appears the tall tale that all cats have nine lives may be true for a California Maine coon named Aggie.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Minnesota fires Ben Johnson: 'Ruthless' decision came overnight after first-round exit from Big Ten Tournament

The NIL-strapped Golden Gophers finished 15-17 on the season in Johnson's fourth year

CBS Sports - 6d

Live updates: Trump meets with NATO leader; judge blasts effort to fire federal workers

The Senate must pass a short-term funding bill before the government shutdown, while the White House has pulled its nominee for the CDC and President Trump has threatened Europe with more tariffs ...

The Hill - 6d

Multiple fires blast from manholes across US college after explosion on campus

A maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University caused evacuation orders and classes to be cancelled for the rest of the week.

BBC News - 5d

Rory McIlroy fires 67 at The Players, even as he struggles with his greatest weapon

McIlroy had seven birdies in Thursday's opening round even though he hit only four of 14 fairways on the Stadium Course.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU

Judge says it is a ‘lie’ that employees at federal agencies had performance issues; Trump mulls EU alcohol tariff – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. A federal judge in California ...

The Guardian - 5d

'The win was so important' - Al Ittihad snatch dramatic victory to fire title tilt

Threatened with a fourth Roshn Saudi League match without a win and the risk of dropping yet more points in the title race, Al Ittihad did what would-be champions do. They found a way. “It was a ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

'The fire has been stoked': Free Jacks looking forward to 2025 home opener in Quincy

After a 1-2 start, the Free Jacks hope to use their St. Patrick's Day home opener festival to get back on track.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Eye Opener: Plane catches fire at Denver airport after making emergency landing

A plane bursts into flames at Denver's airport with more than 170 people on board, and we have the latest on how everyone survived. Also, President Trump threatens to target alcohol from Europe as ...

CBS News - 5d