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US embassy in Syria tells Americans to leave, warns of 'potential imminent attacks'
The American embassy in Syria has warned all U.S. citizens to leave the country due to "the increased possibility of attacks" during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.ABC News - 1d -
US births rose last year, but experts don't see it as a trend
U.S. births rose slightly last year, but experts don’t see it as evidence of reversing a long-term declineABC News - Mar. 18 -
Syria swears in new transitional government 4 months after Assad's removal
Syria’s new transitional government has been sworn in nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the new authorities in Damascus work to bring back stability to the ...ABC News - 1d -
Selena's killer is denied parole 30 years after shooting Latin superstar
The woman who murdered Latin legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez was denied parole almost 30 years after shooting the beloved singer.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Denny Hamlin gets first win at Martinsville in 10 years
Denny Hamlin ended an agonizing 10-year winless streak at Martinsville Speedway, holding off teammate Christopher Bell in his home state.ESPN - 1h -
With 3 Words, Delta Air Lines’ Chief People Officer Explained the Secret to 100 Years of Success
As the airline celebrates 100 years, this is what stands out the most.Inc. - 2d -
Special Olympics state basketball tournament celebrates 40th year
Mar. 30—MITCHELL — For the 40th year, athletes from across South Dakota gathered in Mitchell for the Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament, an event that brought together more than 1,000 ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Yolanda Saldívar up for parole 30 years after Selena's murder. Here's what to know
Thirty years ago, Latino music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda SaldívarABC News - 4d -
200 years after the creation of braille, blind people in Mali say it has allowed them to fit in
Two hundred years have passed since the invention of braille, the tactile writing system that has transformed the lives of many blind and partially sighted peopleABC News - Mar. 20 -
WATCH: Daughter travels 24 hours to surprise parents after 3 years apart
Darci Condran and her parents had a heartwarming reunion after not seeing each other for three years while she lived in Australia.ABC News - 4d -
Amazon Luna signs multi-year deal with EA to bring big games to cloud gaming
Amazon Luna unveiled a multi-year deal with big game publisher Electronic Arts to bring many of its top games to the cloud gaming service.VentureBeat - 3d -
43-year-old American who never plans to return to the U.S. shares her No 1. piece of advice for moving abroad
Nicole Brewer, 43, has lived abroad for 16 years. To follow in her footsteps, she says, you'll have to ignore naysayers and do thorough research.CNBC - 1d -
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.CNBC - 1h -
You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of Years
Paleontologists hope that an amber-like material, made with living tree resin, will shed light on the prehistoric fossilization of the real stuff.The New York Times - 6d -
Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 22 years
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.CBS News - 2d -
Walmart Is Offering a Cheaper Easter Meal This Year—No Eggs Included
The meal kit serves eight people for less than $6 per person, the retailer says.Inc. - 2d -
To Secure $40 Billion, OpenAI Must Complete For-Profit Transition by End-Year
SoftBank can reduce funding to $20 billion if OpenAI fails to fully transition by the deadline.Inc. - 1d -
After 120 Years Stored in a Museum, an Indigenous Shrine Returns Home
Taken from a First Nation community in Canada, the shrine recently began a more than 3,000-mile journey back from the American Museum of Natural History in New York.The New York Times - 18h -
102-year-old WWII veteran throws 1st pitch at spring training game
World War II veteran-turned-internet star known as Papa Jake attended a spring training game between the Giants and Tigers — and he got to throw out the first pitch three months after celebrating ...NBC News - 3d -
Novo Nordisk's diabetes pill slashes risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% after four years
The results pave the way for Rybelsus to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and established heart disease.CNBC - 1d -
Nvidia turned CoreWeave into a major player in AI years before helping to save its IPO
CoreWeave has found a big market in selling Nvidia's popular AI processors, but the company has a challenging story to sell to public investors.CNBC - 16h -
Marlins record third walk-off win vs. Pirates, accomplishing a feat for first time in more than 20 years
Miami won Sunday on a wild pitchCBS Sports - 7h -
Former New York Yankees Player Brett Gardner's 14-Year-Old Son Miller's Body Released to Family
The MLB player's teenage son died unexpectedly in his sleep while the family was on vacation in Costa RicaYahoo Sports - 1h -
Steve Jobs Forced a Big IPhone Change That Nobody Thought Was Possible. Here’s How He Did It and Why It’s Better
Many years later, there’s also been an unforeseen benefit.Inc. - 1d -
Look inside: 33-year-old pays $3,100 a month to live in an old bank turned apartment in Montreal—'it was a beautiful blank canvas'
Marianne Plaisance and her boyfriend bought the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in September 2022.CNBC - 1d -
Conan O'Brien is returning as Oscars host in 2026
This year was Conan O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
WATCH: New footage shows baby sloth at San Diego Zoo
The sloth is the first cub born at the San Diego Zoo in three years.ABC News - 2d -
Dachshund Lost on Australian Island Is Still Alive, but Elusive
A year after getting loose on Kangaroo Island, Valerie is still out there.The New York Times - 2d -
'I was more nervous than he was': Caddie Liam Allan on his dad's senior tour win
18-year-old Liam Allan caddied for his dad this week and helped him when he won his first pro event in over 22 yearsYahoo Sports - 4h -
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.CBS News - 6d -
Trump Nominates Susan Monarez to Lead C.D.C.
Currently the agency’s acting director, Dr. Monarez would be the first nonphysician to head the agency in more than 50 years.The New York Times - 6d -
Head of Amazon’s TV and Film Steps Down
Jennifer Salke held the position for seven years. The tech giant named separate chiefs for television and movies.The New York Times - 3d -
Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows
The closely watched survey showed a reading of 57.0 for the month, down 11.9% from February and 28.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 2d -
Remember This Banger: Selena's 'Dreaming of You'
Thirty years after the singer's death, we look back on the song that encapsulated what could've been.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Bloomberg Has a Rocky Start With A.I. Summaries
The outlet has issued dozens of corrections to A.I.-generated news summaries since it started using the technology to write them this year.The New York Times - 1d -
Why tariffs could push car prices even higher
Tariffs will likely push car prices past the record highs seen in recent years.CNBC - 1d -
Snow White, Rachel Zegler and a toxic debate that's not going away
The 23-year-old star of Disney's remake has become a battleground on social media.BBC News - 1d -
French Schools Will Finally Teach Sex Education
For 25 years, France has said schools must teach sex ed. Now the government is at last putting a curriculum in place.The New York Times - 23h -
Man released without charge after three die in fire
Three people, including a four-year-old girl, died in the fire at a Grade II-listed house.BBC News - 9h -
One dose of experimental drug nearly wipes out stealthy cholesterol in 'remarkable' trial
A single dose of an experimental drug dramatically reduced levels of a deadly form of cholesterol, often thought to be untreatable, for up to one year.NBC News - 9h
