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Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.Wired - 2d -
U.S. Arrests 2nd Person Tied to Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia
The action came less than a week after Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate and a prominent figure in campus demonstrations, was arrested.The New York Times - 1d -
Paris Fashion Week Street Style: See All the Fashion and Looks
Musicians like Chappell Roan and other performers figured prominently in the crowds and the clothes at Paris Fashion Week.The New York Times - 14h -
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson.CBS News - 2h -
Book excerpt: "Dream Count" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In her long-awaited return to fiction, the author of "Americanah" presents her intricately-woven novel that explores love, ambition, family expectations, and the forces that shape women's choices.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Book excerpt: "Dream State" by Eric Puchner
An Oprah's Book Club pick, this latest novel from the author of "Model Home" is a sweeping saga about how choices – big and small – shape lives and families for decades.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
A beaver: to get attention they will slap the water with their tails | Helen Sullivan
They prefer to carry branches in their teeth, like dogs. And when they swim, they hold their front paws to their chests, like a severe governess in a Victorian novel. The heads of beavers, large ...The Guardian - 6d -
Róisín Lanigan: ‘I moved to London and got bedbugs’
The Northern Irish journalist turned author on writing a haunted house novel for the rental age, her trick for capturing dialogue and favourite millennial reads. Róisín Lanigan, 33, grew up in ...The Guardian - 23h -
‘World’s hottest brand’: how Miu Miu defied sales plunge in fashion industry
As luxury firms struggle worldwide, the ‘knowingly cool’ label is posting record-breaking sales figures. While profits fall across the luxury fashion industry, one kooky Italian label is posting ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
'This guy's mega' - how Lando Norris was slowly developed into F1 title contender
Lando Norris has long seemed destined for the very top of motorsport, as key figures who worked with him through the junior categories tell BBC Sport.BBC News - 4d -
Roomba vacuum maker iRobot warns it may go bust, sending stock down 30%
After its latest financial figures were worse than forecast, the company said there’s “substantial doubt” it can survive another 12 months.MarketWatch - 4d -
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026
Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.The New York Times - 3d -
Leaked EA photo shows Arizona State football featured on cover of video game
A photo of the potential cover for EA Sports College Football 26 was leaked, showing a handful of top figures in the sport. Arizona State is included.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Elbow scare behind him, CJ Carr ready to compete for Notre Dame quarterback job
The Fighting Irish figure to have an open competition for the quarterback job. Here's how high-profile prospect CJ Carr recovered from an injury.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
DePaul Closed Out GTown's BET
Ed Cooley and his charges, like Jayden Epps, couldn't figure out how to defeat DePaul, ousting them from the BETYahoo Sports - 2d -
Herman Graf, Who Helped Sell ‘Tropic of Cancer,’ Dies at 91
A major figure in independent publishing, he promoted Henry Miller’s once-banned book and helped make “A Confederacy of Dunces” a best seller after the author’s death.The New York Times - 1d -
Dungeon Crawler Carl Hardcover Editions - Save On The Best-Selling LitRPG
Dungeon Crawler Carl is one of the most popular series in the LitRPG space, a burgeoning subgenre of fantasy and sci-fi that injects video game tropes like stats, health bars, and inventory ...GameSpot - Mar. 7 -
What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher
In these novels, the heroes are – to borrow a term from the fandom – cinnamon rolls: soft-hearted, sweet and, yes, delicious. Feyre Archeron has many talents: she can skin a wolf and track a deer, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
DHS using polygraph tests to find leakers: Reports
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using polygraph tests to figure out who could be leaking information to news outlets, with some agency officials contending the disclosed information ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Liga MX chief Arriola named federation president
Liga MX president Mikel Arriola will now be assuming the role of Mexican Football Federation interim president for upcoming events sanctioned by Concacaf and FIFA, given the absence of a permanent ...ESPN - 5d -
Who is Mahmoud Khalil? The detained Columbia graduate praised as steady negotiator
Key figure in pro-Palestinian campus protests arrested by Ice known for kindness and skill for de-escalation. Mahmoud Khalil , the recent Columbia University graduate who was detained by Ice on ...The Guardian - 4d -
Frankie Dettori reveals he is filing for bankruptcy in shock statement
Outstanding jockey of era ‘saddened and embarrassed’ Rider: ‘Consequences will affect me for many years’ Frankie Dettori, one of the most successful and popular racing figures of recent ...The Guardian - 3d -
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...ABC News - 3d -
UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – as it happened
UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’. Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.. ...The Guardian - 2d -
NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks
Quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders figure to be among the top picks in next month's NFL draft, though there's no current consensus that either player — or any quarterback — will be the No. 1 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ornstein: Man City & Barcelona Keen on Another Liverpool Contract Stalemate
Man City and Barcelona Maintain Interest in DíazLuis Díaz remains a key figure for Liverpool, yet speculation over his future refuses to fade. Both Barcelona and Manchester City have long been ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Girls basketball tournament: Benilde-St. Margaret’s wins third straight Class 3A title
Benilde-St. Margaret’s claimed its third straight Class 3A crown on Saturday at Williams Arena, downing Marshall 73-57. The Red Knights had four players score in double figures. Kendall McGee led ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Girls high school basketball: Hopkins pulls away in second half, beats Maple Grove for 4A title
With the game in doubt, Hopkins used a balanced offensive attack for a championship-clinching run. Erma Walker scored 28 points to lead four players in double figures and the Royals beat Maple ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
LEONARD GREENE: LeBron James deserves flagrant foul for confronting Stephen A. Smith about son Bronny
For what it’s worth, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith wasn’t the only sports figure to question Bronny James’ NBA credentials. Yet, when Bronny’s father — NBA legend Lebron James — decided to confront ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
‘Fishing in Cornwall is like a metaphor for life’: photographer Jon Tonks on landscape, community and the perfect catch
Tonks spent 18 months documenting the fisherfolk of the south-west, learning about the community’s relationship with the sea, and how the future could be more sustainable for the fishers. Two ...The Guardian - 8h -
Villarreal boss Marcelino labels Real Madrid star ‘lethal’ after La Liga clash
Villarreal head coach Marcelino has moved to reveal his appreciation for the talents of Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé.This of course comes after the Frenchman proved himself the decisive figure in ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Lewis Hamilton primed to forge a glorious new hammer time at Ferrari
‘There’s magic here,’ says the F1 veteran whose mission at Scuderia is under threat from McLaren and Verstappen. In the maelstrom of the buildup to the new Formula One season, which opens in ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
‘Everyone knew who he was’: James Hamilton, the ‘eccentric aristo’ who catalysed British club culture
He outed Norman Cook as Fatboy Slim, imported turntablism and made BPM a staple of dance journalism. Pete Tong and Paul Oakenfold remember a pivotal figure. Norman Cook can remember the first time ...The Guardian - 6d -
Texas measles cases rise to 223
Texas's deadly measles outbreak is growing, as confirmed cases in the state have risen to at least 223 since January, according to the latest figures from the Texas Department of State Health ...The Hill - 4d -
Kinzinger rips Newsom's 'stupidity' for inviting Bannon on podcast
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) is blasting California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for hosting conservative media figure and President Trump ally Steve Bannon on his newly launched podcast this week. ...The Hill - 4d -
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), a more than two-decade veteran of the House who rose to high levels of power in the Democratic Caucus, died on Thursday. He was 77. A fixture of progressive politics ...The Hill - 2d -
'Confident' Triantis earns first Australia call-up
Hibs midfielder Nectarios Triantis has been rewarded for his impressive club form with a first senior Australia call-up. The 21-year-old - on loan from Sunderland - has been a key figure for David ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
