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Small Businesses Report Revenue Declines and Dimming Optimism in Fed Report
More small businesses reported decreased revenue rather than gains for the first time since 2021.Inc. - 2d -
U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America
Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.The New York Times - 2d -
Orbán to host Netanyahu in defiance of ICC arrest order
Five-day visit to Hungary this week will be Israeli leader’s first since warrant to member of international courtFinancial Times - 1d -
Justin Welby: I forgive serial abuser John Smyth
In his first interview since resigning, the former Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the scandal which led him to quit.BBC News - 22h -
Wahl Peanut Li Review: A Cordless Take on a Classic
Barbers have stubbornly stuck to the corded Peanut for decades. The new Li is the first argument for ditching the cord.Wired - 21h -
Rocket crashes back to Earth just moments after launch in Norway
The Spectrum rocket's first test flight lasted 30 seconds but researchers say it will still provide useful data.BBC News - 18h -
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge intentionally walked with bases empty but Brewers' trick immediately backfired
Judge has already hit four home runs in the first three games of the seasonCBS Sports - 15h -
2025 Women's March Madness schedule, scores: Elite Eight bracket, dates, locations, tip times, TV channels
South Carolina is off to its fifth straight Final Four, while UCLA is making its first appearanceCBS Sports - 13h -
Houston's defense carries Cougars into 7th Final Four with 69-50 March Madness win over Tennessee
Houston’s relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021, with LABC News - 14h -
Fantasy Baseball Week 2 Preview: Two-start pitcher rankings highlight Cristopher Sanchez, Bowden Francis
It's mostly back-of-the-rotation options lining up for two starts in the first full weekCBS Sports - 13h -
What's the deal with the Yankees' 'torpedo bats'? And are they really a competitive advantage?
The Yankees hit 15 home runs in their first 3 games of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Look: Jaguars' head coach Liam Coen takes part in NFL annual coaches photo
Jaguars' head coach Liam Coen took part for the first time in the NFL's annual coaches photo at the league meeting.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
UCLA shows poise, growth in clutch win over LSU
UCLA caught fire from beyond the arc to hold off LSU and advance to the program's first NCAA Final Four.ESPN - 9h -
Lee holds off Scheffler & Woodland to win Houston Open
Australia's Min Woo Lee claims his first PGA Tour win with victory at the Houston Open in a dramatic finish.BBC News - 12h -
Creators of DRAFTED focused on changing narrative for Latina women in sports
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.CBS News - 11h -
Here are the top waiver-wire targets for Week 2
We've got the top waiver-wire targets for every position after the first weekend of the seasonCBS Sports - 11h -
2025 Masters odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy predictions from model that nailed 3 straight champs
Picks for even more 2025 Masters golfers ahead of the year's first major at Augusta NationalCBS Sports - 10h -
Houston is 'underrated, underestimated' as it heads back to Final Four with real chance of winning it all
To the delight of one of its biggest fans, the Cougars head to San Antonio with a chance of winning its first national titleCBS Sports - 8h -
MLB reactions to Yankees' 'torpedo bats' range from 'it's terrible' to 'they should send a few over here'
"When it was first introduced to us, I didn’t know how widespread this thought process was, but it’s getting around pretty quick."Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close
How an initially "terrible" first practice in Canada evolved into the creation of Britain's most successful ice dancers since Torvill and Dean.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close
How an initially "terrible" first practice in Canada evolved into the creation of Britain's most successful ice dancers since Torvill and Dean.BBC News - 5h -
Winners, losers from NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville won by Denny Hamlin
While Denny Hamlin celebrated his first win of the season, others did not have as much to cheer at Martinsville.Yahoo Sports - 54m -
Athletics' storied history in Oakland: Nancy Finley on family's A's sale and glory days
The Athletics' time in Oakland officially comes to an end Monday when they host their first home game in Sacramento.Yahoo Sports - 48m -
Miami Open winner Jakub Mensik tried to withdraw but referee was out for lunch
Czech won first title but nearly pulled out of opener Physio visit led to him denying Novak Djokovic in final Jakub Mensik claimed the first title of his career with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) win over ...The Guardian - 1h -
Who else has been stuck in space? A short history of long spaceflights
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aren’t the first to run late in space, and their 9 ½-month mission falls short of any endurance recordABC News - Mar. 19 -
Top Trump Officials’ Passwords and Personal Phone Numbers Discovered Online
Plus: Alleged Snowflake hacker will be extradited to US, internet restrictions create an information vacuum in Myanmar, and London gets its first permanent face recognition cameras.Wired - 2d -
Kyle Tucker homers as the Cubs hold off the Diamondbacks for a 4-3 win
Kyle Tucker hit his first home run with the Chicago Cubs, leading his new team to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona DiamondbacksABC News - 1d -
Myanmar Earthquake Toll Surpasses 1,600 Dead Amid Search for Survivors
Aid workers delivered the first shipments of help to Myanmar, but will have to cross a country buckled by the disaster and divided by civil war, arms dealers and drug syndicates.The New York Times - 1d -
Private aerospace startup completes 1st test flight of its orbital launch vehicle
A private European aerospace startup says it has successfully completed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle from NorwayABC News - 22h -
Book excerpt: "I Am Maria" by Maria Shriver
In her new memoir, the daughter of Kennedys, broadcast journalist and former first lady of California uses poetry to explore a woman in search of herself.CBS News - 19h -
2/23/2025: The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver
First, a report on the upheaval at the Justice Department. Then, a look at why the CFPB is under fire by President Trump, DOGE. And John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News - 11h -
Aggie fans react to Texas A&M's 10-5 loss to Kentucky in Game 3 of the series
Texas A&M's first SEC series win on the season will have to wait after their 10-5 loss to Kentucky in Game 3 on SundayYahoo Sports - 8h -
Hyo Joo Kim fires 64, beats Lilia Vu in playoff at Ford Championship
Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
The history of Voice of America
The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first ...CBS News - 7h -
Stat – Italy Star Joins Bayer Leverkusen Duo At The Top Of Europe In Inter Milan 2-1 Udinese Serie A Clash
Inter Milan returned to Serie A from the international break with a win against Udinese.The Nerazzurri looked to be well in control after the first half. They dominated, and went into the interval ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
The Free Press' Mr. Basketball returned home, became leader to push BHS to D-I title
Transferring to his hometown school, Abdi Sharif, this year's recipient of the Free Press' Mr. Basketball award, guided BHS to first crown since 2016.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Is there a TGL match on tonight? When does Tiger Woods' golf league return?
The first champion of TGL golf has been crowned. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are looking ahead to changes for the 2026 season. Here's what we know.Yahoo Sports - 50m -
This TCU women's basketball player is the team's 'backbone.' No, it's not Hailey Van Lith
TCU women's basketball guard Agnes Emma-Nnopu has seemingly been everywhere on the court as she’s helped power TCU to its first Elite Eight.Yahoo Sports - 48m -
Horace Hale Harvey III, Early Abortion Rights Advocate, Dies at 93
A religious organization recruited him to help open New York City’s first independent abortion clinic, though it was unaware that Louisiana had taken away his license.The New York Times - 5d -
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
