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Capital One Deal for Discover Clears Justice Dept. Hurdle
The department, during the Biden administration, initially said it had concerns about the merger of two of the largest credit card companies in the U.S.The New York Times - 15h -
NFL shortens time needed for Thursday night flex
NFL owners on Monday approved flexing Sunday games to Thursday night with 21 days' notice. Previously, 28 days' notice was needed.ESPN - 3d -
NFL passes Steelers' proposed free agency rule change
The NFL approved a rule change proposed by the Steelers for free agency. Here's what it means and how it could impact offseason roster moves.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to limit Trump on tariffs
As world markets slumped in reaction to President Trump’s tariffs, Democratic and Republican senators' bill would require Congress to approve new tariffs.ABC News - 12h -
BoE plans to raise deposit guarantee from £85,000 to £110,000
Increase in protection designed to give confidence to UK depositors and account for inflationFinancial Times - 3d -
How SEO Can Help Your Law Firm Win in its Own Backyard
The Proximity Principle gives credence to using local SEO to gain clients.Inc. - 3d -
Cory Booker and the Art of Authentic Communication
Booker didn’t just give a speech—he gave an experience.Inc. - 1d -
'I waited 12 years to save a stranger's life'
Jack Parsons says it's a "painless way to give back to people in their hour of need".BBC News - 1d -
Nato chief says any US pivot from Europe would be ‘co-ordinated’
Mark Rutte gives reassurance there are no plans for ‘sudden draw down’ of American presenceFinancial Times - 22h -
Cowboys make an intriguing trade for Joe Milton III, paying little to get him from Patriots
The Cowboys didn't have to give up much to acquire a new quarterback.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Film academy apologizes to 'No Other Land's' Hamdan Ballal after members decry 'indefensible' response
Film academy leaders apologized to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal for their initial response to his detainment, which members called 'indefensible' in an open letter.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
How Climate-Resilient Chickens Could Help Fight Poverty
An initiative in Zambia is showing that a profit-seeking company can help rural farmers battling extreme weather breed chickens that lay more eggs.The New York Times - 6d -
New tech could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions
A groundbreaking initiative could soon be bringing surgeons closer to patients in Africa's remote corners where the doctor-to-patients ratio is among the lowest in the worldABC News - 5d -
Trump administration reportedly warns European companies to comply with anti-DEI order
The Trump administration has reportedly sent letters to European companies asking them to comply with a U.S. executive order banning DEI initiatives.CNBC - 4d -
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. after Trump letter
Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.CBS News - 3d -
HHS begins layoffs in 'painful' reorganization
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated the layoffs that will impact roughly 10,000 of its employees as part of the reorganization announced last week, with staffers ...The Hill - 2d -
Mets shut down Sean Manaea for 2 weeks after receiving PRP injection for right oblique strain
Manaea was initially shut down during the spring with an oblique strain and recently felt discomfort again while getting ready to make his season debut.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Amazon to launch first batch of Kuiper satellites on April 9
The launch is a pivotal step toward beginning commercial service for Kuiper, Amazon's initiative to beam high-speed internet to customers from low earth orbit.CNBC - 1d -
Red-hot Chicago Cubs finally go home after 'longest spring training in the world'
After two different stints in Arizona, a trip to Tokyo and initiating the Athletics' new park in Sacramento with a sweep, the Cubs finally go home.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Angola Rail Line Offers Clues to Trump’s Africa Policy
The $4 billion project was the Biden administration’s signature initiative in Africa. Early signs are that the Trump team supports it, too, for mineral access if nothing else.The New York Times - 17h -
Trump backs remote voting for new parents amid House GOP impasse
The initiative backed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and publicly opposed by Speaker Mike Johnson has split House Republicans and brought floor proceedings to a halt this week.NBC News - 9h -
Could the United States host Milano Cortina Winter Olympic events next year?
With less than a year before the Games begin, the sliding center for bobsled, skeleton and luge has not yet received final approval from the International Olympic Committee to host competitions.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Baldur's Gate 3 Mod For Stardew Valley Gets Mistakenly Pulled And Then Restored
The Baldur's Village mod for Stardew Valley, which added Baldur's Gate 3 characters into the farm and life simulator, was a huge hit with fans, and even earned the stamp of approval by Larian ...GameSpot - 2d -
NFL owners OK kickoff, replay, OT rule changes
NFL owners approved a variety of rule changes Tuesday, including a modification of the dynamic kickoff that will place the ball after touchbacks at the 35-yard line and a tweak to the ...ESPN - 2d -
Paul Brown gets a career win total boost after NFL officially incorporates old AAFC stats
Paul Brown just moved up a few spots on the NFL career coaching wins list. The NFL owners approved a proposal by Competition Committee on Tuesday to incorporate player, coach and team statistics ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Senegal revises amnesty law that covered deadly protests
Senegal’s parliament has approved revisions to a law passed under the former president that granted amnesty for offences committed during deadly opposition protests in the West African countryABC News - 21h -
City officials vote to repair roof on home of MLB Rays
St. Petersburg city council members voted 7-1 on Thursday to approve spending $22.5 million on a new teflon-coated fiberglass roof for hurricane-damaged Tropicana Park to allow the Tampa Bay Rays ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Severe storms and tornadoes hit US south and midwest, killing at least seven
White House approves Tennessee’s state of emergency request as further fatalities expected to be confirmed. Violent storms and tornadoes have torn across the US south and midwest, killing at ...The Guardian - 11h -
Islanders F Duclair excused to take time off to reflect after coach Roy calls his play "god-awful"
The New York Islanders on Thursday approved forward Anthony Duclair’s request to spend time away from the team and reflect in the wake of being publicly criticized for playing “god-awful” by coach ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Griffin named Fairfield AD
BENTON — Chris Griffin is the new athletic director for Fairfield schools. The Fairfield School Board unanimously approved the hire on Wednesday. Griffin, who starts working at Fairfield this ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Draisaitl gets 2nd goal of night in OT to give Oilers 3-2 win over Flames
Leon Draisaitl got his second goal of the night 2:25 into overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 to snap a two-game skidABC News - 5d -
Musk says he is giving out two $1 million checks to 'get attention' from 'legacy media'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk handed out oversized $1 million checks to two attendees of his town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday evening, saying the stunt is cheaper and more effective than paying for ...The Hill - 4d -
Bills general manager doesn't plan to give Pro Bowl running back contract extension soon
Bills GM Brandon Beane negotiated several important contract extensions but the team wasn't quite on the same page with its starting running back.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
CEOs of Gensler, Betterment, Zelle, Axon, and 10 Other Companies Give Their Best Advice for Leading in Times of Great Uncertainty
Modern CEO reached out to executives to understand how they’re navigating tariffs, roiling markets, and more. Here’s what they had to say.Inc. - 3d -
Rafael Devers fans twice more to give him an MLB-record 12 in Red Sox’s first 4 games
Devers is 0 for 16 this season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Shake Shack founder: The best employees share 6 'emotional skills'—'I don't give a damn what your IQ is'
People with strong "emotional skills" are more successful at work, says Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer, who prioritizes six particular traits when hiring.CNBC - 3d -
Xavier Booker gives mature response when asked about future with Michigan State basketball
Xavier Booker's future with MSU has been a hot topic since he first arrived on campus. After MSU's loss to Auburn, he was asked about his future:Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.CBS News - 3d
