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Struggling with free throws, Wofford's Filewich turns to granny-style — with help from Rick Barry

Kyler Filewich doesn't go to the free-throw line looking for style points, just those that count on the scoreboard for Wofford. Or the shot that Basketball Hall of Fame member Rick Barry turned ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Can AI Help You Win Your March Madness Bracket? One Disruptor Bets $1 Million on ‘Yes’

Alan Levy’s platform, 4C Predictions, is running the challenge to see if AI can beat a professional gambler.

Inc. - 6h

Can AI help you win your March Madness bracket? One disruptor bets $1 million on 'yes' (and Houston)

Perhaps the surest sign that artificial intelligence really is taking over the world will come the day it wins your favorite March Madness bracket pool

ABC News - 8h

2025 March Madness upset predictions: Expert picks for NCAA Tournament bracket busters to help win your pool

Who will surprise with first-round NCAA Tournament victories? Our experts weigh in

CBS Sports - 1h

'I was drawn into a secretive world of chemsex and it turned me into a zombie'

Calls are made to help address stigmas attached to chemsex and improve support.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Warren Buffett: The 3 Must-Have Traits for Success—and Why 1 Matters Most

Here’s a simple principle Buffett has followed to help pick the right people.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Street Style Look of the Week: Shades of Gray

The dog they were walking helped draw attention to their medley of steely layers.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

PGA Tour to allow distance measuring after Masters, test new pace-of-play policies before implementation

Some changes to help the speed of play are coming to the PGA Tour soon

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

Rams predicted to land 5-time Pro Bowler after his release

The Rams need linebacker help and could find it in the second wave of free agency.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

This sector may be the ‘accidental beneficiary’ of a U.S. growth scare, says JPMorgan

Emerging markets may be helped by a weaker dollar and lower U.S. interest rates

MarketWatch - 2d

Trump says he’ll protect women but fails the Tate test

Why is the U.S. government going out of its way to help this guy?

The Hill - 2d

Why Putin’s ceasefire demands are a test case for Europe’s resolve

Also in this newsletter: can a merger help the Dutch left become stronger?

Financial Times - 19h

Vote: Which of these five athletes was the best of boys indoor track and field?

These five athletes stood out this season. Help decide who is the best of the best.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions

New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management highlights how in-person work environments expose women to higher levels of workplace bias and mistreatment compared to ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Hochul leading field of potential Democratic challengers in New York: Survey

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is leading in a field of potential Democratic challengers for the state’s gubernatorial race, according to a survey released Monday. The Siena College Research ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Destruction of Ukraine dam caused ‘toxic timebomb’ of heavy metals, study finds

Researchers say environmental impact from Kakhovka dam explosion comparable to Chornobyl nuclear disaster. The destruction of a large Ukrainian dam in 2023 triggered a “toxic timebomb” of ...

The Guardian - 6d

His cancer treatment was failing. A fecal transplant turned it around.

New research shows that fecal transplants may boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy drugs called PD-1 inhibitors. The gut microbes can affect the immune system.

NBC News - 5d

BOS Nation FC is out: Boston NWSL team to reveal new name in ‘next few weeks’

BOS Nation FC is no more. The Boston NWSL expansion team, slated to start play in 2026, will rename the club following “extensive conversations with fans, community members and stakeholders” and ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Scientists Just Discovered a Quick Way to Live a Longer, Healthier Life: Why You Should Follow the 15-2-Half Rule, Starting Today

While plenty of startups are trying to crack the longevity code, research shows just 15 minutes of sleep, two minutes of exercise, and a half-serving of vegetables can make a major difference.

Inc. - 2d

Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness brackets

As March Madness takes over this week, how many people are filling out NCAA brackets — and why? A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows what share of ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Johns Hopkins University says it's laying off 2,200 due to USAID funding cuts

Trump administration funding cuts have come to Johns Hopkins University, a major research institution headquartered in Maryland. The university says 2,200 workers are being laid off. CBS News ...

CBS News - 2d

Israelis moving to live in Europe ‘rejuvenating’ Jewish communities

Research shows dramatic reversal of decades of net outflow to Israel, as new arrivals bring cultural influences. Israelis making a new home in Europe have become vital to previously declining ...

The Guardian - 2d

How major cuts at Johns Hopkins could impact public health

Major health research institution Johns Hopkins University says it is eliminating more than 2,000 jobs after the Trump administration cut $800 million in funding from the United States Agency for ...

CBS News - 2d

Iguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say

Lizards may have snacked on their raft of uprooted trees and plants on their months-long journey across the Pacific. Researchers have long wondered how iguanas got to Fiji. Most modern-day iguanas ...

The Guardian - 1d

America needs NOAA — Congress must demand Trump bring his DOGE to heel

NOAA serves the American public in many ways — yet, because the agency also engages in climate change research, many politicians apparently feel justified sabotaging marine ecosystem management, ...

The Hill - 1d

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as man accused of attacking colleague, threats

South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues

ABC News - 1d

‘The younger me would have sat up and nodded’: Adolescence writer Jack Thorne on the insidious appeal of incel culture

Researching mine and Stephen Graham’s Netflix drama, I realised the brains of under 16s are unable to cope with ideas as dangerous as those in the ‘manosphere’. The government needs to ban ...

The Guardian - 1d

South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault

A researcher at a South African base in Antarctica has been accused of physical assault and sexual harassment. South Africa said it had no immediate plans to remove the accused or any colleagues.

The New York Times - 1d

Scientists hail ‘avalanche of discoveries’ from Euclid space telescope

Data from European Space Agency’s mission has allowed researchers to create detailed catalogue of 380,000 galaxies. Astronomers are predicting an “avalanche of discoveries” after the first major ...

The Guardian - 14h

Psychologists in touch with Antarctic base after assault allegation, South Africa confirms

Ministers also investigating sexual harassment claim at country’s isolated Sanae IV research station. Psychologists are in “constant” contact with a South African science team isolated for months ...

The Guardian - 9h

‘Like kidnapping your grandpa’: why relocating orangutans threatens their survival

The endangered great apes of Malaysia and Indonesia struggle when translocated despite efforts to protect them, finds research. When authorities were called about reports of an orangutan in an ...

The Guardian - 7h

Ontario’s police force using ‘growing ecosystem’ of Israeli spyware – report

Findings raise questions about extent and scope of Canadian authorities’ use of cyberweapons. Researchers have uncovered “possible links” between Ontario’s provincial police force and an Israel ...

The Guardian - 4h

Jeff Bezos Says Identifying Your Hidden Strengths Is Key to Success. Here Are 15 Questions to Find Yours

Jeff Bezos, physicists, and an Academy Award winner all say identifying your hidden strengths helps you get ahead. These questions can help.

Inc. - 6d

2025 NFL free agency: How nine teams with least amount of cap space can help themselves through key moves

These teams can create much-needed cap space and become players in free agency

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

Seth Rogen Says Treating His Stoner Lifestyle Brand, Houseplant, Like His Film and TV Projects Has Helped It Grow. Here’s Why

Speaking at Inc.’s Founders House at SXSW, the movie star-turned-businessman discussed his experience wading into the legal complexities of the weed industry.

Inc. - Mar. 10

2025 NFL mock draft: Justin Fields, Sam Darnold get help from new teams; Shedeur Sanders falls out of Round 1

I negotiated a $54,000 sign-on bonus at Amazon—now I run a business helping people negotiate salary. Here’s my best advice

Most people wait too long to negotiate their salary, says personal finance and career expert Jasmine McCall. Here's how she landed a $54,000 bonus at Amazon — on top of a 6-figure salary and ...

CNBC - 12h

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