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A trans teacher in Texas resigns after being targeted by conservatives online
A transgender teacher in Texas resigned from her job Monday, less than a week after a state lawmaker called for her to be fired over a social media video where she talks about feeling supported by ...NBC News - 2d -
Amazon places bid on TikTok as deadline looms
Amazon has placed a bid on TikTok, as the April 5 deadline nears for a potential sale of the social media company. If a deal does not emerge, the popular app could face a nationwide ban.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Hurricanes add second offensive line recruit in a week
The Miami Hurricanes continue to add offensive linemen to its 2026 class, securing a commitment from three-star lineman JJ Sparks on Wednesday evening. Sparks, who announced his commitment on ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok
Tim Stokely partnered with a crypto company to bid for TikTok as the social media company faces a deadline to either sell or be banned in the US. Amazon also placed a last-minute bid.Wired - 2d -
Renowned Dutch tulip garden makes space for selfie generation to bloom
Keukenhof, near Amsterdam, increasingly catering to growing demand for social media content. Nestled among tulip fields not far from Amsterdam, the world-famous Keukenhof garden has opened for the ...The Guardian - 2d -
GFL says Fabricio Werdum out, wishes ex-UFC champ well 'on his post-MMA journey'
Fabricio Werdum's time in the Global Fight League apparently is over. The promotion posted on social media Thursday that Werdum (24-10-1) is out of the GFL's first season due to an injury. But ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
More Americans worried about financial issues: Gallup
More Americans are now worried about financial issues, including affordability, inflation and the federal budget deficit, along with health care and Social Security, according to a survey released ...The Hill - 1d -
Patriots trade QB Milton to Cowboys, giving Dallas a new backup behind Dak Prescott
The New England Patriots have agreed to trade quarterback Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys. Milton confirmed the trade via a social media post on Wednesday. ESPN, which first reported the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Both her home and school burned down during the LA fires. She’s just one of 700,000 uprooted kids
Los Angeles children suffered traumatic disruptions to their education and social lives from the wildfires. The Eaton fire that devastated Altadena in early January burned down Juan Carlos Perez’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bonobos may combine words in ways previously thought unique to humans
Phrases used to smooth over tense social situations have meanings beyond the sum of their parts, study suggests. Bonobos use a combination of calls to encourage peace with their partner during ...The Guardian - 1d -
Kevin De Bruyne announces he'll leave Manchester City after this season
De Bruyne, 33, announced his impending departure with a Friday morning social media post saluting the club and saying his family and he are incredibly grateful for their time in Manchester.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Kevin De Bruyne announces Manchester City departure
Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 33-year-old announced his decision with a heartfelt post on social media, ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Judge rules Trump administration must fully fund NIH research grants
ByteDance, the Chinese-based company that owns TikTok, is facing a Saturday deadline to either sell the popular social media app to a non-Chinese company or risk being banned in the U.S.NBC News - 22h -
Wisconsin recipient of $1m from Musk was active in Republican campaigning
Nicholas Jacobs was immersed in party activities, even working to elect the Musk-favored candidate who lost. Archived social media posts from a student Republican operative, Nicholas Jacobs, who ...The Guardian - 22h -
Fairmont Senior's Fortier continues to make history after success on the national stage
FAIRMONT — If you were to look up Fairmont Senior’s Maximus Fortier on social media, you might come across a picture of him with his father spending time together in the great outdoors. You also ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Pulitzer-winning columnist leaving Washington Post
Longtime Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson is leaving the newspaper, he announced this week. Robinson informed his Post colleagues of his decision on Thursday, he wrote on the social ...The Hill - 20h -
Trump urges Fed to cut rates as tariffs cause stock plunge
President Trump urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and ripped the head of the independent central bank as new tariffs caused stocks to plunge. In a Friday post on his Truth Social ...The Hill - 18h -
2014 World Cup winner Hummels to retire at season's end
Roma defender Mats Hummels, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, is set to retire at the end of the season, he announced on social media on Friday. He moved to Serie A side Roma in 2024 and ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
China retaliates; Stock market free falls
It’s Friday. I’m still not over the penguin tariff jokes on social media. Like this. And this. And this. Oh, and this. OK, fine. I’ll get to the news now. In today's issue: THE FIRST 100 DAYS China ...The Hill - 17h -
Trump to give TikTok another 75-day extension
President Trump said Friday that he plans to give TikTok another 75-day extension as his administration nears a deal to avert a ban on the popular social media platform. “My Administration has ...The Hill - 16h -
TikTok Has Another 75 Days To Find A Buyer, Trump Says; Walmart Considering A Bid
TikTok's fate in the US will not be decided just yet. US President Donald Trump said today that he will sign an executive order that will keep the social media site running in the US for another 75 ...GameSpot - 15h -
Trump insists he won’t back down from global trade war as markets slump
On social media, the president said, ‘My policies will never change’, before suggesting possible change with Vietnam. Donald Trump doubled down on his decision to launch a global trade war, ...The Guardian - 17h -
Why Trump’s Tariffs Are Rattling Even Meta
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, would not seem to be in the line of fire from tariffs. But President Trump’s trade actions are hitting even social networking businesses.The New York Times - 14h -
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears with his No. 8 merchandising. Earnhardt announced on social media Friday that he has secured the right to use a stylized version of No. 8 ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker transferring to Big Ten member UCLA
Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker wrote Friday that he’s transferring to UCLA, confirming earlier reports with a post on his social media account. The Spartans expected big things from ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Hailey Van Lith opens up about TCU coach Mark Campbell helping her on mental health journey: 'God put him in my life to transform it'
Hailey Van Lith's time as a player at TCU is done. But it's clear that her connection to the program and Mark Campbell will endure.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why These Islanders Hunt Dolphins
The residents of Fanalei Island, in the Solomon Islands, say the lucrative hunts will help them buy land elsewhere and move off their sinking home.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
17 Best Gifts for Women Who Are Over This Planet (2025)
She’s seen enough. She’s had enough. She can’t book a one-way ticket to the stars (yet), but these gifts will help her transcend this world.Wired - Mar. 27 -
An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany
A company that specializes on early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone that it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of firesABC News - Mar. 28 -
CoreWeave Disappoints on Opening of Trading
The start-up, which provides the processing power to help develop A.I. systems, faces questions about its debt and the overall economy.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
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 - 5d -
John Oliver loves performing stand-up most
Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his "favorite place to be" and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians.CBS News - 5d -
Commanders named potential fit for two of the top remaining free agents
NFL free agency is still ongoing. The Commanders could use help in some areas and were named as a fit for two of the better remaining free agentsYahoo Sports - 5d -
Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Min Woo Lee, sister Minjee become third brother-sister duo to win on PGA Tour, LPGA
Min Woo's win helped the Lees join some exclusive company. They became the third brother-sister duo to win both a PGA Tour and LPGA event.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What to Know About Adderall, Ritalin and Other Prescription Stimulants
The health secretary said the drugs have “damaged” children, but doctors say prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall help millions of people.The New York Times - 4d