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Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Spotify paid £7.7bn to the music industry as royalties debate continues
The figures come as debate continues about how much money artists and songwriters receive in royalties.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Tesla investor survey shows 85% believe Elon Musk's politics are having 'negative' or 'extremely negative' impact on company
The poll is the latest sign of mounting frustration with the billionaire entrepreneur as he's become a rising politic figure.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
MPs scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill
Activists suggest replacing judges with a three-person panel featuring a senior legal figure.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
UK statistics agency delays release of trade data after finding error
Move by Office for National Statistics will fuel questions over quality of its figures following problems with jobs surveyFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January
The U.K.'s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January, official figures showed on Friday.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January
Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring StatementFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Alan Simpson, moderate GOP senator who bridged partisan gaps, dead at 93
Relatives and colleagues remember former GOP Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming as a figure who was "gifted in crossing party lines."CBS News - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Paris Fashion Week Street Style: See All the Fashion and Looks
Chappell Roan and other performers figured prominently in the crowds and the clothes at Paris Fashion Week.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Tyler Adams returns to USMNT: Once wanted by Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea, new USA coach gets key piece back
Adams' return is a welcome one, and he figures to slide right into this team during Concacaf Nations League playCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
One-bed flats unaffordable for key workers across half of England
New nurses, teachers and healthcare assistants priced out of the market completely in London, analysis of official figures findsFinancial Times - 6d -
Wetzel: Why the sky has not fallen in NCAA hoops
Amid changes and dire predictions about college hoops, top coaches in the game seem to have figured it out.ESPN - 5d -
More than a fifth of UK adults still not looking for work
Official figures come after controversial plans to cut sickness and disability benefits were announced this week.BBC News - 5d -
Planning permissions for homes in England fall to record low
Just over 30,000 projects got the go ahead, the lowest yearly figure since records started in 1979.BBC News - 5d -
Starmer shifts from boots on the ground in Ukraine to air and sea defence
UK prime minister hosts meeting of senior armed forces figures from 31 nationsFinancial Times - 5d -
UK government borrowing overshoots expectations
Official figures will add to pressure on chancellor as she prepares for Spring Statement next weekFinancial Times - 4d -
Government borrowing higher than expected as pressure builds on Reeves
The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.BBC News - 4d -
'Beyond A Legend': Social Media Pays Tribute To George Foreman
Celebrities and sports figures reflected on Foreman's contributions to "boxing and beyond" following news of his death.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - 3d -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - 3d -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - 3d -
Israel kills Hamas official in strike on Gaza hospital
Ismail Barhoum is one of the most senior Hamas figures killed since Israel resumed military action.BBC News - 1d -
US and Canadian skaters hope sports can unify during worlds in Boston
One of the best rivalries in figure skating in recent years has been between Canada and the U.S. in ice dancingABC News - 1d -
Jamey Harrison named next UIL executive director
A key figure in the organization the past decade-plus, Harrison will take over in the new role next month.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UK inflation falls more than expected to 2.8% in February
Lower than expected figure comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to outline spending cuts in Spring StatementFinancial Times - 1h -
‘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 - Mar. 12 -
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 - Mar. 12 -
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 - Mar. 12 -
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 - Mar. 13 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
How to manage your student loan payments after a layoff
Figuring out how to keep up with monthly student loan payments is one of the many challenges for those who have lost their job.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Military officials say 2025 recruiting off to strong start, building on recent trends
The U.S. military is tracking strong early year recruiting figures across the services, a signal it will meet or exceed 2024 performances, military officials said.ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Nurse given 3 life sentences for killing her 3 daughters in Greece
Greek media have dubbed Roula Pispirigou a "modern-day Medea" after a figure in Greek mythology who murders her sons.CBS News - Mar. 18
