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Riverside Figure Skating Club will mark its 50th anniversary with annual show this weekend
Mar. 24—For the five seniors on the Riverside Figure Skating Club, this weekend will put them through a roller coaster of emotions as they perform with the team for the last time in the 50th Golden ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘If there was no one on Earth, I would still skate’: Alysa Liu on her remarkable figure skating comeback
She was the youngest ever US figure skating champion at 13 before leaving it all behind. Now Alysa Liu is back at this week’s world championships with a renewed purpose. Alysa Liu looks back on the ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Cat Lawyer Figured Out His Zoom Settings
“I’m glad it happened, even at my expense,” said Rod Ponton, who is (still) not a cat.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
UK statistics agency admits more figures are flawed
Delay to release of price indices will deepen concerns about reliability of ONS dataFinancial Times - 6d -
Figure skating's world championships are headed to Boston
It has been nearly two months since American Airlines Flight 5342 departed for Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportABC News - 3d -
Amber Glenn Is Carving a New Path for Figure Skaters
Amber Glenn jumps like a pole-vaulter, collects lightsabers, is pansexual and, at 25, has blossomed at an age when many peers have retired.The New York Times - 2d -
Conservative group launches six-figure campaign hitting Ossoff over transgender vote
The conservative group American Principles Project is launching a six-figure campaign hitting Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who’s up for reelection next year, over his vote against legislation that ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
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Trump’s claim to revoke Biden’s pardons is bunk
There is no historical or Supreme Court precedent for “revoking” a predecessor’s pardon.The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto expected to be first MLB players to earn $100M in a single year, with a unique caveat
The two superstars are going to bank historic money this yearCBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
March Madness 2025: Walter Clayton Jr. stars as No. 1 Florida breaks No. 8 UConn's tourney win streak
UConn's historic win streak ends at 13.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sources: Panthers' Horn gets historic deal for DB
Jaycee Horn has reached a four-year deal that averages $25 million per season, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Texas' potential bid adds to 'historic' SEC season
Texas, the No. 13 seed in the SEC tournament and on the bubble for the NCAA tournament, beat Texas A&M in double overtime to reach the quarterfinals.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
The enduring glow of London's historic gas lamps
London's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 200 years, have been nearly extinguished by the prevalence of cleaner, more efficient and brighter light sources, like LEDs. ...CBS News - Mar. 16 -
City wakes up to historic Newcastle win
Fans stay out all night, with one telling BBC Radio Newcastle that they are "lost for words".Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending
The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Penguins Goalie Prospect Continues Historic Run In AHL
Twenty-four hours after getting pummelled by the Providence Bruins, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins bounced back with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win on Saturday over the AHL's second-best team, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Hurley: UConn's historic run ends with 'honor'
UConn coach Dan Hurley said there was "some honor" in the end to UConn's 13-game tournament win streak, which was halted in a narrow loss to Florida on Sunday.ESPN - 3d -
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What to know about Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Trump's international negotiations
NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports on U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s growing stature in the Trump administration as the U.S. engages in diplomatic talks around the ...NBC News - Mar. 7 -
NASCAR figuring out if building new track in Fontana is the 'right thing to do'
NASCAR says it doesn't want to abandon Southern California, but it isn't fully committing to building a short track on the former site of Auto Club Speedway in Fontana.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Predicting the Next Baseball Stars to Sign 9-Figure Contracts
Dylan Cease of the Padres could be in line for a seven-year extension.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
FBI applauds Mexico's arrest and handover of '10 Most Wanted' gang figure
FBI Director Kash Patel applauded Mexican authorities Tuesday for the arrest and handover of one of the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” suspects, an alleged gang leader from El SalvadorABC News - Mar. 18 -
Monica Harrington was the hidden figure of Valve in its critical early years | The DeanBeat
It’s funny how people slip out of history. The story of Valve’s formation in its critical early years and how it made the original Half-Life is an inspiring one. I was one of the people who ...VentureBeat - 6d -
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five, including senior Hamas figure
Ismail Barhoum and medics die in attack, which Israel says was based on extensive intelligence. An Israeli airstrike on Sunday night hit the largest hospital in southern Gaza, killing five people, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Death by euthanasia in the Netherlands increased 10% in 2024, figures show
Watchdog urges ‘great caution’ with psychiatric illnesses after deaths in such cases rise to 219 from two in 2010. The number of people in the Netherlands who died by euthanasia increased by 10% ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Stock Market Can’t Figure Out If a Recession Is About to Hit
Wall Street’s earnings forecasts don’t suggest a downturn just yet.Inc. - 3d -
Alysa Liu vaults to shock lead at figure skating worlds with statement program
American leads after short at worlds as favorites falter Japan’s Chiba second, USA’s Levito third entering free Interview: Liu on her remarkable comeback to skating Alysa Liu became the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Alysa Liu finds the joy — and the lead — at World Figure Skating Championships
Alysa Liu can become the first U.S. woman to win a world championship in 19 years.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
At figure skating worlds, a U.S.-Canada ice dance story adds a chapter
Madison Chock and Evan Bates go for a third consecutive world title, but Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have momentum.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
World figure skating championships live updates: Ilia Malinin takes the ice
Ilia Malinin, the only skater in history to land a quad axel in competition, will be one of three American men to perform their short programs.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Liverpool vs. Newcastle Livestream: How to Watch the Carabao Cup Final Soccer From Anywhere
Wembley beckons for the Reds and the Magpies in what could be a historic game for both teams.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Celtics to be sold to private equity co-founder for $6 billion, reports say
William Chisholm, a Massachusetts native and lifelong fan, will purchase the historic NBA franchise.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Argentina vs. Brasil live stream, lineups: How to watch World Cup qualifying, prediction, odds, Messi status
The two sides meet in Buenos Aires for a historic matchup between CONMEBOL's bestCBS Sports - 1d -
Argentina vs. Brazil score: World Cup winners beat rivals minus Lionel Messi, make history in process
It was a historic night for in World Cup qualifying for the reigning world champsCBS Sports - 1d -
Historic Strike Involving Thousands of Oregon Healthcare Workers Comes to an End
This is a MedPage Today story. A strike involving nearly 5,000 healthcare workers at Providence Health in Oregon, which began Jan. 10, has come to an end. Late Monday, eight RN bargaining units ...ABC News - Feb. 26 -
Historic Strike Involving Thousands of Oregon Healthcare Workers Comes to an End
This is a MedPage Today story. A strike involving nearly 5,000 healthcare workers at Providence Health in Oregon, which began Jan. 10, has come to an end. Late Monday, eight RN bargaining units ...ABC News - Feb. 26
