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Democracy Dies in Dumbness
Until Donald Trump, no president has been so ignorant of the lessons of history, so incompetent in implementing his own ideas.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Saturn Gains 128 New Moons, Bringing Its Total to 274
The objects around the ringed planet are tiny, but some of them may have formed relatively recently in the solar system’s history.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Ferrari's debut winners: Can Lewis Hamilton join list of legends?
Some of the biggest names in F1 history have won in their debuts with Ferrari, a feat Lewis Hamilton will look to replicate on Sunday in Australia.ESPN - 6d -
Women will get most of the $124 trillion 'great wealth transfer.' Here's why
Women stand to benefit disproportionately from the greatest generational wealth transfer in history, studies show.CNBC - 6d -
NFL free agency 2025: Safety Damar Hamlin stays with Bills, agreeing to 1-year deal
Hamlin will forever be a part of Buffalo sports history for coming back after suffering cardiac arrest on the field in 2023.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Kansas baseball hits record-tying 5 straight homers en route to 29-1 win over Minnesota
A red-hot third inning for the Jayhawks led to a giant win and a bit of NCAA history.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Stephen Curry becomes first NBA player to reach 4,000 3-pointers
When Stephen Curry began his career, no player in NBA history had ever made 3,000 3-pointers in a career.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
New Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby holds this NFL record
For his career, QB Jacoby Brissett has the lowest interception percentage in NFL history.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Wisconsin basketball ties Big Ten Tournament record in win over UCLA
The Wisconsin Badgers made Big Ten Tournament history in their dominant 86-70 triumph over the UCLA Bruins on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Orlando Pride dominate first game of the 2025 NWSL season, beating Chicago Stars 6-0
The defending champs got the season off to a strong start with a six-goal win — tying the largest margin of victory in NWSL history.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Despite No. 20 seed, Old Rochester boys basketball proved it belonged in state final
Even though the Bulldogs came up short of winning it all, they made history with their second straight finals appearance and third overall.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Who makes the NIT? What you need to know ahead of bracket selections for 2025
The National Invitation Tournament has a long history. The 2025 NIT is changing how it picks its teams. Here's what to know.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
ECU's Parker Byrd, first Division I player with prosthetic leg, records first career hit vs. William & Mary
Byrd made history last year, and he got his first hit on FridayCBS Sports - 3d -
9-time Pro Bowler has chance to accomplish rare feat after re-signing with 49ers
Kyle Juszczyk re-signing with the San Francisco 49ers opens a door for him to accomplish a rare feat in team history.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
NASCAR at Las Vegas: Where to watch, start time, lineup, race preview, pick to win for the Pennzoil 400
History and redemption are both on the line for Christopher Bell as he looks for four wins in a rowCBS Sports - 3d -
Why hope exists for Bartlett despite third TSSAA girls basketball state title loss to Bradley Central
Bartlett made history as a three-time TSSAA girls basketball state tournament finalist, but fell again to Bradley Central in the championship.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump invokes wartime act, orders deportation of suspected Venezuelan gangs
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.CBS News - 2d -
Magic snap Cavaliers' franchise-best 16-game win streak with 108-103 win
The Cavs were on a 16-game run, which marked the best win streak in franchise history.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Florida basketball takes down Tennessee Volunteers to claim SEC Tournament championship
For the fifth time in program history, the Florida Gators are SEC Tournament champions, following a convincing win over the Tennessee Volunteers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump invokes wartime act, orders deportation of suspected Venezuelan gangs
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.CBS News - 2d -
Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery?
Its history was built on fossil fuels - but now the site's future depends on its reinvention as a green energy industrial hub.BBC News - 2d -
Bedford girls basketball aims for first trip to state semis at Breslin
Bedford girls basketball looks to make school history in final stages of Division 1 state tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
On this day: Celtics Danny Ainge, Terry Rozier born; Bob Cousy retired
On this day in Celtics history, Danny Ainge and Terry Rozier were born, and Bob Cousy retired.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What is a Zip, and why is Akron's mascot a kangaroo? | Just Asking
For a school in the Midwest, a kangaroo is a unique mascot. What's the story behind Akron being the Zips, and the history of its female mascot Zippy?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Texans, CB Derek Stingley Jr. agree to record 3-year, $90M extension
Stingley's $30 million base salary is highest among all defensive backs in NFL history.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Honoring Emily Warren Roebling, who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.CBS News - 1d -
How to Attract Investors, According to the ‘Shark Tank’ Star Who Bet Big on Dropbox, Lyft, and Robinhood
Rashaun Williams has a long history as a venture capitalist and investor. Here’s what he says will catch his attention.Inc. - 11h -
It Fought to Save the Whales. Can Greenpeace Save Itself?
The storied group has a remarkable history of daring protests and high-profile blunders. It faces a reckoning in North Dakota.The New York Times - 9h -
Braves sign Craig Kimbrel: Nine-time All-Star returning to Atlanta on minor league deal, per report
Kimbrel began his career with the Braves and enjoyed one of the great peaks of any reliever in MLB historyCBS Sports - 1h -
S&P 500 falls into correction territory as Trump’s trade war escalates. Here’s what history says could happen next.
The sharp drawdown on the U.S. stock market picked up steam on Thursday, pushing the S&P 500 into correction territory.MarketWatch - 5d -
Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument
Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.CBS News - Mar. 3 -
How Dan Bongino Would Run the F.B.I., According to Dan Bongino
The newly appointed deputy director of the F.B.I. has a long history of criticizing the bureau and its leadership. He has promised “dramatic change.”The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Inside life on the Muss Buss: Eric Musselman's drive to transform USC basketball
USC coach Eric Musselman has a long history of rebuilding programs. Near the end of a hard first season, Muss is determined to rebuild the Trojans.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Motorsports Isn’t Just a Man’s World Anymore
Driving history is littered with sons of famous fathers following in dad’s footsteps. Now F1 Academy driver Lia Block is making a name for herself.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Ex-Facebook employee alleges sexual harassment and human rights failures in new memoir
The book by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former New Zealand diplomat, addresses Facebook’s impact on democracy during a crucial period in its history.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Purim in Casablanca: Celebrating in Gaza’s shadow
For Morocco’s Jews, the festival of Purim, beginning March 13, has contemporary resonance, illustrating the tenuous existence of diaspora Jewish communities throughout history and the world.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Restrictions Ordered for Helicopters Near Reagan Airport After Plane Crash
The transportation secretary’s decision came after the National Transportation Safety Board cited a long history of near collisions between helicopters and airplanes near the nation’s capital.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Cavs win 15th straight for 2nd time this season
The NBA-leading Cavaliers rallied from 18 down in the third quarter to beat the Nets and match the longest winning streak in franchise history.ESPN - 6d -
Quakes reign could define ex-USMNT boss Arena's complicated legacy
Bruce Arena is the greatest American soccer coach in history, but in a career of highs and lows, his Earthquakes job could cement how he's remembered.ESPN - 6d -
Stephen Curry's hot streak is exactly why the Warriors went all-in with Jimmy Butler
Curry, who is two shots away from yet another piece of long-distance history, is on the kind of heater that few players in the league can match.Yahoo Sports - 5d
