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Congolese forces rescue at least 40 hostages abducted by Islamic State-linked rebels
Congolese forces have rescued at least 40 hostages held by Islamic State-linked rebels after an intense battle with the extremists in the country’s hard-hit eastern regionABC News - 2d -
Hostages Still Held in Gaza Cast Shadow Over Passover in Israel
The holiday is usually a celebration of the liberation of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But for many Israelis, the suffering of the captives still in Gaza is tempering the joy.The New York Times - 1d -
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.Wired - 3d -
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.Wired - 3d -
The US Is Turning a Blind Eye to Crypto Crimes
Under the Trump administration, federal authorities are declining to charge crypto firms with a range of offenses, raising questions about which rules apply—and who will enforce them.Wired - 2d -
How This Rock Star Turned His ‘Neurotic Love’ for Porsches Into a Thriving Business
Rob Dickinson of the ’90s group Catherine Wheel started Singer Vehicle Design, where a team modifies Porsche 911s. The starting price is $845,000.Inc. - 3d -
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great ...CBS News - 3d -
Why Dan Hurley turned down the Los Angeles Lakers
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley and his wife Andrea said there were many reasons why they declined an offer to coach the NBA team.CBS News - 23h -
Mets' offense turns on late in 8-0 win against Athletics
The Mets' bats woke up late en route to an 8-0 win over the Athletics on Sunday afternoon to take the rubber game of the three-game series.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Will Nick Howell turn around Utah State football’s defense?
Utah State has struggled defensively the last few seasons. Is Howell the answer at defensive coordinator?Yahoo Sports - 14h -
James Carville: How to Turn Trump’s Economic Chaos Against Him
Tie the president to the people’s pain, and make the message local.The New York Times - 7h -
'We saved a 200-year-old pub in a forgotten part of Scotland'
How the community in Wigtown stepped in to stop a historic hostelry being turned into flats.BBC News - 1d -
Bernie Sanders surprises Coachella, warns fans against ignoring Trump: 'Turn away at your own peril'
Fresh off a packed rally in downtown L.A. that drew tens of thousands, Sanders (flanked by Congressman Maxwell Frost) spoke ahead of Clairo's Saturday night set.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Denisovans Extend Their Range to Asia’s Pacific Coast
A bone discovered in Taiwan turns out to have belonged to a Denisovan, a lineage previously identified only thousands of miles away.The New York Times - 3d -
WATCH: Quick-thinking wife saves husband from alligator attack in retirement community
A South Carolina wife-turned-warrior fought off an alligator that had attacked her husband in their backyard, authorities said.ABC News - 3d -
How an N.B.A. Team Made a Sick Boy’s Dream Come True
Nitin Ramachandran calls his visit with the team the “turning point” in his fight against brain cancer.The New York Times - 2d -
Faisal Islam: Trump's iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat
Exempting electronics from US tariffs is a stunning about-turn by the Trump administration after 10 days of chaos.BBC News - 1d -
For Businesses Chasing Growth, Freelancers Offer the Fastest Route
A new report finds more business owners turning to outside freelancers to control costs and headcounts, while getting experienced help to benefit in-house teams.Inc. - 3d -
Joseph Boskin, Scholar of Humor and April Fool’s Prankster, Dies at 95
To oblige an eager reporter, he invented a story about the holiday’s origin. He didn’t realize it would turn out to be his “Andy Warhol moment.”The New York Times - 2d -
Prepping for War With Russia on the Ice and Snow
President Trump may be turning relations with NATO and Russia inside out, but winter war games revealed that two militaries’ cooperation was unchanged.The New York Times - 2d -
Pennsylvania's largest coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become gas-powered data center campus
What was once Pennsylvania’s biggest coal-fired power plant is being turned into a $10 billion natural gas-powered data center campus designed to capitalize on Big Tech's fast-growing energy demandsABC News - Apr. 2 -
A Deadly Earthquake Rocks a Pillar of a Buddhist Nation: Its Monks
The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also devastating for monks, many of whom died under the rubble of collapsed ...The New York Times - 3d -
DeChambeau surges late to line up Masters showdown with McIlroy
Bryson DeChambeau turned up the heat with three birdies in the last four holes to land right where he wanted to be after 54 holes at Augusta National: in the final pairing with Masters leader Rory ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
RFK Jr. looks to reshape US public health despite budget cuts
Once an influential environmental lawyer and celebrated conservationist, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has turned his focus in recent years to public health often promoting baseless conspiracy theories. ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump administration's foreign aid cuts threaten to roll back global maternal mortality progress
Maternal mortality rates have declined significantly across the world since the turn of the century, but global health experts fear that progress could be rolled back as a result of the Trump ...The Hill - 23h -
Mariners win season finale before record crowd
Apr. 13—The largest crowd in Maine Mariners history turned out to witness a 4-2 win over the Adirondack Thunder on Sunday at the Cross Insurance Arena in Maine's season finale. The crowd was ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 4 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Rory McIlroy completes career Grand Slam with Masters playoff victory
Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Photo – Inter Milan Wish Nerazzurri & Italy Star Alessandro Bastoni Star A Happy 26th Birthday
Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni turned 26 this weekend.The Italian international is a key player for the Nerazzurri. He is a pillar of their back three.Bastoni has made a total of 279 ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Duke baseball weekend recap
A three-game series that started on a good note for Duke’s baseball team turned sour in the last two games. The Blue Devils lost the last two games of a series at Miami this weekend, by a combined ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Florian Wirtz’s midfield teammate added to Manchester City transfer shortlist for summer window
Manchester City have reportedly turned towards one of Florian Wirtz’s midfield teammates at Bayer Leverkusen as a potential transfer target this summer.The Premier League champions are due to ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Ruben Amorim set to axe 29-year-old as he prepares for summer clear-out at Man United
Manchester United’s latest defeat against Newcastle United showed how much work is needed from Ruben Amorim to turn around the fortunes of the club.The Red Devils are 14th in the Premier League and ...Yahoo Sports - 9h