Ignoring Critical Call

Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile

The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.”

The New York Times - 2d

US imposes restrictions on Thai officials for deporting Uyghurs to China

Trump administration makes first move to call out human rights abuses by Beijing

Financial Times - 1d

Houston star J'Wan Roberts wisely sits as Cougars head to Big 12 Tournament title game after pounding BYU

Injuries derailed the Cougars' in the last three NCAA Tournaments, so being cautious with Roberts in the Big 12 tourney is the right call

CBS Sports - 1d

'Too scared to open my front door' - householders' fears as rat infestation reports rise

Cardiff council's pest control service saw a 10% increase in call-outs to rat infestations last year.

BBC News - 1d

South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' in US, Rubio says

The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a "race-baiting politician who hates America".

BBC News - 20h

REPO Has Come Out Of Nowhere On Steam, Topping 145,000 Concurrent Players

In less than two weeks, a new cooperative horror game called REPO on Steam has gone from 7,000 concurrent players to hitting over 145,000 users on Valve's platform (per SteamDB ). To call the ...

GameSpot - 4d

CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Update Buffs D1.3 Sector And Extends TMNT Event

A small update has arrived to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 And Warzone on March 11, and the patch notes reveal a buff for Season 2 Reloaded's new D1.3 Sector special weapon. Call of Duty's TMNT ...

GameSpot - 4d

'Hamilton' cancels Kennedy Center run after Trump takeover

'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda said he doesn't want the show to play at what he called the 'Trump Kennedy Center.'

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 5

How Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious

President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

USCIS employees asked to volunteer to help ICE operations

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees were asked to sign up for 60-day assignments — or what the government calls "details" — to assist ICE.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to advance ceasefire talks

Foreign ministers from Muslim nations on Saturday also rejected calls by President Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population.

CBS News - Mar. 8

US condemns Syria violence after hundreds killed in sectarian clashes

President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for calm after attempted pro-Assad uprising triggers revenge killings by pro-government forces

Financial Times - 6d

Bills to cut Von Miller

Miller's contract called for a $23.814 million salary cap hit this year, so Buffalo needed to move on. He'll test free agency this week.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future

The annual commemoration of the event paid homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans and brought calls to recommit to the fight for equality.

NBC News - 6d

Hamburg Airport Halts All Flights as Ground Staff Strike

The airport in Germany’s second largest city said the one-day strike, called over pay and conditions, began earlier than expected “without any notice.”

The New York Times - 6d

Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada

The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.

The New York Times - 6d

5 secrets to living a long, happy life with no regrets from 100-year-old sisters: 'I don’t think of anything as ordinary—everything is a miracle'

Shirley Hodes, 108, and Ruth Sweedler, 105, called "the oldest living pair of sisters in the USA," passed away this winter. They set an example for how to live well.

CNBC - 5d

Ian McKellen encourages fellow actors to come out: 'Being in the closet is silly'

English actor Ian McKellen called on closeted gay actors to “come out” and “get into the sunshine” in an interview published Sunday in The Times of London.

NBC News - 5d

Flo Fox, 79, Dies; Street Photographer Overcame Blindness and Paralysis

She was legally blind and used a motorized wheelchair, but she managed to capture what she called the “ironic reality” of New York City on film.

The New York Times - 5d

Airbus investigating corrosion issues on some of its passenger jets

Corrosion issues have been found on what Airbus calls a "limited population" of its A220 passenger jets, including some operated by U.S. airlines.

CBS News - 4d

Ukraine Targets Moscow With Large-Scale Drone Attack

The assault, which the mayor called the largest on Russia’s capital since the war began, was a reminder of Ukraine’s power to strike as its president proposes an air truce.

The New York Times - 4d

Sen. Mark Kelly says Elon Musk is "not a serious guy"

Elon Musk called Sen. Mark Kelly a "traitor" after the Arizona Democrat posted on X about his recent trip to Ukraine.

CBS News - 4d

Trump economic team’s effort to calm recession fears falls flat

Calling bad news a temporary phenomenon didn’t work out well for Biden and it won’t for Trump, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said.

MarketWatch - 3d

Jeanne Shaheen Is Right to Retire

Jeanne Shaheen, 78, is the latest Senate Democrat to say she won’t run for re-election. It’s the right call, and there’s still time for others to follow.

The New York Times - 3d

Putin says any Ukraine ceasefire should ‘lead to long-term peace’

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle with U.S. ceasefire proposals, but said there were details that needed to be worked out, perhaps in a phone call with president Trump.

NBC News - 2d

NYPD arrests dozens of protesters inside Trump Tower

Dozens of protesters have been arrested after staging a sit-in demonstration inside Trump Tower calling for the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.

NBC News - 2d

Putin, in No Hurry for 30-Day Truce, Seeks Ukrainian Concessions

The remarks by the Russian leader suggested he wanted to draw out negotiations or make a truce impossible. Ukraine’s leader called the response to a cease-fire plan “manipulative.”

The New York Times - 2d

Trump Administration Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judges Rule

A federal judge called the administration’s justification for the firings of workers with probationary status a “sham.” Another ruling barred the administration from carrying out future mass ...

The New York Times - 2d

Russia, China seek end to U.S. sanctions on Iran, resumption of nuclear talks

Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called Friday for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue.

CBS News - 2d

China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West

Beijing sought to position itself as a key player in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as President Trump called for talks with Tehran.

The New York Times - 1d

'Tremendous mistake': Rep. Ocasio-Cortez blasts Schumer over GOP funding plan vote

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to vote for the House GOP funding bill "a tremendous mistake."

ABC News - 1d

UCLA routed by Wisconsin in Big Ten tournament quarterfinal

The Bruins received a wakeup call as they came out sluggish, fell behind by double digits early and never recovered against the Badgers on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Family wants answers in death of Black man killed in North Carolina car crash

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump calls on North Carolina state troopers to release video in the death of a 31-year-old Black man.

NBC News - 1d

Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat

A video of the online influencer snatching the joey from the side of its mother drew calls for her to be deported. She left the country Friday.

The New York Times - 1d

Injured Neymar replaced by Endrick in Brazil squad

Brazil call up teenage forward Endrick to replace Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers after the Santos attacker picks up a muscle injury.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 15, #173

Is your name Tim? Do you know a Tim? Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 173, for March 15, is calling you.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Why Kylan Fox, Dylan Wade could form tantalizing tight end tandem for UCF football

Orlando native Dylan Wade called his decision to transfer to UCF a "no-brainer," and he partners Kylan Fox in an exciting tight end room.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented

Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” ...

ABC News - 1d

Trump administration sends a clear message to the oil and gas industry: 'You're the customer'

The officials leading Trump's energy agenda downplayed climate change and called for more energy production to support economic growth and national security.

CNBC - 21h

Home Sellers and Buyers Accuse Realtors of Blocking Lower Fees

A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions.

The New York Times - 15h

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