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How South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader
The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were always ready to fight for it.The New York Times - 15h -
Friday Five: North Division Clinched, Everblades Perform A Miracle
Another division was clinched, and a goalie fight seemed to energize the defending Kelly Cup champions. That’s just scratching the surface on another wild Friday in the ECHL.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa's invasive water plants
South Africa is unleashing weevils imported from the United States in a bid to fight off the sprouting growth of Salvinia minima, an alien species of aquatic plant native to South America that is ...ABC News - 6d -
‘It is about vulnerable guys’: violent far-right groups in Sweden recruit boys as young as 10
Validated by Trump, Musk and the manosphere, far-right extremists pull in boys online and use bodybuilding and fight clubs to further their white supremacist agenda. Driving through western Sweden, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: ‘I’ve been living in a nightmare’
Masih Alinejad is a vocal critic of Tehran who recently was pursued by hitmen for her advocacy of Iranian women. Masih Alinejad has long held fast fighting for women’s rights in Iran despite ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ex-Danish leader: 'Nothing is stopping the Americans' from having more bases in Greenland
Former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said there is nothing that’s stopping the Americans from setting up more bases in Greenland amid the territory’s fight to not be acquired by the ...The Hill - 6d -
5 players, 2 coaches ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves skirmish in 2nd quarter
Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter in the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Detroit lost head coach J.B. ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Vance’s posturing in Greenland was not just morally wrong. It was strategically disastrous | Timothy Snyder
Thanks to Trump’s administration, the US could soon have to fight wars to get things that, just a few weeks ago, were there for the asking. No one would allow that he could not see these ...The Guardian - 5d -
Seven ejected as Timberwolves-Pistons descends into rolling brawl
Five players and two coaches tossed from game Game features 12 technical fouls, most since 2005 Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter of the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ex-UFC welterweight, new dad Jared Gooden announces MMA retirement
After more than 30 professional fights, including seven in the UFC, welterweight Jared Gooden said it's time for him to hang up the gloves. Gooden (23-11) announced his retirement in a social media ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Correspondents' Association pushes back on rumors of White House briefing room shake-up
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is pushing back on reports of a potential shake-up coming to the West Wing briefing room and vowing to fight the Trump administration's efforts to ...The Hill - 5d -
Doom: The Dark Ages Looks Like A Trip To Hell Worth Taking
The slogan “Stand and Fight” has been plastered all over Doom: The Dark Ages marketing: a catchphrase that feels at odds with the modern Doom series. Doom 2016 was applauded for its fast gameplay ...GameSpot - 5d -
Sacchi: Milan ’embarrassingly poor’ in defence but Napoli must fix ‘mistake’
Arrigo Sacchi saw an ’embarrassingly poor Milan defence’ against Napoli and feels Antonio Conte will fight for the title until the very end even if the Partenopei have a ‘mistake’ to be fixed....Yahoo Sports - 5d -
A dad's mission to uncover brain injuries after Navy SEAL son's suicide | 60 Minutes
A veteran's brain showed no signs of physical injury, until a post-mortem after his suicide found microscopic scars. Now, his father is fighting to protect others in the military.CBS News - 5d -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 5d -
With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the ‘anti-Trump’. It’s a bold path others should follow| Alexander Hurst
The far right leader is banned and disgraced. European leaders can seize this moment to show voters they will fight for them. The French justice system chose courage over surrender. The law was ...The Guardian - 5d -
CBS News history takes the Broadway stage
George Clooney's adaptation of "Good Night, and Good Luck" brings journalists Edward R. Murrow, Fred Friendly and Don Hewitt back to life, telling the story of their fight against Senator Joseph ...CBS News - 5d -
Jamall Emmers didn't plan to do anything except snipe at UFC Mexico, wants Melquizael Costa next
MEXICO CITY – Jamall Emmers keeps it simple. He isn't looking for wars or to implement fancy in-depth gameplans – no. His lone purpose on fight night is to be a sniper, and that's exactly what ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
MMA: Holm gets her opponent for her GFL debut in May
Mar. 31—Albuquerque's Holly Holm is matched against fellow MMA veteran Julia Budd on the scheduled May 24 debut of the new Global Fight League in Los Angeles, it was announced Monday. Fellow ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
FEATURE | Demba Ba and Dunkerque daring to dream against PSG ahead of historic Coupe de France semi-final
l’Union Sportive de Littoral de Dunkerque. It’s far from a household name in French football, but the club’s upwards trajectory from the semi-pro lower leagues to fighting for promotion to Ligue...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Niger’s junta withdraws from Lake Chad anti-Islamist force
Coalition of former allies Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria fought armed insurgents including Boko Haram. Niger’s ruling junta has quit a regional force fighting armed Islamist groups in west ...The Guardian - 4d -
Colleges watch nervously as Columbia scrambles to appease Trump
Universities could soon face two tough options: bow to the Trump administration or fight back. The federal government has yet to restore $400 million in frozen funding to Columbia even after the ...The Hill - 4d -
Nine games to survive or build momentum
Nine games for Ipswich Town to try to survive in the Premier League. Nine games to show some character, passion and fight to either achieve the required points to avoid relegation or build some ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UND football's 2026 recruiting class adds 6-foot-7 TE from Wisconsin
Apr. 1—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program's first commitment of the 2026 recruiting class was a quarterback out of Wisconsin. The Fighting Hawks stayed in the Badger State for the second ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mike Perry responds to Conor McGregor welcoming him back to BKFC
Mike Perry is not entirely surprised to see Conor McGregor change his tune on fighting in BKFC. After Perry suffered a sixth-round TKO loss to Jake Paul in their boxing match last July, McGregor, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
USC heads home from March Madness looking at an offseason of change
For the second straight year, USC’s season ended against UConn in the Elite Eight. And this time around, the Trojans didn’t have JuJu Watkins to help them fight back.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
City need win against struggling Leicester to boost Champions League hopes
Manchester City’s fight for a Champions League spot continues with a must-win clash against a struggling Leicester City side at the Etihad. A win is non-negotiable.Pep Guardiola’s side enters this...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UFC news: Ian Machado Garry returns to face Carlos Prates in new Kansas City headliner
The UFC Fight Night event set for Kansas City, Mo., now has a new headliner. On April 26 at T-Mobile Center, Ian Machado Garry returns to action to face the surging Carlos Prates in an exciting ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UFC on ESPN 67 adds Gaston Bolanos vs. Quang Le to Des Moines lineup
The UFC's return to Des Moines, Iowa, has another fight. At UFC on ESPN 67 on May 3, Peru's Gaston Bolanos will battle Vietnam's Qaung Le in a three-round bantamweight bout at Wells Fargo Arena. ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Khalil Rountree Jr. reacts to Jamahal Hill injury, cancellation of UFC Kansas City main event
Khalil Rountree Jr. was set to headliner the upcoming UFC event in Kansas City, Mo., but his former champion opponent suffered an injury. The fight was set to close the show at UFC on ESPN 66 at ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Bucks post highest single-game field-goal percentage by any team in 21st century
Giannis Antetokounmpo told his Milwaukee Bucks teammates they were fighting for their lives. Milwaukee snapped a four-game skid by shooting a franchise-record 68.9% (51 of 74) from the floor in a ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Charlamagne Tha God says Schumer, Jeffries should get the boot
Charlamagne Tha God is calling on Democrats to turn to new leaders who "fight back," saying both House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) ...The Hill - 3d -
Ian Machado Garry reacts to short-notice Carlos Prates headliner with excitement
Ian Machado Garry relishes the opportunity to save UFC on ESPN 66. After the original headliner between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree was scrapped due to a Hill injury, the UFC needed a big ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How Trump is exploiting Big Law’s identity crisis
Firms like Paul Weiss have hired star lawyers to expand in dealmaking. Fear of losing business has made them less willing to have a fight with the governmentFinancial Times - 3d -
Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans
The Republican speaker, who has mostly wielded power by relying on the threat of retribution from President Trump, has chosen an institutional fight it’s not clear he can win.The New York Times - 3d -
Political pendulum swings back toward Democrats
Embattled Democrats have new reason to hope. The party has spent the early months of the year soul-searching the causes of a bitter election defeat and fighting internally over how best to counter ...The Hill - 2d -
Stephen A Smith v LeBron James turns NBA’s narrator into a main character
ESPN’s biggest name has never been shy about giving his opinion. But now he is part of the drama he so often comments on. Who would win in a fight between LeBron James and Stephen A Smith is a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Dear Disney: don’t cave to Trump. We need you to shape dreams for kids everywhere | Jeff Yang
Maga is coming after the House of Mouse with a cynical attack on its diversity policies. Disney can – and should – fight back. I remember the moment I truly recognized the power Disney has to move ...The Guardian - 2d -
Serbian student protesters head to Strasbourg on bicycles to seek EU support
Serbian university students who say their fight for justice and the rule of law is being overlooked are cycling 1,300 kilometers (780 miles) toward the heart of the European Union to seek supportABC News - 2d -
GFL says Fabricio Werdum out, wishes ex-UFC champ well 'on his post-MMA journey'
Fabricio Werdum's time in the Global Fight League apparently is over. The promotion posted on social media Thursday that Werdum (24-10-1) is out of the GFL's first season due to an injury. But ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
