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US gives initial approval for Qatar to purchase MQ-9 armed drones for nearly $2 billion
The United States has given an initial approval for the energy-rich Mideast nation of Qatar to buy eight armed MQ-9B Predator drones for its military, an estimated purchase worth nearly $2 billionABC News - Mar. 27 -
Trump approval rating dips: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating has dipped slightly in new polling just more than two months into his second term. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found 49 percent of registered voters approved of ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats' approval remains at low point: Poll
The Democratic Party’s approval rating remains at a low point, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released to The Hill on Monday. Thirty-seven percent of voters said they approved of the ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump admin initiating review of Harvard contracts after Columbia concessions
The Trump administration announced on Monday it would be initiating a review of federal contracts with Harvard University, saying it will be an inquiry of a similar kind to the one it conducted at ...The Hill - 2d -
High school baseball: UHSAA unveils initial RPI rankings for 2025 season
High school baseball: UHSAA unveils initial RPI rankings for 2025 season, American Fork, Maple Mountain, Desert Hills, Canyon View and Beaver early No. 1sYahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL approves Eagles' proposal to align the regular-season overtime rules with postseason
The NFL approved the Eagles proposal to align the regular-season overtime rules with the postseason rules, potentially eliminating ties in NFL gamesYahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump tariffs live updates: Senators file bill for Congressional approval of tariffs
A bipartisan pair of U.S. Senators introduced legislation on Thursday that would require Congress to approve all tariffs within 60 days.ABC News - 19m -
Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after man mauled to death in latest fatal attack
Slovakia's government has approved a plan to cull 350 bears following a deadly attack on a humanABC News - 1d -
Politicians criticise US efforts to make EU firms reverse diversity initiatives
Officials in France and Belgium hit out at ‘American interference’ amid growing transatlantic tensions. Europe live – latest updates Officials in France and Belgium have hit back at American ...The Guardian - 3d -
Dane Jackson's term sheet shows initial contract details
Apr. 3—GRAND FORKS — New UND head men's hockey coach Dane Jackson signed a term sheet Saturday night, spelling out some details that will be included in his final contract. Jackson signed a ...Yahoo Sports - 58m -
NFL approves expansion of replay assist
The NFL's replay assist system will cover more plays during the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Luton airport expansion approved by government
Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.BBC News - 32m -
Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx sale to Alex Rodriguez group finally looks set to go through
The NBA will still need to approve the sale of the Minnesota franchise.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
FDA Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Despite Warnings
The agency OK’d an artificial vessel to restore blood flow in patients, even though its own scientists flagged questionable study results and potentially fatal ruptures of the product.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
NFL owners approve slight change to kickoffs in 2025
Touchbacks will now come out to the 35-yard line instead of the 30 in an attempt to increase the number of returns.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL approves change to free agent negotiation window
In the two-day "legal tampering" period, teams will now be able to reach out to players and not only agents and arrange travel.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Georgia Legislature approves transgender athlete ban
Georgia lawmakers on Monday sent legislation to bar transgender student-athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who is expected to sign the measure ...The Hill - 1d -
Recapping the approved NFL rule changes coming for 2025
The NFL adopted several rules proposals, including changes to overtime and replay assist, but show down one of the Lions' proposals and tabled anotherYahoo Sports - 1d -
Playoff overtime rules approved for regular season
Overtime will remain 10 minutes in the regular season, but both teams will now have a possession, regardless of what happens in the first drive.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL votes to approve replay assist for penalties
Under the new rule, replay can overturn some penalties when there is clear evidence no foul occurred.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Luton airport expansion gets government approval
Project includes a new terminal but not another runway and will see passenger capacity almost double to 32mnFinancial Times - 58m -
2026 DL Hoke has strong initial visit to West Virginia, leaves with offer
2026 defensive lineman Lincoln Hoke made the visit down to WVU for a spring practice and left campus with an offer.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arsenal eye summer move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams after initial talks
Andrea Berta understood to have met Williams’s agent Club have heavily scouted forward for past two years Arsenal are exploring a summer move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. Andrea Berta ...The Guardian - 1d -
Coastal Carolina offering free concessions for every 2025 home game with purchase of ticket
Coastal Carolina is the first FBS program to introduce such an initiativeCBS Sports - 2d -
UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.BBC News - 1d -
Breaking: Newly Approved 8-Man Super Conferences Solve Scheduling Woes
For instance, if up to 32 current 11-man programs declare for eight-man there will be one added super conference; if the number exceeds 32 there will be room for up to 64 teams, divided into two ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL owners approve overtime, replay assist, kickoff rules changes
The NFL owners' meetings in Florida saw rules changes enacted in multiple areasYahoo Sports - 1d -
Wisconsin Voters Approve Amendment Requiring Photo ID to Vote
The state has required voters to use photograph identification for nearly a decade, but an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution was seen as making it more difficult to roll back that rule.The New York Times - 1d -
Mason Rudolph gets a sign of approval from unlikeliest of former Steelers quarterbacks
Ben Roethlisberger recently supported the idea that Mason Rudolph has what it takes to lead the Steelers in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit to investors
Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from China’s ByteDanceFinancial Times - 19h -
Maryland lawmakers approve reparations study; bill heads to Moore
A Maryland bill to create a commission to study and recommend future reparations for slavery and racial discrimination is heading to Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) desk for consideration. The bill, a top ...The Hill - 1h -
Banks and tech groups commit to live data-sharing in UK fraud clampdown
Industry-led initiative promises to beat existing scam-monitoring systemsFinancial Times - 3d -
New 3D Tech Helps Surgeons Diagnose Remotely
A new technology initiative could bring surgeons closer to patients in remote regions.Inc. - 2d -
Sean Manaea shut down from throwing for two weeks after experiencing oblique discomfort
The Mets are going to be without Sean Manaea for a lot longer than initially expected.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
60 percent disapprove of Trump tariffs: Survey
A new poll found that nearly 60% of Americans disagree with President Trump's handling of trade negotiations, with only 38% approving of his trade policies and 40% approving of his overall economic ...The Hill - 2d -
NFL passes resolution allowing games to move to Thursday with three-week notice
The NFL approved a change to flex scheduling procedures at the league meetings in Palm Beach on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mike Vrabel says Commanders, Patriots may hold joint practice in Foxborough in 2025
The Washington Commanders and New England Patriots await league approval to host a joint practice during training camp in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Owners pass a rule guaranteeing each team a possession in overtime
NFL owners approved a rule change allowing both teams to possess the ball in overtime during the regular season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump tariffs drive imports into US foreign trade zones
Policy uncertainty fuels surge in use of approved facilities that temporarily exempt businesses from paying leviesFinancial Times - 2d -
NFL owners keep new kickoff rule changes in place, pass on Lions' proposal to change playoff seeding
NFL owners did not approve a rules proposal by the Lions to eliminate an automatic first down as part of the penalty for defensive holdingYahoo Sports - 1d
