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SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Disrupts Florida Airports With Unsuccessful Test Flight

Video showed the upper stage of the most powerful rocket ever built spinning out of control in space, a repeat of an unsuccessful test flight in January that led to debris falling over the Caribbean.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Florida teen killed, dismembered after couple lured her on app

St. Petersburg police detectives said the remains of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette were found in a dumpster after she was reported missing last month.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Florida mayor seeks to evict cinema for showing Oscar-winning No Other Land

Miami Beach mayor also proposes withdrawing grant after O Cinema screened Palestinian-focused documentary. The mayor of Miami Beach is attempting to evict an independent cinema from city-owned ...

The Guardian - 3d

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools

The mother at the center of the case, January Littlejohn, was a guest of the first lady Melania Trump at President Trump’s speech to Congress last week.

The New York Times - 3d

Luke Loucks is the latest former Seminole to return to Florida State as a head coach

Former FSU basketball player Luke Loucks succeeds Leonard Hamilton as the men's basketball head coach.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Tony's takes: Oats failed to stop bleeding in Alabama's loss to Florida

The signage inside Bridgestone Arena for this year’s SEC Tournament resembles that of a vintage boxing poster. After sparring back and forth for a half, the Gators drew first blood following the ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How Alabama plans to do some “soul searching” after loss to Florida

Alabama experienced some deja vu in the SEC Tournament. Now it has to respond like it did last season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Beavers pick up impressive wins at Springs Games in Florida

Mar. 15—CLERMONT, Fla. — Less than two months into the 2025 softball season, the Beavers have already matched their win total from a year ago. Bemidji State picked up eight wins at the Spring Games ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Tennessee vs. Florida Livestream: How to Watch the SEC Basketball Championship Online

It’s down to the Vols and the Gators in this year’s SEC basketball championship — here’s how to watch the game without cable

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Canada’s parochial panic about Trump’s America is ridiculous

Much of the alarmist rhetoric in Canada stems from a fundamental failure to grasp the evolution of U.S. strategic thought.

The Hill - 6d

3 Years Ago, He Was an Air Force Cadet. Now, He’s a Face of Baseball.

“I thought I’d be flying jets,” Paul Skenes said. Instead, he is M.L.B.’s most exciting pitcher.

The New York Times - 5d

Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe

Discovered outside Rome, the bath, which is thought to be a mikvah, could be more than 1,600 years old.

The New York Times - 4d

Scottie Scheffler Is on a Streak Golf Hasn’t Seen Since Tiger Woods’s Prime

The world No. 1 is achieving feats we thought we’d never see again, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia and taking stand against player entitlement

Rich Rodriguez is back for his second tenure at West Virginia and has thoughts on player entitlement, and the value of a demanding coach.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Foreign criminals to face Home Office tagging

The move will target offenders and others thought to pose a threat to the public, who can not be deported.

BBC News - 2d

Tributes to British man killed in Kenya president's motorcade crash

Edgar Riches, 79, was thought to have been struck by a car in a presidential motorcade in Nairobi

BBC News - 2d

19 Powerful Quotes on Courage and Vulnerability From Brené Brown

This influential workplace thought leader’s insights on human nature go way beyond the power of vulnerability.

Inc. - 1d

'I skipped college to make games - now I'm Roblox's top developer'

Osian started making games under his staircase at home when his parents thought he was at college.

BBC News - 13h

Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders

Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

NFL rumors: Reported 49ers Joey Bosa contract offer disputed

An initial report stating the San Francisco 49ers have made an offer to free agent Joey Bosa has been deemed "wrong."

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts

The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials

ABC News - 6d

Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awareness

New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people in the country

ABC News - 4d

Farms, Food Banks Cut Off Guard By Spending Cuts

Promising a return to “fiscally responsible initiatives,” the Agriculture Department ended two Biden-era programs that paid farmers to provide food to schools and low-income families.

The New York Times - 3d

Who do Colts pick in post-free agency 2025 NFL mock draft?

Following the initial wave of NFL free agency, who did the Indianapolis Colts pick in the first round of a recent 2025 NFL mock draft?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Intern of the Jedi: film sector turns to franchise favourites in effort to woo talent

Careers fair at Pinewood is among initiatives to lure young to an industry hit by cost inflation, writers’ strikes and an advertising recession. In a corner of a cavernous hangar in ...

The Guardian - 1d

Rejected by Washington, Federal Workers Find Open Arms in State Governments

Seeking to serve as a counterweight to the Trump administration, a flurry of mostly blue states has created initiatives — and ad campaigns — to lure federal employees to state government jobs.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump administration DEI order forces cancellation of concert with students

After an executive order ending DEI initiatives, the U.S. Marine Band canceled a concert featuring young musicians of color. Veterans stepped in to mentor the aspiring musicians.

CBS News - 5h

Where the Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament Bracket Stands

The committee could be choosing between Alabama and Florida for a No. 1 seed.

The New York Times - 5d

Smoked meat: Panthers can't complete uphill climb, fall 3-1 in Montreal

It’s been a tough road trip so far for the Florida Panthers.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Vols fall in SEC title game, await NCAA Tournament opponent

Florida basketball defeats Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship game at Bridgestone Arena.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Apple delays Siri AI improvements to 2026

"It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year," the company said Friday.

CNBC - Mar. 7

Letters to Sports: UCLA basketball coaches draw more scrutiny

Readers of the Los Angeles Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on UCLA basketball coaches Mick Cronin and Cori Close, the Dodgers, Lakers and Rams.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

How the Pandemic Upended Our Lives

Whether you fled a crowded city or thought a puppy was the answer, the glimpses of another life we got during Covid have faded away.

The New York Times - 5d

John Mulaney Says His New Show Is Netflix’s Mistake

The comedian said Netflix “picked up this show by accident. They thought that it was a true-crime documentary because I look like a disappeared boy.”

The New York Times - 3d

From walking with Mike Leach to sitting with Nick Saban, Dennis Dodd reflects on 27 years at CBS Sports

Dodd spent 45 years in sports journalism in a career anything but short yet certainly sweet; he still has a few thoughts on his way out

CBS Sports - 3d

New technique helps LLMs rein in CoT lengths, optimizing reasoning without exploding compute costs

Carnegie Mellon University researchers propose a new LLM training technique that gives developers more control over chain-of-thought length.

VentureBeat - 3d

Top free-agent cornerback said he picked Lions over Commanders

One of the NFL's top free-agent cornerbacks said he chose the Lions over Commanders. But we thought Adam Peters wasn't being aggressive?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 74-64 win over Oregon in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals

Columnist Graham Couch shares his thoughts on MSU's Big Ten tournament performance and win against Oregon on Friday afternoon with three quick takes.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Mets Notes: Jose Butto nursing groin injury, Brandon Nimmo's availability for Opening Day not in doubt

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza shared thoughts on Jose Butto, Kodai Senga, and Brandon Nimmo following the team's tie with the Cardinals on Friday night.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Letters to Sports: Cooper Kupp will continue to have plenty of fans in L.A.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on Cooper Kupp being released by the Rams, Eric Musselman and JJ Redick.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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