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Seahawks sign Washington local Cooper Kupp to team
Cooper Kupp is coming home to Washington. The NFL says the Seahawks have agreed to terms with the wide receiver.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
The case for local control: Rethinking the US Department of Education
Parents have been demanding more control over their children's education, leading to a surge in school choice programs, homeschooling, and curriculum transparency laws, while the federal government ...The Hill - 2d -
Schiff on transgender athletes: Confident that 'local communities' can 'make decisions' to ensure sports 'safe,' 'fair'
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday he’s confident local communities can make their own decisions about whether to let trans athletes participate in women’s sports in a way that is “safe” and ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers
Congress is poised to pass a President Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 billion cut to the district’s local budget, a move that has been catching ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
What Makes Your Brand Stand Out?
If your brand is for everyone, who truly connects with it?Inc. - Mar. 12 -
2 men arrested in connection with gang rape in India, police say
The women were stargazing with three male travelers when three other men approached, police said. One of the traveling men died.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
14-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection With Fatal Newark Police Shooting
The boy, who has not been named, was charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing illegal weapons. The officer who died early Saturday morning was identified as Detective Joseph Azcona.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Ministers to shake up clean power project grid connections
Changes come as part of package of reforms aimed at accelerating planning decisionsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
New Orleans Saints sign veteran defensive lineman with connections to the coaching staff
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly signing one of Brandon Staley's former defensive linemen. Jonah Williams could help install the new system.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Here are some Wisconsin connections in the women's NCAA basketball tournament
From the UW-Green Bay roster to the head coach of Baylor, these are the Wisconsin ties in the NCAA women's basketball tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
More Canadians avoid setting foot in the U.S., 'without even a connection or layover'
Boycotts over Trump’s trade war have dented cross-border traffic and pushed tourism boards to retool ad campaigns, as Canadian travelers shift their vacation plans to Mexico.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Montverde connection binds Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard, Georgia's Asa Newell
Mar. 19—WICHITA, Kan. — When building out a list of the best high school basketball teams in recent memory, it'd be easy to make a case for two teams from Florida-based Montverde Academy. The prep ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Astros pay homage to city's space history with second City Connect threads
Featuring "Stros" on the front of the jersey marks the organization's first official use of the fan-driven moniker.ESPN - 3d -
Key Oklahoma Sooners offensive players begin building a connection
New Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is building chemistry with wide receivers Javonnie Gibson and Deion Burks.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Brock Glenn's connection to FSU, coaches fuel drive and competitive fire
Brock Glenn feels like FSU is home, where he has embraced competition and learns from Norvell, Malzahn, Tokarz.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Flights briefly disrupted in oil-rich Kuwait, local media say
Flights to the small, oil-rich country of Kuwait were briefly disrupted under unclear circumstancesABC News - Mar. 8 -
USDA cancels $1 billion in local meal funding for schools and food banks
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Balance of power: Loch Ness hydro storage schemes fuel local anxiety
As energy firms race to meet challenges of storing power, critics worry about fluctuations in the depth of the loch. Brian Shaw stood at the edge of Loch Ness and pointed to a band of glistening ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Trouble is brewing for local beer companies as Trump slaps tariffs on aluminum
The math is tight for Thom Cheston.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Spending Bill Omits Billions for Local Projects as Congress Cedes Power to Trump
The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
'They made history:' Colonel Crawford’s season ends in state semifinals to Marion Local
It was the first time the Eagles made it to the state semifinals. And it likely won't be the last.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Local pro hockey: Thunderbirds pounce on Wolves in first period
Mar. 15—WATERTOWN — Zach White scored two of the Carolina Thunderbirds' four goals in the first period en route to the 7-1 victory over the Watertown Wolves in a Federal Prospects Hockey League ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Hughes scores five in Ledford soccer win
GREENSBORO — Ledford defeated Western Guilford 5-2 in nonconference girls soccer Monday at Western. Carmen Hughes scored all five goals for the Panthers (2-6). Maddie McCormack and Maggie Eccard ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
LOCAL COLLEGES: UWEC men's tennis team falls in Florida opener
ORLANDO, Fla. — The UW-Eau Claire men's tennis team lost to Vassar College 6-1 on Monday in the first dual of its spring break trip. The Blugolds won one match each in singles and doubles, but that ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Athletics, Giants and Phillies games will be available locally through direct-to-consumer option
Fans of the Athletics, San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies will be able to stream their games on a direct-to-consumer basis this season through MLB.tv. The agreement was reached by ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Athletics, Giants and Phillies games will be available locally through direct-to-consumer option
Fans of the Athletics, San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies will be able to stream their games on a direct-to-consumer basis this season through MLBABC News - 4d -
Local Roundup: Meadville softball falls to Sharon 10-0
SHARON — Meadville lost to Sharon 10-0 in a non-region softball contest at Sharon High School on Wednesday. The Bulldogs were out-hit 12-2 in the six inning mercy-rule loss. Kendal Mealy and Teagan ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
H.S. BASKETBALL: Two local boys teams name new head coaches
New lead man at Pine Grove Pine Grove is officially moving its boys basketball team into a new phase with the naming of John Rizzo as the next head coach. He replaces Jordan Lehman who went 7-15 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Boot room donation drive launched to promote recycling and support local children
The initiative is designed to encourage fans to donate unwanted or pre-loved football boots, which will be rehomed by the Ashington Boot Room to ensure they are given a second life with young ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
People Who Excel at Starting a Conversation Always Do This, According to a Clinical Psychologist
‘Conversational doorknobs’ can help you build the connections you need for success.Inc. - 1d -
Skype got shouted down by Teams and Zoom. But it revolutionised human connection | John Naughton
The company that pioneered voice communication over the internet has withered to dust in Microsoft’s hands. Still, I for one am grateful for it. So Microsoft has decided to terminate Skype, the ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
‘We are one people’: Soca stars including Machel Montano highlight Caribbean’s connection to Africa
Trinidad and Tobago and its neighbors mix music genres in a fast-growing transatlantic artistic exchange. It was the wee hours of carnival on Saturday when the soca legend Machel Montano and ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Its been 21 years between sectional titles at Jimtown: Meet the connecting link
Jimtown High School boys basketball coach Tyler Leighton has now tasted Hoosier Hysteria success as both a player and a coach for the JimmiesYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Mets Spring Breakout Notebook: Ryan Clifford's power, Bohan Adderley's Jazz Chisholm connection headline notes on top prospects
Ryan Clifford knows that power is 'probably going to be the carrying tool' as he works his way through the Mets’ farm system.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Good vibes only: Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez connects clubhouses wherever he plays
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez is more than a power-hitting third baseman. He's a connector and huge presence in the team's clubhouse.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Tariffs could deal a blow to Chinatowns that have no choice but to import cultural goods, locals say
In Chinatowns across the country, people worry about the potential damage to business, loss of cultural traditions and the already high rates of poverty in these immigrant communities.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
One person in hospital but all crew accounted for after North Sea ships collide, says local MP – live
Graham Stuart says other 36 mariners across both crews are ‘safe and accounted for’. Full story: UK coastguard scrambled after ship collision Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
'You cannot erase history': Locals react to demolishing of Black Lives Matter plaza in Washington DC
"You can dig up concrete but you cannot erase history," said one resident of the capital.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
State and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know.
As lawmakers debate President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, a key deduction could become a sticking point in 2025 tax negotiations, policy experts say.NBC News - Mar. 13
