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Divers assessing crack found in the hull of new £149m ferry

The multi-million pound ferry, which only began operating in January, was taken out of service on Friday.

BBC News - 1d

Source: 49ers, Juszczyk reunite after brief split

After a brief parting, fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the 49ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - 1d

Grading each Cowboys move in 2025 free agency: Dallas goes bargain bin shopping despite plenty of cap space

The Cowboys have $37.6 million in effective cap space, the 10th-most in the NFL, after an active free agency run

CBS Sports - 21h

US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 40 dead and 'staggering' damage

The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.

BBC News - 16h

Texans, Derek Stingley Jr. agree to three-year contract extension

Stingley has reset the cornerback market, as initial numbers indicate he'll earn $30 million per year.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

2025 NFL free agency: Texans, CB Derek Stingley Jr. agree to record 3-year, $90M extension

Stingley's $30 million base salary is highest among all defensive backs in NFL history.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

March Madness: Bracketology a settled national pastime as the 2025 NCAA Tournament arrives

It is time: Millions of Americans are going through the annual March rite of filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket (or two or three)

ABC News - 5h

Where do Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins's new salaries rank among NFL wide receivers?

The Bengals doled out $276 million to keep Chase and Tee Higgins in Ohio. Here's where that ranks among NFL wideouts.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Expert offers tips on how to fill out a March Madness bracket

With March Madness in full swing, millions are filling out their brackets, hoping to predict the unpredictable.

CBS News - 13m

USPS worker stole $1.6M in checks from mail, funded lavish lifestyle at 'gentlemen's clubs'

A Washington, D.C., postal worker was found guilty last week of stealing more than $1.6 million worth of U.S.

NBC News - 2h

James Harrison, whose blood plasma saved 2.4M babies, dies at 88

James Harrison, who was credited with saving 2.4 million babies through blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88

ABC News - Mar. 4

Auto Legends adds $1M to its funding round in Coinbase Ventures deal

Auto Legends, a social drag racing Web3 game, has added $1 million in a strategic investment from Coinbase Ventures' Base Ecosystem Fund.

VentureBeat - Mar. 6

Palantir delivers first two AI-enabled systems to U.S. Army

Palantir is rolling out the first two artificial intelligence-enabled systems as part of its $178 million contract with the U.S. Army, the company said Friday.

CNBC - Mar. 7

Sources: Bengals keeping Gesicki on 3-year deal

The Bengals are re-signing tight end Mike Gesicki to a three-year deal worth $25.5 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - Mar. 8

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 - Mar. 9

Sources: Seahawks DT Reed back on 3-year deal

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed is returning to the team on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Yarnhub military history animator expands into gaming with community crowdfunding

Yarnhub Animation Studios gets 35 million views a month on YouTube for its military history animated videos. Now it's expanding into gaming.

VentureBeat - Mar. 10

Report: Banks, Packers agree to four-year, $77M contract

Former San Francisco 49ers guard Aaron Banks reportedly agreed to sign a four-year, $77 million free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality

With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Ontario slaps 25% increase on electricity exports to the U.S. in response to Trump's trade war

Ontario is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, the province's premier, Doug Ford, said.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Reality Games raises $4.7M for location-based Monopoly World

Reality Games has closed a $4.7 million seed round to accelerate the development of its location-based real-world Monopoly game.

VentureBeat - Mar. 10

Sources: Steelers trading for star WR Metcalf

The Seahawks are trading DK Metcalf to the Steelers, who are signing the wide receiver to a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Saquon: Other star RBs also 'need to get paid'

Eagles star Saquon Barkley wants his two-year, $41 million extension to serve as a catalyst for what until recently was a depressed RB market.

ESPN - Mar. 10

New York Jets to sign QB Justin Fields, according to reports

The New York Jets have their next quarterback in Justin Fields. The signing is a two-year, $40 million deal according to multiple reports.

NBC News - 6d

Jags reportedly land C Robert Hainsey

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Robert Hainsey reached a three-year, $21 million deal with the Jaguars on Monday, according to the NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Bengals to sign run-stopper T.J. Slaton

Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton is joining the Cincinnati Bengals on a two-year $15.1 million deal, NFL Network reports.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments

More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies.

The Hill - 6d

Bills to sign former Rams DL Michael Hoecht to 3-year deal: Report

Per NFL Network, Buffalo is signing former Rams defensive lineman Michael Hoecht to a three-year deal with a maximum value of $24 million.

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

Liminal Experiences raises $5.8M for UGC and AI gaming

Liminal Experiences, a new user-generated content gaming startup dedicated to using AI to assist human creativity, raised $5.8 million.

VentureBeat - 6d

Sources: Chiefs sign OL Moore for 2 years, $30M

The Chiefs have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract with four-year veteran tackle Jaylon Moore, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 6d

Sources: Lions to sign CB Reed to replace Davis

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract with free agent cornerback D.J. Reed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 6d

Sources: Bills bolster receiving corps with Palmer

The Bills have reached agreement with former Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer on a three-year, $36 million deal, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 6d

Sources: Darnold to Seahawks on $100.5M deal

The Seahawks found their replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a 3-year, $100.5 million deal with QB Sam Darnold, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 6d

Good Job Games raises $23M to make better match-3 games in Turkiye

Good Job Games, a fast-growing mobile game company based in Turkey, has secured $23 million in a seed funding round.

VentureBeat - 6d

Sources: Cowboys, Turpin agree to 3-year deal

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with All-Pro returner KaVontae Turpin, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

Source: Ex-Chiefs S Reid to Saints on 3-year deal

Safety Justin Reid is returning home to Louisiana after agreeing to a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Saints, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

Jones joins Colts, to battle Richardson for QB job

Free agent quarterback Daniel Jones is finalizing a one-year, $14 million contract with the Colts, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 5d

Nunu.ai raises $6M for AI agents dubbed ‘unembodied minds’ for game testing

Nunu.ai has raised $6 million and unveiled Unembodied Minds, or AI agents designed for game testing and to control any given body as needed.

VentureBeat - 5d

T-Mobile customers to get payments up to $25K next month after data breach: Here's who qualifies

The $350 million T-Mobile agreed to pay in a 2022 class action settlement will finally start going out to customers next month.

The Hill - 5d

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