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Author John Green explains why "Everything Is Tuberculosis"
You may think tuberculosis is an antique disease -- something that happens somewhere else, in the past, or in a distant place. But tuberculosis is the most deadly infectious disease in the world. ...CBS News - 1d -
Some home buyers are hoping for a recession to bring down housing prices. Are they right?
More than a third of Americans said they want the housing market to crash because they think it would lower home prices and property taxes.MarketWatch - 5h -
58 ESPN analysts pick their men's Final Four and national champion
They have covered college basketball all season. Which team does the ESPN crew think will cut down the nets in San Antonio?ESPN - 5h -
Consumers are cutting back on fancy snacks. Here’s how General Mills is responding.
The packaged-food giant’s CEO doesn’t think it needs to play into “a race to the bottom on pricing,” and should instead emphasize the flavor and health benefits of its snack lineup.MarketWatch - 3h -
As Measles Continues to Spread in Texas, Cases Jump in New Mexico
The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people in Gaines County, Texas. A neighboring county in New Mexico has seen 21 new cases since Tuesday.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Free college basketball parlay picks for Saturday, March 8 from proven model: Houston covers for 6-1 payout
SportsLine's computer model revealed its best bets for Saturday's college basketball schedule, which would return nearly +600 in a parlayCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
After 40 years on the run, escaped prisoner located and caught
A man who escaped a Puerto Rican prison nearly 40 years ago was taken into custody in Florida, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Model reveals 3 free NBA best bets, parlay picks, prediction for Sunday, March 9: Clippers cruise past Kings
SportsLine's model has locked in every NBA prediction for Sunday, March 9, including NBA parlay picks that would return nearly +600CBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Guatemala's Volcano of Fire erupts and forces evacuations
Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at riskABC News - Mar. 10 -
Here’s how Tesla, ‘DJT’ and other Trump trades have fared since the inauguration
Shares of Tesla and Trump Media, which were seen as major beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, have lost nearly 50% since Inauguration Day.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Many in small business were jubilant over Trump’s victory. They’ve since grown very uncertain about the U.S. economy.
Small-business owners — a group that emphatically cheered the election of President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress — now have nearly historic levels of uncertainty about the future.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Dow futures inch higher after recession fears fuel plunge
Dow futures make tepid advance in the wake of a broad market plunge that had the blue-chip index shedding nearly 900 points.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Stocks Fall Further on Trump’s Latest Tariff Talk
The S&P 500 is nearly 10 percent below its mid-February record — approaching a symbolic milestone known on Wall Street as a correction.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
The torso of a Buddha statue has been found at Cambodia's Angkor temple complex
Archaeologists in Cambodia are celebrating an unexpected find at the country’s centuries-old Angkor temple complex: the torso of a statue of Buddha that matches a head found nearly a century ago at ...ABC News - 6d -
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozenABC News - 6d -
VC Secondaries: Don’t Get Caught By Surprise With a New Cap Table
The venture capital secondary market helped Ramp nearly double its valuation, but these equity deals can also bring an added level of uncertainty.Inc. - 6d -
Free college basketball parlay picks, odds for March 13 from proven model: Texas covers for 6-1 payout
SportsLine's computer model revealed its best bets for Thursday's college basketball schedule, which would return nearly +600 in a parlayCBS Sports - 6d -
Xavier Worthy considers his legal options against Tia Jones
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested nearly a week ago, based on allegations of violence made by his former fiancé, Tia Jones.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree treaty terms to end almost 40 years of conflict
Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said they had agreed on the text of a peace agreement to end nearly four decades of conflict between the two countries.NBC News - 5d -
Free college basketball parlay picks, odds for March 14 for 6-1 payout: Model targeting Wisconsin, Texas
SportsLine's computer model revealed its best bets for Friday's college basketball schedule, which would return nearly +600 in a parlayCBS Sports - 5d -
Treasury yields end higher Friday, but finish week largely unchanged ahead of Fed meeting
Bond yields ended higher Friday, but were nearly unchanged for the week, as traders awaited next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.MarketWatch - 5d -
Challenged by Trump, Trudeau Rallies Canada as He Leaves Office
After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau steps down on Friday as prime minister amid a trade war and President Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.The New York Times - 4d -
A Hectic Week in Canadian Politics and Trade, With More Action on the Way
As Justin Trudeau’s nearly decade-long tenure as prime minister came to an end, new trade threats and tariffs came from Washington.The New York Times - 4d -
Department of Education cuts expected to have 'huge impacts' on teachers
After the Department of Education gutted nearly 50% of its workforce, educators have expressed deep concern -- not only for students' futures but for their own as well.ABC News - 4d -
How to watch First Four for Women's March Madness: Schedule, TV channel, live stream
The fourth First Four of the women's March Madness bracket is nearly here. Here's how to watch the play-in games on the 2025 NCAA schedule:Yahoo Sports - 3d -
From Nomo to Ichiro to Ohtani: Japan's baseball rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series
Nearly 25 years after Ichiro Suzuki embarked on a Hall of Fame career for the Seattle Mariners, the impact of Japanese players in Major League Baseball is at a high pointABC News - 3d -
Dick Vitale Reflects on His Return After Battling Cancer: ‘It’s Been Unbelievable’
The ESPN college basketball broadcaster was emotional as he expressed how grateful he was to be back in the booth after nearly two years away.The New York Times - 2d -
Dodgers' Mookie Betts won’t play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness
Manager Dave Roberts said that Mookie Betts is starting to feel better but has lost nearly 15 pounds and is still trying to get rehydrated and gain strength.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A look at the final round of prep for businesses for the NCAA Tournament
With the NCAA teams arriving Tuesday, Intrust Bank Arena is getting ready for the national stage. Nearly every business in the area is prepping in their own way.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Game Wrap | Purdue 76 , USC 71 | Purdue wins late, Heide flies in
Purdue had to crawl, bite, and scratch its way back in the second half after falling behind USC early in the second half. With just under four minutes left in the game, Braden Smith finally pushed ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Eating on $6 a month: Rohingya refugees brace for food reductions amid aid cuts by U.S. and others
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Crowley replaces Prendergast as Ireland change six for Italy
Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench.BBC News - 6d -
About a third of bird species in U.S. need conservation help, new report says
The 2025 State of the Birds report identifies 112 "tipping point" species — those that have lost more than half their populations in the past five decades.CBS News - 6d -
Ducks, once a conservation bright spot, are now declining in the US, new report shows
A new report says at least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 yearsABC News - 6d -
Dillon Hunter injury update: Clemson basketball guard injures right hand vs SMU in ACC tournament
Dillon Hunter suffered a right hand injury in the final seconds of the first half vs SMU. He returned to the starting lineup in the ACC tournament.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Will Lamont Butler return for Kentucky basketball? Injury update during SEC Tournament
Lamont Butler, Kentucky basketball's starting point guard, departed in the middle of the first half Thursday during UK's opening game in Nashville.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
4 takeaways from Clemson basketball's come-from-behind win over SMU in the ACC Tournament
Chase Hunter carried the Clemson Tigers on his back in a second-half comeback against SMU in the ACC Tournament Thursday night in Charlotte.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Chase Hunter's late-game heroics lifted Clemson basketball passed SMU in ACC tournament
Chase Hunter scored 15 of Clemson's 29 second-half points to help the Tigers survive SMU in the ACC tournament. Here's how the star guard did it.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Michigan basketball pounces on Purdue for first Big Ten semifinal appearance since 2021
Michigan basketball score: The Wolverines surged in the second half to beat Purdue and return to the Big Ten semifinals first time since 2021.Yahoo Sports - 4d
