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'The Goose' chases golds before return to dental school
Olympic 1500m medallist Yared Nuguse's ambition has always been to become an orthodontist, but a career as a professional athlete has put those plans on hold - for now.BBC News - 2d -
‘Playing gods with the cradle of life’: French Polynesia’s president issues warning over deep-sea mining
Exclusive: Moetai Brotherson fears environmental risks of controversial practice and says independence from France must not be ‘rushed’. Read more Pacific leaders: in their words French ...The Guardian - 4d -
The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term
The president’s comments deflect attention from other controversies. And they freeze the field of potential successors who might steal the spotlight from a lame duck.The New York Times - 4d -
Intermittent fasting or calorie cutting for weight loss? What a new study found.
Intermittent fasting has long been a controversial weight loss technique. A new study looks at how effective it is compared to daily calorie counting.CBS News - 2d -
📸 Were LAFC lucky to remain at full strength? 😳
LAFC welcomed Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to BMO Stadium tonight for a headline quarterfinal clash in the Concacaf Champions Cup, and there is already controversy in SoCal.Across a hotly-contested ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
U.S. takes action after wanted cartel leader's face shown at concert
The controversy broke out when the face of "El Mencho" — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.CBS News - 1d -
Betsy Riley to oversee production of NBC's primetime coverage, beginning with Milan Cortina
Betsy Riley has been named senior vice president and coordinating producer for NBC's Olympics unit. Riley will oversee production of the primetime shows, beginning with next year's Milan Cortina ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ingebrigtsen’s father accused sons of ‘perfect character assassination’, court told
Gjert Ingebrigtsen was secretly recorded by son Henrik Former coach denies all allegations of violence The father of the double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen accused his sons of a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Goodell: NFL players eye '28 Games participation
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday said the idea of NFL players competing in flag football in the 2028 Olympic Games has been a popular topic among the league's players and suggested it was ...ESPN - 3d -
McLaughlin-Levrone keeping lid on expectations at Kingston season bow
Olympic 400m hurdles queen Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is keeping a lid on her expectations as she prepares to launch her season at the opening leg of Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track series on ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
McLaughlin-Levrone, Thomas cruise to wins at opening Grand Slam Track
Two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion and world record-holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone cruised to victory as the opening leg of the new Grand Slam Track athletics circuit got under way in Jamaica ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
'Snow White' opens with $43 million at box office, 'Alto Knights' a total misfire
The Walt Disney Co.’s live-action, controversy-bedeviled “Snow White” opened in theaters with a sleepy $43 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates SundayABC News - Mar. 23 -
Never ask ‘what’s for dinner’ and hide food from teenagers - my essential rules for happy home dining | Emma Beddington
As a controversial list of rules for eating out does the rounds, here is my unsparing list of commandments for eating in. “You’ll never eat a good meal in a restaurant that puts caviar on scrambled ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘Trying to take advantage’ – Real Madrid star responds to backlash over comments made after Leganes win
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin found himself in a tricky situation following his team’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over Leganes. It was a match filled with drama and controversy, particularly due...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Bundesliga official Tobias Reichel takes heat after botched call in weekend fixture
The German FA was quick to concede a refereeing error in this weekend’s Bundesliga fixture between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Augsburg. Match official Tobias Reichel’s controversial decision to aw...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bondi dismisses Biden-era lawsuit against Georgia election law
Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial Georgia election law that limits voting practices and was accused of suppressing Black voters, despite record ...The Hill - 4d -
Browns owner admits team are in a hole after ‘big swing and miss’ on Deshaun Watson
Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam has admitted his team’s controversial decision to acquire Deshaun Watson has been a “big swing and miss”. In 2022, the Browns sent a package that included ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Coyote vs Acme: $70m Looney Tunes film to be released after being canned by Warner Bros
Live-action animated film starring John Cena and Will Forte will hit cinemas in 2026, after it was controversially shelved in favour of a $30m tax write-down. For once, things are working out for ...The Guardian - 4d -
Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash
Eli Sharvit was a controversial choice after Israel’s prime minister fired his predecessor. Revelations that he wrote a column criticizing President Trump may have helped sink his chances.The New York Times - 3d -
Scandal-hit creative writing website NaNoWriMo to close after 20 years
The US nonprofit, whose online community encouraged members to write a novel in a month, has been rocked by controversy in recent years. NaNoWriMo, the US-based nonprofit organisation that ...The Guardian - 2d -
Barcelona told they did not pass FFP test, may be forced to unregister Dani Olmo & Pau Victor
La Liga have announced that Barcelona have not met financial fair play (FFP) regulations and have reported concerns about an auditor briefly employed by the Spanish giants.The controversy centres ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Joanderson Brito doesn't want to leave anything to judges at UFC on ESPN 65 after William Gomis loss
LAS VEGAS – Joanderson Brito enters UFC on ESPN 65 with a sour taste in his mouth. Saturday, he'll compete for the first time since a controversial split decision loss to William Gomis in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
BAFTA Names The Most Influential Video Games Ever, And Some Choices Are Big Surprises
A list of the most influential video games of all time from BAFTA is making waves online due to some controversial picks, including Shenmue and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 .. BAFTA, an ...GameSpot - 1d -
Jordi Fernandez faces backlash after Anthony Edwards injury scare in Nets loss to Timberwolves
The Nets’ 105-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night at Barclays Center featured a bit of controversy. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shot a 3-pointer from the right corner ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Switch 2 Price Likely To Increase As Nintendo Pulls US Preorders Over Trump's New Tariff Policies
Following President Trump unveiling his controversial new tariff plan , Nintendo has announced that it is delaying US preorders. Originally scheduled to start on April 9, a Nintendo representative ...GameSpot - 16h -
Atletico fans accuse UEFA of manipulating VAR footage from Real Madrid clash
More than three weeks have passed since Real Madrid eliminated Atletico Madrid from the UEFA Champions League, but controversy surrounding that match has not faded. The spotlight remains firmly on ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison title fight booked for UFC 316 in New Jersey
Kayla Harrison's long-awaited chance to fight for UFC gold is now set. Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL champion Harrison (18-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will challenge Julianna Peña (11-5 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
