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Coco Gauff Comes Home, to the People and Places That Made Her
The American is a sporting superstar, but she recenters herself on the public tennis courts that shaped her childhood and her game.The New York Times - 3d -
The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals
From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Gang used social media to lure and attack gay people, Austrian police say
Suspects used fake online accounts to lure people to remote places, then filmed abusing and robbing them.BBC News - 3d -
‘Ruined this place’: chorus of boos against JD Vance at Washington concert
Attendance of vice-president – who once disbelieved that people listened to classical music for pleasure – strikes sour note at Kennedy Center in light of Maga takeover. JD Vance, the US ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Finding almond blossoms in unlikely places
Every year, visitors from around the world travel to Washington, D.C. to see the cherry blossoms bloom. What not everyone knows is that there are other places to see blossoms in their full glory — ...CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Norwich in 'good place going forwards' - Duffy
Norwich City defender Shane Duffy insists the club is in a good place going forwards even if they fail to reach the Championship play-offs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
WATCH: Funeral for former basketball star Junior Bridgeman takes place in Louisville
Services for Bridgeman will take place at the Southeast Christian Church beginning at 11 a.m.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
INTERSPORT – a global organisation with a hyperlocal approach
Since its inception, the INTERSPORT Group has been defined by a spirit of collaboration and a desire to help people find their place in sport, no matter their background or motivation.CBS News - 6d -
Gibbs-White 'obviously worth an England place' but is it 'bittersweet'?
Peter: His reaction to Forest fans chanting "England's Number 10" on Saturday was priceless and telling. John: MGW is obviously worth an England place. If he does for England what he's done for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Crues and Coleraine win to secure top six places
Crusaders and Coleraine secure 1-0 wins to clinch places in the top six ahead of the Premiership split while Larne beat Glenavon by the same scoreline to move second.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
This island is the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Taiwan is the happiest place in Asia, followed by Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.CNBC - 4d -
Northern Ireland 'in a good place' ahead of Switzerland friendly - O'Neill
Michael O'Neill says his youthful Northern Ireland side are "in a good place" ahead of Friday's friendly with Switzerland in Belfast.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Where does your neighborhood rank among the 2025 'Best Places to Live'?
How does your neighborhood or town stack up against the over-12,000 places listed in the study?The Hill - 13h -
Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams
“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
A fire at a homeless shelter in Brazil kills 4 people
Authorities in Brazil say four people are dead after a fire at a shelter for the homeless in the country's southeastABC News - Mar. 10 -
Leaders Bayern pegged back by Union, third-placed Mainz also held
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich dropped points for the second straight weekend after a lacklustre 1-1 draw at Union Berlin on Saturday. Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who ended Bayern's run of 11 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Parkston clips Lyman to claim fifth place in Class B
Mar. 15—HURON — In a rematch from the Hanson Classic earlier this season, Parkston doubled down for a 38-35 victory over Lyman in the Class B girls basketball tournament fifth-place game on ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Marlin boys fall to Yankton in state tournament fifth-place game
Mar. 15—WATERTOWN, S.D. — The Mitchell Marlins boys hockey team fell to Yankton 7-4 in the fifth-place game at the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association state tournament on Saturday in Watertown. ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Rehired probationary workers can't be placed on administrative leave, judge says
A federal judge told the Trump administration late Monday that fired probationary workers must be returned to their old jobs, not just placed on administrative leave, as many departments have been ...The Hill - 6d -
Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?
With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the six confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s struggles. The road to the 2026 World Cup, ...The Guardian - 5d -
Caledonia finishes with loss in high-scoring third-place game
Mar. 22—ST. PAUL — No. 4 seed Caledonia ran into an offensive juggernaut Saturday in the Class 2A boys basketball state tournament third-place game, falling 98-79 to No. 3 Breck at Concordia ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Escambia softball's longtime head coach Mike Davis wins 500th career game
"It just tells you a lot about this place and the people that have been here. I haven’t wanted to leave," said Mike Davis, who graduated from Escambia in 1987.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
I was always terrified of confrontation. Then I hit my 40s | Arwa Mahdawi
If I see someone making my neighbourhood a worse place to live, I walk straight up to them and … have a little word. What is happening to me?. Some people buy sports cars when they have a midlife ...The Guardian - 6d -
Live Updates: As Cease-Fire Breaks Down With Deadly Strikes, Netanyahu Says, ‘This Is Only the Beginning’
The Israeli prime minister indicated he was open to more talks with Hamas, but said they would take place “under fire.” The assault in Gaza overnight Tuesday killed some 400 people, local officials ...The New York Times - 6d -
At least 4 people dead in South Korea wildfires
At least four people have died and six have been injured in a series of wildfires in South Korea, the Korea Forest Service said Sunday.NBC News - 14h -
The welfare dilemma: how to help 3.5mn people trapped on health-linked benefits?
As costs spiral, ministers search for ways to get people with medical problems into workFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Caledonia ends season with impressive win in fifth-place game
Mar. 14—ST. PAUL — No. 6 seed Caledonia finished its season with an impressive 69-63 win Friday over No. 4 seed Sauk Centre in the Class 2A girls basketball tournament fifth-place game at ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Goodhue ends girls basketball season with win in third-place game
Mar. 15—ST. PAUL — Goodhue finished its sterling season on a winning note, beating Sleep Eye St. Mary's 68-61 in the state Class 1A girls basketball tournament third-place game at Gangelhoff ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors
Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets ...ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Nearly 50,000 people came to Wichita for the NCAA tournament
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The NCAA has come and gone for Wichita. From Wednesday to Saturday, Intrust Bank Arena saw around 46,000 people come in and out of the tournament, with even more on the ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Kade Opsal places second twice while Adrian boys swimming takes 11th in Division 3
Adrian boys swimming takes 11th overall while Kade Opsal places second in a pair of close racesYahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
EU plan to deport more people will lead to ‘prolonged detention’, say critics
European Commission draft includes orders for people to leave EU entirely and conditions for ‘return hubs’ outside bloc. Europe live – latest updates The European Commission has outlined ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Two people arrested after shooting in New Mexico kills 3
Authorities in New Mexico arrested two people, age 17 and 20, in connection to a mass shooting that occurred Friday night at a park in Las Cruces. At least three people were killed and more than a ...NBC News - 1d -
Shooting at Toronto pub wounds at least 12 people, police say
Canadian police say a dozen people were injured in a shooting at a pub in eastern TorontoABC News - Mar. 8 -
Authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people
Nigerian authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people since JanuaryABC News - Mar. 11 -
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely
Intensive management of diabetes pays fewer dividends as patients age and raises the chances of hypoglycemia. But many people have not gotten the message.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Former Treasury secretary on Trump's tariffs: 'People are overreacting a bit'
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin believes that the economy is not in trouble and that people are overreacting to the new administration's policy changes.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Meet the Texas Trial Lawyer Teaching People How to Have Tough Conversations
Jefferson Fisher has built a reputation on social media for teaching people how to tackle tough conversations with confidence.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Elevated road under construction in Bangkok collapses, killing at least 5 people
An elevated road being built in Thailand’s capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five peopleABC News - Mar. 15
