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The ancient Chinese didn’t just invent gunpowder — they created the picnic

A lively exhibition at Hong Kong’s Palace Museum explores the culture of feasting — including a centuries-old predecessor to Deliveroo

Financial Times - 7h

Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town

Crime scenes set up in Green Park area with 40-year-old man taken into custody, say police. A man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years

Kimberly Sullivan is accused of cruelty and abusing her stepson for more than 20 years. Police say the victim, a 32-year-old man, said he was kept locked away in a room since he was 11 years old. ...

CBS News - 5d

Best 7 Coffee Makers (2025): Drip Is Drippin'

The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.

Wired - Mar. 7

Armed Teen Is Stopped From Boarding a Flight in Australia, the Police Say

Passengers and crew held down the 17 year old, who had a shotgun and also claimed to have bombs, until the police arrived, the authorities said.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Farmers are struggling in Europe — don’t let RFK Jr. do the same to America

Americans love to cite Europe for policy experiments, but not everything that happens on the old continent should be treated as secret knowledge which Americans lack.

The Hill - Mar. 8

Pope Francis showing "gradual, slight improvement," Vatican says

The Vatican said Pope Francis is showing "gradual, slight improvement." The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 23 days, battling double pneumonia.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Pope showing "gradual, slight improvement" amid double pneumonia treatment

The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Florida teen killed, dismembered after couple lured her on app

St. Petersburg police detectives said the remains of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette were found in a dumpster after she was reported missing last month.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near the White House

President Trump was in Florida at the time of the episode, during which a 27-year-old man held a gun and a confrontation ensued, the agency said.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Trump’s Tactics Lead Americans to Question Role on World Stage

Among supporters and detractors alike, his transactional approach to foreign policy has upended old notions about the United States as a global leader.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Sec. of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, 83% of programs gone

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is signaling that the Trump administration has finished its six-week dismantling of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development

ABC News - Mar. 10

Search intensifies for missing Pitt spring breaker. Here's what we know.

Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Report: DT Khyiris Tonga heading to Patriots on 1-year, $2.7 million deal

The 28-year-old defensive tackle is reportedly signing a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Man Utd plan to build 'iconic' £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium

Manchester United announce plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK - an "iconic" new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.

BBC News - Mar. 11

US and Ukraine call for 30-day ceasefire following Saudi talks

U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for major talks on Tuesday with the goal of charting a course toward ending Russia's three-year-old war.

ABC News - 6d

Hyperbaric chamber facility where boy died put profits before client care, Michigan AG says

The facility where a hyperbaric chamber fire killed a 5-year-old child “held safety among their lowest considerations,” the Michigan attorney general said.

NBC News - 6d

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is ready to unlock a new level in his second season in MLB

“My place here is a little more meaningful,” the 22-year-old said this spring. “And I’m so glad to be out of the prospect status.”

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Earliest human face fossil from Western Europe revealed in study

The prehistoric facial bones were found buried in 50 feet of mud and silt, and are believed to be 1.1 to 1.4 million years old, researchers said.

CBS News - 5d

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 - 5d

Chinese restaurant compensates patrons after diner urinates in hotpot

Shanghai police say two 17-year-olds were placed in "administrative detention" following the incident at a restaurant where diners simmer food at their own tables.

CBS News - 5d

Man dies after falling from Montana ski resort chairlift

A 37-year-old man visiting the Red Lodge Mountain ski resort in Montana has reportedly died after he fell from a chairlift.

NBC News - 5d

Manchester United 4-1 (5-2 agg.) Real Sociedad: Bruno's hat trick seals place in Europa League QFs

By the sheer will of Bruno Fernandes's hat trick and a 4-1 victory (5-2 on aggregate) at Old Trafford, Manchester United are through to the quarterfinals of the Europa League.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Flames forward Connor Zary suspended two games for elbowing Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson

Zary was assessed a minor penalty for interference on the play at 11:19 of the first period Wednesday night. The suspension will cost the 23-year-old Zary $8,993 in salary.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Tyler Mitchell Captures ‘the Modern Dandy’ in a New Photo Essay for the Met

The 29-year-old fashion photographer Tyler Mitchell had his own ideas about how to shoot the catalog for the museum’s spring Costume Institute show.

The New York Times - 4d

Thomas Tuchel explains controversial decision to recall Jordan Henderson for England

The 34-year-old Ajax midfielder was a shock inclusion in Tuchel’s first squad as Three Lions boss for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Victory is everything, but not enough for England

England have laid down gauntlet with a team selection that aims to beat old rivals and land new titles in Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Wales

BBC News - 4d

Family wants answers in death of Black man killed in North Carolina car crash

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump calls on North Carolina state troopers to release video in the death of a 31-year-old Black man.

NBC News - 3d

Michigan boy's death raises concerns about unregulated hyperbaric oxygen therapy

A 5-year-old's death in a Michigan hyperbaric chamber has sparked calls for more oversight of unsupervised hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the wellness industry.

NBC News - 2d

Failure is more than an option in rocket science — it’s a necessity

The second attempt by Intuitive Machines to land on the moon and the eighth test of the SpaceX Starship, proved an old adage: Rocket science is really hard.

The Hill - 2d

'The White Lotus' Season 3, Episode 5 recap: Tim in the corner (of despair), finding his religion

In this week's episode, Rick catches up with up with an old friend, the Ratliff brothers get too close, and Tim has a moment of crisis (again).

Los Angeles Times - 1d

NHL Nugget: San Jose Sharks' Will Smith's Birthday Backcheck

Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Birthday Backcheck features San Jose Sharks rookie Will Smith, who turns 20 years old on March 17.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How South Sudan Returned to the Brink of War

An attack on a U.N. helicopter has highlighted rising tensions in the world’s youngest country, where a seven-year-old peace deal looks ever more fragile.

The New York Times - 1d

Active-duty airman arrested for allegedly killing woman missing for months

An active-duty airman was arrested for allegedly killing a 21-year-old woman on an air base in South Dakota, according to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office

ABC News - 1d

Woman arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions in Houston, Texas AG says

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Monday that a 48-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly illegally providing abortions in the Houston area.

ABC News - 21h

Soldier goes on the run with teen after his wife's murder. Is she in danger?

After Cati Blauvelt, 22, was murdered in Simpsonville, South Carolina, her husband, former U.S. Army recruiter John Blauvelt, fled with his 17-year-old girlfriend Hannah Thompson. U.S. Marshals led ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

Wall Street Journal: 'Someone should sue' Trump over tariffs

The Wall Street Journal editorial board took a swipe at President Trump's recent tariff threats, alleging the administration is using a 48-year-old law to start a trade war. In a recent op-ed, the ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

Andrew Cuomo enters race for New York mayor as frontrunner – but trailing baggage

The ex-state governor, who quit amid sexual harassment allegations, sees an opportunity as Eric Adams struggles. Abraham Rios, a 76-year-old army veteran and retiree, regularly meets friends at a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Amorim: I won't get time Arteta had at Arsenal

Ruben Amorim has said he won't get the same time to rebuild Manchester United as Mikel Arteta has enjoyed at Arsenal as the two managers prepare to meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.

ESPN - Mar. 8

Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier’s Wife

A soldier goes on the run after his wife is murdered. With him, his 17-year-old girlfriend. What does she know? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

CBS News - Mar. 9

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