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As Social Security faces an uncertain future, the debate on privatization heats up again
New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.CNBC - 5d -
Herman Graf, Who Helped Sell ‘Tropic of Cancer,’ Dies at 91
A major figure in independent publishing, he promoted Henry Miller’s once-banned book and helped make “A Confederacy of Dunces” a best seller after the author’s death.The New York Times - 5d -
How a photo of Nazis eating blueberries inspired Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Holocaust play
'Here There Are Blueberries' tells the story of an album of historical photos documenting the lives of ordinary Germans who were part of the bureaucracy of the Holocaust. Authors Moisés Kaufman and ...Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Dr. Oz grilled over cuts at Senate hearing as he vies to lead Medicaid, Medicare
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faced tough questions at his confirmation hearing from the Senate Finance Committee.ABC News - 4d -
The Democratic Divide: Would a Shutdown Have Helped or Hurt Trump?
The party’s split over supporting a spending extension to avert a lapse in government funding boiled down to a practical question of how much power the president has in a shutdown.The New York Times - 4d -
Mookie Betts to sit for exhibitions in Japan, Dodgers will re-evaluate for Tokyo Series
Mookie Betts will be re-evaluated during the team's off-day on Monday, and is questionable to be in the lineup for the club's two regular-season-opening games at the Tokyo Dome.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The Congress Issue
Senate Majority Leader John Thune arrived at the apex of power just as President Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?Politico - 4d -
‘We are facing an epidemic of demoralization,’ says happiness expert—here’s how to fight that feeling
We often mistake demoralization for depression, but it's distinct. "It often appears first, as a warning sign," says Stephanie Harrison, author of "The New Happy."CNBC - 4d -
Nationwide protests planned after arrest of former Columbia University activist by ICE
Nationwide protests are planned this weekend after Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student activist, was arrested by immigration authorities, fueling tensions between the Trump ...NBC News - 4d -
Selection Sunday 2025: 5 toughest decisions facing NCAA tournament selection committee
Is Auburn still the No. 1 overall seed? Is North Carolina in or out? Here are the key questions facing the committee before the NCAA selection show on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Is Jaylen Brown right that the Boston Celtics are actually better this season?
What it means to be better in a league that has also improved remains an open question that can only be settled for certain in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
A fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 51 people and injured more than 100 others, according to authoritiesABC News - 3d -
Sudanese police accuse RSF paramilitaries after 11 bodies found at bottom of a well in Khartoum
Sudanese authorities have found several bodies inside a well in the capital, Khartoum, a few days after the military cleared the area from a notorious paramilitary groupABC News - 3d -
Five area boys basketball teams set to play in state Class A and B tournaments this week
Weekly poll question asking readers to pick which one of five area state tournament basketball teams could win it allYahoo Sports - 2d -
15 people detained over deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia
Authorities say an initial investigation into the Club Pulse fire that killed dozens of young revelers in North Macedonia suggests "bribery and corruption" could be behind the tragedy.CBS News - 2d -
Orville Peck Confirms He Will Perform Unmasked in ‘Cabaret’
When the country singer landed a role in the splashy “Cabaret” revival, one question loomed large: Would he make his Broadway debut in a mask?The New York Times - 2d -
Stop saying ‘I think’—to sound confident and influence people, use this ‘subtle but powerful’ swap
Minimizing language like "I think" can "dilute your credibility," says communication expert Lorraine K. Lee, author of "Unforgettable Presence."CNBC - 2d -
Lithuania says Russian military intelligence was behind an arson attack at an IKEA store in Vilnius
Lithuanian authorities have accused Russian military intelligence of being behind an arson attack at an IKEA store in the Lithuanian capital last yearABC News - 2d -
ESPN: Rockets see elements of ‘Russell Westbrook at his peak’ in Amen Thompson’s future
“Somebody asked me with Amen: ‘Tell me what Russell Westbrook at his peak could do that this kid doesn’t have a chance to do?’ Interesting question.”Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fred Couples says he will play in the 2025 Masters but will it be his last trip to Augusta?
After limping to rounds of 80-76 at the 2024 Masters, the 1992 champion questioned internally if Augusta National wished he'd step aside.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day opens spring with press conference.
Ohio State football kicked off spring ball on Monday. Head coach Ryan Day met with the media to provide updates and address questions from the media.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.MarketWatch - 2d -
In North Macedonia, Officials Investigate Lapses in Deadly Nightclub Fire
At least 59 people died and more than 150 were injured in the inferno. The authorities said the venue’s hospitality permit had been issued illegally.The New York Times - 2d -
Poll: American voters are deeply divided on DEI programs and political correctness
The issue of diversity, equity and inclusion programs is among the most tightly divided and polarizing questions in the United States at this time, with wide gaps emerging along partisan and racial ...NBC News - 1d -
North Macedonia appeals for calm as nightclub fire deaths trigger protests
Authorities in North Macedonia are appealing for calm as students plan fresh protests following the nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani that killed 59 people over the weekendABC News - 1d -
Trump's battle with court ramps up over deportation of Venezuelans
The Trump administration is facing a growing legal battle as a federal judge is now questioning whether his order halting the deportation of undocumented migrants was ignored. The Justice ...NBC News - 1d -
Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defense and infrastructure package
Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is asking lawmakers to allow the country to put “whatever it takes” into defense and to authorize an enormous fund for investment in its creaking ...ABC News - 1d -
Can Trump revoke Biden's autopen pardons? Legal expert weighs in
Former President Trump claims that pardons issued by President Biden using an autopen are invalid, sparking a legal debate over presidential authority. Meanwhile, the Constitution states that ...CBS News - 1d -
"I'm the best leader for the Senate," Schumer says amid pushback over shutdown vote
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.CBS News - 1d -
Judge finds Elon Musk likely acted unconstitutionally in shuttering USAID
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely exercised unconstitutional authority “in multiple ways” in dismantling the U.S. Agency for ...The Hill - 1d -
Mortgage Giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Brace for Job Cuts
William Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is consolidating control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and questioning employees’ productivity.The New York Times - 1d -
Heroin in the Heartland, Le Carré
What was once thought of as an inner-city problem is now a national epidemic; and, an ex-British spy on leading a "double life" as a famous author.CBS News - 22h -
Man Utd and Man City academy players at centre of age-fraud claims
Manchester United and Manchester City are facing questions over a potential age-fraud scandal involving some of their foreign-born academy players.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
No, Trump can’t void Biden’s pardons
Ultimately, no matter how much Trump or his allies might wish to erase Biden’s pardons, the Constitution does not give him the authority to do so.The Hill - 9h -
Armed men seen targeting group searching for relatives at cartel site
Men claiming to be Jalisco cartel members questioned the motivations of the searchers who said they had found clothing, shoes and charred bones at a ranch.CBS News - 8h -
Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis
Legal scholars say that the nation has reached a tipping point and that the right question is not whether there is a crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause.The New York Times - 5h -
Trump administration approves exports from major LNG project
The Trump administration is authorizing a major gas facility to export the fuel abroad — clearing a major hurdle in getting the controversial project approved. The Energy Department approved a ...The Hill - 2h -
Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped
Paul D. Clement also said a judge should not allow the Trump administration to use the court’s authority to compel Mr. Adams’s support in the White House’s mass deportation efforts.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
What happened in Room 22?
For a month, seven people held Sam Nordquist captive in a small hotel room in upstate New York, torturing him to death, authorities said. How did it go on in secret?NBC News - Mar. 8 -
In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of ...ABC News - Mar. 8
