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Severed head of King George V statue may have resurfaced at Irish rappers’ Melbourne gig
Hip hop trio Kneecap appeared to show head of King’s Domain statue beheaded nine months ago . Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK’s most severely disabled
PM faces backlash over plans to tighten eligibility, potentially leaving more than 600,000 claimants £675 a month worse off. Keir Starmer is to defy growing anger by driving through welfare cuts ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Severe Storms Killed At Least 40 in 7 U.S. States. Here’s What to Know.
The tornadoes, dust storms and wind-fanned wildfires have led to at least 40 deaths across the United States this past week.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Several trophies remain up for grabs as World Cup ski racers wrap up season at finals in Sun Valley
This is it: Just a few more races and a couple more trophies to hand out before the World Cup season closes. There's quite a bit that's already been decided as the World Cup circuit returns to Sun ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Dennis Prager sets talk-radio return following a severe spinal cord injury
Dennis Prager, the conservative host who has been missing from 870 AM since falling at home in November, is returning to talk radio in June.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Loved Severance? Try Triangle, the underrated puzzle box thriller that might break your brain
This scrappy genre-busting film starring Melissa George and Liam Hemsworth is a thrilling watch because it is unclassifiable: small-scale and epic, brainy and silly. Get our weekend culture and ...The Guardian - 23h -
Giants signing Russell Wilson seems to answer one question about Shedeur Sanders — while creating several others
It’s possible that the Giants, in considering Sanders’ potential, believe taking him at No. 3 in the draft sets them up for another overreach like they made with Daniel Jones.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation
Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades. The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
The UK’s gamble on solar geoengineering is like using aspirin for cancer | Raymond Pierrehumbert and Michael Mann
Injecting pollutants into the atmosphere to reflect the sun would be extremely dangerous, but the UK is funding field trials. Some years ago in the pages of the Guardian, we sounded the alarm ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Trump officials decimate climate protections and consider axeing key greenhouse gas finding
EPA takes aim at almost every major pollution rule in what environmentalists call act of ‘malice toward the planet’. Donald Trump ’s administration is to reconsider the official finding that ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
EPA to steer environmental enforcement officers away from energy companies
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated this week that it will steer its environmental enforcement officers away from energy companies. The EPA can pursue civil or criminal cases ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
While Trump pledges to combat toxics, his EPA moves to loosen chemical rules
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll take on toxic chemicals — but many of his administration's actions are expected to allow for more pollution, not less. During his joint address to Congress ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Trump’s regulatory rollbacks are bad for the environment and the economy
Longer lifespans free from pollution and natural disasters do not stand in the way of progress, they are the definition of progress. Americans can still come together to work for a future that is ...The Hill - 5d -
Traffic noise triggers road rage among male Galápagos birds
Research finds yellow warblers near busy roads turn aggressive when traffic drowns out their territorial songs, and noise pollution could cause clashes. If the rumble of trucks, honk of car horns ...The Guardian - 5d -
Mysterious bags of ‘hazardous’ materials appeared in Mexico. Then we found more
An investigation found thousands of white bags near Monterrey, but aerial footage shows a bigger problem. Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico – where a ‘toxic cocktail’ of pollution ...The Guardian - 5d -
Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru’s Amazon
As gold prices soar and with little help from the national government, the Indigenous Wampis are taking action to stop their land from being polluted and plundered. René Amuan Santiago Tí remembers ...The Guardian - 2d -
Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis
Handbook outlines practical ways faith organisations can ‘speak truth to power’ to help protect planet. Christians around the world are being encouraged to take legal action against polluters and ...The Guardian - 2d -
NFL rule changes 2025: Packers move to outlaw 'Tush Push,' while Lions suggest major playoff seeding change
The competition committee will review several potential changes this offseasonCBS Sports - 6d -
Nvidia's CEO sought to help the quantum companies and ended up causing another sell-off in the stocks
Several quantum stocks ended Thursday in the red.CNBC - 4d -
2025 NFL Draft: Patriots executive reveals team's approach as New England holds top 5 pick
The Patriots could go in several different directionsCBS Sports - 1d -
Video shows wildfires burning across Oklahoma
Several wildfires have burned across Oklahoma destroying several homes and buildings, including the farmhouse of that state's Gov. Kevin Stitt.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
James Dolan says Knicks were going to trade for Vince Carter but medical team said he had a 90% severed Achilles tendon
"Was there ever a trade or signing that didn’t happen, but you reallyYahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating
Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nations. The Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
Only seven countries worldwide meet WHO dirty air guidelines, study shows
Annual survey by IQAir based on toxic PM2.5 particles reveals some progress in pollution levels in India and China. Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Virgin Group looks to raise £700mn to fund Eurostar rival
Richard Branson’s group is one of several planning a new cross-Channel serviceFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
NFL's highest-paid QBs: Josh Allen gets biggest guarantee ever, Dak Prescott remains highest-paid per year
Allen is one of several stars who have gotten huge contracts this offseasonCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk’s X suffers multiple outages
Elon Musk's social media platform X experienced several outages on MondayCNBC - Mar. 10 -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Breakouts 2.0 for Scott White adds Masyn Winn, Gavin Williams to the mix
A couple of infielders and several high-upside hurlers make the cut for Version 2.0CBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
This Company’s Battery Is Designed to Get Extremely Hot
Fourth Power’s thermal batteries offer several advantages over lithium ones.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Bracketology True or False: What we think about 5 big questions, including Duke-North Carolina stakes
Here's a true/false breakdown of several pressing bracketology questions entering the weekendCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
Stefon Diggs is on a free agent visit in New England
Several veteran wide receivers remain free agents a week into free agency.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
How short-handed will the Lakers be on Thursday versus the Bucks?
The Lakers will be without several key players when they host the Bucks on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
2025 NFL free agency: Best players available list headlined by Aaron Rodgers, Amari Cooper
There are still several big names left on the market. Will they end up with your team?Yahoo Sports - 13h -
The Players Championship: J.J. Spaun takes 1-shot lead over Bud Cauley into final round; Rory McIlroy 4 shots back
Windy conditions flustered several players, including defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who let his irritation show several times.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Files to Trademark ‘Telepathy’
The brain implant company cofounded by Elon Musk is moving to trademark several product names, including Telepathy and Telekinesis.Wired - Mar. 7 -
Las Vegas Raiders 2025 NFL offseason: Pete Carroll ready to reset franchise with Geno Smith
The Raiders haven't had a stable quarterback in several years. They can't go into another season without making a big investment at the position.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies
The National Institutes of Health is terminating several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and DEI.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Rays owner reportedly being ‘pressured’ to sell team by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, other team owners
A sale is not imminent, but there are apparently several people in the league trying to convince Stu Sternberg to sell the Rays.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Florian Wirtz injury: Knee issue forces Bayer Leverkusen superstar out for Champions League vs. Bayern Munich
Leverkusen are already down 3-0 after the first leg and will now be without their attacking superstar for several weeksCBS Sports - Mar. 10
