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Cameroon held to shock draw by Eswatini in World Cup qualifying
Minnows Eswatini hold Cameroon to a 0-0 draw in African qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Tunisia continue their unbeaten start.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
An Unexpected Trump Bump for the World’s Centrists
As President Trump’s “shock and awe” policies radiate around the world, they are galvanizing support for moderate leaders and unifying Europe.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
The team behind Trump’s economic shock therapy
The US president’s officials are standing by their strategy to remake the world’s largest economyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Thomas Tuchel defends ‘Dad’s Army’ England squad after shock Jordan Henderson recall
New England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his shock selection of Jordan Henderson and claimed the 34-year-old has a chance of making his World Cup squad. Henderson last played for England in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss 'didn't anticipate the global impact' Doncic trade would have
The Luka Doncic trade didn't just shock the NBA, it shocked the basketball (and non-basketball) world.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Germany, ‘Orphaned’ by U.S., Shakes Off the Shock and Stirs to Action
No country in Europe is as much a product of enlightened postwar American diplomacy. Now adrift, it has begun to reckon with a new world.The New York Times - 3d -
Rune shocks Medvedev to reach Indian Wells ATP final
Denmark's Holger Rune beat Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-4 to reach the Indian Wells ATP Masters final on Saturday, denying the Russian world number six a third straight trip to the title match.He gained ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
F1 2025 season predictions: World champion, Lewis Hamilton vs Charles Leclerc and biggest shock
Ahead of 24 races in nine months, Kieran Jackson makes his selections for the new seasonYahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Red Flash shock the world: When will St. Francis play in the NCAA basketball tournament?
St. Francis is the only team from Pennsylvania to make the NCAA basketball tournament. Here's when and how you can watch the Red Flash.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
S. Africa take big World Cup lead, but may lose points over Mokoena
South Africa beat Benin 2-0 on Tuesday to lead an African 2026 World Cup qualifying group by five points, but the advantage could be reduced for fielding an ineligible player last week.Morocco, ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
NFL world reacts to Patriots cutting eight-year captain David Andrews
Here's how NFL fans reacted to the shocking news that the New England Patriots were releasing eight-year captain David Andrews.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Man City eyeing shock summer move for former Manchester United academy graduate Vanja Milinkovic-Savic
Manchester United’s famous academy has produced some of the world’s best talents over the course of history and one such player could be headed to their noisy neighbours if the latest reports are ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it’s the one about him | Marina Hyde
Whether the Meta boss and his ex-lieutenant Sheryl Sandberg are truly beyond awful is neither here nor there. I thought he was done with factchecking. I am as shocked as I am confused that Mark ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
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 LatviaYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Man City captain Greenwood shocked Taylor was sacked
Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood says she was "shocked" by the decision to sack coach Gareth Taylor five days before the Women's League Cup final.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s silencing of Voice of America sparks shock, outrage
President Trump’s decision to gut the government agency that oversees Voice of America (VOA) has shocked staffers, who have been ordered to stop working, and fueled concern about the U.S. ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
OL David Andrews shares more details on shocking release by Patriots
Longtime captain David Andrews shared more details on his shocking release by the New England Patriots.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Report: Chelsea reach €22m agreement as they close in on shock double transfer swoop
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Dario Essugo according to reports in Portugal.The Blues announced the shock signing of Geovany Quenda on Friday and it’s ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
The Weight of the Internet Will Shock You
Depending on who you ask, the internet weighs no more than a potato, a strawberry—or something much, much smaller. WIRED investigates.Wired - 1d -
George Foreman, heavyweight boxing champion who fought Muhammad Ali in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’
George Foreman, the former world heavyweight champion who has died at the age of 76, looked destined for some 20 years to be remembered for the manner of his shocking 1974 defeat to the then ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Fiorentina boss shocked at Gosens omission from Germany squad
Fiorentina head coach Raffaele Palladino reacted in shock after his full-back Robin Gosens was not called up for Germany’s forthcoming Nations League clash with Italy.“I am surprised by the lack o...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Bannon says Musk deploying DOGE 'shock troops': 'Not pretty,' but 'pretty effective'
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has acknowledged that Elon Musk's "shock troops" in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are making progress in reshaping the government, despite his ...The Hill - 6d -
Ray Dalio warns that mounting U.S. debt problems could lead to ‘shocking developments'
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio on Wednesday warned that a "very severe" supply-demand problem regarding U.S. debt could lead to shocking developments.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Community reacts with shock over Connecticut man allegedly held captive for over 20 years
Locals who lived near a Connecticut house where a man was allegedly held captive and abused by his stepmother for two decades remain stunned at the reported shocking hidden abuse that occurred in ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Three more ski jumpers suspended as cheating scandal engulfs sport
Athletes alleged to have used illegal suits Similar bans were handed down earlier this week Three more Norwegian ski jumpers were suspended on Thursday in a widening cheating scandal that has ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Goffin sends Alcaraz packing in Miami
World number three Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock early exit from the Miami Open on Friday as Belgian veteran David Goffin fought back for an inspired 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win at Hard Rock Stadium on ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Poor level': Alcaraz crashes out against Goffin in Miami
Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 defeat against Belgian David Goffin in the second round of the Miami Open which also ended his chance to move into second place in the world rankings. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Athletics: World Indoor Championships
Live coverage from day two of the 2025 World Indoor Athletics Championships.BBC News - 3d -
Trump’s Embrace of Russia Leaves Europe in Emotional Shock
It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
The Trump team administering economic shock therapy
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last monthFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Young magistrates: 'People are shocked by my piercings and tattoos'
Just 176 out of nearly 15,000 were in the youngest category in England and Wales according to the latest dataBBC News - 5d -
Draper shocked by Mensik in Miami Open second round
British number one Jack Draper loses in straight sets to Jakub Mensik at the Miami Open in his first match since lifting the Indian Wells title.BBC News - 3d -
Charity shop 'shocked' as Bible sells for £56,000
The rare Bible has gone under the hammer after being spotted by bookshop volunteers.BBC News - 2d -
Owners shocked as dogs seized for XL bully checks
One couple say the moment their American bulldog was seized was like having a "child ripped away".BBC News - 2d -
China is suffering its own ‘China shock’
Labour-intensive manufacturing is vanishing and millions of jobs could be lost, with repercussions for stability and growthFinancial Times - 22h -
Chelsea consider shock move for Manchester City star
Chelsea are looking to sign a new left winger in the summer, and one player being considered is Jack Grealish, who is set to end his Manchester City stay.Chelsea have had problems with their winger ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row
For the eighth year in a row, Finland ranked in the top spot on the World's Happiness Report's annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.CNBC - 6d -
Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks
Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Inside the power struggle and culture change behind UNC's shocking hire
North Carolina's hiring of Bill Belichick was the stunner of the college football year.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, shock in stock markets
President Trump's trade war with Canada is growing after Ontario's premier announced on a tax on electricity bound for the U.S. This comes as the stock markets are reacting negatively to Mr. ...CBS News - Mar. 11
