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Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment
Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplantsABC News - Mar. 26 -
NASA’s Webb Telescope Spots Auroras on Neptune for the First Time
The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere, which could not be seen by earlier telescopes or spacecraft.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
Sperm Stem Cells Were Used for the First Time in an Attempt to Restore Fertility
In an advance for treating male infertility, researchers transplanted a patient with his own sperm-forming stem cells that were collected from testicular tissue when he was a child.Wired - 6d -
Israel bombs Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
France and Lebanon say Israel violated its ceasefire with Hezbollah with a strike in Beirut, as deaths mount in Gaza after Israel abandoned its ceasefire with Hamas.CBS News - 6d -
Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 22 years
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.CBS News - 6d -
First orbital rocket launched from mainland Europe crashes after takeoff
Uncrewed Spectrum test rocket’s failure seconds after blast-off said to have produced extensive data nonetheless. A test rocket intended to kickstart satellite launches from Europe fell to the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy?
Harry Kane hit his 22nd league goal on Saturday to reach a new milestone and move a step closer to ending his long wait for a trophy.BBC News - 3d -
Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe
The rocket, developed by Isar Aerospace, lifted off from Norway’s Andøya Space Center and crashed about 30 seconds later. The test flight was part of efforts to make Europe a center for private ...The New York Times - 3d -
Kerr to rejoin Australia's squad for the first time since her trial in Britain
Sam Kerr has expressed “sincere regret” in a meeting with Football Australia over her contentious recent court case in Britain, and will rejoin the Matildas squad this week as she continues her ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Denny Hamlin gets first win at Martinsville in 10 years
Denny Hamlin ended an agonizing 10-year winless streak at Martinsville Speedway, holding off teammate Christopher Bell in his home state.ESPN - 3d -
Arsenal and Tottenham announce friendly as first north London derby outside of UK
The two sides will meet in a preseason fixture in Hong KongYahoo Sports - 3d -
Flag football grows in Michigan with new college team's first home game
After announcing a new flag football program in November, Siena Heights' flag football team makes home debut on Friday, April 4.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Amazon's AGI Lab Reveals Its First Work: Advanced AI Agents
Led by a former OpenAI executive, Amazon’s AI lab focuses on the decisionmaking capabilities of next-generation software agents—and borrows insights from physical robots.Wired - 3d -
2025 fantasy baseball Tuffy Awards: An ode to MLB's first-week flukes
Baseball's list of unlikely opening day heroes is a long and mostly undistinguished one. Who will join that list this season? Let's hand out some awards.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Grand Slam Track: Schedule, times and start lists for first-ever event
World and Olympic champions including Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Cole Hocker will be in action in JamaicaYahoo Sports - 3d -
Eagles awarded another international market; First NFL team to enter Brazil
Philadelphia Eagles announce they've been awarded Brazil as part of the NFL Global Markets ProgramYahoo Sports - 3d -
US and Denmark to hold first high-level talks since Trump win
Meeting between Marco Rubio and Lars Løkke Rasmussen is latest diplomatic activity centred on control of GreenlandFinancial Times - 2d -
Russia launches no strike drones into Ukraine for first time since December
Russia launched no long-range strike drones into Ukraine on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, Ukraine's air force said.ABC News - 2d -
Inside the first special elections since Trump's return to office
Elon Musk is going all in on a race to pick a new supreme court judge in Wisconsin, even offering two $1 million prizes to voters willing to sign a petition against “activist judges.” Meanwhile, ...NBC News - 2d -
What was Dan Quinn most proud of during first season with Commanders?
Commanders' Dan Quinn convinced locker room leadership and culture vital to his team's success.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lions proposal to eliminate first down for defensive holding does not pass
There were not enough teams that wanted to change the rule for defensive holding and illegal contact.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ranking M.L.B. Teams From First to Worst After Opening Week
The Yankees’ torpedo bats aren’t the only hot topic that has baseball fans talking.The New York Times - 2d -
SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time
Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.The New York Times - 2d -
Five First-Year Coaches Having Strong Impacts On Their NHL Teams
If we’re going to talk about new NHL coaches doing good things this season, we probably shouldn’t look past our newest candidate.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
William Carrier Joins Hurricanes At Practice For First Time Since January
Carolina Hurricanes William Carrier has been out of the lineup since the start of the new year.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
First week of Packers offseason program will be virtual due to NFL Draft
Green Bay will be playing host to the NFL Draft this year and the event will cause a change in the home team's schedule.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Projected first-round pick Liam McNeeley declares for 2025 NBA draft
Liam McNeeley was the Big East Freshman of the Year after averaging 14.5 points, six rebounds and 2.3 assists on 38.1% shooting from the field.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Inside the unseen preparation of a backup that led to the Brewers' first win of the season
Eric Haase homered in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Royals, but it was what he did off the field that may have matterd moreYahoo Sports - 1d -
Stranger than fiction MI5 tales revealed in first National Archives collaboration
From Guy Burgess’s briefcase to microdots secreted in talc, an exhibition reveals remarkable items from the agency’s archives – and the extraordinary stories behind them. The agency that would ...The Guardian - 1d -
PFF draws up first-round trade for Chargers in 2025 NFL draft
The Chargers move up six spots in Pro Football Focus' latest projection.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Reranking the women's Final Four: First look at the national semifinals
No. 1 seeds UCLA, South Carolina and Texas advanced to the Final Four. But 2-seed UConn tops our list.ESPN - 1d -
Top (Line) Dawg Entertainment: Ducks’ Reunited First Line Fueling Success
After the Ducks’ thrilling comeback victory in overtime over the New York Rangers, broadcast host Aly Lozoff posed the question to Leo Carlsson, ‘Where is the no-quit attitude coming from?’Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mike Vrabel hints at position change for Patriots' first-round pick
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel hinted at a possible position change for offensive lineman Cole Strange.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.CBS News - 1d -
Tesla’s First-Quarter Deliveries Slump on Musk Backlash, Weak Demand
The Elon Musk-led company experienced a 13 percent drop in deliveries.Inc. - 1d
