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Tulare County Fan's Choice Girls Wrestler of the Year: Monache's Alexandrea Corona
More than 66,000 votes were cast during the poll period.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Falling can be risky. Here’s how to avoid it and what to do if it happens
More than a quarter of adults over 65 fall annually. Fortunately, it’s avoidable, and when it happens you can recover. The National Institute on Aging reports that more than one in four adults 65 ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ex-Alabama officer who fatally shot Black man during truck repossession is denied immunity
A former Alabama police officer who fired more than a dozen rounds in less than two seconds and killed a Black man during a truck repossession in 2023 will have to stand trial after a judge denied ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump Nominates Susan Monarez to Lead C.D.C.
Currently the agency’s acting director, Dr. Monarez would be the first nonphysician to head the agency in more than 50 years.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Asked Him Back to My Place’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
This Crazy Instrument Lets Us Hear How Dinosaurs Might Have Sounded
Using 3D models of ancient skulls, Dinosaur Choir gets us closer than ever to understanding the noises that dinosaurs made.Wired - 5d -
Small Businesses Report Revenue Declines and Dimming Optimism in Fed Report
More small businesses reported decreased revenue rather than gains for the first time since 2021.Inc. - 5d -
Walmart Is Offering a Cheaper Easter Meal This Year—No Eggs Included
The meal kit serves eight people for less than $6 per person, the retailer says.Inc. - 5d -
The Power of Honesty: What Businesses Can Learn From Jack Dorsey’s Layoff Announcement
The CEO of Block had to lay off more than 900 people. He delivered bad news directly and candidly.Inc. - 4d -
Key Takeaways From America’s Secret Military Partnership With Ukraine
An investigation by The New York Times has revealed that America was woven into the war far more than previously known.The New York Times - 3d -
What Each N.F.L. Team’s Draft Hat Pin Means
The embellishment is meant to highlight a bit of local flavor, but some are more recognizable than others.The New York Times - 3d -
Yankees’ Uniquely Designed New Bats Drew Attention in Their Franchise Record Game
The bats feature a barrel closer to the hands rather than near the end of the bat, which is the standard.The New York Times - 3d -
A Competitive Race for Mike Waltz’s Seat Rattles Republicans
Democrats are hoping to do better in Florida’s Sixth District than they did in November, when President Trump won it by 30 points.The New York Times - 3d -
Half of job centres reducing support over shortages
A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.BBC News - 3d -
Larry Fink warns ‘protectionism has returned with force’
BlackRock boss tells shareholders people are more anxious about the economy than at any time in recent memoryFinancial Times - 2d -
MLB Power Rankings: Undefeated Dodgers take No. 1 spot, but hard to read much into first weekend of baseball
How much do we know about the 2025 MLB season? Not much more than a week agoCBS Sports - 2d -
SEC Baseball Power Rankings after Week 3 of conference play
Southeastern Conference baseball is as dominant as always. It's still different than most recent years, though, so far.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Has the government really 'returned' 24,000 people?
Sir Keir Starmer has claimed more than 24,000 people have been returned since Labour came to power.BBC News - 2d -
Matthew Stafford's new contract has not yet been signed
More than a month ago, the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford struck a deal on a new contract for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
RFK Jr.'s layoffs expected to gut worker safety agency, officials say
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.CBS News - 2d -
SMC a 'perfect fit' for Constantine's Meah Evans
Evans led Falcons to 34 wins this year, more than 1,000 career assistsYahoo Sports - 1d -
Gary Glitter bankrupt after failing to pay victim damages
The convicted sex offender was ordered to pay a woman he abused when she was 12 more than £500,000.BBC News - 1d -
Settlement agreed in Celtic Boys Club abuse cases
More than 20 former players involved in a class action have received a seven-figure sum.BBC News - 1d -
Deion Sanders Defied Doubters at Colorado. Now, He’s Staying for More.
Armed with a new contract that pays him more than $10 million per year, “Coach Prime” is entering a different era.The New York Times - 1d -
2025 Final Four could answer the question: Is Duke's freshman class, led by Cooper Flagg, the best ever?
Potential Player of the Year Cooper Flagg headlines a terrific class that has more than lived up to expectationsCBS Sports - 1d -
16 Tesla EVs destroyed in a fire in Rome as Italian police investigate possible arson
Italian police are investigating as possible arson a fire that destroyed more than a dozen Tesla electric vehicles at a dealership on the outskirts of RomeABC News - 1d -
Group of investors ready to bid $77 million for Dallas TGL franchise, per report
Could TGL expansion be coming? A recent report says there's an eight-figure offer to make it happen sooner rather than later.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Anthony Elanga is proof of how Man United desperately need to improve transfer strategy
Man United have seen more players leave and find success than those still at the club now. That must change.ESPN - 1d -
'I didn't feel able to come forward' - Chinese victims tell BBC about serial rapist
Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised.BBC News - 1d -
How OU football DT David Stone is bringing fresh outlook in Sooners' spring practices
OU defensive lineman David Stone is "moving better than ever" during spring camp for the Sooners.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
How Innovations in Helicopter Technology Could Save Lives
NASA and GoAERO are teaming up to give more than $2 million in prizes to innovators.Inc. - 16h -
The untold story why Jim Nantz bought Scottie Scheffler's car will tug at the heartstrings
The real and spectacular reason why Jim Nantz bought Scottie Scheffler's car at auction is even cooler than you think.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
How many deer did North Dakota hunters take during the 2024 gun hunting season?
More than 42,000 hunters in North Dakota took about 23,000 deer during the 2024 gun hunting season.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
2025 NHL playoff race tracker: Where things stand in each conference with four spots clinched so far
The NHL playoff races are heating up with less than a month to go in the regular seasonCBS Sports - 12h -
League reconstruction - why, when & what might it look like?
After more than a decade of stability, league reconstruction is back on the agenda in Scottish football. But why now? And what happens next?Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Torpedo bats, the rise of the splitter and more new ideas on display to open 2025 MLB season
Less than a week old, the MLB season is already flashing some shiny new toysCBS Sports - 10h -
Women to continue having babies later in life, says ONS
The ONS also projects women will continue having smaller families than previous generations.BBC News - 10h -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Breathing Felt Like Betrayal’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - 9h -
Trae Cassell surges into lead on calm day at Golfweek Senior Division National Championship
Across the board, the 89-man senior field fared much better on Tuesday than they had the previous day.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Cam Ward NFL Draft 2025 profile: Full scouting report, pro comparison, landing spots, future outlook, more
No one has seen their draft stock improve more than Ward in this last yearCBS Sports - 7h
