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Why Are We Living in the Golden Age of ‘Gut Soda’?
Fans of brands like Olipop and Poppi say it’s simple: Now more than ever, they need a guilt-free treat. And if it says it has fiber? All the better.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
In 'A Working Man,' Jason Statham's tools are hammers, guns and fists
Jason Statham and director David Ayre follow up the quirky action-thriller "The Beekeeper" with a tale about a construction worker that's weirder than it needs to be.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - Mar. 28 -
Stocks Fall as Inflation Anxiety Dampens Mood on Wall Street
The S&P 500 index dropped 2 percent as investors weighed hotter-than-expected inflation data and braced for President Trump’s next round of tariffs.The New York Times - 6d -
In Myanmar, Earthquake Aftershocks and Airstrikes Terrorize Residents
New tremors rattled survivors of Friday’s earthquake, which killed more than 1,600 people, while the government continued its bombing campaign elsewhere in the country.The New York Times - 4d -
White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors
Two prosecutors were dismissed out of the blue, notified by a terse one-sentence email stating no reason for the move other than that it was on behalf of the president himself.The New York Times - 4d -
Gary Player, the oldest living Masters champ, has great answers to these Masters questions
Player is the oldest living Masters champion at 89. He also takes the annual Golfweek Masters Survey more seriously than just about anyone.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake live updates: Worst damage in Asia in 100 years, NGO says
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, flattening skyscrapers and leaving more than 1,000 people dead from Myanmar to Thailand.ABC News - 4d -
Neuroscience Reveals the Secret to Giving and Receiving Great Feedback
Even when criticism is constructive, we tend to focus on how we feel about it rather than its content. But that can change.Inc. - 4d -
Eight Watch Brands Now Sell $1 Billion a Year
There now are eight brands selling more than $1 billion each year. Experts say it means big brands are getting bigger and their products are getting pricier.The New York Times - 4d -
Columbus Clippers add classic Midwestern concessions to the menu for 2025 season
Country-fried steak, fried bologna, sloppy joes, corn dogs: You don't get more Midwest than that. The Clippers have gone with the classics for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson's season with Clippers, Tyronn Lue translates to Cavaliers
The Los Angeles Clippers had faith Kenny Atkinson would flourish with the Cavaliers. "We knew he was more than an assistant coach. You could see it."Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Palestinians must have the final say in Gaza’s reconstruction | Ahmad Ibsais
Rebuilding is more than reconstruction: it is resistance. It is our refusal to be erased, our determination to remain and exist on our land. On the 17th night of Ramadan – a time meant for prayer, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trans leaders seek hope, action this Trans Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility, recognized globally for more than a decade, is, for many trans Americans, taking on a new weight this year as President Trump and his administration ...The Hill - 4d -
Carrico's adjustment to West Virginia not an unfamiliar one
For most out-of-state players coming to West Virginia, there is an adjustment period, transitioning to an unfamiliar place. For WVU linebacker Reid Carrico, the transition was easier than most ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
IU men's basketball athletic trainer with lawsuit pending won't be retained after 44 years
For more than four decades, Tim Garl served on the Indiana basketball training staff. But his time came to an end Monday. Here's what we know.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Homeownership is 'an investment,' Maryland governor says. High prices mean fewer young adults can benefit
Since 1980, median home prices have increased much faster than median household incomes, research finds. For some, that is putting homeownership out of reach.CNBC - 4d -
German inflation falls to 2.3% in March, backing bets for ECB rate cut
German inflation came in at a lower-than-expected 2.3% in March, preliminary data from the country's statistics office Destatis showed Monday.CNBC - 4d -
Florida football players talk 2025 Pro Day: Dike, Mertz and more
More than a dozen Florida Gators participated in the program's 2025 Pro Day. Here's what they said after working out in front of 32 NFL teams.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
NY Rangers expected to sign top prospect Gabe Perreault, who would join team immediately
Less than 24 hours after being eliminated from the NCAA tournament, the Boston College sophomore is turning his sights to the NHL.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
New York Yankees make waves, set records with 'torpedo bats'; yes, they are legal
Torpedo bat has a thicker barrel than conventional bats; they were in use last year, but Yankees historic start has them in focus.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Elon Musk says backlash against his DOGE government cuts is hurting Tesla stock
Shares of Tesla entered Monday down more than 34% year to date, and the stock has been cut nearly in half from its peak in December.CNBC - 3d -
Can U.S. figure skating carry this momentum to the Olympics?
With less than a year until the Olympics, the world titles from Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Madison Chock and Evan Bates have even more weight.ESPN - 3d -
Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.CBS News - 3d -
Why the U.S. has a shortage of air traffic controllers
The U.S. has a severe shortage of air traffic controllers. There are currently 10,800 certified controllers but the country needs to have more than 14,000.CNBC - 3d -
Here's how Rutgers football is looking to build on its most productive offense in years
Rutgers football in 2024 had its best offense in more than a decade. How can the Scarlet Knights improve it next season?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump federal worker firings threatens to destabilize DC economy
President Trump’s widespread firing of federal workers threatens to destabilize a Washington economy closely intertwined with the fate of government employees. More than 80 percent of the nation’s ...The Hill - 3d -
‘Left a lot on the table’: Rockets lament shooting gap versus Lakers
In a potentially costly loss to the Lakers, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent made more 3-pointers combined (12) than Houston did as a team (10).Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Israel’s Military Strikes Near Beirut, Killing at Least 4
The attack on the outskirts of Lebanon’s capital was the second in less than a week, raising fears that a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah could unravel.The New York Times - 3d -
A Symbol of Mandalay’s Rapid Growth Comes Crashing Down in Earthquake
The collapse of the Sky Villa complex in the Myanmar city of Mandalay buried an unknown number of people amid the earthquake on Friday that killed more than 2,700.The New York Times - 3d -
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White House narrowing scale of April 2 tariffs; U.S. to revoke legal status of more than 500,000 migrants, urging them to self deport.CBS News - 2d -
At just 29, Jordan Bardella inherits the French far-right spotlight, whether he’s ready or not
He wears his suits like armor, smiles like a pop star and has more than 2 million followers on TikTokABC News - 2d -
March Madness: Ranking the Final Four starters from 1 to 20
The player pool at this year's Final Four shows there's more than one way to build a roster these days. The question is who did it best among the teams that are left.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Could the World Cup Become a World Snub of the U.S. Over Tariffs?
Soccer fans are a passionate group. But trade wars–and a less than warm welcome at the U.S. border–could make them rethink their travel plans.Inc. - 2d -
Immigration Officials Detain Former Taliban Ambassador to Spain
Mohammad Rahim Wahidi, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was detained for more than 30 hours upon returning to the country over the weekend.The New York Times - 2d -
What's next for AJ Russell after starting for Tennessee baseball vs Tennessee Tech
AJ Russell made his return to the mound after more than a month between outings for Tennessee baseball. He threw a scoreless inning.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech protesting Trump and Musk
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech.ABC News - 2d -
Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.The New York Times - 2d -
Meet 5 of the alleged gang members the Trump administration sent to El Salvador
Family members of some of the more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members who have been deported to El Salvador share their stories.ABC News - 2d -
‘Europe’s Detroit’ is expected to suffer the most from Trump’s auto tariffs
Nicknamed the "Detroit of Europe" due to its thriving automotive industry, Slovakia produces more cars per capita than any other country in the world.CNBC - 2d
