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North Korea fires ballistic missiles after U.S., South start annual drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea after South Korean and U.S. troops began their large annual combined drills, Seoul said.CBS News - 1d -
Trump Targeting Law Firms Raises Constitutional Concerns
The way Trump targeted the firms could go against of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.Inc. - 2d -
Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence
The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.The New York Times - 1d -
NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety
Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its ...CBS News - 1d -
Detained South Korean president is freed to cheers and jeers as he faces insurrection trial
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday, deepening political division in the key U.S. ally as he faces insurrection charges over his failed attempt to ...NBC News - 3d -
‘Etched in my mind’: witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing
Brad Sigmon was executed on Friday for the murders of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 2001. A reporter for the Associated Press who watched as South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing ...The Guardian - 3d -
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war ...ABC News - 23h -
Arkansas vs. South Carolina prediction, odds, time: 2025 SEC Tournament picks, March 12 bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated the South Carolina Gamecocks vs. John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2025 SEC Tournament first round on Wednesday 10,000 timesCBS Sports - 12h -
U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...The New York Times - 4d -
Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star
Merle Oberon was a popular actress who was once nominated for an Oscar. But a fact that she hid from the public threatened to unspool her entire life’s work.The New York Times - 1d -
Her films put a uniquely surreal Africa on the map. Rungano Nyoni won't be limited by expectations
The Zambian-born director has, with only two features, stunned film festivals and emerged as a major African voice, one attuned to cosmic (and comic) injustice.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
‘We are one people’: Soca stars including Machel Montano highlight Caribbean’s connection to Africa
Trinidad and Tobago and its neighbors mix music genres in a fast-growing transatlantic artistic exchange. It was the wee hours of carnival on Saturday when the soca legend Machel Montano and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sidemen match raises £4m for charities including Children in Need
A sold-out Wembley stadium was the venue for The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars football match, which saw a side featuring Logan Paul and Mr Beast win on penalties.BBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight
President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.CBS News - 2d -
Reality Games raises $4.7M for location-based Monopoly World
Reality Games has closed a $4.7 million seed round to accelerate the development of its location-based real-world Monopoly game.VentureBeat - 1d -
NWSL ambition rankings: Who is No. 1 in 2025 when it comes to raising the game?
With the 2025 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, it's time to unveil our second annual ambition rankings. Which teams are leading the way and who is just trying to keep up?ESPN - 21h -
Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns
U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.NBC News - 20h -
Trump raises Canada tariffs to 50% after Ontario threatens electricity surcharge
President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imported from Canada after the province of Ontario announced surcharges on electricity going into New York, ...NBC News - 17h -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - 13h -
Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism
Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions against the Trump administration.CBS News - 12h -
Why Trump's rapidly changing economic policies are raising stagflation alarms
If there was one thing President Donald Trump was supposed to represent to many voters, it was the prospect of an upturn in their economic fortunes.NBC News - 11h -
Tariffs have raised the probability of a U.S. recession to around 35%: Pimco
There is a "maybe 35% probability" that the U.S. will enter a recession this year, says Alec Kersman, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific at Pimco.CNBC - 2h -
Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day
From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...The Guardian - 3d -
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South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail
The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.The New York Times - 3d -
Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92
In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.The New York Times - 2d -
Brad Marchand has arrived in South Florida, will speak to media Monday
The newest Florida Panther is set to make his first appearance with the team.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Man arrested after woman, 40, shot dead in south Wales
A 40-year-old woman dies at the scene after being found with serious injuries.BBC News - 1d -
UCLA, South Carolina move atop women's Top 25
UCLA vaulted back up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday after beating USC for the Big Ten title over the weekend.ESPN - 1d -
South Korean R&B Singer Wheesung Is Found Dead at 43
The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.The New York Times - 1d -
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More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work
Menopause affects about half the world’s population at some point in lifeABC News - 5d -
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton says elbow injuries are 'severe,' raises possibility of season-ending surgery
Stanton has received platelet-rich plasma injections and will open the regular season on the injured listCBS Sports - 3d -
What Saquon Barkley's career year, record raise means for free agent RBs
Barkley became the league's highest-paid RB two years after he was franchise-tagged for $10.1 million.ESPN - 2d -
Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil raises legal questions around deporting legal permanent residents
The arrest of Mahmoud Khaili has led to questions about how a legal permanent resident could face deportation — and what it could mean for issues of free speech on college campuses.NBC News - 1d -
Good Job Games raises $23M to make better match-3 games in Turkiye
Good Job Games, a fast-growing mobile game company based in Turkey, has secured $23 million in a seed funding round.VentureBeat - 20h -
Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China in the ‘free world’
New book by spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism will raise the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of Tibet. The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader ...The Guardian - 1d -
Female founders in the U.S. VC ecosystem: the good and the bad | Pitchbook (updated)
Women founders and investors raised $38.8 billion in funding in the U.S. in 2024, up 27% from the year before, according to PitchBook.VentureBeat - 6d -
Trump’s Cuts to Federal Work Force Push Out Young Employees
The loss of early career workers has raised concerns about the impact on the next generation of civil servants.The New York Times - 6d
