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Influencer's theft of baby wombat from mother sparks fury
A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Barca face Atletico rematch after defeat sparked unbeaten streak
Hansi Flick used an expletive to describe Barcelona's poor performance during November, and December was equally bad, with Atletico Madrid's win before Christmas helping them usurp the Catalans at ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration's climate rollbacks spark concerns over environmental fallout
The Trump administration is moving forward with what EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin calls the "largest deregulatory action in U.S. history," aiming to undo 31 environmental regulations. The changes ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams
“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
DeMarcus Lawrence roasted the Cowboys, sparking a feud with Micah Parsons
Never a shortage of drama in the NFLYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Sparked by newfound confidence, Michigan downs Purdue in Big Ten quarters
Michigan bounced back from a three-game losing streak to beat Purdue and advance in the Big Ten Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Discovery of bones, shoes at cartel "extermination center" sparks protests
Protesters gathered across Mexico to demand justice following a grisly discovery of charred bones, shoes and clothing at a suspected drug cartel training ground.CBS News - 5d -
Italian football star sparks outrage with plan to attend Moscow gala
Retired AS Roma player Francesco Totti appears on billboards across Russian capitalFinancial Times - 5d -
Wildfires, tornadoes sparked by storm system that killed at least 40 across U.S.
Communities across the heartland are getting a clearer picture of the destruction left behind by severe weather over the weekend. At least 40 people were killed across seven states in the storms ...CBS News - 5d -
Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness
The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
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Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capitalABC News - 4d -
Cordarrelle Patterson's 'Happy Birthday' message sparks speculation on Steelers release
Cordarrelle Patterson addressed a seemingly harmless 'Happy Birthday' message from the Steelers social media page and hinted at his potential release.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Rally drivers protest the swearing ban that has sparked a backlash in Formula 1
As Formula 1 drivers grumble about their governing body's crackdown on swearing, their counterparts in rallying staged a protest Wednesday. The FIA, which oversees F1 and the World Rally ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Revamped playoff seeding, if it happens, should spark discussion about schedule formula
The Lions have codified the thing about which many have complained over the years: Division champions hosting wild-card teams with better records.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Can Purdue basketball's unsung heroes spark another March Madness run?
Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament was a Purdue victory. It was not just the Boilermaker stars who stood out against High Point.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
London's Heathrow airport closure sparks global travel chaos
The closure of London’s Heathrow Airport due to a large fire that knocked out power has disrupted international travel, with more than 100 flights affected. Heathrow said the closure would affect ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump’s order to dismantle education department sparks outrage: ‘See you in court’
Politicians and teachers unions condemn president’s effort to axe department, which can only be done by Congress. Teachers unions and Democratic politicians joined in denouncing Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry
US officials claim move was to curb drug trafficking while Quebec town says it ‘weakens collaboration’ among nations. The US has blocked Canadian access to a library straddling the Canada-US ...The Guardian - 1d -
Jimmy Butler's presence on the court and in locker room has sparked the Warriors' resurgence
Since Jimmy Butler joined the Golden State Warriors at the trade deadline from Miami, he has brought an energy and winning mentality they were searching for to make a playoff pushABC News - 1d -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Unlocking Canada’s superpower potential
Capitalising on the G7 nation’s vast geography could spark an economic boomFinancial Times - 6d -
Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59
Pyrotechnics during a concert sparked the blaze, causing mass panic in the crowd.BBC News - 5d -
Starmer's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfareBBC News - 5d -
Hundreds arrested in third night of Turkey protests
Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests.BBC News - 9h -
The most hated tree in golf is back
A gimmicky joke of an oak or a return to the roots of the Stadium Course? Whatever the pros make of the foreboding obstacle that has been plonked in front of the sixth tee box, it will undoubtedly ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
This space stock has quadrupled in a year. Here’s what could spark more gains.
Space company Rocket Lab USA Inc. is ramping up its efforts to expand beyond launch capabilities, recently announcing its new “Flatellite” satellites tailored for large orbital constellations.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Postgame takeaways: Hometown hero Jonny Brodzinski sparks NY Rangers' win in Minnesota
There were a few unlikely heroes who helped the Blueshirts snap a four-game losing streak against the Wild.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers was expected to show a reading of 63.2 for March.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Primordial surf: ‘microlightning’ in mist may have sparked life on Earth, study finds
Tiny lightning streaks in fine spray can power chemical reactions that generate molecules for life, scientists say. Charles Darwin thought it started in a warm pond. Others point to comets that ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
How Thomas Haugh sparked Florida basketball late in SEC Tournament win over Missouri
UF forward Thomas Haugh played with high energy and sank some big FTs down the stretch to help Florida basketball hold off a pesky Missouri team in the SEC TournamentYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Trade wars hit an American favorite and a baby theft sparks outrage: The news quiz
Trump’s trade war heated up, NASA astronauts faced another setback, and a soccer team revealed its ambitious plans.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
The ‘Iron Mountain’ hoax: how anti-Vietnam war satire sparked today’s conspiracy theories
Meant as a cautionary leftwing tale, Report from Iron Mountain had a real-world impact that is still playing out. We live in a blizzard of fake news, disinformation and conspiracy theories . ...The Guardian - 6d -
L.A. Sparks Star Cameron Brink Uncomfortable with Practicing Against Men After Offensive Comments: ‘Icked Out’
The WNBA star is less than excited to play against male players in practice after seeing derogatory comments on social mediaYahoo Sports - 5d -
Chioke Marshall sparks SUNY Niagara men's rally to win national opener in overtime
A last-second jumper didn’t fall and SUNY Niagara survived to play another day. The 16th-seeded Thunderwolves edged No. 17 Oakland (Michigan) Community College 74-71 in overtime of the first round ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Cameron Brink 'icked out' by replies to Sparks' male practice player tryout announcement
Brink didn't appreciate the response to the social media postCBS Sports - 4d -
Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season sparks controversy after fan appears to interfere with ball
Shohei Ohtani was awarded his first home run of the 2025 season, but should it have counted?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Luka Doncic's hot first quarter sparks Lakers to win over shorthanded Nuggets
Luka Doncic scored 21 points in the first quarter to help the Lakers beat the depleted Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
WATCH: Norfolk State player nearly loses shorts while sparking run in hilarious March Madness moment
Jaylani Darden picked up a steal and went coast-to-coast for a 3-point play, all while losing his britchesCBS Sports - 22h -
Barcelona forward sparks concern after asking for substitution with calf pain on international duty
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski once again delivered when his team needed him the most, ensuring Poland avoided an embarrassing start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. However, his ...Yahoo Sports - 16h
