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DOJ creating path for people with criminal convictions to again own guns
The Justice Department (DOJ) plans to create a process for those with criminal convictions to restore their gun rights, sparking alarm it will return firearms to those convicted of violent crimes. ...The Hill - 5d -
What to Know About Crossing the U.S. Border as an International Visitor
Incidents of travelers being denied entry into the United States in recent weeks have sparked concern over what to expect at airports and other border crossings.The New York Times - 5d -
'I was hot': Ellis Appiah delivers in Olentangy Orange basketball's OHSAA state final win
Senior Ellis Appiah delivered a career performance to help spark Olentangy Orange to its first OHSAA boys basketball state championship.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Everton defender open to move as Liverpool and United show interest
Branthwaite Sparks Transfer Tug-of-War as Liverpool and United CircleDefender U-turn Adds Fuel to Transfer SpeculationSometimes in football, timing is everything. And for Jarrad Branthwaite, the ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Texas army base poised to become mass deportation hub under Trump plan
Reports of Fort Bliss being used for detention as well as expulsion purposes spark outrage from critics. The huge US army base of Fort Bliss at the Texas-Mexico border is poised to become a ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
As Utility Bills Soar, New Yorkers Face the Cost of a Greener Future
The utility that serves New York City and Westchester County has filed a request to raise its rates to help pay for the shift to cleaner energy, sparking dismay among residents.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Cheltenham festival crowds will be down this week for third year running
CEO says accommodation costs affecting attendance Course claims that changes will spark revival in 2026 Cheltenham racecourse has effectively confirmed that crowds at its showpiece meeting will ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze
The funding freeze has sparked panic among thousands of scholars who area stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs or the money needed to support ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Cameron Brink is a face of the WNBA — even if basketball doesn’t solely define her
A recent quote by Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink might be misleading, particularly in the eyes of WNBA fans and sports die-hards as a whole. “It’s kind of nice to be away from basketball ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Just months after wildfires, a powerful storm forces evacuations again in southern California
Southern California is on alert as a powerful storm moves into the region, with parts of Los Angeles County given instructions to evacuate. It comes just two months after wildfires sparked and ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
WATCH: Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat
American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Carlos Romero finally breaks silence on Mbappe incident – ‘Had to isolate myself’
Espanyol’s Carlos Romero has found himself under intense scrutiny ever since his tackle on Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe. The incident sparked significant debate, with many questioning the inte...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Massive dust storms cause fatal crashes in Texas
The mayor of Amarillo has declared a state of disaster after a massive dust storm caused multiple fatal crashes. The storms sparked apocalyptic scenes, including destructive winds knocking over ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Grizz Khan: “Less than 15% chance of Liverpool signing Alvarez” – Transfer Reality Check
Julian Alvarez to Liverpool? Analysing Latest Transfer SpeculationThe latest episode of Chat G&G on Anfield Index TV sparked debate around the possibility of Julian Alvarez making a move to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat following outrage
An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern ...ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Porzingis makes triumphant return, Shai strikes for 48 in win
Kristaps Porzingis scored 24 points in his return from an eight-game illness absence and Payton Pritchard set an NBA record to spark Boston over host Brooklyn 115-113 on Saturday.Jason Tatum ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudice
Kathryn Yusoff sparked a culture war with her latest book, suggesting slavery and white supremacy informed the work of geology’s founding fathers. Here, she and other experts suggest that attitudes ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Poll: Trump faces early challenges on the economy as a united GOP backs big change
Voters are starting 2025 sour on the state of the economy and President Donald Trump’s handling of it so far, even as his election to a second term sparked an upswing in positive feelings about the ...NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Davis: “If Virgil Was Panicked, Then I’d Be Panicked” on Van Dijk’s Contract
Virgil van Dijk’s Contract Situation: No Point Worrying Just YetThe uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk’s contract has sparked intense discussion among Liverpool fans. However, if the latest e...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Voters wary about the economy, DOGE and Democrats President Donald Trump’s election to a second term sparked an upswing in positive feelings about the direction of the nation, but voters are ...NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Some of the WNBA's rising stars have shined during Unrivaled's inaugural season
Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell could name a list of improvements she's made in her game while playing at Unrivaled during the WNBA offseason. The new 3-on-3 women's basketball league has ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
White House defends decision to deport alleged gang members amid legal fight
Over the weekend, the Trump administration cited a rarely-used 18th-century law to justify the deportations of suspected gang members. As Ed O'Keefe reports, the president's moves sparked a legal ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
World Boxing to decide new gender eligibility rules in ‘two or three weeks’
Governing body wants rules ready for Brazil tournament Investigation sparked by row at Paris Olympics World Boxing has reached “an advanced stage” of its investigation into the gender ...The Guardian - 5d -
Is That Painting a Lost Masterpiece or a Fraud? Let’s Ask AI
A dubious “Van Gogh” has sparked a battle between technology, connoisseurs, and the high-stakes art market. What does AI, which is transforming art authentication, have to say about the verdict?Wired - 5d -
Tottenham Eye Lazio Star as Liverpool Exit Clears Transfer Path
Isaksen to Tottenham: Opportunity Rising as Liverpool Paves the WayTVPlay’s recent report has sparked interest in north London. Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a move for Lazio’s Gustav Isaksen ��...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Softball: Sooners suffer first loss of the season at Missouri
Trailing Missouri 3-0 heading into the seventh inning, Oklahoma desperately needed a spark. The Sooners had been disjointed offensively the entire game, but they've proven all season they could ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Kings blow out Hurricanes for their seventh win in eight games
Andrei Kuzmenko picks up his first goal and first assist with the Kings in a three-goal first period Saturday, sparking a 7-2 rout of the Carolina Hurricanes.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Three-goal second-half spurt leads Nashville to 3-0 victory over Montreal
Alex Muhl, Josh Bauer and Jonathan Pérez all scored during an 11-minute stretch of the second half to spark Nashville SC to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal at GEODIS Park on Saturday night. Muhl ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Three-goal second-half spurt leads Nashville to 3-0 victory over Montreal
Alex Muhl, Josh Bauer and Jonathan Pérez all scored during an 11-minute stretch of the second half to spark Nashville SC to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal at GEODIS ParkABC News - 2d -
As Russia taunts U.K. over Heathrow fire, Kremlin-backed sabotage attacks are in the spotlight
A catastrophic incident saw a single fire at a west London electrical substation bring Europe’s busiest airport to a complete standstill on Friday, sparking speculation over Russian involvement, ...NBC News - 2d -
Better eat your Wheaties? Kentucky's Amari Williams credits Weetabix instead for his big game
Kentucky’s Amari Williams apparently just needed a breakfast reminder of his home country to spark him to a stat-stuffing performance. Williams had eight points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Secret ovens and human remains: grisly Mexico killing site spotlights forced disappearances
Discovery of a suspected training and extermination camp for a drug cartel has sparked protests across the country. The shoes and backpacks, arranged in neat rows, make it look almost like a school ...The Guardian - 1d -
$921 to see Denzel Washington’s Othello? How Broadway tickets got so expensive
A blockbuster production of the Shakespeare tragedy might boast Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal but it’s sparked a debate over excessive pricing. How much would you pay to be in the same room ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump: Bezos a 'good guy,' trying to be 'more fair' with Washington Post coverage
President Trump praised billionaire Jeff Bezos over the changes he has implemented at The Washington Post, some of which have sparked internal backlash and led to accusations the tech and media ...The Hill - 1d -
What is Signal, app used in Yemen war plans chat?
High-level Trump officials used the digital messaging app Signal to communicate sensitive details about an impending military strike against Houthi terrorists in Yemen earlier this month, sparking ...The Hill - 5h -
Valve's DRM Origins Include An Exec's 19-Year-Old Pirate Nephew
A fun myth to hear about relates to a friend's uncle working at Nintendo to get the scoop on secrets. But what if your buddy's aunt actually did work at Valve, and his CD-burning gifts to you ...GameSpot - 7h -
Liverpool won’t miss Alexander-Arnold, despite the hyperbolic rhetoric
Another day, another meltdown by Liverpool fans on social media. They really are the gift that keeps giving.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s inevitable exit to Real Madrid has sparked an outpouring of ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Germany’s political upheaval and the transatlantic alliance’s uncertain future
Germany has emerged from its recent election with a grand coalition of the center-right CDU/CSU and the Social Democratic Party likely, but the rise of the far-right AfD party and its ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Ruben Amorim parks the bus, Son Heung-min shows he still has some spark and Marc Cucurella fires up Chelsea. Premier League top scorers: the latest standings Some observers look at Ruben ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
President Trump doesn't rule out a recession amid tariffs against allies
President Trump on Sunday defended his tariffs against some of the United States' allies. However, the continental trade war has rattled global markets and sparked concerns about a possible ...CBS News - Mar. 10
