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Border wars: Syria’s new authorities grapple with Lebanese smugglers
Attempts to seal porous borders through which guns, drugs and fuel flowed in Assad times are turning local tensions deadly. Hidden trails snake through the mountains in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa ...The Guardian - 3d -
Syria Is Trying to Rebuild Without Humanitarian Aid or Sanction Relief
Trying to rebuild a war-ravaged country without humanitarian aid or sanction relief is like trying to get up with a boot on your neck.The New York Times - 2d -
After the euphoria, Lebanon and Syria realise what lies ahead
In both countries, the mood is newly sober as a system of vested interests fights backFinancial Times - 1d -
Cracks more obvious in Djokovic’s game as he strives to remain at summit | Tumaini Carayol
Loss to teenager Jakub Mensik in Miami final shows difficulty of maintaining such high standards at the age of 37. During a quiet period in the relentless calendar three years ago, the 16-year-old ...The Guardian - 3d -
He Got Clemency From Trump. Now He’s Facing Charges of Injuring a Child.
Jonathan Braun, who has had a string of legal issues since President Trump commuted his drug sentence four years ago, was arrested after allegedly punching an acquaintance and shoving a 3-year-old.The New York Times - 2d -
Flying Solo at a Pride Festival Was the Plan. Falling in Love Wasn’t.
Daniel Nester and Geno Yoscovits met nine years ago at a Pride event at a bar in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Nester arrived alone, but left with a phone number and the spark of a possible new relationship.The New York Times - 6d -
White House to remove magnolia tree dating to Andrew Jackson
The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been brought from former President Jackson’s home in Tennessee. President Trump ...The Hill - 4d -
Yes, Mikey February Still Rips A Thruster
So far on M-Feb’s YouTube channel, which was launched less than a year ago, his videos have featured extremely stylish and cutting-edge surfing in Mexico, Morocco and South Africa. Like his ability ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Oliver Stone to testify at House hearing on JFK files
American filmmaker Oliver Stone — whose political thriller, “JFK,” made waves more than 30 years ago — will testify on Tuesday before a House committee on the release of new documents related to ...The Hill - 4d -
Take two Van Goghs daily: the growing popularity of museum prescriptions
Research backs schemes that encourage doctors to prescribe time in cultural institutions to boost mental health and reduce loneliness. It was about six years ago that Nathalie Bondil heard of ...The Guardian - 4d -
The siege of Khartoum has lifted. Left behind are scenes of unimaginable horror | Nesrine Malik
Sudan’s capital has been hollowed out and stripped for parts, its people trampled beneath a conflict that is far from over. Ten days ago, in a major turning point in almost two years of war, the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Jon Stewart: Trump Is ‘Trying to Order Off-Menu From the Constitution’
President Trump says there are “methods” by which he could get a third term. “I think you tried one a few years ago,” the “Daily Show” host quipped.The New York Times - 3d -
How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Prowl hockey gives kids a 'community' on and off the ice
Apr. 1—JAMESTOWN — Jamestown Hockey Boosters President Whitney Trautman spends a good chunk of her time talking about hockey. There is a lot to say. "I joined the board three years ago when my own ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Torpedo bat draws interest among Twins hitters — but just one taker so far
CHICAGO — Twins assistant hitting coach Trevor Amicone first encountered the torpedo bat three or four years ago while working in the New York Yankees’ minor league system. He’s not necessarily ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mets fail to get big hit as they fall to Marlins in Kodai Senga’s first start of season
MIAMI — This was where it all started for Kodai Senga two years ago. A heralded veteran out of Japan making his MLB debut, Senga kicked off a stellar season with a Mets win over the Miami Marlins, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
From first-timer to collegiate veteran, Mikenna Pattrin finds solace among Bemidji State's throwers
Apr. 1—Mikenna Pattrin walked into her wellness class as a freshman at Bemidji State three and a half years ago. She had two black eyes, a swollen face and a concussion. Pattrin, an Alexandria area ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history?
BBC Sport looks back on the marvellous free-kick scored by France midfielder Dimitri Payet for West Ham United against Crystal Palace nine years ago today.BBC News - 2d -
Is Le Bris best Black Cats boss in decades?
Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes believes Regis Le Bris is the best boss since he began covering the club 22 years ago - but who is your number one?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'It's becoming clear how big a deal the Club World Cup is'
Since it was announced a couple of years ago, the Club World Cup has felt very distant, a slightly alien presence on the horizon. The constant drama and chaos at Chelsea has meant that little ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
🎥 OTD 2016: Dimitri Payet scored one of the best-ever PL free kicks 😲
Dimitri Payet's short stint with West Ham was jampacked with great memories for Irons fans, but perhaps no greater than this stunning free-kick against Crystal Palace exactly nine years ago. You ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
There's no one-and-done path in women's college basketball. And NIL money makes that a good thing
Paige Bueckers is widely expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart nine years ago. Both became can’t-miss stars in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A Minecraft Movie Review - Exactly What You Think It Is, For Better Or Worse
Ten years ago, the idea of a movie based on Minecraft, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, would have sounded like a setup for a joke about the current state of video game films. In 2025, though, ...GameSpot - 1d -
PFL's Jesus Pinedo excited to use elbows vs. Adam Borics: 'I will break him'
Jesus Pinedo is eager to finally step in the cage, especially because the circumstances are much different. Pinedo (23-6-1), who just a few years ago was one of the biggest stories in MMA, returns ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dakota Wesleyan softball threatening record books, staying focused on path ahead
Apr. 2—MITCHELL — When Tommy Downs took over as the Dakota Wesleyan University softball coach three years ago, the players experienced what he called a "culture shock." Instituting changes into the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘It’s really crude’: concern over mix of misogyny and Franco nostalgia among Spanish teens
Netflix drama Adolescence sharpens debate over toxic masculinity – and in Spain it is mixed with ignorance over dictatorship. Three or four years ago, the Spanish psychologist Jesús Moreno began to ...The Guardian - 22h -
Women’s World Cup 2035 can change the game in the UK – England’s Euros success is evidence
Arsenal playmaker Mariona Caldentey was discussing the lack of progress in her homeland following Spain’s World Cup victory two years ago. “The Spanish league is not going how we would like,” she ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Nike, Lululemon and Other Consumer Stocks Hit Hard by Trump’s Tariffs
Many sportswear brands shifted production away from China to avoid tariffs imposed years ago, but now they face punishing levies targeting alternative manufacturing hubs.The New York Times - 14h -
Gary Woodland finishes in second at Houston Open, his best outing since brain surgery 18 months ago
“I saw it and felt everything that I wanted to feel today.”Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Hodge's values the reasoning for his willingness to stay at WVU long-term
One season ago, West Virginia hired a new head men’s basketball coach, and he said all the right things about wanting to stay at WVU long-term. One year later, he’s gone, and new head men’s ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Pete Alonso set for ‘awesome’ Citi Field return after tense winter free agency
MIAMI — The last time Pete Alonso was at Citi Field was nearly half a year ago. It seems strange to think when he last left Flushing with the Mets, the only big league team he had ever known, to go ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
'Goodwin for manager of the year?'
Dundee United's top-six status is all-but secure. Remember, United were playing in the second tier last year – so surviving in the top tier would have been the objective at the start of this ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Jackson Merrill contract extension: Padres agree to nine-year, $135 million deal with 21-year-old All-Star
Merrill finished as the Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2024CBS Sports - 1d -
Knicks signing P.J. Tucker to two-year contract
The Knicks are signing P.J. Tucker to a two-year contract after the 14-year NBA veteran completed his second 10-day contract with New York.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Reader poll: Who is the Athens-area postseason wrestler of the year in 2025?
Now it's time for readers to pick their wrestler of the year.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Invertebrate of the year 2025: vote for your favourite
Since February we’ve gone in search of the invertebrate of the year. Now it’s your chance to choose. Read about this year’s contenders Invertebrates – animals without spines – make up the vast ...The Guardian - 1d -
USC's Watkins named AP women's player of year
USC sophomore JuJu Watkins, who averaged 23.9 points while leading the Trojans to their best season in 40 years, is the AP women's college basketball Player of the Year.ESPN - 15h -
The Charleston Church Shooting: Six Years Later
The CBSN Special "The Charleston Church Shooting: Six Years later" marks six years since the fatal shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. CBS News contributor ...CBS News - 10h
