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The Russell 2000 Index Is Flashing Economic Warning Signs

The Russell 2000, which includes small companies that are more sensitive to downdrafts in the economy than those in the S&P 500, appears likely to enter a bear market.

The New York Times - 3d

As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024

Measles cases have surpassed last year’s total less than three months into the year, as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.

NBC News - 3d

Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram

An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.

NBC News - 3d

Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories

ABC News - 3d

Wildfires Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma

In Oklahoma alone, more than 150 blazes were burning, which have destroyed almost 300 structures and killed at least one person.

The New York Times - 2d

The L.A. Marathon is Sunday. What roads and freeway ramps will be closed?

The 40th L.A. Marathon starts at 7 a.m. Sunday at Dodger Stadium and finishes in Century City. More than 25,000 people are expected to participate.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Can Missouri basketball still hang with the best? Tigers gear up for Selection Sunday

Missouri basketball is going back to the NCAA Tournament, but its seed is likely to be lower than once predicted. Here's how Selection Sunday will impact the Tigers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues

A fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 51 people and injured more than 100 others, according to authorities

ABC News - 2d

Undergraduate Disproves 40-Year-Old Conjecture, Invents New Kind of Hash Table

A young computer scientist and two colleagues show that searches within data structures called hash tables can be much faster than previously deemed possible.

Wired - 2d

Indianapolis Colts salary cap space for 2025 NFL season

The Indianapolis Colts spent more than they usually do in NFL free agency. Here's what they have left to spend in NFL free agency.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Electricity gradually returns to Cuba after millions left in the dark

Electricity service in Cuba is gradually being restored more than 36 hours after a substation failure left the entire island in the dark

ABC News - 1d

Over 90,000 GM vehicles recalled over transmission problem that could make wheels lock up

General Motors is recalling more than 90,000 vehicles over a transmission control valve problem that can cause tires to lock up.

NBC News - 1d

PFA survey reveals number of neurodivergent players

More than half of professional footballers who report neurodivergent traits have not disclosed them to their team or club, a PFA survey reveals.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

This new MMA gym in Ames is kicking down records

Myriad Mixed Martial Arts Academy, led by a former ISU wrestler, is teaching residents that in MMA, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef

ABC News - 17h

Rams lead the NFL in this free agency spending stat for 2025 (so far)

No team in the NFL is paying its 2025 free-agent signings more per year than the Rams, who also rank 8th in total spending

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Hundreds of actors urging government not to loosen copyright laws for AI

More than 420 entertainment industry insiders, led by Natasha Lyonne, signed an open letter urging the government to uphold copyright laws that apply to artificial intelligence.

CBS News - 15h

Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief

Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.

CNBC - 16h

Does eating grass-fed beef help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef

ABC News - 14h

In North Macedonia, Officials Investigate Lapses in Deadly Nightclub Fire

At least 59 people died and more than 150 were injured in the inferno. The authorities said the venue’s hospitality permit had been issued illegally.

The New York Times - 16h

Billionaire Ray Dalio attributes his success to meditation — and shares his 'best advice' for others

"Whatever success I've had in life, has been more due to my meditating than anything else," said Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates.

CNBC - 11h

‘30 Rock’ actor Will Arnett sells $20.2 million Beverly Hills home to Paris Hilton’s brother-in-law

Will Arnett has sold his Beverly Hills home to none other than Paris Hilton’s brother-in-law just 6 weeks after putting it on the market.

MarketWatch - 3h

Academic freedom in America needs to be defended. Here’s how | Jan-Werner Müller

To begin with, universities should not be intimidated by the claim that public opinion is turning against them. That’s not necessarily true. Less than two months in office, the Trump administration ...

The Guardian - 2h

Trump Promises, Again, to Release ‘All’ Kennedy Assassination Files

The president said more than 80,000 pages would be disclosed, with no redactions, which he allowed in 2017. An estimated 99 percent of the records are already public.

The New York Times - 3h

Israel launches deadly new strikes in Gaza as ceasefire falls apart

Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.

CBS News - 39m

BYD's shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes

BYD shares jumped on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that allows electric cars to be charged at a far faster rate than what rivals offer.

CNBC - 1h

Cadillac expects one of every three vehicle sales to be EVs in 2025

Cadillac expects up to 35% of its U.S. sales this year to be EVs, as it continues to expand its lineup despite industrywide slower-than-expected adoption.

CNBC - 1h

Allergy sufferers in these US cities face a tough 2025 season, study finds

With less than a week before the arrival of spring, allergy sufferers are bracing for the season, which will be especially bad in 20 U.S. cities, according to an Asthma and Allergy Foundation of ...

The Hill - 1h

Is this Cooper Flagg's last regular-season home game? It should be

College basketball players can make more than ever, especially stars like Flagg. But even he would be ill-advised to not turn pro after this season.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 6

Pirates ace Paul Skenes is working on 2 new pitches. Does he really need them?

Skenes thrives, more than many other arms, on creating a sense of total discomfort for the hitter. More pitches mean more decisions, and more decisions mean more discomfort.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

Trump’s ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ Plan Comes With a Twist

Rather than buy bitcoin directly, Donald Trump’s plan calls for holding the US government’s current bitcoin assets in reserve—and creates a separate stockpile for other crypto coins.

Wired - Mar. 7

Panama Will Release Migrants From Detention Camp, Challenging Trump’s Deportation Efforts

More than 100 people deported by the United States have been held in a remote camp for weeks. Their release could pose a challenge to President Trump’s deportation efforts.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire

A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Government Forces in Syria, War Monitors Say

More than 1,000 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said about 700 were civilians.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’

More governments seeking to keep millions of people offline amid conflicts, protests and political instability. Digital blackouts reached a record high in 2024 in Africa as more governments sought ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Still uncertain about Trump? Let Boris Johnson guide you on this ‘very compassionate man’ | Catherine Bennett

Some of the president’s Tory fans seem to find the grim reality of the president’s actions invigorating rather than terrifying. Short of emigration, what is the best option for Britain’s dazzled ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Your questions about bird flu, answered

Sky-high egg prices have drawn renewed attention to the bird flu outbreak, which has caused more than 166 million wild and domestic birds in the U.S. to die since it began.

NBC News - Mar. 9

NC State fires coach Kevin Keatts a year after improbable ACC title and Final Four run

N.C. State fired men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts on Sunday, an abrupt end to an eight-year tenure coming less than a year after the Wolfpack’s improbable run to the Atlantic Coast Conference ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

FIFA, Infantino can have a World Cup halftime show: Just end it in 15 minutes

I don't mind FIFA adding a Super Bowl-style halftime show during the 2026 World Cup final -- as long as they don't mess with the most important thing in soccer: halftime can't be longer than 15 ...

ESPN - Mar. 9

Violence Sweeps Coastal Syria, Sowing Chaos: ‘We Have to Get Out of Here’

Residents described shootings outside their homes and bodies in the streets in Syria’s worst unrest since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. More than 1,000 people have been killed since Thursday, a war ...

The New York Times - Mar. 9

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