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Haiti gangs storm town and release 500 inmates from jail
Gangs control most of the capital but the attack seems to suggest they are expanding to other towns.BBC News - 1d -
International visitors pour into Japan — to the delight and dismay of its ski towns
Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as domestic demand falters.CNBC - 1d -
A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent
A remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary package of up to $680,000 Australian dollars, plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidateABC News - 5d -
Icelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption
Those who have not already left Grindavík warned nearby eruption could be much bigger than previous 10 since 2021. The Icelandic town of Grindavík and the nearby Blue Lagoon tourist attraction have ...The Guardian - 19h -
Authorities in Iceland evacuate town, Blue Lagoon spa over fear of volcanic eruption
Iceland’s Met Office says a volcano is erupting in the southwestern part of the country, hours after a nearby town and a geothermal spa were evacuatedABC News - 18h -
Panthers to host Browns for joint practice this preseason
The Browns will be coming to town.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How a Crypto Craze Swept An Argentine Town
In San Pedro, Argentina, 16,000 people, a fifth of the population, signed up for a cryptocurrency exchange where everyone won. Until they didn’t.The New York Times - 4d -
'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'
The construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast is a key part of the government's growth programme, but some residents in the area say it's causing a housing problem.BBC News - 2d -
Weather tracker: Heavy rain alerts in Queensland as floods cut off towns
Wettest March day for 15 years in some parts of northern Australian state, while storms and hail hit Mediterranean. More heavy rain has hit Queensland, Australia, just weeks after the devastation ...The Guardian - 5d -
A Maker of Sewage-Based Fertilizer Leaves Town Amid a Toxic Crisis
Ranchers in Texas claim livestock was sickened by ‘forever chemicals’ in fertilizer made from sewage sludge. Now Synagro, a Goldman Sachs-backed firm, has lost a deal to manufacture there.The New York Times - 4d -
This small Alabama fishing town hopes to catch a break with Trump’s tariffs
Amid a flood of cheap imports, shrimpers in Alabama's Bayou La Batre are pleading with the Trump administration for steep tariffs.NBC News - 19h -
Watch: Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke after erupting
People are being evacuated as a volcano erupts in south-west Iceland, threatening a town.BBC News - 17h -
Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help
Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
How 'America First' created a strategic opening for Beijing
Tesla’s decline partly mirrors the global backlash triggered by the “America First” doctrine.The Hill - 17h -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have made what they believe is the first recording of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - 4d -
The First Berserker Khazan Is More Than Another Soulslike
Our Souls expert Tamoor joins Kurt on the GameSpot show to share his thoughts on The First Berserker Khazan.GameSpot - 3d -
Arsenal to meet Tottenham in first game outside of UK
Arsenal and Tottenham will contest the first north London derby to be held outside the UK in Hong Kong this summer.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
WSL: Chelsea drop first home-points of season
Chelsea dropped points at home for the first time in the Women's Super League (WSL) this season after an injury-time West Ham equaliser at Kingsmeadow on Sunday.ESPN - 2d -
Rashford: First Villa goals mark steady progress
Marcus Rashford has pointed to his "step by step" progress since joining Aston Villa after he scored his first goals for the club on Sunday.ESPN - 1d -
Arsenal and Spurs to play first NLD overseas
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal will face off in Hong Kong in July for what will be the first north London derby to take place outside of the UK.ESPN - 1d -
Five best NBA prop bets, odds for Sunday, March 30: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Green predictions, odds and more
SportsLine's computer model has revealed five free NBA prop picks for Sunday after evaluating the latest NBA oddsCBS Sports - 2d -
‘Women give birth on the ground’: Congolese forced to return home find devastation
Residents of Sake – given 72 hours by M23 rebels to leave camps in Goma – find a ghost town with homes in ruins and no way to make a living. Congolese people forced to return to their home town ...The Guardian - 7h -
The Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 2 decades
The Sex Pistols will tour North America for the first time since 2003 this fallABC News - 4d -
NFL to use 'Hawk-Eye' technology to measure first downs in 2025, replacing chain gang measurements
The NFL will use cameras to measure first downs in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.BBC News - 15h -
Myanmar quake: Imam's grief for 170 killed as they prayed in Sagaing
Scores of Muslims in the town died when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.BBC News - 10h -
Iceland Volcano Eruption Near Grindavik Prompts Closure of Blue Lagoon
The eruption began near Grindavik, a small town long threatened by volcanic disruptions, and prompted the closure of a popular tourist destination.The New York Times - 4h -
New Hancock football coach Greg Cartrette aims to 'make a difference' with the Panthers
A few months after moving to Hancock, Greg Cartrette became the head coach of the town's high school football team.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Rashford scores first goals for Villa in easy win in FA Cup quarterfinals
Marcus Rashford has scored his first goals for Aston Villa to help his new team beat second-tier Preston 3-0 and reach the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 2015ABC News - 2d -
Mitchell native collects first hole-in-one
Apr. 1—MITCHELL — A Mitchell native recorded his first ever hole-in-one during a round at Lakeview Golf Course. Larry Wiegandt recorded an ace on the par-3 No. 17 hole during his round on March 25. ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Packers Mock Draft 4.0: Trade down with Chiefs and a first-round WR
In our latest Packers mock draft, a trade down in the first round netted extra picks and a chance to take a WR.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Watch: Kevon Looney knocks down first 3-pointer since 2021
The veteran center showed off his range, drilling his first triple since 2021 on Sunday night against the Spurs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Vote in the first spring sports athlete of the week polls of the season by the Marion Star
To highlight the beginning of spring sports, here are the first athlete of the week fan polls for the Marion Star. Visit and vote!Yahoo Sports - 1d -
LSU basketball makes first transfer portal addition of the season
LSU basketball expects to be active in the transfer portal. On Monday, LSU made its first transfer addition of the year.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Seminole Sidelines: First spring scrimmage, recruiting, Doak renovation
FSU's first spring scrimmage is in the books, a look inside Doak, a baseball series win, thoughts with Lonni Alameda.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kim Caldwell receives contract extension after first season at Tennessee
Kim Caldwell receives a contract extension after her first season as the Lady Vols' basketball head coach.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL mock draft 2025: Expert projections for first round
The 2025 NFL Draft is in three weeks. Here are the full NFL mock draft first-round projections from experts.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Jackson Jobe had plenty of learning moments in first Tigers start
Jackson Jobe -- the top pitching prospect in baseball -- found plenty of lessons in his first start for the TigersYahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL mock draft: Complete first round computer simulation
In this 2025 NFL mock draft scenario, we let the computer do the selecting. Here were the first round results.Yahoo Sports - 23h
