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Asian defence stocks soar to record highs as Europe prepares to re-arm
Japanese and South Korean contractors gear up after Donald Trump threatens to withdraw US security umbrellaFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Copper settles near a record high. Why it’s not a great economic indicator anymore.
Copper settled above $5 a pound Tuesday on Comex for the first time since May, but the industrial metal’s ability to offer signals about the health of the economy has been clouded by the trade war ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Records show many federal workers were fired and rehired at 18 agencies
More than 24,000 federal probationary employees who worked across 18 agencies were fired as part of President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of government.CBS News - 6d -
Harry's US visa records unsealed after drug claims
They are heavily redacted, and no details have been given as to what he put on his immigration form.BBC News - 6d -
Towson women’s lacrosse ties program record in historic blowout over Longwood
Towson women’s lacrosse didn’t just win Tuesday against Longwood, the Tigers won in a way they haven’t in 45 years. The Tigers (5-3) defeated the Lancers, 22-2, and the 20-goal victory ties the ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Jordan Nobbs interview: Breaking records, bin bags and life after Arsenal
In mid-February, we invited requests from our subscribers for articles you might like to read on The Athletic as part of our latest Inspired By You series. Lewis F asked for a piece on women’s ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
SEC Power Rankings: Conference sending record 14 teams to NCAA Tournament
Coming out of the SEC Tournament, the Florida Gators top our conference power rankings entering March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
A record 51 films chosen for California film and TV tax credit program
The projects are expected to generate almost $580 million in economic activity and employ more than 6,000 people, according to the California Film Commission.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Justice Department Moves to Unseal MLK Jr.’s FBI Surveillance Records
The request, which comes on the heels of an executive order by President Trump, represents a sharp reversal for the F.B.I. and the department.The New York Times - 5d -
Feeling bummed? You’re not alone, as the U.S. drops to a record low in happiness index
Despite sharing a border with Russia and receiving limited winter sunlight, Finland is the world’s happiest country. But Americans are unhappier than ever.NBC News - 4d -
CK Hutchison records bumper profits at ports ahead of BlackRock deal
Conglomerate faces criticism from Beijing for $22.8bn agreement with consortium led by US asset managerFinancial Times - 5d -
Bill Chisholm agrees to buy Boston Celtics for record $6.1 billion
Symphony Technology Group managing partner Bill Chisholm agreed to buy the NBA's Boston Celtics at a $6.1 billion valuation, he announced Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to Social Security records
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing millions of Americans’ personal data stored by the Social Security ...The Hill - 4d -
Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Social Security records in blistering ruling
Judge Ellen Hollander said DOGE is "essentially engaged in a fishing expedition" and its methods are like "hitting a fly with a sledgehammer."NBC News - 4d -
Ovechkin's Chances Of Breaking NHL Goals Record Against Crosby Are High
Alex Ovechkin is nearly the NHL’s top goal-scorer ever – and the likelihood he cements that status against Sidney Crosby continues to grow.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Skenes' 1-of-1 rookie card fetches record $1.11M
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB debut patch autograph card sold for a stunning $1.11 million, including buyer's premium.ESPN - 3d -
Turkey spends record $12bn defending lira after Erdoğan rival’s arrest
Central bank’s currency intervention came as officials ‘lost control’ of market following Ekrem İmamoğlu’s detentionFinancial Times - 3d -
Rubio's record challenging repressive regimes questioned after academics' immigration crackdown
Some experts who have followed Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s career see a dissonance between his actions now as part of the Trump administration and his advocacy for freedom of expression as a ...NBC News - 3d -
Williams team fined 50,000 euros for not recording onboard video
Williams has been fined 50,000 euros ($54,000) by the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix stewards on Saturday due to a communication error. The penalty relates to the Williams team's failure to capture ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Orange juice prices plummet from record highs as demand sours
Poorer quality comes as disease-ridden trees produce bitter-tasting fruit that cost moreFinancial Times - 2d -
Report: Forest Consider Record-Breaking Move for Wolves Star
Nottingham Forest’s Big Ambition: Why Matheus Cunha Could Be Their Statement SigningForest aiming high with Cunha pursuitNottingham Forest are daring to dream again. With the possibility of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UConn's 'amazing run' alive after record-tying win
Friday night's win was UConn's 13th straight in the NCAA tournament, tied with the 1991-93 Duke Blue Devils for the longest streak since the tournament expanded in 1985.ESPN - 2d -
Titans reportedly agree to sign Patriots' record-breaking kicker
The Tennessee Titans have reportedly agreed to a deal with former New England Patriots kicker Joey Slye.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
SOFTBALL: Walker’s Oklahoma homecoming helps fuel record-breaking weekend in Stillwater
STILLWATER — Lillie Walker came home to pitch, and Oklahoma showed up to watch. With 15 2/3 innings pitched across the weekend against Oklahoma State and a shutout win in Game 1, the Inola native ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
'Record' payout for world's longest-serving death row inmate
Nearly 50 years on death row had inflicted "extremely severe" mental and physical pain on Iwao Hakamata, a judge said.BBC News - 6h -
One historian's 30-year quest to catch a national records thief
One academic's mission to discover who stole 200 items from Scotland's national archives.BBC News - 1h -
This solid market indicator says to buy stocks now and enjoy double-digit gains
Gold/platinum ratio has an impressive record. It’s turned bullish on U.S. equities.MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
US lumber prices slide on Trump’s Canadian tariffs delay
Futures close to record high after US orders investigation into dumping practicesFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
The Trump team administering economic shock therapy
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last monthFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to new allegations of forced labor in sex trafficking case
The recording artist, producer and actor is expected to be arraigned in court on a superseding indictment.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Jaren Jackson Jr. injury update: Grizzlies star (ankle) nears return as Ja Morant 'can't wait' to be reunited
Only one team in the West has a better record than MemphisCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
Michigan football hires David Denham as assistant defensive line coach
The Wolverines are bringing in an assistant defensive line coach with an excellent track record.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
How Memphis helped North Carolina (controversially) slip into the 2025 NCAA Tournament over WVU, Indiana
The Tar Heels will play in the First Four, despite their poor Quad 1 recordCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
Amazon Is Killing Its Most Important Privacy Option. It All Starts This Month
Amazon will now send recordings of your Alexa conversations to its servers.Inc. - Mar. 18 -
MLB milestones to watch in 2025: Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, more aim for history this season
With some health and luck (and talent), who will etch their name into the record books this year?CBS Sports - 2d -
Watch: Prince William's surprise birthday wishes for Mary Berry
The message is part of a special pre-recorded episode of BBC One's The One Show.BBC News - 22h -
2025 NFL free agent QB rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Kirk Cousins, other key veterans
A look at the best signal-callers set to be availableCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
Laviska Shenault to sign with Bills
The Bills are set to add another player to their receiving corps.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
How to watch Saturday's Xfinity race at Las Vegas: Start time, TV info and weather
The first Dash4Cash field will be set on the 1.5-mile track.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Cooper Kupp agrees to three-year deal with Seahawks
Kupp is set to switch sides in the NFC West.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14