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Uncovering unusual and surprising crimes in England
As three men are convicted for stealing a gold toilet, the BBC unearths other unusual crimes.BBC News - 3d -
Austria says it has uncovered a Russian-steered campaign to spread disinformation
Austrian authorities say they uncovered a Russian-steered campaign aimed at spreading disinformation about Ukraine following the detention in December of a Bulgarian woman accused of spying for RussiaABC News - 1d -
What we know about Trump's unusual visit to the Justice Department
President Trump will visit the Justice Department and will be the first president to do so since former President Barack Obama's public appearance in 2015. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Commanders quarterback earned an unusual bonus for one play in 2024
Washington Commanders QB Jeff Driskel served as the third-string quarterback last season. He played one snap and received a bonus.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
It's not just you, March Madness has been unusually chalky (so far)
This is the first time since 2017 no seed lower than a 12 has advanced to the second roundYahoo Sports - 3d -
How to Uncover Your Hidden Competitive Advantage
Sometimes the answers aren’t in the data—they’re in the conversations.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Archaeologists uncover Bronze Age stone circle
The "hugely significant" discovery in a forest in Derbyshire is thought to date back 3,700 years.BBC News - 3d -
Oldest known partial face fossil of a human ancestor in western Europe is uncovered
Scientists report that a fossil of a partial face from a early human ancestor in Spain is between 1.1 and 1.4 million years oldABC News - Mar. 12 -
From profiteroles to moles: project uncovers gulls’ surprising diet
Salford University findings show gulls are predators – not just opportunists snatching people’s snacks. In pictures: Octopus? Ice cream? Is there anything gulls don’t eat? Gulls are renowned ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Austria says it has uncovered Russian plot linked to Wirecard’s Marsalek
Bulgarian national arrested in Vienna is under investigation for spying in operation with links to former Wirecard COOFinancial Times - 1d -
Fantasy Baseball: Top pitching sleepers for 2025
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don uncovers some intriguing sleeper candidates on the mound.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Rippling Sues Deel, a Software Rival, Over Corporate Spying
A lawsuit by Rippling accuses a top competitor, Deel, of placing a mole in its ranks — which it uncovered via a “honeypot” trap on Slack.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Which men's March Madness No. 1 seed is the most vulnerable in 2025?
Our March Madness predictions uncover the No. 1 seed to avoid in 2025 NCAA brackets.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Fantasy Basketball Playoff Tips, Part II: Uncover these 5 hidden waiver wire gems
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus highlights five under-rostered players who could be playoff heroes when it matters most.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
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A dad's mission to uncover brain injuries after Navy SEAL son's suicide | 60 Minutes
A veteran's brain showed no signs of physical injury, until a post-mortem after his suicide found microscopic scars. Now, his father is fighting to protect others in the military.CBS News - 1d -
A 90-year mystery solved: 'Lost' Maxine Albro frescoes uncovered at the Ebell of Los Angeles
In 1933, the Ebell of Los Angeles commissioned frescoes by renowned muralist Maxine Albro. Two years later — after contentious battle — the frescoes were thought to be destroyed. They have now been ...Los Angeles Times - 13h -
EU watchdogs warn that weakening rules risks another financial crash
Financial supervisors issue unusual warning as EU prepares to simplify regulationFinancial Times - 1d -
Strange spiral seen in the sky - BBC explains what it was
On Monday, stargazers may have noticed an unusual sight in the sky above the UK.BBC News - 10h -
OpenAI Unveils New Image Generator for ChatGPT
The company’s chatbot can now create elaborate and unusual images.The New York Times - 2h -
OpenAI Unveils New Image Generator for ChatGPT
The company’s chatbot can now create elaborate and unusual images.The New York Times - 2h -
OpenAI Unveils New Image Generator for ChatGPT
The company’s chatbot can now create elaborate and unusual images.The New York Times - 2h -
The North Pole: The History of an Obsession by Erling Kagge review – an adventure that can’t be topped
The Norwegian explorer – who in 1990 became the first to reach 90 degrees north without the help of machine nor beast – journeys into the past to uncover the myths, politics and pure joy of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Anthropic researchers forced Claude to become deceptive — what they discovered could save us from rogue AI
Anthropic researchers reveal groundbreaking techniques to detect hidden objectives in AI systems, training Claude to conceal its true goals before successfully uncovering them through innovative ...VentureBeat - Mar. 13 -
Ontario’s police force using ‘growing ecosystem’ of Israeli spyware – report
Findings raise questions about extent and scope of Canadian authorities’ use of cyberweapons. Researchers have uncovered “possible links” between Ontario’s provincial police force and an Israel ...The Guardian - 6d -
In Miami, Scalpers Had the Hot Tickets … to Driver’s License Appointments
The tax collector’s office in Miami-Dade County, Fla., said it uncovered scalpers using the free online-appointment system to book slots and resell them for $25 to $250.The New York Times - 5d -
Scientists Scan Mysterious Planet as It Drifts Through Space
A team of researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to uncover new details about SIMP 0136, a free-floating planet in the Milky Way that does not orbit a star.Wired - 1d -
3/23/2025: Death on the Chazy River; Larkin's War; Mr. Clooney Goes to Broadway
First, a look at how some migrants cross into the U.S. from Canada. Then, a report on a dad's mission to uncover brain injuries after his Navy SEAL son's suicide. And, George Clooney: The 2025 60 ...CBS News - 1d -
Gerald Stratford Is Still Growing Very Big Vegetables
A photo he shared on social media of himself holding a giant bundle of arugula propelled him to an unusual kind of internet fame.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Greenland's politicians unite to condemn Trump's annexation campaign
In an unusual show of unity, party leaders say they "cannot accept the repeated statements about the annexation of Greenland."BBC News - Mar. 14 -
After Signing a $1.2 Million Contract, a Minor League Baseball Player Lost His Ability to Pitch. What He Did Next Is a Lesson in How to Build Confidence
After a case of the yips, a pro athlete did something unusual—he started journaling. It can help you in business, too.Inc. - 6d -
The 6-Foot-9 College Basketball Player Who Shoots Free Throws Underhand
Kyler Filewich’s unusual free throw form will be on display in the first round of the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament.The New York Times - 5d -
5 moves the Cowboys have to make to round out the 2025 offseason
The Dallas Cowboys have been unusually active this offseason, but what's next on their offseason agenda?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A university's historic mistake and an ugly creature gets its day in the sun: The news quiz
A rap battle loser is declared in court, an unusual substance is hailed as a skincare hero, and a March Madness pick sparks accusations of favoritism.NBC News - 3d -
How Trump Insists on Thanks From Zelensky and Other Foreign Leaders
It’s not unusual for presidents to want to hear some words of gratitude. But the friction usually happens behind closed doors.The New York Times - 2d -
What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it?
Experts say using even such a privacy-focussed platform for national security matters is very unusual.BBC News - 8h -
What Is the Secrecy Power Trump’s Aides Are Using to Stonewall a Federal Judge?
The administration is invoking an extraordinary national security power, the state secrets privilege, under highly unusual circumstances.The New York Times - 2h -
Elon Musk Is Making Republicans Sweat and Giving Democrats a New Target
His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.The New York Times - Mar. 8
