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Republican Refers to Sarah McBride, Transgender Congress Member, as a Man
Representative Keith Self of Texas insisted on calling Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, “Mr. McBride,” and adjourned the session when challenged about it.The New York Times - 2d -
Balance of power: Loch Ness hydro storage schemes fuel local anxiety
As energy firms race to meet challenges of storing power, critics worry about fluctuations in the depth of the loch. Brian Shaw stood at the edge of Loch Ness and pointed to a band of glistening ...The Guardian - 2d -
Asensio’s double breaks 10-man Brugge as Aston Villa bulldoze into last eight
When Unai Emery accepted the challenge of reviving Aston Villa at a time when the club was fretting about relegation to the Championship, he voiced his desire to return to European competition.. It ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘I enjoy being the hunted’: Oscar Piastri takes his place among Formula One title contenders | Jack Snape
The Australian is out to challenge for the driver’s championship in 2025 after helping McLaren to the Formula One constructors’ crown last year . He has the face of a child and the nutritional ...The Guardian - 1d -
Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of violence and diplomacy
After Syria’s longtime autocratic ruler was toppled late last year, the man who led rebel groups to victory immediately faced a new challenge: unifying the country after more than a decade of civil ...ABC News - 1d -
Inside the Trump-Massie love-hate relationship
President Trump’s threat to back a primary challenger against Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is just the latest boiling point in their hot-and-cold relationship — and the Kentuckian is brushing off the ...The Hill - 1d -
Farmers sue Trump administration over halted IRA grants
Farmers and environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision to pause grants that are part of the Democrats’ climate, tax and health care law. They are challenging the ...The Hill - 20h -
Disney's "Snow White" will be out next week after series of controversies
The live action remake of Disney's "Snow White" will be out next week, but without some of the studio's typical marketing ahead of the release due to a series of controversies. Fans of the film ...CBS News - 3h -
Guardiola relishing 'big fight' for Champions League qualification
Pep Guardiola said he is not deflated at having to battle for a place in next season's Champions League and believes doing so would be a "huge success" in a difficult season for Manchester ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
New Mahmoud Khalil complaint names Trump and Rubio, and alleges 'targeted, retaliatory detention'
Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil filed an amended petition and complaint Thursday that names President Donald Trump as a respondent as the Palestinian activist challenges his ...NBC News - 1h -
‘Painting was my final act of defiance’: how a chef from war-torn Eritrea wowed the art world after his death
Ficre Ghebreyesus, who died in 2012, made vertiginous paintings celebrating family, the diaspora and his own turbulent story. His first European solo exhibition charts this remarkable journey. What ...The Guardian - 2d -
Jets Acquire Brandon Tanev From The Kraken
The Winnipeg Jets have acquired Brandon Tanev from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Whatever the Seahawks’ Plan Is After Trading Geno Smith, It Better Work
The franchise shipped its established starting quarterback away for a late Day 2 draft pick. What’s going on in Seattle?The New York Times - 6d -
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 9)
The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks for the best new titles among fiction and non-fiction releases.CBS News - 5d -
What Cooper Flagg Is Doing Is One of One, and It Deserves to Be Recognized
The expected No. 1 pick in this summer’s N.B.A. draft has a strong case for N.C.A.A. basketball’s player of the year award.The New York Times - 5d -
Big East tournament bracket, schedule: Rick Pitino, St. John's look to fend off Dan Hurley, UConn at Madison Square Garden
St. John's picked up its first conference title in decades this season while UConn stumbled to the finish line.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Russell Henley surges ahead late to steal Arnold Palmer Invitational away from Collin Morikawa
Russell Henley picked up his first win in more than two years on Sunday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How 49ers hope reported free-agent addition Farrell fits offense
Luke Farrell will be tasked with filling a role the San Francisco 49ers had hoped recent draft picks would.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
7 Best Kids Bikes (2025): Mountain, Balance, Pedal, Coaster
The WIRED Gear team has tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.Wired - 2d -
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the burden of building the right way
Oklahoma City is a legit powerhouse, but how will it navigate a future with so much talent and so many draft picks?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Commanders re-signing backup QB Marcus Mariota to one-year contract, per report
The No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft has been key a mentor to Jayden DanielsCBS Sports - 1d -
Here's how every senator voted on confirming Trump's top officials
Charts show how each Democratic and Republican senator voted on President Trump's Cabinet picks and selection for FBI director.CBS News - 1d -
Oliver Miller, nine-year NBA veteran and Arkansas star, dies at 54
Miller, known as "The Big O," helped Arkansas to the Final Four before becoming a first-round NBA draft pickCBS Sports - 1d -
Fantasy Baseball's Best and Worst Values for Each Round: Kyle Tucker a first-round favorite and more
Find out why Chris Towers lists Juan Soto among others as one of his least-favorite picksCBS Sports - 1d -
S&P 500 falls into correction territory as Trump’s trade war escalates. Here’s what history says could happen next.
The sharp drawdown on the U.S. stock market picked up steam on Thursday, pushing the S&P 500 into correction territory.MarketWatch - 20h -
Paul George done for season? He's consulting with doctors on options for groin, knee injuries.
With the 76ers tanking to keep their top-six protected draft pick, it would be a shock if we see George again this season.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Arizona Cardinals meet with former Chargers CB Asante Samuel
The Cardinals appear to be in the market for a cornerback as they had 2021 second-round pick Asante Samuel Jr. in for a meeting.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Ole Miss basketball vs Auburn prediction in SEC tournament quarterfinals, injury updates
Predictions and picks as Ole Miss faces Auburn in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament. Plus, injury updates and latest news.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Texas in 'do or die' mode, could be SEC's 14th NCAA Tournament team after wild win over rival Texas A&M
The Longhorns picked up another Quad 1 win Thursday with their backs against the wallCBS Sports - 10h -
Expected Mega-Star Of March Madness Goes Down With 'Unfortunate' Injury
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft if he enters, severely rolled his ankle.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
India’s Champions Trophy title comes with an unnecessary asterisk
Comfortably the finest white-ball international side in the world are now reigning champions in two of the three global tournaments. India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret mission
The U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle has returned to Earth after circling the world for 434 daysABC News - Mar. 7 -
Trump’s ‘chaotic’ policy approach is creating opportunity for investors
There could be “quite a shift in the world order,” says Mike Cudzil, a portfolio manager at Pimco.MarketWatch - 6d -
Klaebo notches first six-gold cross-country sweep
Norway's Johannes Hoesfolt Klaebo completing an unprecedented sweep by winning all six golds at the cross-country world championships.ESPN - 6d -
International Women's Day protests demand equal rights, end to discrimination
International Women's Day is commemorated in different ways and to varying degrees in places around the world.CBS News - 5d -
Eddie George could soon be Bowling Green's new head football coach
Former NFL running back Eddie George could be moving up in the coaching world.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
China’s consumer prices fall for first time in more than a year
Index declines 0.7% as deflationary pressures continue to weigh on world’s second-largest economyFinancial Times - 5d -
The MAGA Culture War Comes for Georgetown Law
If our liberties can survive a world war, then they can and should survive the Trump administration.The New York Times - 4d -
How right wing media amplifies Trump’s war on truth
Americans and people around the world are now experiencing the disastrous consequences of our becoming a “post-truth” society.The Hill - 4d -
Covid-19: Enduring Images of a Global Crisis, 5 Years On
New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them.The New York Times - 3d
