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World braces itself as US tariff ‘liberation day’ draws near
No one knows what Trump will do — and at this moment that includes the president himselfFinancial Times - 1d -
WATCH: This World War II love story should be a movie
Bill Coyle and Helen Richardson wrote over 200 letters back and forth after they went on a blind date. Now, their grandson is reading each one on TikTok, and it will melt your heart.ABC News - 17h -
Average person will be 40% poorer if world warms by 4C, new research shows
Experts say previous economic models underestimated impact of global heating – as well as likely ‘cascading supply chain disruptions’. Economic models have systematically underestimated how global ...The Guardian - 5h -
Torpedo bats: a destroyer of worlds or baseball’s long-awaited savior?
The quandary over the Yankees’ new technology is solvable, but first MLB must take it on the chin and usher in a temporary ban. In its brief moment of fame, the torpedo bat has made quite the ...The Guardian - 5h -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - Mar. 22 -
Musk and early voting take center stage in Wisconsin and Florida elections
A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.NBC News - 16h -
All the Top New Features in MacOS Sequoia
MacOS 15.4 is here with a variety of new capabilities. Here’s how to install it and figure out which Macs are supported.Wired - 16h -
Eurozone inflation falls for the second month in a row to 2.2%
March figure comes as ECB rate-setters consider whether to slow the pace of interest rate cutsFinancial Times - 3h -
Probe launched into flawed data at UK statistics agency
Government-backed investigation will examine culture and leadership at ONS amid concerns over reliability of official figuresFinancial Times - 3h -
Settlement agreed in Celtic Boys Club abuse cases
More than 20 former players involved in a class action have received a seven-figure sum.BBC News - 11m -
Trump executive order targets the Smithsonian over 'divisive, race-centered ideology'
President Trump threatened to block funding for Smithsonian exhibitions that discuss racism and ordered the restoration of monuments taken down because of their celebration of racist figures.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss
A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.The New York Times - 16h -
Girona FC launches Orgull Gironí podcast
The Orgull Gironí podcast is bornGirona FC is launching a new project that will provide an official Club space to give a voice to figures linked to the territory and highlight stories that inspire. ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Journalist Graydon Carter: ‘If there was another 9/11 this week, I don’t think the world would rush to support us’
The former Vanity Fair editor on how #MeToo changed Hollywood, what Christopher Hitchens would make of the US today, and the value of a handkerchief. Graydon Carter, 75, is a Canadian-born ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘My brain reaches for morbidity’: inside the unsettling world (and 700 Post-it notes) of artist Ed Atkins
He was a digital art pioneer, making himself an avatar in disturbing films. Now Ed Atkins has a new medium: the pandemic Post-it note. Ahead of a major Tate show, we meet the shapeshifting artist. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Maddie Feaunati the ‘Kiwi’ trump card England need to win Rugby World Cup
History and highlights packages will commemorate the seventh of England’s 11 tries as the most memorable of their 67-12 victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How to fight a fascist state – what I learned from a second world war briefing for secret agents | Zoe Williams
You can forget the advice on disguises, secret codes and spreading propaganda by dropping leaflets in train carriages. But there is something for us all here about the need for action. The SOE ...The Guardian - 21h -
Monaco, AC Milan and Bayern Munich all sense an opportunity to sign potentially world class Chelsea man
Andrey Santos has had an excellent season, and took things up a gear once again on Friday night when he scored for Strasbourg against Lyon to open the scoring in a 4-2 win. That was his 10th goal ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Lions GM Brad Holmes: I always had more optimism than the outside world about Jared Goff
Holmes worked with Goff during their time in Los Angeles and made bringing Goff to Detroit his first move as Lions GM.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Man United planning onslaught on self-declared ‘best playmaker in the world’ who already replaced Eriksen
Manchester United have reportedly added Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu to their summer shortlist, considering him a profile capable of adding quality to the middle of the park.The Red Devils are ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
World champion boxer Tevin Farmer reveals Tourette’s diagnosis amid fan ‘concern’
Farmer held the IBF super-featherweight belt from 2017 until 2020 and came close to winning WBC lightweight gold on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 2h -
America cannot afford to break global investor trust
Even the most powerful nation in the world needs foreign investmentFinancial Times - 21h -
Barcelona willing to reject €100m offer for midfield star
Manchester City appear to be looking to overhaul their squad in the summer after a down year under Pep Guardiola, and that will mean moving on from some major figures. However the reigning Premier ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Pérez shines in his Chicago debut with 6 hitless innings in White Sox's 9-0 romp over Twins
Martín Pérez figured he had enough left to remain in the game a little longer. The veteran left-hander threw six no-hit innings and tied a career high with nine strikeouts in a sparkling Chicago ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
WBIT: Gophers roll past Florida, into another postseason championship game
Grace Grocholski led four Minnesota players scoring in double figures, and Mallory Heyer finished with 13 points and 15 rebounds as the Gophers beat Florida, 66-52, on Monday to advance to the WBIT ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Jake Mangum does a little bit of everything for Rays vs. Pirates
TAMPA — Jake Mangum figured Sunday was the crazy day. The one where after waiting most of his 29 years he finally made his major-league debut. Started in rightfield for the Rays (going 0-for-3 with ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Man United icon agrees with Real Madrid-bound star’s exit decision – ‘Wouldn’t blame him’
Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, has shown his understanding of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s interest in moving to Real Madrid. The Liverpool right-back has been a central figure for his club ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Daniele De Rossi close to Wolverhampton
After his coaching experience with Roma, Daniele De Rossi could move abroad in search of his next professional challenge.The legendary Giallorossi figure was sacked by his boyhood club at the start ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Julian Erosa knows better than to count on a bonus at UFC 314
Julian Erosa's been in the UFC long enough to have a few things figured out. Very few people in UFC history have walked away with double bonuses, regardless of how they came, but he's one of them. ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Settlements agreed over claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club
Celtic Plc settles around 70% of cases in class action Law firm expects further settlements in coming weeks A seven-figure payout has been agreed for a lawsuit over claims of historical sexual ...The Guardian - 1h -
World markets and US dollar suffer worst monthly losses since 2022 as Trump tariffs fuel recession fears – business live
Shares slide after President Donald Trump says new reciprocal tariffs expected this week will include all nations, and Goldman Sachs say US recession more likely. Wall Street shrinks in response ...The Guardian - 1d -
Shohei Ohtani leads MLB jersey sales; he leads 6 Dodgers in the top 20
Shohei Ohtani has another win to add to his stockpile. After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
How Earth, Wind & Fire made its masterpiece
The veteran R&B group released 'That's the Way of the World' in March 1975. Here's why the album still matters.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Will Michael Bennet Shift his Fight Against Trump to the State House?
The Colorado senator, raised to revere the world’s greatest deliberative body, seems ready to give up on Washington.Politico - 3d -
Kate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message
The Princess of Wales has frequently reflected on the comfort the natural world has brought her in recent months.BBC News - 2d -
Florida State's two top-ranked players are the favorites heading into Augusta National
Defending champion Lottie Woad is the No. 1 amateur in the world, yet she's not playing No. 1 on her own team.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WATCH: Extreme kayaker plunges almost 100 feet down waterfall
Incredible video captured the moment a world champion extreme freestyle kayaker plunged down a 92-foot-tall waterfall in Oregon.ABC News - 1d -
How a Tennis Star Barred From Playing Won Without Stepping on the Court
As Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev falter, Jannik Sinner remains the runaway world No. 1.The New York Times - 22h -
Masters app expanding, will include live shot tracking of every shot at practice area
The Masters app is the best in the world, and it's going to be even better come the 2025 Masters Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Grand Slam Track: Schedule, times and start lists for first-ever event
World and Olympic champions including Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Cole Hocker will be in action in JamaicaYahoo Sports - 21h
