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Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemicsABC News - 12h -
Emma Bunch ready to be first NMSU golfer at Augusta National Women’s Amateur tournament
NMSU's Emma Bunch will play in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur this week, and hopes she fares well against the best young golfers in the world.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
A gay hockey player is on a mission to create an inclusive hockey culture from the inside out
“This isn’t just about hockey. It’s about creating a world where everyone belongs,” out hockey player Brock McGillis tells The Advocate.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Tesla EVs, charging stations targeted by possible arson in Italy and France
Tesla has been the target of protests around the world amid owner Elon Musk's affiliation with the Trump administration and his backing of European far-right parties.CBS News - 9h -
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. after Trump letter
Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.CBS News - 9h -
Reinaldo Herrera, Arbiter of Style for Vanity Fair, Dies at 91
Both old school and Old World and married to a celebrated fashion designer, he helped define Manhattan’s high life for many years.The New York Times - 10h -
Stocks Set for Worst Month in Years as Trump’s Tariffs Loom
Markets around the world wavered as fear and uncertainty intensified over tariffs and trade wars. The S&P 500 is on track for its worst month since 2022.The New York Times - 7h -
Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.The New York Times - 8h -
Hank Steinbrecher, Who Helped Elevate Soccer in the U.S., Dies at 77
He was also a key figure in raising American soccer’s profile on the world stage. Earlier, as a marketer, he saw opportunities in the football ritual of dousing coaches with Gatorade.The New York Times - 5h -
Can U.S. figure skating carry this momentum to the Olympics?
With less than a year until the Olympics, the world titles from Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Madison Chock and Evan Bates have even more weight.ESPN - 3h -
Denny Hamlin reveled in his zest for trash talk after ending a long winless drought at Martinsville
To a familiar mixture of cheers and boos, Denny Hamlin climbed onto his No. 11 Toyota’s doorsill and unfurled a blue flag emblazoned with “11 Against The World.”Yahoo Sports - 43m -
UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable peopleABC News - Mar. 24 -
Trump’s Crypto Venture Introduces a Stablecoin
World Liberty Financial, the crypto business created by President Trump and his sons, unveiled a cryptocurrency called a stablecoin, furthering his ties to an industry his administration regulates.The New York Times - 6d -
102-year-old WWII veteran throws 1st pitch at spring training game
World War II veteran-turned-internet star known as Papa Jake attended a spring training game between the Giants and Tigers — and he got to throw out the first pitch three months after celebrating ...NBC News - 4d -
CBS Reports presents "Reverb | Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political ...CBS News - 3d -
How To Have A Baby In InZoi
One of the more interesting aspects of any life sim for me is always going to be the generational gameplay. While the game worlds of InZoi and The Sims are frozen in time, the families that ...GameSpot - 3d -
Simone Biles on ice: Ilia Malinin shows his only rival is perfection itself | Bryan Armen Graham
America’s Quad God lapped the field to win another world title with a record-tying six quadruple jumps, but his attention remains fixed on a standard just out of reach. Ilia Malinin had just ...The Guardian - 1d -
Getting in touch with the Fortnite generation | Cody ‘Clix’ Conrod interview
I spoke with Cody "Clix" Conrod, who has millions of followers on social. He has been playing Fortnite since a young age and now he is world famous.VentureBeat - 1d -
What Trump's silencing of Voice of America means for listeners worldwide | 60 Minutes
Voice of America is silent after President Trump effectively shut down the broadcaster. VOA journalists are speaking out about what this could mean for an audience of 360 million around the world.CBS News - 1d -
Could Utah field a historic major league team? We put one together
From obscure major leaguers to World Series champions and a Hall of Famer, pro players who got their start at a Utah high school or college make for an interesting team.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
At his academy, Romanian legend Hagi shapes future champions
A huge mural of Gheorghe Hagi graces his football academy, a reminder of Romania's spectacular performance at the 1994 World Cup, when he led the unfancied team to the quarter-finals.Romania have ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
“Elite” player with “clean technique” linked with €40m move to Chelsea again
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is one of the best in the world in his position, and there have been long been rumours that Chelsea are interested in signing him.They’ve surfaced again recently, ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
People-smuggling gangs should be treated like terrorists, Starmer to tell global summit
Prime minister to urge world leaders to work together to stop criminal gangs as small boat crossings continue to rise. People-smugglers should be treated like terrorists, Keir Starmer will say on ...The Guardian - 21h -
Kurt Cobain’s guitar from Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged show to go on display in UK
The Martin D-18E, played at renowned performance five months before singer’s suicide, sold for £4.8m in 2020. The world’s most expensive guitar, which Kurt Cobain played in one of Nirvana’s most ...The Guardian - 18h -
The Danish island of seaweed cottages, salt and seafood
The remote North Sea isle of Læsø is world-famous for the gastronomic delights that come from its waters – so the best way to explore it is in waders. After just 10 minutes in the company of ...The Guardian - 19h -
‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to ...The Guardian - 19h -
Hong Kong Stadium Debut Marred by Food Chaos at Rugby Sevens
(Bloomberg) -- Tens of thousands of partying rugby fans from around the world tested Hong Kong’s new 50,000-seat stadium over the weekend, and there was one common topic of conversation: how the ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Myanmar healthcare facilities overwhelmed, WHO says, and scale of earthquake deaths and injuries ‘not fully understood’ – live
World Health Organization issues flash appeal for $8m of emergency support amid frantic search for survivors. AFP has spoken to relatives anxiously waiting at the site of a collapsed building in ...The Guardian - 14h -
Global stock markets fall as new Trump tariffs loom
Threat of deepening trade war on eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ spooks investors across US, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Stock markets across the world fell heavily on Monday after Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 14h -
Ruby Tui: ‘I was trying to grow women’s rugby – I had no idea the effect my story would have’
The Rugby World Cup winner on her journey from traumatic childhood haunted by domestic violence and alcoholism to being a Black Ferns superstar. “Oh, mate, absolutely,” Ruby Tui exclaims from the ...The Guardian - 13h -
12 Great Games That Will Mess With Your Head
12 Games That Will Mess With Your Head Many games want you to forget that you're playing a game, to immerse you in their worlds as an escapist form of entertainment. Everything that happens in ...GameSpot - 10h -
Sporting KC, coach Peter Vermes part ways after more than 15 seasons
Vermes had the world’s fourth-longest managerial tenure KC failed to make playoffs in two of last three seasons Sporting Kansas City and longtime coach Peter Vermes have mutually parted ways, ...The Guardian - 10h -
Orioles score early, late to beat Red Sox, 8-5, in home opener
BALTIMORE — The last time the Orioles played a game at Camden Yards, fans arrived anxious and departed apoplectic. With hopes of a World Series run, the Orioles were again swept out of the ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Richard Norton, stunt veteran who sparred with Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, dies at 75
Richard Norton, a veteran stunt performer and martial artist whose credits include 'The Suicide Squad' and 'The Octagon,' has died. James Gunn says 'the film world will be a less vibrant place ...Los Angeles Times - 4h -
2025 Masters Tournament to offer more live TV and streaming content
Mar. 31—The 2025 Masters Tournament is right around the corner, and golf fans around the world will have more opportunities to watch the this year's edition than any before. The 89th Masters ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sport
The former forensic scientist was given a baptism of fire in her new role but says she has the skillset to tackle the combustible world of sport . Sarah Benson is the forensic scientist who has ...The Guardian - 1h -
A Lego Set Based On The Very Pink Car From 2 Fast 2 Furious Is Coming Soon
2 Fast 2 Furious is widely considered one of the worst Fast and Furious movies, but it did introduce the world to the Honda S2000 and the joy of going overboard with a custom paint job. If you're ...GameSpot - 1h -
América, LAFC could play for CWC spot, FIFA says
FIFA has drawn up plans to hold a one-game playoff between Club América and Los Angeles Football Club to determine a replacement team for Club León at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, sources have ...ESPN - 10h
