Bracketology How A Topsyturvy Sunday Wreaked Havoc on the Top 16

Adidas' fourth-quarter sales top expectations as final Yeezy stock sold off

Adidas on Wednesday reported an uptick in fourth-quarter sales that exceeded expectations, as the retailer sold off its last remaining Yeezy stock.

CNBC - 11h

12:30 Report — Hot mics and ripped-away signs: Top scenes inside Trump's speech

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. The TikTok ban delay will expire exactly one month from today. How is everyone feeling about that? In today's issue: Hot mics and drama at Trump’s address Did ...

The Hill - 10h

Fantasy Football 2025 Free Agency Preview: Top Free Agent Running Backs, best destinations, more

It won't be the 2024 FA RB class, but the Fantasy landscape is set to undergo major changes

CBS Sports - 10h

NBA MVP Rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case becoming impossible to deny; Cade Cunningham cracks top five

Barring injury, it's a two-man race between SGA and Nikola Jokić

CBS Sports - 7h

New Jersey Devils say top center Jack Hughes is out for the season after having shoulder surgery

ABC News - 6h

NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Wednesday, March 5 include Anthony Edwards

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, March 5

CBS Sports - 5h

Kiyan Anthony, Long Island Lutheran top Carmelo's alma mater, Oak Hill

Kiyan Anthony led all scorers with 25 points in Long Island Lutheran's 71-61 win over Oak Hill Academy -- the alma mater of his father, Carmelo Anthony, who watched from courtside.

ESPN - 4h

Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.

Wired - Feb. 19

Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?

Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery

ABC News - Feb. 19

MLS 2025 Season kickoff: How to watch Inter Miami vs. NYC

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play New York City FC to start the 2025 MLS season this weekend.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Milliseconds to breach: How patch automation closes attackers’ fastest loophole

Patching shouldn't be the action item teams get to when other higher-priority tasks are completed. It's core to keeping a business alive.

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.

BBC News - Feb. 20

A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups

Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

To speed or not to speed: How 'Hamlet' came to Grand Theft Auto

“Grand Theft Hamlet,” which debuts on Mubi Friday, is a documentary about how a group of friends brought "Hamlet" to life in Grand Theft Auto.

NBC News - Feb. 20

How to watch the 2025 SAG Awards and everything else you need to know

The 2025 SAG Awards are almost here. From how to watch the ceremony to who's nominated, here's everything you need to know about the show.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20

Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?

Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast

BBC News - Feb. 21

How Trump's NIH layoffs upended one probationary staffer's life

Before she had even unpacked her Washington, D.C., apartment after making the move from Alabama, Katie Sandlin became one of thousands of federal probationary workers to be fired.

CBS News - Feb. 20

How Scholz’s party is losing ground in Germany’s industrial heartland

Far-right AfD could win its first direct seats in centre-left SPD’s Ruhr stronghold on Sunday

Financial Times - Feb. 21

How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s

Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?

Here's how many Social Security retirement checks go out to people 99 and older. Hint: It's far fewer than Trump claims.

The Hill - Feb. 21

How did every passenger survive fiery Delta plane crash in Toronto?

Investigators are looking into how all 76 passengers and four crew members aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 survived after the plane crash-landed in Toronto on Monday.

ABC News - Feb. 21

How Fallout 76 Went From A Disappointment To Delight For A Former Project Lead

It's not exactly a secret that Fallout 76's launch was a mess in 2018. Yet, almost seven years later, the online RPG has become a major success for Bethesda and Microsoft--and the source of pride ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

How Tony winner Bill Berloni turns rescue dogs into stars of stage

His current roster of performers includes Bowdie, who starred as Nana in "Peter Pan Live," and Myrtle, who plays Charlotte York's dog in "And Just Like That ..."

CBS News - Feb. 21

How Livvy Dunne became one of the most recognizable names in sports

Livvy Dunne arrived at LSU as a valued recruit with a huge social media following. Five years later, she's the NCAA's highest-earning women's athlete.

ESPN - Feb. 21

‘Make Germany Great Again’: How the Trump effect is spreading into Germany

Bolstered by support from Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance, the AfD party is seeing a surge in support from Germany’s far-right. Amid a widening political divide in the country, support for ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Debt forgiveness vs. Chapter 11 bankruptcy: How to choose the best option

Knowing the difference between these options could be key to successfully getting rid of your debt.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Oscars Rewind: How ‘American Beauty’ Lost Its Luster

At the 2000 Academy Awards, the film won five Oscars, including best picture. Then came 9/11, a tanking economy and Kevin Spacey.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Looted Leather and WWII Tires: How Doc Martens Came to Be

A German doctor’s need for better boots sparked innovation and a fashion phenomenon.

Inc. - Feb. 21

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.

Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make deals to minimize their exposure.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

A $150,000 home equity loan won't be cheap, but it's one of the least expensive ways to borrow a six-figure sum now.

CBS News - Feb. 21

How The Sims grew from a virtual construction game into a cultural phenomenon

As The Sims celebrates its 25th anniversary, its legacy is undeniable.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Write Warz developers on how creative writing makes a hilarious party game

Write Warz is an upcoming party game centered around communal creative writing. Boltz Entertainment describes how it came together.

VentureBeat - Feb. 21

How Butler's audacity, poise are powering his Warriors teammates

Jimmy Butler's audacity and poise are powering his new teammates in a way more valuable to the Golden State Warriors than his own production, Monte Poole writes.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

How much federal data has Trump really purged?

Since Trump took office, almost 3,400 datasets from Data.gov have been removed.

The Hill - Feb. 22

How to close loopholes on Chinese e-commerce and boost US retailers

A well-calibrated approach — one that prevents Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms — would best serve the United ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Your five-star bedroom: how to bring that hotel aesthetic home

There’s nothing like the crisp sheets and serene stylings of a boutique hotel. So how can you recreate it? Busola Evans speaks to those in the know. Whether it’s the crisp white sheets, plush rugs, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

How Federal Employees Are Fighting Back Against Elon Musk

Some civil servants are using whatever levers they have to resist the orders of the world’s richest man, both in public and behind closed doors.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

How Hudson Table became one of the dining world's most unique experiences

Hudson Table is a multi-purpose culinary studio whose locations give diners an experience unlike any other. The studio offers cooking classes, catering and private event hosting. Its most popular ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Bracketology How A Topsyturvy Sunday Wreaked Havoc on the Top 16

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