Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign.
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McLaren gap bigger than Red Bull ever had - Russell
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6 Spectacular North American Train Trips
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Miguel Vargas' solo homer
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How much will Americans bet on March Madness this year? Hint: It's more than the Super Bowl
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Why Kindness and Intentionality Matter More Than Ever in Business
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Record number of Americans working more than one job
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What could happen to your student loans without the Education Department
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American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
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US Capitol Police chief retiring in May
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FirstFT: ‘Canada will never ever be part of America’
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American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy
Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia
It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.CBS News - 1d -
Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality
With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Mark Carney: 'Canada never, ever, will be part of America'
Canada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, is pledging to continue Justin Trudeau's legacy of standing up to President Trump and rejecting threats to make the nation part of the U.S. “The ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
James Dolan says Knicks were going to trade for Vince Carter but medical team said he had a 90% severed Achilles tendon
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My condolences to whoever plays South Carolina. May the odds be ever in your favor.
South Carolina isn't the No.1 overall seed. Good luck to their March Madness opponents.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Are Way Higher Than World At Launch In The US
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Americans get a bigger tax break for buying an EV than for raising children. ‘What in the world are we doing?’
An examination of how the tax code treats different households shows that working families get far less support than some other taxpayers.MarketWatch - 1d -
60 percent of voters unhappy with DOGE handling of federal workers: Poll
A majority of voters are unhappy with the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) handling of federal workers, according to a new poll. When asked about “the way Elon Musk and DOGE are dealing ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Veteran American keeper Franch joins Birmingham City
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Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...NBC News - 1d -
Celtics sell for $6.1 billion, more than any American sports team
NFL business keeps booming.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yankees lose Gerrit Cole + NL Central preview: why Pirates fans should be angrier than ever
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the news that Gerrit Cole will miss the 2025 MLB season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Jake and Jordan then preview the entire NL Central. They break ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Kodai Senga rediscovering peak form is more important than ever for Mets rotation
Kodai Senga was just "ok" in Friday's spring training start against the Cardinals, but the Mets need their ace healthy and to find his peak form to compete with their rotation riddled with injuries.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
WWE legend Triple H hails Lamine Yamal as Barcelona stars attend SmackDown – ‘Future is brighter than ever’
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March Madness' top seeds have faced trickier Final Four paths than ever in the transfer portal era
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Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief
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Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black, Native American patients: Study
A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatmentABC News - 1d -
Europe’s moment is more than reheated Gaullism
Macron may not yet be bragging about it, but his crusade for strategic autonomy seems at long last to be vindicatedFinancial Times - 3d -
Poll: Most Americans are rooting for Ukraine. But nearly half think Trump prefers Russia.
A majority of American voters say their sympathies lie more with Ukraine than Russia in the war between the two countries.NBC News - 4d -
Aaron Rodgers may leave Steelers QB-less to sign with Vikings, per insider
Insider Dianna Russini has reported that QB Aaron Rodgers prefers to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, which is great news for upset Steelers fans.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Power dining in Lagos: an insider guide
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