End of Assad Rule Will Reshape Regions Balance of Power

Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk

Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers say Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region

ABC News - 5d

Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says

The front line inside Ukraine has become more static, Ukrainian soldiers say, even as Russia regains ground in its own Kursk region.

The New York Times - 3d

Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence

The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.

The New York Times - 3d

Congo faces setback in mpox response after Rwanda-backed rebels advance in the east

Six weeks after Rwanda-backed rebels captured the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu, the region is facing a setback in its fight against the mpox outbreak

ABC News - 2d

Packed passenger train possibly hijacked in Pakistan terrorist attack

The Balochistan Liberation Army claims it killed 6 security forces and seized a Pakistani passenger train carrying about 500 people in a remote, mountainous region.

CBS News - 2d

Passenger attacked a flight attendant, swallowed rosary beads on plane

Court records say a passenger on a small regional flight to Miami attacked a flight attendant and swallowed rosary beads as pilots returned to the airport in Savannah, Georgia

ABC News - 2d

We Still Don’t Know Who Built the Monolith

The authorities have little to say about a mysterious metal object that appeared, then swiftly vanished, in a remote part of the Red Rock Country region of Utah in 2020.

The New York Times - 2d

Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant, swallowing rosary beads

A passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and swallowing rosary beads while onboard a regional flight to Miami.

NBC News - 1d

What to Know About Measles Cases in New York and New Jersey

A child in Suffolk County became the latest known person in the region to contract measles. Experts recommend vaccines as the best defense against the viral illness.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump tariff threats are pushing Canada's largest oil producer to break its dependence on the U.S.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the oil-producing region could look beyond the U.S. for customers if Trump's tariff threats create uncertainty.

CNBC - 1d

Rays announce team 'cannot move forward' with new ballpark project in St. Petersburg

Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said the team intends to work out a solution that satisfies the Tampa-St. Petersburg region, MLB and the team.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Russia Says It Has Retaken Key Kursk Town From Ukraine

Ukrainian officials have not confirmed a retreat from the town in Russia’s Kursk region, parts of which were captured by Kyiv’s forces last summer.

The New York Times - 19h

In Div. 5 final, Hopedale boys hoop readies for Pioneer Valley team that averages 70 ppg

Hopedale plays in its first title game in 25 years on Saturday against one of the two remaining unbeaten teams in the state: Pioneer Valley Regional

Yahoo Sports - 4h

How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging

The best end-to-end encrypted messaging app has a host of security features. Here are the ones you should care about.

Wired - 1d

2025 NFL free agency matchmaker: One fit for each AFC team, including Justin fields ending up with Jets

Here's one free agent fit for each AFC club

CBS Sports - 5d

'I'm not going to play for another coach': De'Aaron Fox's time with the Kings ended with Mike Brown's

Fox told the Kings this summer he did not want to play for a fifth head coach in less than eight seasons in Sacramento.

ESPN - 5d

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton says elbow injuries are 'severe,' surgery would be season-ending if needed

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is expected to begin the season on the IL due to elbow injuries, but could be out a significant amount of time.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton says elbow injuries are 'severe,' raises possibility of season-ending surgery

Stanton has received platelet-rich plasma injections and will open the regular season on the injured list

CBS Sports - 5d

'France a hard team to stop' - Ireland lick wounds as Grand Slam hopes end

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby questions the awarding of France's second try while lamenting his side's wasteful display in Saturday's Six Nations defeat in Dublin.

BBC News - 5d

Heat C Bam Adebayo fined $50K for making inappropriate contact with official after controversial ending

Adebayo complained a ref walked away from him during a postgame confrontation Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

FIFA, Infantino can have a World Cup halftime show: Just end it in 15 minutes

I don't mind FIFA adding a Super Bowl-style halftime show during the 2026 World Cup final -- as long as they don't mess with the most important thing in soccer: halftime can't be longer than 15 ...

ESPN - 4d

Nearing end of short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan

Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s regular-season ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

A New Study Says People Who Make Decisions Like This Wind Up Happier in the End

You probably make a lot of decisions in your business. Here’s how not to regret the bad ones.

Inc. - 4d

A cacti-smuggling case with a prickly end: the novel way courts are making poachers pay

Two Italian cacti smugglers have been fined for illegally trading plants from Chile – and for the cost of restoring the environment. Conservationists hope more cases will follow. Chile’s Atacama ...

The Guardian - 4d

2-year Treasury yield ends at lowest level in 6 months on recession talk

Bond yields dropped sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump over the weekend shrugged off the possibility that his policies would cause a U.S. recession.

MarketWatch - 3d

Arsenal's title race ends with Man United draw, Real Madrid win ugly: Marcotti explains the weekend

Did Arsenal give up in the title race with Sunday's draw at struggling Man United? PLUS: Real Madrid get booed, but also get the three points as Gab Marcotti explains the weekend.

ESPN - 3d

As Jews celebrate Purim, let us end the slaughter in Gaza committed in our name | Peter Beinart

Our refusal to reckon with the dark side of Purim reflects a refusal to reckon with the dark side of ourselves. Later this month, on the holiday of Purim, Jewish people will dress in silly ...

The Guardian - 3d

Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy

Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.

The Hill - 2d

U.S. and Ukraine discuss ending war as Kyiv launches its largest drone attack on Russia

As U.S. and Ukrainian officials begin peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv carried out its largest drone attack on Russia since the war began. Russian officials claim they shot down hundreds of ...

CBS News - 2d

The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy

Trump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs. In recent weeks, the fate of the United States Postal Service (USPS) , a ...

The Guardian - 2d

2025 NFL free agency: Vikings' season didn't end as they hoped, so they fixed what went wrong

The Vikings have been one of the most aggressive teams in free agency.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Evan Engram landing spots: Best fits for tight end after release from Jaguars

The two-time Pro Bowl TE is looking for a new home

CBS Sports - 2d

It’s ‘Maganomics’: Trump’s brash economic strategy is likely to end in crash or crisis | Jonathan Portes

Large tax cuts for the rich, import tariffs, and the competing interests of Republican nationalists and the techno-right is a dangerous combination. What connects Donald Trump’s approach to trade, ...

The Guardian - 2d

She advanced DEI at her university. Her son-in-law, JD Vance, wants to end it.

Lakshmi Chilukuri helped create a pilot course on race, ethnicity and gender in biology and medicine.

CBS News - 1d

Oil prices end higher as a rise in gasoline demand helps ease economic growth fears

Oil futures settled higher Wednesday, finding support from overall weakness in U.S. dollar, as well as data from the Energy Information Administration showing a notable weekly rise in gasoline ...

MarketWatch - 1d