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Views of mental, physical health lowest in almost 25 years: Gallup
Americans’ views of their mental and physical health are at the lowest point in nearly 25 years, a downturn that accelerated at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued since, ...The Hill - 1d -
'I had to redefine myself' - Hampson on life-changing injury, 20 years on
Former Leicester Tigers prop Matt Hampson reflects on the life-changing work he took on after being left paralysed from the neck down 20 years ago.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'Changing the world' - Hampson's paralysing injury and England pride, 20 years on
Former Leicester Tigers prop Matt Hampson reflects on the life-changing work he took on after being left paralysed from the neck down 20 years ago.BBC News - 1d -
Marking 14 years since start of Syrian civil war
It's been 14 years since the start of the Syrian civil war and fighting continues even after Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.CBS News - 23h -
Star Wars Hunters Will Be Shut Down Just Over A Year After Launch
Last year, Zynga debuted Star Wars Hunters , a free-to-play 4v4 shooter that introduced new characters and placed them in deathmatches in familiar locations from across the Star Wars universe. ...GameSpot - 20h -
5 years on, what we learned from the COVID pandemic response
It's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, driving billions of people indoors and killing more than a million people in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook examines what lessons we can ...CBS News - 15h -
Stephen Moore: Tariffs 'are not a pick-me-up' for economy
President Trump’s former economic adviser, Stephen Moore, criticized the president’s approach to tariffs, saying the strategy does not provide the boost the already “wobbly” U.S. economy needs. “I ...The Hill - 5d -
McConnell criticizes and votes no on Trump Labor pick
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) was one of three Senate Republicans to vote Monday against former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), President Trump’s nominee to head the ...The Hill - 4d -
NFL announces 35 compensatory picks for the 2025 draft
The NFL awarded a total of 35 compensatory selections to 15 teams in the 2025 draft, the league announced Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump's ambassador pick says "Canada is a sovereign state"
"Canada is a sovereign state, yes," Pete Hoekstra said during his confirmation hearing Thursday.CBS News - 1d -
Labour picks candidate to replace shamed Amesbury
Cheshire councillor Karen Shore hopes to retain the seat which Labour won at the general election.BBC News - 1d -
Pick your England XI for World Cup qualifiers
Who would you select to start for England in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Thomas Tuchel's first matches in charge?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pick of the stats: Preston North End v Portsmouth
Here are the key stats for Preston North End v Portsmouth.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pick of the stats: Plymouth Argyle v Derby County
A look at some of the key statistics and facts as Plymouth Argyle host Derby County in the Championship.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pick of the stats: Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United
Here are the key stats for Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher
In these novels, the heroes are – to borrow a term from the fandom – cinnamon rolls: soft-hearted, sweet and, yes, delicious. Feyre Archeron has many talents: she can skin a wolf and track a deer, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Most Anticipated Games Leaving Early Access In 2025
Early access it not what it used to be. Within the last decade, our perception of those two words has drastically changed, as more and more games releasing in early access have offered robust ...GameSpot - 3d -
Trump condemned for using ‘Palestinian’ as slur to attack Schumer
US president said of Senate minority leader: ‘He’s not Jewish any more. He’s a Palestinian’. Donald Trump has been condemned by a leading US Muslim civil rights group for seeking to use the word ...The Guardian - 2d -
CNN host asks Democrat if 'a‑‑hole' Musk post is 'best way to communicate'
CNN host Brianna Keilar pressed Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) about her social media post that used curse words to attack billionaire Elon Musk over his efforts to reform and trim the size of the ...The Hill - 2d -
Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of cruelty and abusing her stepson for more than 20 years. Police say the victim, a 32-year-old man, said he was kept locked away in a room since he was 11 years old. ...CBS News - 2d -
38-year-old veteran Kurt Holobaugh chasing spot in UFC rankings: 'I think that it's possible'
LAS VEGAS – Kurt Holobaugh has seen a lot throughout his 10-year-plus career fighting professionally in MMA. However, one thing that's eluded him all these years has been a spot in the UFC official ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How to Get a Patent in Months, Not Years
Have you considered fast-tracking your patent application? Here’s what you need to know.Inc. - 4d -
Chinese shares turn positive for the year
CSI 300 jumps after Beijing announces consumption plan amid growing hopes for the country’s AI sectorFinancial Times - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Bengals re-signing TE Mike Gesicki to three-year deal worth $25.5 million, per report
The Bengals are bringing back the veteran after one year with the teamCBS Sports - 6d -
Warren Buffett: The 3 Must-Have Traits for Success—and Why 1 Matters Most
Here’s a simple principle Buffett has followed to help pick the right people.Inc. - 4d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position that's plentiful once more
Odds are that your first outfielder will also be your first-round pickCBS Sports - 3d -
2025 NBA Mock Draft: Duke's Cooper Flagg goes No. 1 ahead of Rutgers' Dylan Harper
Flagg is the top pick in Kyle Boone's mock draft heading into the NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 2d -
NFL Free Agency: Fantasy Football winners and losers and what it means for 2025 drafts
The Bears have massively upgraded protection for the former No. 1 overall pickCBS Sports - 10h -
Former Packers cornerback Eric Stokes reveals his one problem with Green Bay's food scene
The former 2021 first-round pick recently signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
NC State fires coach Kevin Keatts a year after improbable ACC title and Final Four run
N.C. State fired men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts on Sunday, an abrupt end to an eight-year tenure coming less than a year after the Wolfpack’s improbable run to the Atlantic Coast Conference ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Puma’s stock dives to near 9-year low as ‘trade disputes’ hit sales of sports apparel
Shares of Puma tumbled to a near nine-year low on Wednesday after the German sportswear group warned that geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty would contribute to another year of weak growth.MarketWatch - 2d -
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...ABC News - 2d -
The National Women’s Soccer League had a record-breaking year. Can it be topped in 2025?
The National Women’s Soccer League returns Friday after it earned record ratings last year, culminating in the most-watched championship game in the league’s 12-year history.NBC News - 1d -
Nate Hobbs's new four-year contract is really a one-year deal, with three one-year options
The free-agency period entails a storm of reports regarding new contracts, with all of them painted in the light most favorable to the sources for those reports — the players' agents.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NFL draft: Full list of New York Jets selections
A full look at the draft spots of the New York Jets for April's NFL Draft. They hold eight draft picks including the seventh overall pick.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Francis rests in hospital as Holy Year marches on without him, this weekend dedicated to volunteers
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from double pneumonia as the Vatican’s Holy Year is proceeding without himABC News - Mar. 8 -
What Saquon Barkley's career year, record raise means for free agent RBs
Barkley became the league's highest-paid RB two years after he was franchise-tagged for $10.1 million.ESPN - 6d -
Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold agree to three-year, $100M deal, according to reports
The Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold have agreed to a three-year deal worth $100.5 million, according to multiple reports.NBC News - 4d -
Texans land pass-rusher Darrell Taylor on 1-year, $5.25 million deal: Report
Darrell Taylor is headed to Houston on a one-year, $5.25 million deal, according to the NFL Network.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Tackle Morgan Moses, Patriots reportedly agree on 3-year, $24 million deal
Moses, 34, played right tackle for the Jets last season and will now protect second-year quarterback Drake Maye.Yahoo Sports - 4d
