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John Feinstein, bestselling author and one of country’s foremost sports writers, dies at 69

John Feinstein, one of the country’s foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, died unexpectedly Thursday.

NBC News - 1h

California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid

California's congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern portion ...

The Hill - 5d

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.

The New York Times - 4d

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘realistic proposals on the table’ in talks; Donald Trump hints US may be close to lifting intelligence pause. What we know on day 1,111. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - 3d

What US military aid suspension means for Ukraine’s soldiers

From geospatial imagery to weapon maintenance, the impact is far-reaching

Financial Times - 3d

With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power

Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.

The New York Times - 2d

Sen. Mark Kelly on Ukraine aid, Elon Musk's criticism and U.S. responsibility

Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democratic lawmaker and Navy combat veteran, is standing by his call for continued U.S. support for Ukraine after visiting the country. His remarks drew criticism from Elon Musk, ...

CBS News - 2d

Europe Welcomes a Ukraine Cease-Fire Offer and a Revival of U.S. Aid

Leaders worked hard to get President Volodymyr Zelensky back in the good graces of President Trump, no matter how humiliating, and to shift the onus to Russia.

The New York Times - 1d

Maurice Cheeks reunites with Trail Blazers national anthem singer he aided

Prior to a 2003 Trail Blazers playoff game, 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert stumbled on her words while performing the national anthem before then-Portland head coach Maurice Cheeks stepped up to help.

ESPN - 18h

From troublemakers to team players: House Freedom Caucus softens as Trump transforms GOP

The band of far-right rebels supported a budget plan with a massive debt limit hike and a status-quo bill to keep the government open, two things they've long been fiercely against.

NBC News - 1d

Balance of power: Loch Ness hydro storage schemes fuel local anxiety

As energy firms race to meet challenges of storing power, critics worry about fluctuations in the depth of the loch. Brian Shaw stood at the edge of Loch Ness and pointed to a band of glistening ...

The Guardian - 1d

Starmer turns to N Ireland peace broker in quest for US backstop in Ukraine

Former Blair adviser Jonathan Powell is working behind the scenes to shepherd talks

Financial Times - 1d

Trump Organization sues Capital One bank over account closures after Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The Trump companies accuse Capitol One of having "'woke' beliefs that it needed to distance itself from President Trump and his conservative political views."

CNBC - 6d

Golden Knights Reportedly Named One Of The Four Teams Mikko Rantanen Was Willing To Sign An Extension With

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period revealed the four teams Mikko Rantanen was willing to sign an extension with and named the Vegas Golden Knights as one of those teams.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

One year after milestone first victory, Rajah Caruth returns to Las Vegas looking toward his future

Caruth, the third African-American driver to win a NASCAR race, is reflecting one year after his first Truck Series victory

CBS Sports - 1d

Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart

February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.

CNBC - 6d

There’s only one thing in Mark Carney’s in-tray: Trump

Canada’s incoming prime minister warns the US president’s tariffs threaten the ‘greatest crisis of our generation’. When Mark Carney becomes Canada’s prime minister later this week, a list of ...

The Guardian - 3d

Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.

CNBC - 1d

Gardner Minshew agrees to one-year deal with Chiefs

Garnder Minshew is moving to another team in the AFC West.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Buccaneers re-signing Chris Godwin: Star WR back in Tampa Bay on three-year deal worth up to $72 million

Godwin reportedly took less money to remain with the team who drafted him

CBS Sports - 3d

Toffee apple pie latte? It’s time to spike your coffee order

Shake up your Americano with these kooky caffeine hits

Financial Times - 1d

2025 NFL free agency: Puka Nacua gives up jersey No. 17 for new Rams receiver Davante Adams

Nacua will instead wear the jersey number he wore in college at Washington and BYU.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'We launched a drug war, not a trade war': NEC director

President Trump’s top economic aide Kevin Hassett was interviewed on "This Week."

ABC News - 4d

Israel’s renewed siege of Gaza

The Trump administration should press Netanyahu to allow aid to flow

Financial Times - 2d

Queen sent letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot

The Queen was "tremendously affected" by the case, a palace aide told Newsweek.

BBC News - 15h

2025 Players Championship one and done picks, sleepers, rankings: PGA predictions, expert golf betting advice

Mike McClure locked in his Players one and done picks and PGA Tour golf predictions for the Players Championship 2025 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

CBS Sports - 1d

‘I enjoy being the hunted’: Oscar Piastri takes his place among Formula One title contenders | Jack Snape

The Australian is out to challenge for the driver’s championship in 2025 after helping McLaren to the Formula One constructors’ crown last year . He has the face of a child and the nutritional ...

The Guardian - 23h

One of Wall Street's biggest bulls cuts his S&P 500 outlook, blaming Trump's tariffs

Widely followed strategist Ed Yardeni, one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street, lowered his market forecast, saying President Donald Trump’s tariffs raise the risk of stagflation.

NBC News - 5h

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 - 23h