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Inside the Garrick, the Men-Only London Club Rocked by Criticism
Founded in 1831, the opulent private club has long guarded its membership list closely. A leak this month caused a scandal.The New York Times - World -
Referee Madness: How NCAA tournament refs advance to the next round
Survive and advance? That's the reality for tournament officials, who share many of the physical and emotional trials, challenges and triumphs as the players and coaches.ESPN - Sports -
Inside the Creation of DBRX, the World's Most Powerful Open Source AI Model
Startup Databricks just released DBRX, the most powerful open source large language model yet—eclipsing Meta’s Llama 2.Wired - Tech -
4 Kyoto Gardens to Find a Moment of Zen
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.The New York Times - Top stories -
A Rock Climber Finds a Softer Strength
As a professional climber, I needed to be able to suffer to stand out. Then I began to question that mentality.The New York Times - Top stories -
Column: The Dodgers are expected to win. But has MLB stacked the odds against them?
Despite everyone here thinking the Dodgers *have* to win, MLB has set up a system that has stacked the odds against them, and Rob Manfred likes it that way.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Inside Austin's bitcoin underground
Austin bitcoin 'maxis' talk code at underground meetups that attract a range of crypto enthusiasts, from corporate bitcoin operators to VCs and preppers.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
Caitlin Clark Is the Superstar. This Iowa Teammate Is Everyone’s ‘Rock.’
“She’s somebody that’s wired the same way as me,” Clark said of the three-year captain Kate Martin.The New York Times - Sports -
A Space Rock Fell Into Sweden. Who Owns It on Earth?
Sweden’s courts have been debating claims to a meteorite that fell north of Stockholm, including whether the right to move around in nature, including on private property, extends to claiming a meteorite.The New York Times - Science -
Senegal Votes in an Election That Almost Didn’t Happen
The top opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko, is barred from running. So Sunday’s vote is widely seen as a choice between his handpicked candidate and the departing president’s designated successor.The New York Times - World -
Almost four million smart meters not working properly
Customers report being hit by hefty bills caused by smart meters not working properly.BBC News - Top stories -
Inside the Battle for a Bunker in Avdiivka, Ukraine
A struggle for a position held by Ukrainian forces in the eastern city of Avdiivka underlines how the conflict is increasingly being fought in close-quarter combat.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
New NFL Power Rankings for next season: Stacking all 32 teams, plus underrated signings to know
In our second all-32 NFL team ranking of the year, multiple squads got a boost from free agency while a few others dropped as a result of subtractions.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Yankees add veteran infield help in reported three-way trade as injuries stack up before Opening Day
DJ LeMahieu and Oswaldo Peraza will begin the year on the ILCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
France's competition authority slaps massive copyright fine on Google
Yahoo News - World - Google -
U.S. hits Apple with antitrust suit, accusing tech giant of stifling competition
The Justice Department said Apple illegally engaged in anti-competitive behavior in an effort to build a "moat around its smartphone monopoly."CBS News - Politics - Apple -
Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Law
The investigations add to regulatory headaches for U.S. tech companies under growing scrutiny worldwide.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lufthansa's Stake Acquisition in ITA Airways Could Stifle Competition, EU Says
The European Union said Deutsche Lufthansa’s acquisition of a minority stake in ITA Airways, the Italian carrier formerly known as Alitalia, could hinder competition for certain routes in and out of Italy.The Wall Street Journal - World - European Union -
Lufthansa's Stake Acquisition in ITA Airways Could Stifle Competition, EU Says
The EU said Deutsche Lufthansa’s acquisition of a minority stake in ITA Airways could hinder competition for certain routes in and out of Italy.The Wall Street Journal - Business - European Union -
Piknik, a Longtime Russian Rock Band, is Now at the Center of a Tragedy
The group was set to play the first of two sold-out concerts when gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Hall.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Rocked by Deadly Terror Attack, Kremlin Amps Up Disinformation Machine
Conceding that the Islamic State alone carried out the assault on a Moscow concert hall would mean admitting to a security failure, and risk diluting Vladimir Putin’s narrative war with the West.The New York Times - World - Russia -
How Everclear's Art Alexakis combines rock and comedy to fight MS
Alexakis continues his National MS Awareness Month tradition of kicking off the third annual 24-hour online 'Dystopia Tonight Stream to End MS' on Wednesday at 6 p.m.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Inside the elite Swiss school for hotel managers
As befits a country that runs like clockwork, a university-level institution is coaching students in the exacting standards of high-end hospitalityFinancial Times - World -
Inside Donald Trump’s new inner circle
In 2016, Donald Trump was the ultimate political outsider. If he wins this year’s election, he will be backed by a group of experienced former officials eager to apply his ideasFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' Almost Had a Live-Action Mario
If you’re having flashbacks to Bob Hoskins circa 1993, don’t worry. Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s live-action Mario bit never came to be, but remnants of the idea remain.Wired - Tech -
Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate almost certain to become president
Radical change candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye pulls off stunning election win after main rival Amadou Ba concedes defeat. Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate looks almost certain to become president after a stunning election victory that is ...The Guardian - World -
Ranking top QBs from 2020-2024 draft classes: Here's how Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud and others stack up
Where do C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams rank next to Justin Herbert and Drake Maye? Ranking five QB draft classes togetherCBS Sports - Sports -
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-WideThe Wall Street Journal - World -
A Walk to the Center of the World
On a hot day in Ghana, a visit to the spot where 0 degrees longitude meets the Equator.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The world’s broken market for medicines
Record shortages of common drugs have countries scrambling for alternatives while patients skip treatmentsFinancial Times - Business -
Why Biden, Macron and More Leaders Have Low Approval Ratings
Why Biden isn’t alone with his low approval ratings.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The world's tastiest dumplings
Dumplings are so popular that most cultures have them. From xiaolongbao to dim sim, and pierogi to ravioli del plin, here are 35 of the best.CNN - Top stories -
Adam Silver says NBA might be 'past the point' of competitive ASG; could Caitlin Clark join Steph and Sabrina?
The league will consider a US vs. the world format for the All-Star Game, according to the commissionerCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Packers bring in stiff competition for struggling kicker: Why Anders Carlson could be out after just one year
Carlson imploded down the stretch of his rookie season after a hot startCBS Sports - Sports -
College football QB battles to watch in spring: Michigan, Ohio State, USC among intriguing competitions
The best competitions to watch as teams look to lock down the most important position on the fieldCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Las Vegas Raiders Fantasy Football buzz from 2024 NFL owners meeting: Open competition at quarterback
Here's what you need to know out of the owners meeting about the Raiders offense in FantasyCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘But he didn’t hit you, did he?’: inside the coercive control courtroom
At first, Victor love-bombed Anna. By the end, he’d rigged a doorbell camera to track her. Coercive and controlling behaviour has been a crime since 2015, but few cases get to court. What happens when they do?. In a stuffy, overheated courtroom, a ...The Guardian - World -
'What a freaking miracle': Inside the courageous comeback of USC guard Aaliyah Gayles
Doctors counted 18 bullet holes in Aaliyah Gayles' body after she was shot at a party. USC's star recruit vowed to play basketball again. This is the remarkable story of her resilience and resolve as she takes the final steps to her return.ESPN - Sports -
Thiel, Bezos and Zuckerberg join parade of insiders selling tech stocks
Bosses sell hundreds of millions of dollars in company shares this quarter in sign that markets may be peakingFinancial Times - Business -
'It's a lot harder than I thought it was going to be': Inside T.J. Oshie's emotional journey to 1,000 NHL games
"It's got to go down as a thousand of the hardest games ever played in the NHL," according to a former teammate. Here's how it all transpired.ESPN - Sports