Joy Buoys Syrias First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster But Hardships Loom

Wauwatosa East survives first triple-OT state tournament game in WIAA history to win D2 title

In the first triple-overtime game in WIAA state girls basketball tournament history, Wauwatosa East captured its first state crown in 44 seasons.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Go outside, ditch the phone, get humble: my top 10 Scandi life lessons after a decade in Denmark

After 12 years, we’ve said goodbye to one of the happiest countries on Earth. From friluftsliv (the joy of the open air) to janteloven (realising you’re no better than others) here’s what I’ve ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

A big thank you to Reform for the comic relief in dark times

Very public squabble between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe has been a joy to witness – even if predictable. These past few weeks have been grim. The world hasn’t felt less safe in decades. European ...

The Guardian - 6d

A moment that changed me: Crohn’s left me in constant pain. An operation restored my appetite for life

Eating with my family was a source of joy and pleasure until illness ravaged my digestive system. After my stoma was fitted, everything tasted amazing again. Growing up, I always loved food. On ...

The Guardian - 5d

Tesla shares have declined every week since Elon Musk went to Washington

Tesla's stock has dropped for seven straight weeks, a stretch that dates back to the beginning of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Stocks sell off on growth scare, yet companies’ talk of recession is lowest since 2018

President Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs has raised recession fears in the stock market, yet companies aren’t talking much about that growing worry.

MarketWatch - 6d

Tech megacaps lose over $750 billion in market cap in worst day for Nasdaq since 2022

The seven most valuable tech companies lost more than $750 billion in market value on Monday

CNBC - 6d

Suns' Devin Booker says 'vibes are low' for Mavericks since trading Luka Doncic to Lakers

Dallas stunned the NBA world by trading Doncic to Los Angeles last month

CBS Sports - 6d

Trump Media stock has lost half its value since Inauguration Day

Trump Media sold off amid an across-the-board stock plunge as the volatility that dragged down all three major indexes last week worsened.

CNBC - 6d

Many in small business were jubilant over Trump’s victory. They’ve since grown very uncertain about the U.S. economy.

Small-business owners — a group that emphatically cheered the election of President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress — now have nearly historic levels of uncertainty about the future.

MarketWatch - 5d

Tre Johnson is Texas' most dynamic freshman scorer since Kevin Durant, but his March run could be short-lived

Fans might not get to see Johnson in the NCAA Tournament as an up-and-down Texas team fights to stay on the bubble

CBS Sports - 5d

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 - 3d

MLB World Series winners since 2000 ranked 1-25: Which champ was best?

Some of MLB's champions were better than others this millennium.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave

Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.

CBS News - 2d

Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries

The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers was expected to show a reading of 63.2 for March.

CNBC - 2d

Five NHL Players On Playoff Hopefuls Who Have Slumped Since The 4 Nations Face-Off

Last month, the 4 Nations Face-Off delivered the kind of edge-of-your-seat action that got hearts pounding for both hockey fans and NHL players — whether they were suiting up in the tournament or ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Girona star leading all of Europe in one goalscoring stat since start of last season

Girona star Cristhian Stuani has this weekend continued to build on his record as the most decisive substitute in Europe’s leading leagues.This comes owing to his exploits in Girona’s meeting with...

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region

Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire. Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ...

The Guardian - 6d

A Syrian man barely escaped a wave of sectarian killings. His brothers did not

This past weekend’s sectarian violence was possibly among the bloodiest 72 hours in the modern history of Syria after 14 years of civil war — and it threatens to open an endless cycle of vengeance

ABC News - 6d

Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee

Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted. A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump ...

The Guardian - 3d

Kurdish Fighters Called a Truce, but Turkey Kept Up Lethal Strikes

Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire.

The New York Times - 3d

North Korea unveils work on nuclear-powered submarine for the first time

North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.

NBC News - Mar. 8

First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina

South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

Notre Dame edges Cal in ACC's first 4OT game

Markus Burton scored a career-high 43 points on Saturday, as Notre Dame outlasted California 112-110 in South Bend, Indiana, in the ACC's first four-overtime game, a key win for the 14-17 Irish, ...

ESPN - Mar. 8

Trump economic adviser: 'First quarter is going to squeak into the positive category'

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Monday the “first quarter is going to squeak into the positive category,” even as anxieties around the economy rise nationwide. Stocks were ...

The Hill - 6d

Juan Soto first OF pick in last mock before Opening Day

Check out the results of our first fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2025, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.

ESPN - 4d

The best England XI of players omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s first squad

Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad announcement has got fans talking. With the omission of in-form talents and recalls for ageing names, the German is already facing criticism in some ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte a no-show for first court hearing in The Hague

Former Philippine President Duterte did not attend his first court hearing at the ICC in The Hague, where he faces murder allegations from his “war on drugs”.

NBC News - 2d

Real Madrid's Asencio earns first Spain call-up

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has included Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio in the squad for the first time for the Nations League quarterfinal tie against the Netherlands in a squad that also ...

ESPN - 2d

Local pro hockey: Thunderbirds pounce on Wolves in first period

Mar. 15—WATERTOWN — Zach White scored two of the Carolina Thunderbirds' four goals in the first period en route to the 7-1 victory over the Watertown Wolves in a Federal Prospects Hockey League ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Chelsea wins Women's League Cup final for first trophy in quadruple bid

Chelsea’s quadruple bid in women’s soccer is up and running. A 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Women’s League Cup final on Saturday earned Chelsea its first piece of silverware this season. ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Barcelona youth talent spotted in first-team training before Atlético

An up-and-coming member of the goalkeeper ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona was afforded the chance to impress as part of first-team training on Saturday.The player in question? Max ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Rensch details “amazing” first two months at Roma ahead of Cagliari clash

Ahead of Roma’s league encounter against Cagliari, defender Devyne Rensch spoke to DAZN about his adaptation to Italian football and his first impressions of life in Rome.The Dutchman originally ...

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Dinosaur footprints found in the Banana Shire? A true and also nice story where nothing bad happens | First Dog on the Moon

What were these dinosaurs doing?. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise ...

The Guardian - 3d

Joy Buoys Syrias First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster But Hardships Loom

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