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Jeffrey Epstein's Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker
A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.Wired - Tech -
Last coal plants in New England to close; renewables take their place
The last coal producers in New England will shutter their doors permanently under an agreement reached with environmental groups and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday. Two plants in New Hampshire, Schiller and Merrimack, will ...The Hill - Politics -
Smelly, invasive 'stinknet' plant closes part of Arizona national monument
Take an invasive plant, already a threat to ecosystems, and add insult to injury: Stinknet, which smells as pleasant as it sounds, has forced the temporary closure of a picnic area at Arizona's Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.NBC News - Top stories -
WSL: Man City 3-1 Man Utd - reaction as City go top in front of 40,000
Watch live BBC One coverage plus radio & text updates as Man City host Man Utd at Etihad Stadium in the Women's Super League.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
A Closing Chapter: Logansport restaurant China Lane closes after 73 years
Yahoo News - World - China -
Audio Reveals How Police Quickly Closed the Bridge Ahead of Crash
Officers immediately moved to keep cars off a bridge in Baltimore after a mayday from the ship that hit it, according to audio from a Maryland Transportation Authority Police channel.The New York Times - Top stories -
What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed after being hit by a massive cargo ship early Tuesday.ABC News - Top stories -
After Years on the Brink, Birmingham-Southern College Is Latest Campus to Close
The Alabama school is among an increasing number of small colleges succumbing to financial pressures.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'It's unbelievable': How the Mariners built baseball's most feared rotation
Led by Luis Castillo, Seattle's old school rotation features a unique array of arms no hitter wants to face — and the "dominate the zone" crew might still get better.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
'Most unwanted' dog finds home after four years
Dogs Trust Leeds staff say it was emotional to see lurcher Jake finally rehomed in Keighley.BBC News - Top stories -
Reseeding the women's Sweet 16: South Carolina and 15 challengers
Sixteen teams are headed to the regional semifinals in Albany and Portland. How did they advance, how have they performed and what obstacles await?ESPN - Sports -
The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Expanded Soundtrack Limited To 1,000 Copies
If you watched The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and particularly enjoyed the music, you might be happy to learn Mondo is creating a special-edition complete soundtrack collection--and it's launching soon.. Created by Mondo in partnership ...GameSpot - Tech -
Rare fungus to be moved from Scotland to England in hopes to save species
Exclusive: Fingers of willow gloves, found in only two woodlands, will be rushed to Cumbria and tied to new trees. Fingers of a critically endangered fungus will this week be removed from its last sites in Scotland and fixed to trees in three ...The Guardian - World -
Logistics companies scramble after bridge collapse closes Port of Baltimore until further notice
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after the 10,000 container-capacity vessel Dali collided with a bridge pillar. Rescue efforts are underway.CNBC - Business -
Legoland and Madame Tussauds owner to roll out surge pricing
Merlin Entertainments plans to introduce dynamic pricing to offset decline in visitors since pandemicFinancial Times - Business -
China’s zombie car plant problem
The terminal decline of factories devoted to the internal combustion engine presents a challenge for BeijingFinancial Times - Business - China -
Here's how much credit card debt Americans have by age—and which generation owes the most
Collectively, Americans owe over $1 trillion on their credit cards. However, when you break down the numbers by age, one generation owes far more than the rest.CNBC - Business -
Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat
Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections.The New York Times - Health -
Ex-officials of Massachusetts veterans' home with deadly COVID outbreak avoid prison
Two former officials of a veterans’ nursing home in Massachusetts that had a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 settled their cases Tuesday to avoid prison, according to the state attorney general. Bennett Walsh, the former superintendent of Holyoke ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
RH expects furniture demand to improve, after ‘the most challenging housing market in three decades’
Shares of RH rallied after hours on Wednesday, after the luxury furniture chain said it expected demand to pick up through this year, after contending with what it said was “the most challenging housing market in three decades.”MarketWatch - Business -
Sweden's Northvolt launches huge battery plant in Germany
Yahoo News - World -
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Review: Prioritizing Plants
The newly renovated Florida gardens now have a distinct architectural character, highlighting the beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The threat of closed primaries is growing
A dozen U.S. states, both Democratic and Republican Party led, will shut out tens of millions of voters in closed primaries this year. That number increases to almost half of all states during the presidential primary. It could get even worse.The Hill - Politics -
No slowdown in spending among the wealthy on this Bahamian island
CNBC's Bob Pisani checks in from his vacation with a read on the global economy.CNBC - Business -
VisitScotland to close all information centres
The organisation says it will shut 25 iCentres across the country as it shifts to a new digital strategy.BBC News - Top stories -
Women's Six Nations: Wales 18-20 Scotland - Reaction as Scots win
Scotland survived a late fightback to begin their 2024 Six Nations campaign with victory over Wales in Cardiff.BBC News - Top stories -
Visitors sue National Park Service over policy prohibiting cash payments
Three visitors sued the National Park Service (NPS) over their policy of prohibiting cash payments at various locations around the country. Elizabeth Dasburg from Georgia, Esther van der Werf of California and Toby Stover of New York filed a ...The Hill - Politics -
Reaction as England beaten by Brazil after Endrick winner
Follow live text & radio commentary as England host Brazil at Wembley in a friendly at Wembley.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
WSL: Arsenal come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 - reaction
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from Sunday's five Women's Super League games.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
The Feds Are Trying to Get Plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots
Some species can absorb extreme amounts of nickel from soils. Such “phytomining” could help provide batteries essential for the renewable revolution.Wired - Tech -
Intel Receives $8.5 Billion in Grants to Build Chip Plants
The award, announced by President Biden at a plant in Arizona, is the biggest the government has made under a new program that aims to rebuild the nation’s semiconductor manufacturing industry.The New York Times - Tech -
Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan Plans to Reopen With $1.5 Billion Loan
The conditional loan from the Energy Department is part of a broad effort to revive the use of nuclear energy in the United States.The New York Times - Business -
Hyundai considering hybrid vehicle production at $7.6 billion Georgia EV plant
The reassessment comes amid slower-than-excepted adoption of EVs, as well as the Biden administration revising emissions rules.CNBC - Business -
Clutterbuck, Barzal help Islanders end skid, defeat Jets 6-3
Cal Clutterbuck scored twice, Mathew Barzal and Hudson Fasching each had a goal and two assists and the New York Islanders snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets SaturdayABC News - Sports - NHL -
The world’s largest Māori and Pacific Island school cultural festival – in pictures
Polyfest, held this week in Auckland, New Zealand, saw thousands of high school students gather to compete in music, dance and speech performances Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake for Devils, Islanders in Sunday showdown
It's not quite a "loser leaves town" match, but each team needs all the points it can get. Plus, the latest playoff projections and draft lottery standings.ESPN - Sports - NHL -
China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Tiny Island
A fatal episode off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.The New York Times - World - China -
Sirens Sound, Anxieties Rise on Tiny Island Near North Korean Shores
Residents on Yeonpyeong, just below the maritime border, fear the Kim Jong Un regime could launch another attack.The Wall Street Journal - World - North Korea -
Call Of Duty: Warzone Teases Return Date For Rebirth Island Map
During the Call of Duty: Next event held last year, Warzone's popular Rebirth Island map was revealed to return sometime this year, and now it looks like we finally have the map's arrival date.In a recent teaser from Call of Duty, an image of the ...GameSpot - Tech -
CoD: Warzone Rebirth Island Trailer Reveals Map Changes And New Sniper
Call of Duty: Warzone's popular Rebirth Island map returns with the launch of Season 3 on April 3, and Activision has released a new trailer to showcase the upcoming map. There are a few changes to the island, and a new sniper rifle is teased. ...GameSpot - Tech