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Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.BBC News - Top stories -
Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.BBC News - Top stories -
Here’s what Biden can actually do to ensure gas prices are ‘affordable’
Gasoline prices are on the rise this election year, and President Joe Biden’s team wants to make sure they’re “affordable” for Americans — but can the White House actually do that?MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Playing a shell game on aid to Ukraine
Conservatives should oppose sending any more aid to Ukraine until President Biden presents a plan to end the war and Congress comes up with an honest, fiscally responsible way to ensure that our aid is responsibly distributed.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Best backyard games the whole family can enjoy this spring
Take the family fun outside: These are the best backyard games everyone is playing outside this spring.CBS Sports - Sports -
Report: Zion out for Kings-Pelicans play-in tournament game
Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson reportedly will miss Friday's NBA Play-In Tournament game against the Kings.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Pels down Zion: What to know about Friday's play-in games
No Zion, but still plenty at stake. Here's a guide to get you through the games that will determine the last NBA playoff spots.ESPN - Sports -
Draymond predicts Kings will beat Pelicans ‘pretty easily' in play-in game
Warriors forward Draymond Green shared his prediction for Friday night's NBA Play-In Tournament matchup between the Kings and New Orleans Pelicans.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
What is pickleball? What you need to know and buy to play America's fastest growing sport
What is pickleball, and what do you need to play? Here's the lowdown on the recreational and competitive sport.CBS Sports - Sports -
Why Luka Doncic is at risk of becoming James Harden 2.0 and how Mavericks superstar can set himself apart
Doncic and the Mavericks face Harden and the Clippers in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffsCBS Sports - Sports -
Heat's Jimmy Butler out for play-in game vs. Bulls with MCL sprain; reportedly to miss 'multiple weeks'
The Heat may be in trouble.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Trump meets with Orbán, Saudis, Cameron as they prepare for his return
Former President Trump is holding court with world leaders as foreign governments brace for the possibility of a second Trump administration, which would bring with it a major shift in U.S. foreign policy. Trump met Wednesday at Trump Tower with ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
World Snooker Championship: Saudi shadow looms large over Crucible
A potential pointer to future home arrives, Ronnie O’Sullivan eyes more glory and champion Luca Brecel returns out of form. For the snooker purists, it was the sight nobody wanted to see just days out from the most prestigious tournament on the ...The Guardian - World -
Schneider Electric in Talks to Take Control of Bentley Systems
A deal would merge Schneider’s software business with publicly traded Bentley.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
FAA Will Require More Rest for Air Traffic Controllers
The agency announced new rules to address the dangers of exhaustion for controllers, who often work grueling round-the-clock schedules.The New York Times - Business -
Online gambling casts deepening shadow on pro sports
Eliminating player "proposition" bets may be one way to discourage athletes from betting on sports, experts said.CBS News - Top stories -
Sony in talks to team with Apollo to bid for Paramount
While the talks are preliminary, the two sides have been hashing out the contours of a deal that would have the Culver City-based Sony film and television studio take the lead in the partnership.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount
The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.The New York Times - Business -
Sony In Talks To Join Bid To Buy Paramount - Report
In the race to acquire Paramount, Skydance Media still has the inside track. But there may be more players pulling up in the rearview. According to The New York Times, an investment firm, Apollo Global Management, is in talks with Sony Pictures ...GameSpot - Tech -
Letting grass grow long boosts butterfly numbers, UK study proves
Analysis of 60o gardens shows wilder lawns feed caterpillars and create breeding habitat. Good news for lazy gardeners: one labour-saving tweak could almost double the number of butterflies in your garden, according to a new scientific study – let ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Long-Acting Drugs May Revolutionize H.I.V. Prevention and Treatment
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations.The New York Times - Health -
Extinct snake that measured 50 feet long discovered in India
The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.CBS News - World - India -
Children Need Neighborhoods Where They Can Walk and Bike
We’ve lost the art of creating local infrastructure that allows young people to explore, play and lead healthier lives.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
Yahoo News - World - Japan -
New FAA rest rules to address 'fatigue' issues with air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration is instituting new rest rules for U.S. air traffic controllers to address fatigue issues that may be degrading air safety.NBC News - Top stories -
FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new rules and guidelines to combat reports of fatigue among air traffic controllers. To lower the risk of exhaustion and burnout, the controllers will be mandated to take 12 hours off before ...The Hill - Politics -
Asus Customizable Xbox Controller Drops To Lowest Price Yet At Amazon
The ROG Raikiri and Raikiri Pro Xbox controllers from Asus are discounted for a limited time at Amazon. The deal drops the price for the wireless ROG Raikiri Pro model to just $110 (was $150), and the standard ROG Raikiri controller down to $80 ...GameSpot - Tech -
FAA announces new rest rules for air traffic controllers
FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker announced new rules for air traffic controllers. He said that they will require 10 hours of rest between shifts rather than nine, and 12 hours before a midnight shift, putting controllers on a par with pilots and ...NBC News - Top stories -
Sports quiz of the week: London Marathon, FA Cup and Olympic teams
Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, athletics, cricket, basketball, snooker and golf? Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
The Stick-Wielding Beast of College Sports Awakens: Johns Hopkins Lacrosse Is Back
The fabled Baltimore program, amid a revival, hosts nemesis Maryland on Saturday for the Big Ten title.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports
Olympic organizers have unveiled their plans to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technologyABC News - Tech -
A revolution for sport? Olympic vision for AI innovations laid out by IOC
AI to be used to help judges and to identify sporting talentOne video presented showed AI capturing diver in real timeIt was an unlikely setting for a revolution. But at Lee Valley VeloPark, where Team GB’s cyclists dominated at London 2012, the ...The Guardian - World -
Music and sports fans told: brace for a summer of ticket scams
Big events will encourage a fresh wave of fraud — here’s what you need to know to beat the scammersFinancial Times - World -
What a Reporter’s Awkward Exchange With Caitlin Clark Shows About Sports Media
Journalists are parachuting in to cover the Clark phenomenon. But that doesn’t excuse a lack of tact, a columnist from The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Sports -
Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field prize money pledge
The break in tradition does not sit well with the Association of Summer Olympic Committee, who said it undermines "the value of Olympism and the uniqueness of the games."CBS News - World -
Members of the Nordstrom founding family are considering a bid to take the company private.
Members of the Nordstrom founding family are considering a bid to take the company private.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Utah, Florida deny OU gymnastics' 3-peat bid
Utah, Florida, Cal and LSU advanced to Saturday's NCAA gymnastics championship as Oklahoma was denied its quest to three-peat.ESPN - Sports - Florida -
Modi Bids for 3rd Term in World’s Biggest Election in India
Yahoo News - World - India -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid to Be Full U.N. Member State
The move blocked a resolution to support a status that Palestinians had long sought at the United Nations, where it is considered a “nonmember observer state.”The New York Times - World