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New Zealand fires ambassador to U.K. for asking whether Trump ‘understands history’ - The Washington Post

“President Trump has restored the bust of Churchill to the Oval Office. But do you think he really understands history?” the New Zealand diplomat asked.

Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander reaches the moon, but its status is unclear - CNN

The Houston-based company put its Athena spacecraft on the moon just after 12:30 p.m. ET. The landing site closer to the lunar south pole than any human or vehicle has traveled before.

Three questions after Seahawks star DK Metcalf’s stunning trade request - The Seattle Times

Here are three big questions a day after DK Metcalf’s stunning trade request, including what the Seahawks might expect as a return.

Trump envoy says Ukrainians 'brought it on themselves' after US pauses aid and intelligence sharing - The Associated Press

Ukraine was given “fair warning” by the White House before President Donald Trump this week ordered a pause on U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing with Kyiv. That's according to retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine an…

Inside the new Maxx Crosby deal - NBC Sports

If the Raiders had a few more Maxx Crosbys, they'd be in serious contention every year.

Car being pulled from an Oregon river might have belonged to a family that vanished in 1958 - The Associated Press

Authorities are pulling submerged vehicles from the Columbia River, including a car thought to have belonged to a Portland couple who vanished in 1958 while out for a drive with their three daughters. The vehicles, including the station wagon believed to belo…

Dow drops 500 points, S&P 500 hits lowest since early November on trade policy fatigue: Live updates - CNBC

Stocks were under pressure Thursday as investors sought out more clarity on the latest U.S. tariff measures.

Prehistoric bone tool cache suggests advanced reasoning in early hominins - Ars Technica

Tools “show evidence that their creators carefully worked the bones, chipping off flakes to create useful shapes.”…

Official who safeguards whistleblowers drops lawsuit protesting his firing by Trump - Government Executive

Elon Musk says would have brought NASA astronauts stranded in space months ago, but… - The Times of India

SOCIAL News: Elon Musk and SpaceX have been ready to return NASA astronauts from the ISS after their mission was extended from 8 days to 8 months.

Trump delays tariffs on Mexico. Lutnick says Canada may also get a delay, but talks continue - CNN

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a nearly one-month tariff delay on all products from Mexico that are covered by the USMCA free trade treaty, a significant walkback of the administration’s signature economic plan that has rattled markets, business…

Dan Lanning agrees to amended contract at Oregon, per reports - OregonLive

The fourth-year Ducks coach has agreed to an amended contract that will increase his salary to nearly $11 million per year through 2031, according to multiple reports.

RFK Jr. Was Mountaineering in California as Measles Outbreak Worsened - Rolling Stone

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who went mountaineering over the weekend, has experts concerned over his handling of the West Texas measles outbreak.

10 Democrats join with Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green for Trump speech protest - CNN

Ten Democrats joined with House Republicans on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress this week — a formal condemnation of the Texas Democrat’s actions.

Trump Weighs Overhaul of NATO Commitments Based on Defense Spending: Report - Newsweek

Trump has reportedly discussed the possibility of adjusting engagement to favor allies that spend a set amount of GDP on defense.

See moment Democrats sing and defy Johnson on House floor - CNN

Ten Democrats joined with House Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. After the vote, Green led a group of Democrats to sing “We Shall Overcome” on the House floor.

Alexander Volkanovski makes bold prediction ahead of Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 - Bloody Elbow

"I don't think it's gonna be early rounds. I'm thinking maybe second or third round TKO."

A "frenzy" could be coming for Joey Bosa - NBC Sports

The former Charger is free to sign wherever he chooses.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU Review & Benchmarks vs. 5070 Ti, 5070, 7900 XT (Sapphire Pulse) - GamersNexus

GPUs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU Review & Benchmarks vs. 5070 Ti, 5070, 7900 XT (Sapphire Pulse) March 6, 2025 Last Updated: 2025-03-06 We analyze the 9070 XT’s gaming performance, ray tracing, power consumption, and efficiency against many other video cards Th…

It’s time to spring forward. Daylight saving time begins this weekend. - The Washington Post

Most of the U.S. will lose an hour of sleep, but the sun will set an hour later.