March 16, 2025 - Brief Briefing

Bell to start at rear of field after prerace penalty

Associated Press Mar 16, 2025, 02:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — Christopher Bell will have to start from the back of...

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Bell to start at rear of field after prerace penalty

Sports

McDowell on pole as Bell seeks 4th straight win

ESPN News Services Mar 16, 2025, 06:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Spire Motorsports’ Michael McDowell captured pole position for the seventh time in...

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McDowell on pole as Bell seeks 4th straight win

At least 36 people killed as tornadoes and high winds rip through US

At least 36 people have been killed as tornadoes and high winds ripped through parts of the US. The huge storm, which also produced...

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At least 36 people killed as tornadoes and high winds rip through US

Environment

Trump’s war on Biden’s climate policy is creating a new form of EV range anxiety

Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images Ownership of electric vehicles continues to rise in the U.S., with nearly six million battery electric...

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Trump's war on Biden's climate policy is creating a new form of EV range anxiety

Business

Digital lender OakNorth to be parent of US bank CUB

OakNorth, the British-based digital bank, will this week unveil a milestone US deal that will pave the way for it to launch a significant...

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Digital lender OakNorth to be parent of US bank CUB

Politics

A Labour Party in Tory clothing? Why Starmer’s backbenchers are deeply uncomfortable

Since taking office nine months ago Sir Keir Starmer has weathered party rows about winter fuel payments, the two child benefit cap, WASPI women,...

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A Labour Party in Tory clothing? Why Starmer's backbenchers are deeply uncomfortable

Science

SpaceX Crew-10 Launches to ISS, Relieving Stranded NASA Starliner Crew

SpaceX has launched the Crew-10 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts to the ISS. The team will replace Crew-9 members, two...

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Politics

NHS ‘addicted to overspending’ and government ‘genuinely sorry’ for quango job losses, says Streeting

Wes Streeting said the NHS is “addicted to overspending”, as he confirmed he is seeking cuts within Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). The health secretary...

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NHS 'addicted to overspending' and government 'genuinely sorry' for quango job losses, says Streeting

At least 34 killed as tornadoes and dust storms rip through parts of US

At least 34 people are reported to have died in powerful storms across the United States. The number of fatalities increased after eight people...

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At least 34 killed as tornadoes and dust storms rip through parts of US

Sports

NHL playoff watch: Inside the Western wild-card race

Open Extended Reactions Though it lacks the volume of teams in close proximity like the Eastern Conference wild-card race, the Western derby is no...

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NHL playoff watch: Inside the Western wild-card race

Sports

Hanshin Tigers sweep Cubs, Dodgers in shutouts

Associated Press Mar 16, 2025, 06:18 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TOKYO — For two days in Japan, it’s the Hanshin Tigers who have...

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Hanshin Tigers sweep Cubs, Dodgers in shutouts

Sports

Pirates ace Skenes to start opener at Marlins

Associated Press Mar 15, 2025, 04:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BRADENTON, Fla. — Paul Skenes is going to start for the Pittsburgh Pirates...

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Pirates ace Skenes to start opener at Marlins

Sports

Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan

Associated Press Mar 15, 2025, 07:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TOKYO — Japanese star Ohtani led off the game with a walk and...

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Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan

World

Pope says he is facing ‘period of trial’ as he issues traditional Sunday prayer from hospital

The Pope said he is facing a “period of trial” as he issued his traditional Sunday prayer from hospital. Pope Francis, 88, thanked worshippers...

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Pope says he is facing 'period of trial' as he issues traditional Sunday prayer from hospital

Politics

Streeting denies Labour ‘changing into Tories’ amid questions over disability benefit cuts

Wes Streeting has denied that Labour is “changing into the Tories” with its welfare reforms, amid speculation disability benefits could be cut. The health...

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Streeting denies Labour 'changing into Tories' amid questions over disability benefit cuts

World

Arrest warrants issued for four people after nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59

Four arrest warrants have been issued after a nightclub fire killed at least 59 people in North Macedonia. More than 100 others have been...

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Arrest warrants issued for four people after nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59

World

Crew welcomed into International Space Station to replace astronauts stranded for nine months

A crew has entered the International Space Station (ISS) to replace the astronauts who were stranded there for nine months. A SpaceX capsule delivered...

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Crew welcomed into International Space Station to replace astronauts stranded for nine months

Politics

Planned freeze to PIP disability benefits set to be scrapped but eligibility criteria could be tighened, say reports

Proposals to freeze some disability benefits are reportedly being scrapped after concerns from Labour politicians about the scale of planned welfare cuts. The work...

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