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Six Top Seeds Power Oklahoma State Into Big 12 Championships
SportYahoo5h ago

Six Top Seeds Power Oklahoma State Into Big 12 Championships

Oklahoma State led the Big 12 with six #1 seeds going into the tournament. Troy Spratley (125), Jax Forrest (133), Sergio Vega (141), Casey Swiderski (149), Dee Lockett (165), and Alex Facundo (174) each earned the top spot at their weights. Perhaps the most interesting of OSU’s #1 seeds is Forrest, as he not only joined during the second semester, but he beat Arizona State’s Kyler Larkin and Iowa State’s Evan Frost for the top spot.

Attacked by Iran, can Gulf countries enter the war?
Worldtagesschaumorgunbladidobservador+1VnExpress10h ago4 sources

Attacked by Iran, can Gulf countries enter the war?

From Dubai to Doha, Iran attacked residential areas and airports. Trump admits that Iranian attacks on monarchies are the "surprise" of the conflict. Can Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, and Qatar join the war or not?

South Korea Considers Evacuation for Citizens Stranded in Middle East
WorldKorea Heraldyonhap-englishnewsmaker-md18h ago3 sources

South Korea Considers Evacuation for Citizens Stranded in Middle East

South Korea is considering sending chartered or military planes to evacuate its citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, with over 180 seafarers currently stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.

Changes and Opportunities in Italian Defense Education
Politicsil-sole-24-ore21h ago

Changes and Opportunities in Italian Defense Education

Italy's defense sector is adapting its training programs due to global instability, focusing on developing new competencies and public-private partnerships. Opportunities for young talents from high schools to military academies are being highlighted.

“Erika scam a genius like Charlie”: Candace Owens’ explanation about Charlie Kirk’s relationship choices sparks controversy
CultureTimes of India22h ago

“Erika scam a genius like Charlie”: Candace Owens’ explanation about Charlie Kirk’s relationship choices sparks controversy

Candace Owens’ comments about Charlie Kirk’s relationship with Erika Kirk have sparked online backlash after journalist Natalie Jean Beisner criticized her remarks. Owens argued that intelligence does not prevent people from making mistakes in relationships. Critics say the discussion is insensitive given Kirk’s death, while supporters believe Owens was explaining how emotions can cloud judgment.

Nasir Bailey Returns as Iowa Finalizes Big Ten Lineup
SportYahoo1d ago

Nasir Bailey Returns as Iowa Finalizes Big Ten Lineup

Nasir Bailey will return to competition this weekend for Iowa at the Big Ten Championships, and he has two items on his agenda. Bailey, ranked 13th nationally, is 10-7 this season, but he hasn’t wrestled since the Hawkeyes’ dual against Minnesota on January 30, when he lost to Vance VomBaur 10-1. Bailey suffered a hand injury in that match and was replaced by Kale Petersen for the rest of the regular season.

Poland Plans Major Judicial Reform
Politicsrzeczpospolita1d ago

Poland Plans Major Judicial Reform

Poland is preparing significant changes to judicial access, including making the judges' school independent from the Ministry of Justice, reforming judicial apprenticeships, and enhancing candidate verification.

Two Ships Attacked Near UAE and Oman
Worldnaftemporikinewsbeast1d ago2 sources

Two Ships Attacked Near UAE and Oman

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving information about 'incidents' affecting ships in maritime zones near the UAE and Oman on Tuesday.

Prep wrestling: Independence seniors have come a long way
SportYahoo1d ago

Prep wrestling: Independence seniors have come a long way

Three years ago, as Independence was running toward what would be a state runner-up finish (a distinction shared with Point Pleasant, which was dethroned after four straight state championships), head coach Cliff Warden pointed to a group of freshmen who had helped the Patriots get that far. Those freshmen are now seniors and will bring four seasons of experience and individual accomplishments ...

Trump offers political risk insurance and US Navy escort for ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Politicssvenska-dagbladetBusiness Insider1d ago2 sources

Trump offers political risk insurance and US Navy escort for ships through the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump offered political risk insurance for "ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy." Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump offered political risk insurance for "ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy." The president also said on Truth Social that the US Navy will also provide an escort "if necessary." Fighting in the Middle East is affecting vessels near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered political risk insurance an...

West Asia crisis: 38 Indian ships stuck in Persian Gulf; 3 sailors dead
WorldTimes of India1d ago

West Asia crisis: 38 Indian ships stuck in Persian Gulf; 3 sailors dead

Thirty-eight Indian-flagged ships, carrying crude and LNG with nearly 1,100 seafarers, are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the West Asia conflict. Three Indian sailors died and one was injured on foreign-flagged vessels in recent attacks off Oman. Shipping authorities are prioritizing seafarer safety and maritime asset security.

Select Management Group Promotes Four, Hires Two
Culturedeadline1d ago

Select Management Group Promotes Four, Hires Two

EXCLUSIVE: Select Management Group has announced the promotion of four team members and the addition of two new Talent Managers across its Los Angeles and New York offices. Lauren Fisher has been promoted to Director of Strategic Partnerships, with Courtney Accocella, Alyssa Eblen, and Muthuveera Maraimalai elevating to Talent Manager. The new hires are Shantique […]

Bobcat men, women both 2nd at Big Sky Indoor; Griz 3rd and 3rd
SportYahoo1d ago

Bobcat men, women both 2nd at Big Sky Indoor; Griz 3rd and 3rd

Mar. 3—POCATELLO, Idaho — The Lumberjacks are still supreme, but the Bobcats and Grizzlies knocked down some timber as well. Montana State's teams were second and second, and Montana was third in both the men's and women's standings at the conclusion of the Big Sky Conference Indoor Track and Field championships Saturday at the ICCU Dome. Northern Arizona was dominant again, sweeping the team ...

Greek Seafarers Announce 24-Hour Strike on March 5th
Businessnaftemporiki1d ago

Greek Seafarers Announce 24-Hour Strike on March 5th

The Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) has unanimously decided to declare a 24-hour nationwide strike across all ship categories on Thursday, March 5th, from 00:01 to 24:00. The strike aims to prevent any ships from departing Greece for the Middle East.

Watch: Iran airspace left empty as Strait of Hormuz tensions surge
Worldhelsingin-sanomathinduVnExpress1d ago3 sources

Watch: Iran airspace left empty as Strait of Hormuz tensions surge

Iran’s skies were left unusually empty as escalating aerial warfare forced airlines to reroute away from volatile West Asian airspace. Flight tracking data showed civilian aircraft absent for hours, highlighting mounting security fears. As Iran warned it could fire on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. officials rejected claims of a closure, fuelling global oil market concerns.

Ministry says 19 Cyprus-flagged ships in Persian Gulf remain safe
Worldcyprus-mail1d ago

Ministry says 19 Cyprus-flagged ships in Persian Gulf remain safe

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday said that there are currently 19 ships under the Cypriot flag operating in the Persian Gulf, adding that both the vessels and their crews remain safe. In a statement, the ministry said it has been closely monitoring developments in the region “from the very beginning” and remains in […]

Watkins Glen, Elmira Notre Dame boys hoops advance to Section IV finals
SportYahoo4h ago

Watkins Glen, Elmira Notre Dame boys hoops advance to Section IV finals

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Two local basketball teams will play for their respective Section IV Championships this weekend. (VIDEO: Lansing Hudl Page) In an upset, fourth seed Watkins Glen outlasted top seeded Lansing 57-51 in overtime on the road in the Section IV Class B Semis. On the strength of 21 points from Chris Simiele, […]

Lachlan McNeil Eyes One More Postseason Surge
SportYahoo5h ago

Lachlan McNeil Eyes One More Postseason Surge

March is the time when Lachlan McNeil thrives. During McNeil's final three seasons at North Carolina, he never finished lower than sixth at the NCAA Championships or third at the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships, building a 21-13 postseason record. After transferring to Michigan for the final season of his collegiate career, McNeil is eager to work his March magic one more time and stand higher than ever on the conference and NCAA podiums.

Kim Jong Un inspects new destroyer and pledges naval nuclear expansion
WorldFrance 24Korea Herald9h ago2 sources

Kim Jong Un inspects new destroyer and pledges naval nuclear expansion

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un spent two days inspecting his latest 5,000‑ton destroyer and observing cruise missile tests, signalling a major push to expand his navy’s nuclear capabilities. The move comes as Pyongyang continues building additional warships and emphasises maritime power alongside its ballistic missile programme.

UK, EU, and Türkiye Energy Equation Post-Brexit
BusinessDaily Sabah12h ago

UK, EU, and Türkiye Energy Equation Post-Brexit

An analysis explores the ongoing impact of Brexit on the United Kingdom's electricity market and its energy relationships with the European Union and Türkiye, following the UK's departure from the EU's energy market mechanism.

Cyprus Business Now: banks, shipping, India ties, budget, CySEC, startups
Businesscyprus-mail1d ago

Cyprus Business Now: banks, shipping, India ties, budget, CySEC, startups

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday said that there are currently 19 ships under the Cypriot flag operating in the Persian Gulf, adding that both the vessels and their crews remain safe. In a statement, the ministry said it has been closely monitoring developments in the region “from the very beginning” and remains in contact with […]

Michigan's Most Loaded State Tournament Brackets
SportYahoo1d ago

Michigan's Most Loaded State Tournament Brackets

Winning or defending state championships is no guarantee for Michigan's returning state champions and/or those who bring unblemished records into the state tournament on March 6-7 at Ford Field in Detroit. Here is a look at Michigan state tournament brackets featuring more than one defending state champion, more than one unbeaten wrestler or both. This loaded bracket contains two of Division 1's five undefeated wrestlers -- Rockord's Layne Martin (43-0) and Traverse City West's Matthew Quig...

SportNHK World1d ago

Speed skater Miho Takagi intends to retire from the front lines, World Championships will be her last

Speed skater Miho Takagi, 31, announced on social media that she intends to retire from competitive skating after the World Championships starting on the 5th in the Netherlands, stating it will be "a turning point in her skating life." Takagi won three medals at her fourth Olympics, the Milan Cortina Games, updating her own record for the most Olympic medals won by a Japanese female athlete to "10."

NCCS cheerleaders capture Class C, CVAC, Section VII titles
SportYahoo10h ago

NCCS cheerleaders capture Class C, CVAC, Section VII titles

SARANAC — There was tumbling and flying and cheers galore. Seven teams across the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference convened at Saranac High School Sunday for the Section VII Cheer Championships. Northeastern Clinton was the overall winner, capturing the Section VII, CVAC and Class C titles. Moriah earned the Class D title. The co-ed division winner was NAC. Winners of each division move on ...

Panama out, but study says China investing US$23.9 billion in world’s seaports
BusinessSCMP10h ago

Panama out, but study says China investing US$23.9 billion in world’s seaports

A Hong Kong operator has lost control of the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most pivotal waterways for merchant ships, but university researchers said this week that Chinese state institutions have funded hundreds of other seaports around the world. Specifically, they have invested a total of US$23.9 billion over the past quarter century in 363 ports and related activities abroad, according to AidData, a research lab at William & Mary University in the United States. AidData called the...

Are the Celtics the Best Team in the East?
SportYahoo11h ago

Are the Celtics the Best Team in the East?

Does defense really win championships? A good defense is important, but in the modern NBA, where spacing, pace, and shot-making dominate — elite offense has increasingly become a prerequisite to be a…

Australia launches major climate-resilient agriculture push in Ghana with AUD76m investment
Environmentmyjoyonline21h ago

Australia launches major climate-resilient agriculture push in Ghana with AUD76m investment

The Australian government has once again demonstrated its commitment to climate resilience and agriculture in Africa with the launch of the Africa-Australia Partnership. The project, spearheaded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), was launched on February 24, 2026 with the aim of fostering agricultural innovation and research partnerships across Africa, with a […]

Fatigue is rewriting the US-China soft power contest, starting in Asean
WorldSCMP1d ago

Fatigue is rewriting the US-China soft power contest, starting in Asean

For years, debates about US-China competition have defaulted to the obvious categories: ships, chips, tariffs and security pacts. Soft power was often treated as America’s home turf, the domain of Hollywood, top universities, global brands and a political ideal that still attracts even when it disappoints. That assumption is getting riskier. The world has entered a new emotional weather pattern: fatigue. It’s a structural condition shaped by overlapping shocks: pandemic after-effects, inflati...

Trump says US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz 'if necessary'
WorldFTberlingskeNHK World+8morgunbladiddigi24national-postYahoojapan-timesjerusalem-postKorea Heraldvanguard-ng1d ago11 sources

Trump says US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz 'if necessary'

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "if necessary," amid growing concerns about the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on oil shipments in the strategically vital waterway. Trump made the remarks in a social media post as the US military operation against Iran, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," entered its fourth day, deepening worries about disruptions to shipping along the strait, which is responsible for about one-fif

American Open University Nigeria launches ‘SKILL Scholarship’ to tackle funding Gap in education
vanguard-ng1d ago

American Open University Nigeria launches ‘SKILL Scholarship’ to tackle funding Gap in education

American Open University Nigeria has launched a new merit-based financial aid scheme aimed at helping financially disadvantaged students access technology-driven higher education. The institution, also known as A-Global, announced the introduction of the SKILL Scholarship (Scholarships for Knowledge, Innovation, Leadership and Learning) in Ibadan, describing it as a direct intervention to address the funding gap […] The post American Open University Nigeria launches ‘SKILL Scholarship’ to tac...

I struggled to make friends after moving from D.C. to Pittsburgh — so I threw a party
CultureBusiness Insider1d ago

I struggled to make friends after moving from D.C. to Pittsburgh — so I threw a party

The author hosted a Friendsgiving dinner before leaving DC. Courtesy of the author I moved for cheaper living, but didn't expect the loneliness. I missed the parties and friendships I had in D.C. I threw a neighborhood party — and 32 people showed up. Three-and-a-half years ago, my husband Brad and I moved from the Washington, D.C. area to Pittsburgh, where I grew up, in search of cheaper real estate and a lower cost of living. We also wanted to be closer to our families, as Brad is also fr...

When consent becomes a crime: How POCSO is penalising teen romance in India
Politicshindu1d ago

When consent becomes a crime: How POCSO is penalising teen romance in India

India’s POCSO Act, meant to protect children from sexual abuse, is increasingly being misused by families to criminalise consensual relationships between adolescents, often triggered by objections to inter‑caste or inter‑religious partnerships. With rising cases, high acquittal rates, and concerns from courts and experts, the debate intensifies over whether the law needs calibrated reform, including a possible “Romeo and Juliet” close‑in‑age exemption.

Quiet gatekeeping of global Internet
Technologypunch-ng2d ago

Quiet gatekeeping of global Internet

Meta’s partnerships with telcos create a form of digital gatekeeping, prioritizing WhatsApp traffic and threatening net neutrality and fair competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/quiet-gatekeeping-of-global-internet/