news2shortsElliot Cadeau scored 19 points and won Final Four MOP Foul trouble haunts Huskies in low-scoring affair As it happened: Read Beau Dure’s live play-by-play High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two three-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory … Read more
The Obama Presidential Center is facing a wave of backlash ahead of its opening, with critics blasting its admission policies and raising broader concerns about the project’s cost and management. Conservative commentators on social media are taking aim at the center’s requirement that Illinois residents show valid identification to receive free admission on certain days, … Read more
Trump claims Iranians welcome US strikes and lower court judges challenge Trump’s ‘war on rule of law’ – key US politics stories from Monday 6 April at a glance Donald Trump was asked at a press conference Monday if his war on Iran was winding down or ramping up. His response: “I can’t tell you.” … Read more
President Donald Trump said the American F-15 fighter jet was brought down in Iran by a shoulder-fired missile, leading to the dramatic rescue of two airmen.
A city commission voted last week to allow rezoning for the data center in council member Ron Gibson’s district. He has publicly backed the project.
Virginia’s Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger was swept into the governor’s mansion on a deep blue wave last November, but has seen her popularity plummet after less than 3 months in office. Forty-six percent of Virginians disapprove of her job performance, while 47% approve. Compared to Virginia governors from both sides of the aisle since 1994, … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released his “Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan” on Monday, which quickly prompted pushback from conservatives online and skepticism from President Donald Trump’s Justice Department, with one top official saying she will “review” the move. Mamdani’s office explained in a press release that the preliminary report, which the mayor had promised … Read more
Huskies and Wolverines face off for national title Who will cut down the nets in Indy? Our predictions Email beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughts Draft scouting Looking for players for your NBA fantasy team next year? Continue reading…
Australian golfer saddened by his ‘hero’ facing struggle with addiction Five-time Masters champion to miss first major after car crash and arrest Australian ace Jason Day has expressed sadness at Tiger Woods’ plight but taken issue with the golf great’s “selfish” judgement for driving under the influence. Woods has reportedly checked himself into rehab in … Read more
President Donald Trump couldn’t resist turning a fun moment into a roast — and a sales pitch — all at once. The president yucked it up with a group of kids who were coloring pictures at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. Trump joked that the kids might as well turn his … Read more
