A law proposed by the chair of the state Senate's revenue and taxation committee would make California less of a "donor" to the federal government.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/04/mcnerney-californians-pay-more-to-d-c-than-we-get-back-heres-a-way-to-help-with-that/

A paedophile who abused four boys to “devastating” effect has been jailed for more than nine years.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/entrenched-leeds-paedophile-with-a-desire-for-young-boys-locked-up-5617357

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A small crowd in Leeds witnessed a unique concert at the weekend, as the son of David and Victoria Beckham performed on his first headline tour.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/16-photos-from-cruz-beckhams-headline-show-at-the-hyde-park-book-club-in-leeds-5619582

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A property made famous through Emmerdale has sold at auction after the guide price was slashed.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/council/emmerdale-post-office-property-sells-for-ps175k-after-ps40k-price-cut-5619045

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The delight at the return of the sunshine can be felt as you walk around Leeds.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/weather/15-photos-from-roundhay-park-in-leeds-spring-sunshine-5619083

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In the concert doc EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, Baz Luhrmann combs the archives to bring the King rocking back to life.

https://slate.com/podcasts/culture-gabfest/2026/03/elvis-presley-takes-the-stage-once-more-in-the-documentary-epic-elvis-presley-in-concert?via=rss

A north shore private school is watching students enter and exit the bathroom and alerting parents when their child relieves themselves during class.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/nsw/cctv-texts-to-parents-how-one-sydney-private-school-is-tracking-students-toilet-use-20260304-p5o7d2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A skateboarder, a food truck owner, a dancer and a Birdman Rally entrant explain why they like Moomba.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/it-s-very-important-why-some-of-us-look-forward-to-moomba-20260204-p5nzgx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The end came suddenly. But for those watching closely, there were signs Jackie O may have had enough of her professional pairing with Kyle Sandilands.

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/why-jackie-o-decided-it-was-time-for-a-change-and-what-comes-next-20260304-p5o7jg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture

In the last two years, I don't think I've gone a single day without hearing the term "AI." Every time I open Instagram or YouTube or even have a conversation with someone, artificial intelligence is bound to come up. And for good reason. Personally, AI has been part of my routine for a long time - especially as a computer science and math major. I've used it for years to help with coding, problem sets and helping me research, going as far back as when Gemini was still called Bard. But I've become tired of AI because I feel like it's inhibiting our learning.I wanted to find out if I could last...

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/03/reflection-detoxing-from-ai

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A man allegedly armed has been shot by police after a pursuit along a highway on the Sunshine Coast.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/allegedly-armed-man-shot-by-police-on-sunshine-coast-highway-20260304-p5o7kg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The San Diego City Council has approved a proposed ballot measure to tax empty homes in the city, in an effort to address the housing crisis.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-empty-homes-tax/

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Gavin Newsom unveiled his list of inductees into the California Hall of Fame — extending the honor to Arnold Schwarzenegger after initially leaving the former Republican governor's name off the list.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/gavin-newsom-reveals-california-hall-of-fame-inductees-after-early-arnold-schwarzenegger-snub/

Individual awards don’t just recognize greatness; they redraw the hierarchy. For Madison Booker, the SEC Player of the Year trophy didn’t stay in Austin this time. Instead, it moved to Nashville, to Mikayla Blakes. But instead of holding a grudge, Booker is choosing the higher path. After leading the Texas Longhorns to an SEC regular-season […]The post Former SEC POY Madison Booker Makes Feelings Known After Mikayla Blakes Takes Her Place appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-former-sec-poy-madison-booker-makes-feelings-known-after-mikayla-blakes-takes-her-place/

Rock star, who has a new documentary, 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead,' made the admission during appearance on 'Club Random with Bill Maher' about kicking his addiction.

https://pagesix.com/2026/03/04/celebrity-news/billy-idol-says-smoking-crack-helped-him-quit-heroin-it-worked/

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Former Cope president Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick “Terror” Lekota has died. Lekota, who was reportedly in and out of hospital, died aged 77. He also served as Free State premier between 1994 and 1996 as well as chairperson of the National Council of Provinces between 1997 and 1999. Lekota was minister of defence from 1999 to […]The post Cope founder Mosiuoa Patrick Lekota dies aged 77 appeared first on Sunday World.

https://sundayworld.co.za/politics/cope-founder-mosiuoa-patrick-lekota-dies-aged-77/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cope-founder-mosiuoa-patrick-lekota-dies-aged-77

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Police say the suspects opened fire into a courtyard crowd, wounding three juveniles and an adult bystander.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/03/03/four-arrested-in-gang-related-shooting-at-anaheim-baby-shower/

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Several users are reporting performance issues with the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.71 WHQL release relating to voltage restrictions.Continue reading at TweakTown

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/110330/latest-geforce-game-ready-driver-reportedly-restricts-voltage-impacting-performance/index.html

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CIF STATE PLAYOFFS BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S FIRST ROUND SCORES DIVISION I Mater Dei 86, La Mirada 79 Crespi 83, Bishop Amat 66 Damien 84, Inglewood 65 DIVISION V Rowland 78, Pacific 48 Victor Valley 72, Edgewood 55 Preuss UCSD 53, South El Monte 48 GIRLS BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S FIRST ROUND SCORES DIVISION I La Salle 50, Westview 37 DIVISION III La Canada 43, Shafter 42 DIVISION V Foothill 55, Sierra Vista 45 Schurr 52, Santana 30 BOYS SOCCER TUESDAY’S FIRST ROUND SCORES DIVISION III Bishop Amat 1, Godinez 0 DIVISION V Lincoln 3, Pasadena Poly 1

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2026/03/03/state-playoffs-sgv-basketball-soccer-first-round-scores/

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In a matchup between 2025 state champions, West Forsyth took down Cambridge behind a record-breaking performance from senior Bryn Birkholz.

https://www.forsythnews.com/sports/lacrosse/lacrosse-bryn-birkholzs-historic-night-leads-wolverines-past-bears/

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South Forsyth girls basketball saw a historic season come to a close with a hard-fought defeat to Grayson in the Class 6A Elite Eight.

https://www.forsythnews.com/sports/basketball/basketball-war-eagles-drop-quarterfinal-heartbreaker/

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Fans of the classic family drama have reason to celebrate as Netflix renews its highly anticipated Little House on the Prairie adaptation ahead of its July premiere. See details.

https://www.hellomagazine.com/us/887354/little-house-on-the-prairie-fans-delighted-by-exciting-news/

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The UFC nearly pulled off something spectacular. For a moment, it looked like Rico Verhoeven, the long-reigning GLORY heavyweight champion, might swap kickboxing glory for the Octagon. A crossover debut against a fan-friendly opponent. A new storyline for a heavyweight division that embraces chaos. However, instead of walking toward a cage, the ‘Prince of Kickboxing’ […]The post Rico Verhoeven Reveals Why He Declined UFC’s “Decent Offer” to Fight Derrick Lewis appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-boxing-news-rico-verhoeven-reveals-why-he-declined-ufcs-decent-offer-to-fight-derrick-lewis/

SpaceX is targeting this month for the 12th launch of its gargantuan Starship rocket, which comprises the first-stage Super Heavy booster and upper-stage Ship. While much has rested on each and every one of its previous 11 test flights, the first of which took place in April 2023, the next launch is a big deal […]The post Why this month’s Starship flight is SpaceX’s most important yet appeared first on Digital Trends.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/space/why-this-months-starship-flight-is-spacexs-most-important-yet/

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The surprise retirement of Bears center Drew Dalman comes with a potentially significant cost.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/drew-dalmans-retirement-allows-bears-to-recover-4-million-in-bonus-money

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When ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Drew Dalman informed the team he’s retiring at 27, the internet went wild. He left Stanford University in 2021, built his resume with the Atlanta Falcons, then signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Chicago Bears last March. And now, five NFL seasons and a Pro Bowl honor […]The post Illinois Alum Reveals College Football Nearly Paralyzed His Father Amid Drew Dalman Retirement appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-illinois-alum-reveals-college-football-nearly-paralyzed-his-father-amid-drew-dalman-retirement/

Gasoline particulate filters (GPFs) have been on the roads of Europe for some time amid concerns about air quality, but now they're crossing the pond.

https://www.jalopnik.com/2114428/slow-adoption-gasoline-particulate-filters/

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With St. John’s flat most of the evening and Georgetown looking capable of pulling a stunning upset, Joson Sanon tapped into some of that potential. 

https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/sports/st-johns-rallies-to-thwart-georgetowns-upset-bid-tie-uconn-for-first-place/

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Fox and MGK officially ended their on-again, off-again romance in 2024, just before they welcomed their daughter, Saga Blade Fox-Baker.

https://pagesix.com/2026/03/03/celebrity-news/mgk-has-flirty-response-for-ex-megan-foxs-racy-instagram-return/

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"Now you have opportunity. Do something great for Iranian people, to help them achieve their freedom," Navy vet Michael White said in his letter to President Trump.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/us-news/us-navy-vet-tortured-by-iran-hopeful-after-khamenei-death/

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The state government agreed to the $350 million pit redevelopment in 2023, but the discovery of asbestos has added another $395 million to the cost.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/grand-prix-redevelopment-costs-more-than-double-after-asbestos-find-20260304-p5o7av.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

San Diegans were able to witness a rare blood moon eclipse in the early morning hours on Tuesday, caused by Earth passing directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/rare-blood-moon-eclipse-2026/

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The US consulate in Dubai has been hit by an Iranian air strike, reports say.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/us-consulate-in-dubai-on-fire-20260304-p5o795.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed