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Milwaukee Brewers: 2026 team continues to defy conventional logic
Every year, the story repeats: the Milwaukee Brewers are projected to be around .500 at the end of the year. Their tendency to trade away top talent is going to catch up to them. They will maybe win 80 games, but there is no way that they will be one of the best teams in [...]
Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
They can back the president's fund to benefit his allies or defy a commander-in-chief who just ended the careers of two Republican senators.
Sunderland defy expectation to secure European football against dismal Chelsea
A year to the day after they won the Championship play-off final and just four years after they escaped League One, Sunderland brought their remarkable Premier League campaign to a close by qualifying for next season’s Europa League.
Bone is a wonder material. Scientists are defying physics to mimic it for longer-lasting hip replacements
New materials designed by artificial intelligence promise to provide stronger hip replacements and improve how fractures heal.
Trump Gets His Payback, but It Comes at a Cost in Congress
Republican senators are angry the president is working to unseat their colleagues. But he is also creating more free agents in his own party in Congress willing to defy him.
Big Europe and Asian private equity health funds merge to defy AI disruption
Global Healthcare Opportunities and CBC Group say $21bn investment manager will be world’s largest in sector
Can a Republican defy Donald Trump and survive? Kentucky voters will decide
Congressman Thomas Massie, chastized by the US president as a ‘lowlife’, will soon face the ballot box – setting up a crucial test of Trump’s political strength
Relic Entertainment Launches <em>Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy</em> Battlegroup DLC
'Dare & Destroy' Battlegroup DLC now launched on Steam, each faction gets one.
GOP centrists defy Trump and force future House vote on major Russian sanctions bill
A small bloc of GOP lawmakers defied their leadership — and President Donald Trump — by forcing the House to soon take up a major bill to deliver US military support to Ukraine while imposing steep sanctions on Russia.
South Carolina Republicans defy Trump’s demands for redistricting
Republican leader acknowledges ‘likely consequences’ for resisting US president’s demands to redraw map
I Knew Shopping for a Wedding Dress Would Be Hard. I Didn’t Expect It to Go Like This.
I’ve seen hundreds of dresses that defy the laws of physics.
What is the new action park with giant slides in Knoxville really like
Knox News was among the first to try out the new attraction featuring giant indoor slides and other gravity-defying activities for kids of all ages.
Top Maryland Democrat is fighting for his job after resisting redistricting plan
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) faces a tough primary challenge after defying Democratic leaders including Gov. Wes Moore on redistricting.
Trump's Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead
The primary election results in Indiana show how President Donald Trump can punish Republican lawmakers who defy him.
After defying Trump, a Republican lawmaker hangs on by a thread
Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.
Americans Say They're Feeling Prosperous, Defying Economic, Market, and Political Pessimism - According to Northwestern Mutual's Inaugural Personal Prosperity Index
Northwestern Mutual launches the Personal Prosperity Index: First-ever score is 68 out of 100, with Americans feeling good about the health of their mind, body, relationships, and money – and...
Defying Planetary Science Expectations, Trans-Neptunian Object 2002 XV93 Somehow Has An Atmosphere
Future observations are necessary to understand how this is possible.
How Xavier Becerra became the Joe Biden of California’s governor race
He is defying conventional wisdom about what Democratic voters want and is surpassing flashier, more progressive opponents pledging to upend the status quo.
U.S. Debt Smashes Through Unthinkable Milestone. Can It Be Stopped? | WSJ Politics Newsletter for May 1
Plus, Trump is poised to defy Congress over authorization for the Iran war
Trump is betting his blockade will defy history and break Iran
President Donald Trump’s maritime blockade is the latest attempt to test a thus far unproven theory of the Iran war — that superior US might will inevitably break the Islamic Republic.
Paxton's frivolous lawsuits hurt Texas' business-friendly climate
Attorney General Ken Paxton's many lawsuits generate publicity but sometimes promote medical misinformation, harm businesses and defy common sense.
Trump endorsement just part of the political drama in this Indiana Senate primary
Drama surrounds the May 5 Republican primary where Sen. Greg Goode of Terre Haute is trying to prevail despite defying Trump last year
He wasn't expected to survive past birth. Years later, this teen suffered a stroke, but is still defying the odds
Quantum computers reveal heat that flows the wrong way
Researchers have observed unusual patterns of heat flow inside quantum computers, revealing behaviors that defy classical thermodynamics.
Romania Faces Fresh Political Crisis With Premier Under Fire
Romania is bracing for fresh political turbulence with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan poised to defy a call by the biggest ruling party to resign in a showdown that may lead to a collapse of the ruling alliance.
Independent bookstores make quiet comeback as big chains dominate retail
About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidation
Scientists Say Black Holes Are Breaking Their Own Rules of Physics
A new study suggests that influence from fermionic fields could be causing black holes to defy one of their own core rules.
Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physics
In a major breakthrough, scientists have observed electrons in graphene flowing like a nearly frictionless liquid, defying a core law of physics. This exotic quantum state not only reveals new fundamental behavior but could also unlock powerful future technologies.
Bondi to defy House Epstein subpoena
Democrats and some Republicans criticized Bondi for the move
Supreme Court clears path to wipe Bannon conviction
The former presidential adviser was convicted of defying a congressional subpoena
Supreme Court sides with Steve Bannon in bid to dismiss Jan. 6 conviction
The influential right-wing podcaster spent four months in prison for defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump DOJ to wipe out Steve Bannon's conviction
Bannon, now a host of a popular MAGA podcast, was convicted in 2022 for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack .
Supreme Court paves way for Steve Bannon contempt case to be dismissed
Bannon, a Trump ally and podcaster, already served a four-month prison sentence for defying congressional subpoenas to testify about the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Supreme Court clears path for Trump’s DOJ to dismiss criminal case against Steve Bannon
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to drop the government’s criminal case against Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser convicted in 2022 of defying a subpoena from lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Column: Trump's cries of cheating on mail-in ballots defy logic
President Trump and MAGA Republicans are hallucinating or outright lying about widespread election fraud.
March’s top selling sports cards, plus the Shohei Ohtani card defying the odds
Two big Aaron Judge card sales led the way, but did he actually lower the value of one he shared with Ohtani?
Acting CHA leader tells staff it’s business as usual, defying Johnson’s attempt to block CEO hire
Matthew Brewer's insistence to move ahead despite the mayor efforts to remove him makes it clear Johnson will have to pursue legal action or otherwise convince a supermajority of the CHA’s board to reverse course.
His party called him ‘repugnant’ for defying Trump. Brad Raffensperger still thinks he could win GOP nod for Georgia governor
Brad Raffensperger, who resisted President Donald Trump’s 2020 push to “find” votes in Georgia, is running for the Republican nomination for governor. How he does will measure not just the mood of the GOP in a critical swing state but whether candidates who defy the president have a place in Trump’s GOP.
A handful of US malls are defying the odds in the era of e-commerce. Lakeside is one of them.
Here’s how the Metairie ball is bucking the trend. “Retailers used to come to town to open three locations. Now, they’re looking to open one and it’s at Lakeside.”
What Earth’s longest-lived animals can teach us about aging better
Inside the growing scientific quest to understand what creatures with the extraordinary ability to defy the ravages of time can teach us about making human aging better.
James Clyburn to Run for House Again, Defying Push for Generational Change
The Democratic power broker had kept his plans under wraps but signaled he wanted to be around to see the first Black speaker elected, a milestone the party is well positioned to reach next year.
Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries
If they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders.
Defying all odds, doctor transforms adopted daughter's health using functional medicine
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined
One year back in office, Trump has emerged as a president defying conventional expectations. He has executed a head-spinning agenda, upending priorities at home, shattering alliances abroad and challenging the nation's foundational system of checks and balances.
Booz Allen to Expand Global Commercial Business with Acquisition of Defy Security
Booz Allen (NYSE: BAH) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Defy Security as a wholly owned subsidiary.
Scientists discover "time crystals" that defy Newton’s third law
“Our system is remarkable because it’s incredibly simple,” said paper author and physicist David Grier of New York University.
Barcelona forward one goal away from matching club legend Ronaldinho
Robert Lewandowski continues to defy expectations at Barcelona. Even with questions surrounding his age and long-term future at the club, the Polish striker remains one of the most reliable attacking...
The first Control Resonant gameplay trailer shows Dylan defying physics in a sideways NYC
Control Resonant looks to be just as mind-warping as the original, based on our first look at gameplay.
Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs
In a vote that GOP leaders fought hard to avoid, a half dozen Republicans sent a blunt message to President Donald Trump that they do not support the tariff regime that he has made the centerpiece of his second term.
6 House Republicans defy Trump on key agenda item in Dem-pushed vote
The House passed legislation to roll back President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs after several Republicans joined Democrats in a rare rebuke. The resolution now heads to the Senate.
Reporter's Notebook: Clintons call for open Epstein files hearing after months of defying subpoenas
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify about Epstein files after defying subpoenas, but now demand public hearings that could set a precedent for Trump.
Scientists Discovered How to Defy the Laws of Gravity—And Now They Can Compress Space and Time
China’s hypergravity machine is the first of its kind, seeing futures that would otherwise stay invisible.
Opinion | How sports are defying secularization
The Super Bowl shows how football and faith have become intertwined.
Clintons try to reach agreement for Epstein testimony with contempt of Congress vote looming
Rep. James Comer, the chair of the House Oversight Committee, was advancing criminal contempt of Congress charges against both Clintons Monday evening for defying a congressional subpoena when a spokesman for the Clintons, Angel Ureña, suggested they would testify, posting on social media that the pair “will be there.”
Bill Nye takes Orlando victory lap for science after NASA budget win
Bill Nye was in Orlando to tout The Planetary Society’s efforts to save NASA science after pressuring Congress to defy President Trump’s proposed budget.
Defying CDC, Pediatricians Recommend All Kids Get Vaccinations Against 18 Diseases
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for hepatitis B, influenza and other shots buck changes made by the Trump administration.
'Ageing is not a destructive force': How defying ageism can help you live longer
Research shows a positive attitude towards ageing can make people feel younger and live longer. Here's how to fight ageism in your own life.
Exclusive: Pelosi privately blasts Democrats for vote to hold Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was disappointed after nearly half of the House Oversight Committee’s Democrats voted Wednesday to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in its Jeffrey Epstein investigation. And on Thursday, she let them know it.
Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve
The Supreme Court signaled deep skepticism Wednesday that President Donald Trump had the authority to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve, with several conservative justices joining their liberal colleagues in posing pointed questions of the lawyer defending the president.
Impossibly Hot Object Discovered 1.4 Billion Years After The Big Bang
Defying all expectations.
Pigs have been island hopping for 50,000 years
With human help, the mammals can defy 'the world’s most fundamental natural boundaries.'
Trump defends health in interview over his energy level, CT scan and aspirin use
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump revealed details about his energy level, recent CT scan and defying doctors orders on aspirin use.
An Engineer Says He’s Found a Way to Overcome Earth’s Gravity
This new propulsion system could rewrite the rules of spaceflight—not to mention completely defy conventional physics.
Maine politics continues to defy the crystal ball
I'm not really in the predictions business — that's a good thing.
Maine politics continues to defy the crystal ball
I'm not really in the predictions business — that's a good thing.
Maine politics continues to defy the crystal ball
I'm not really in the predictions business — that's a good thing.
Gavin Newsom’s big dilemma: Tax the rich or defy the left
Gavin Newsom has spent his tenure resisting tax increases — but in his final year in office, that could get harder.
GOP politicians are starting to do what once would have seemed unthinkable: defy President Trump
The push to release the Epstein files over his opposition is part of a broader pattern.
Republicans defy House leadership to force vote on healthcare subsidies
Democrats push vote on extension of healthcare subsidies that millions of people rely on for coverage.
Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care.
In leadership-defying move, Republican backs Democratic push to extend key Obamacare subsidies
GOP centrist Brian Fitzpatrick dramatically stepped up his public battle against Republican leadership this morning as he signed onto a Democratic effort to force a vote on extending soon-to-expire enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
5 Michigan health systems defy federal vaccine panel's advice
Controversy erupted when a CDC panel changed recommendations for hepatitis B vaccines. These Michigan health systems say they won't follow it.
Indiana was the only red state to defy Trump on redistricting. Why?
A majority of Indiana Republican senators said no to President Donald Trump on redistricting. What makes Hoosiers different?
Why Indiana GOP voters want their senators to defy Trump’s threats
Republicans in the Indiana state Senate could give President Donald Trump a major political black eye this week — and the conservative voters who elected them say they don’t mind.
French Business Activity Rises for First Time in Over a Year
France’s private sector grew for the first time in more than a year thanks to strength in the services industry, defying an initial assessment that it stagnated.
'Wicked' has Fall River connection. From Spindle City to Emerald City
'Wicked: For Good' is defying gravity at the box office. But did you know 'The Wizard of Oz' has a Fall River connection? Here's how.