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42% of restaurants did not turn a profit last year, National Restaurant Association says 02/27/2026 05:34am • With Americans watching their wallets, restaurants are feeling the pinch. In its State of the Industry report for 2026, the main trade group for the nation’s restaurants and eateries is projecting sales will only grow moderately this year, rising 1.3%. “It's been a pretty challenging y Aura Minerals: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/27/2026 05:29am • COCONUT GROVE, Fla. (AP) — COCONUT GROVE, Fla. (AP) — Aura Minerals Inc. (AUGO) on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $19.9 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Coconut Grove, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 23 cents. Nepal will hold first election since deadly protests, with 3 rivals vying to be prime minister 02/27/2026 05:22am • KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A former rapper who ran Kathmandu as a mayor. The young leader of Nepal’s oldest political party. And a communist veteran politician hoping to return to power after being ousted in youth-led protests in which dozens were killed last year. They are the three leading conten Exhibit dedicated to Black burlesque is open in DC 02/27/2026 05:17am • Housed in D.C.'s Dupont Underground, a new exhibit offers the chance to see the history of burlesque through the outfits and performances of dozens of Black dancers. Professional traveling burlesque performer Aquarius Moon said she wanted to create the “Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgir Jack Doohan says he received death threats before he was dropped by F1 team Alpine 02/27/2026 05:10am • LONDON (AP) — Jack Doohan says he received death threats and had to call police to resolve an encounter with armed men around the time of last year's Miami Grand Prix, just before he lost his Formula 1 drive with Alpine. The Australian driver said in the latest series of Netflix documentary “Dri Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz still sidelined with back injury 02/27/2026 05:01am • LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz will miss Saturday's game against West Ham because of a lingering back injury, and manager Arne Slot said there's no timetable for the Germany playmaker's return. Wirtz had been pulled from the lineup before last week's Premier League ga WWE wrestler Mick Foley endorses Prince George’s County police recruitment in social media video 02/27/2026 04:52am • When he worked as a professional wrestler, Mick Foley was known for everything but safety. When he wasn’t getting hit with a steel chair, he was getting thrown off and through steel cages. The daredevil risks combined with his "aw shucks" attitude helped make him a three-time WWE World Cham Loyola (MD) takes on Holy Cross in conference matchup 02/27/2026 04:42am • Holy Cross Crusaders (18-9, 12-4 Patriot) at Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (12-15, 8-8 Patriot) Baltimore; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola (MD) plays Holy Cross in a matchup of Patriot teams. The Greyhounds are 6-6 in home games. Loyola (MD) allows 59.4 points and has been outscored by 3. No. 8 Michigan plays No. 14 Maryland after Olson's 31-point showing 02/27/2026 04:42am • Maryland Terrapins (23-6, 11-6 Big Ten) at Michigan Wolverines (23-5, 14-3 Big Ten) Ann Arbor, Michigan; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Michigan takes on No. 14 Maryland after Olivia Olson scored 31 points in Michigan's 88-86 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Wolverines Holy Cross plays conference foe Loyola (MD) 02/27/2026 04:42am • Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (11-19, 7-10 Patriot League) at Holy Cross Crusaders (10-20, 5-12 Patriot League) Worcester, Massachusetts; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola (MD) visits Holy Cross in Patriot League action Saturday. The Crusaders are 6-7 on their home court. Holy Cross is 4-1 Morgan State hosts Bryson and Howard 02/27/2026 04:42am • Howard Bison (18-10, 8-3 MEAC) at Morgan State Bears (12-14, 8-3 MEAC) Baltimore; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Howard takes on Morgan State after Travelle Bryson scored 22 points in Howard's 100-67 victory against the North Carolina Central Eagles. The Bears have gone 7-5 at home. Morg Meabon, Colgate Raiders take on the Navy Midshipmen 02/27/2026 04:42am • Navy Midshipmen (19-7, 13-2 Patriot) at Colgate Raiders (6-21, 2-14 Patriot) Hamilton, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Zanai Barnett-Gay and Navy take on Ella Meabon and Colgate in Patriot action. The Raiders have gone 4-8 in home games. Colgate has a 3-12 record in games decide McComb leads Norfolk State against Coppin State after 24-point outing 02/27/2026 04:42am • Norfolk State Spartans (14-14, 7-4 MEAC) at Coppin State Eagles (7-21, 5-6 MEAC) Baltimore; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State takes on Coppin State after Anthony McComb III scored 24 points in Norfolk State's 90-71 win against the South Carolina State Bulldogs. The Eagles a Navy seeks 25th victory of season in matchup against Colgate 02/27/2026 04:42am • Colgate Raiders (17-13, 11-6 Patriot League) at Navy Midshipmen (24-6, 16-1 Patriot League) Annapolis, Maryland; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Navy will try to earn its 25th win of the season when the Midshipmen host the Colgate. The Midshipmen have gone 13-1 at home. Navy leads the Pat Morgan State hosts Edwards and Howard 02/27/2026 04:42am • Howard Bison (21-7, 11-1 MEAC) at Morgan State Lady Bears (4-24, 3-9 MEAC) Baltimore; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Howard takes on Morgan State after April Edwards scored 22 points in Howard's 75-67 victory against the Coppin State Eagles. The Lady Bears are 2-7 on their home court. Mo