Meet Bernd das Brot, a depressed German loaf of bread that's spent 25 years as a TV cult classic
A depressed German loaf of bread named Bernd das Brot is celebrating his 25th anniversary as the reluctant star of a children’s television program
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Meet Bernd das Brot, a depressed German loaf of bread that's spent 25 years as a TV cult classic
A depressed German loaf of bread named Bernd das Brot is celebrating his 25th anniversary as the reluctant star of a children’s television programABC News - 5d -
Republic Commando Wasn't Only A Cult Classic--It Anticipated The Next 20 Years Of Star Wars
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2025 NFL combine: Who is Tyler Shough? Meet the 25-year-old QB generating buzz during the pre-draft process
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Team Fortress 2 Classic Coming To Steam This Year
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Wife of would-be German chancellor only sees him on TV or Instagram
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DNA evidence frees Hawaii man who spent 30 years in prison for murder
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New DNA evidence frees Hawaii man who spent 30 years in prison for murder
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2025 Cognizant Classic TV schedule, channel, live stream, where to watch PGA Tour's first Florida event
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‘I saw taxis as magical things’: Sega’s pop-punk classic Crazy Taxi at 25
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Far-right German party sees best election results in years
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The Longhorns moved atop the poll Monday after previous No. 1 Notre Dame lost in double overtime to North Carolina State. UCLA had been No. 1 the 12 prior weeks to the Irish.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1
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Ranking All 30 M.L.B. Franchises From First to Worst Over the Last 25 Years
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Ken Rosenthal, Founder of Panera Bread’s Forerunner, Dies at 81
He built a small chain of bakery cafes, with sourdough bread as its star. A few years after it was sold, it became nationally famous under a new name.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Bernd Leno is Fulham’s shootout hero as Manchester United exit FA Cup
In the squeaky posterior time of this FA Cup fifth-round penalty shootout, Victor Lindelöf and Joshua Zirkzee were the unfortunate ones whose kicks were saved, ending Manchester United’s trophy ...The Guardian - 2d -
Women with Postpartum Depression Undergo Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds
The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth.The New York Times - 34m -
Iechyd da (cheers) to the Welsh distillery scene
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'Unbelievable gentleman' - 100-year-old veteran meets Marines and has them in fits of laughter
Veteran who earned his Green Beret in 1942 is described as an "unbelievable gentleman".BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Meet 100-year-old Inez Turner. She gives the secret to a long and happy life
One of Philadelphia's eldest citizens joined the centenarian club. Inez Turner reflects on the highs and lows of her 100 years of life.CBS News - 6d -
Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries
The FDA’s abrupt decision to cancel next month’s vaccine advisory committee meeting is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of the vaccine for the next flu season.NBC News - 5d -
Palantir drops for a second day as cult stock loses momentum
Wednesday's decline came as investors keyed in on the CEO's new stock sale plan and the possibility of defense cuts.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
What we know about the Zizians 'cult' linked to six deaths
A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
UK’s development investment arm spent £7mn on business class flights
Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budgetFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Watch live: Los Angeles DA provides update on Menendez brothers case
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman provides an update on the Lyle and Erik Menendez case.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
L.A. DA does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictions
Los Angeles' top prosecutor rejected a bid by Erik and Lyle Menendez to challenge their murder convictions, telling reporters Friday that evidence cited by the brothers did not meet the standards ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Menendez brothers case: DA asks court to deny their petition for new trial
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he's asked the court to deny the Menendez brothers' habeas corpus petition.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Los Angeles DA opposes new Menendez brothers trial
The Los Angeles district attorney said he does not support a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents. CBS News reporter Jasmine ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
2/25: America Decides
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Cult folk singer Bill Fay, writer of The Healing Day, dies aged 81
Songs by the reluctant live performer have been covered by the War on Drugs, Wilco, Pavement and Marc Almond. The folk singer Bill Fay, known for songs such as The Healing Day and Thank You Lord, ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
‘Gangs charged us $200 a night to shoot on their turf’: Walter Hill on making cult film The Warriors
‘It was on its way to becoming a smash hit. Then gangs in various parts of the country clashed outside cinemas – and they began pulling the film’. I thought Sol Yurik’s 1965 novel, The Warriors, ...The Guardian - 2d -
AeroPress Premium Review: The Cult Favorite Brand's Plastic-Free Coffeemaker Mostly Hits Its Marks
The expensive plastic-free coffee press from AeroPress makes espresso-ish coffee with glass, metal, and a few manageable quirks.Wired - 7h -
This Classic Fire Emblem-Inspired RPG Launches In March
Developer Sword and Axe LLC and publisher indie.io have announced that Dark Deity 2 will launch on March 24 for PC.. Dark Deity 2 is set 25 years after the events of the previous game. The realm of ...GameSpot - Feb. 26 -
Los Angeles DA opposes new trial for Menendez brothers over parents’ deaths
Nathan Hochman casts doubt on sexual abuse claims but declines to say whether he would support resentencing. Los Angeles’s new tough-on-crime district attorney made clear on Friday he was taking ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
A Boston man spent decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit; now he's helping others
Boston's James Watson spent decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit.CBS News - 6d -
David Da Costa, James Pantemis lead Timbers to 1-0 victory over Austin
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Pritzker Prize goes to Liu Jiakun of China, an architect who celebrates lives of ordinary citizens
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