Notable Deaths in 2025

A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time

Some older people in Zimbabwe are taking up exercise wherever they can find the space as non-communicable diseases such as diabetes become a growing problem across Africa

ABC News - 1h

2 charged in connection with 2024 death of Fort Campbell soldier

Two people, including the husband of the victim, have been charged in connection with the death of a Fort Campbell soldier, officials said Saturday.

NBC News - 2h

Man's pop-up urinal death may never be explained, family fears

The family of Kevin Holding fear they may never find out why a pop-up urinal dropped on him.

BBC News - 2h

Bird Flu Suspected in Deaths of Ducks and Wild Birds at N.Y.C. Zoos

Three ducks died of the disease at the Queens Zoo, while three more ducks and nine wild birds that died at the Bronx Zoo were being tested for the virus, according to the parks’ operator.

The New York Times - 5h

Super Bowl 2025: Travis Kelce reportedly 'uncertain' about playing in 2025

The Chiefs are going for the first three-peat in NFL history in Kelce's 12th season in the NFL.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

2 arrested in brutal stabbing death of Fort Campbell soldier

U.S. Army soldier Katia Dueñas Aguilar was stabbed nearly 70 times last year in her home in Tennessee.

CBS News - 8h

Who's performing at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show?

Rapper Kendrick Lamar is headlining the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.

CBS News - 9h

Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion'

Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok.

BBC News - 10h

Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr issues statement after death of mother and her husband in France

Kerr’s mother, Dawn Searle, and her partner Andrew were found dead at their rural home in south-west France on Thursday. A former Hollyoaks actor has said he is “grieving the tragic loss” of his ...

The Guardian - 12h

Grenfell Tower Was a Death Trap. Some Wanted It to Stand as a Warning.

Britain’s government confirmed Friday that the tower block in London, where 72 people died, would be demolished, provoking a combination of anger and relief from survivors and bereaved families.

The New York Times - 1d

Here's where the jobs are for January 2025 — in one chart

Health care and retail were strong areas for the U.S. economy in January.

CNBC - 1d

2025: The Year of the AI App

The real competition in AI isn’t about foundation models. It’s about apps built on top of those models.

Wired - 1d

Best Flower Delivery Services, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Celebrating an anniversary? Forgot an anniversary? Let a professional flower delivery service do the heavy lifting for you. Just don’t forget the card.

Wired - 1d

14 Best Deals on Valentine’s Day Gifts (2025)

We found good deals on utterly giftable WIRED-approved gadgets.

Wired - 1d

The 6 Best Handheld Vacuums, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.

Wired - 1d

The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.

Wired - 1d

13 Best Weighted Blankets, Robes, and Eye Masks (2025)

These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.

Wired - 1d

NASCAR schedule for 2025 Speedweeks at Daytona

The Cup, Xfinity, Truck and ARCA series kick off their seasons at Daytona International Speedway.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan May Sound Death Knell for the Two-State Solution

Already unlikely, the prospects for creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel could vanish altogether if the United States takes over Gaza and displaces the population, as President Trump ...

The New York Times - 2d

The 33 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (February 2025)

A Real Pain, Arcadian, and Nightbitch are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

Wired - 2d

Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death

Two new Canadian studies are the largest to date looking at death rates and psychosis associated with cannabis use disorder.

The New York Times - 2d

2025 Fantasy Baseball Third Baseman Preview: Be careful of traps!

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie continues our fantasy baseball positional previews with the hot corner, the third basemen.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Best Tested Ski Clothes (2025): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks

From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have got you covered.

Wired - 2d

The 5 Best Bread Makers, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Swap store-bought bread for a freshly baked homemade loaf with these convenient machines.

Wired - 2d

Margaret Cho is turning to music and theater in the face of 2025 upheavals

This month the five-time Grammy nominee for best comedy Album also celebrates her new musical release 'Lucky Gift.'

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth

Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023

ABC News - 2d

Spring training 2025: Schedule, highlights, updates and more

We have everything you need to know as players begin to report to camps, including key dates.

ESPN - 11h

I was wrong to say Bazball is a cult. It’s actually a death cult | Barney Ronay

As defeats pile up Brendon McCullum’s brand of cricket now has the feel of a cool music video on the deck of a sinking ship. Two summers ago, with interest in the England Test team’s seductive new ...

The Guardian - 21h

Woman Arrested in Connection With Super Bowl Reporter’s Death

Adan Manzano, a reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, was found dead in a hotel room near New Orleans. A woman he was last seen with has been charged with stealing his credit card and phone.

The New York Times - 1d

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison receiving death threats in aftermath of Luka Doncic trade, per report

Dallas is beefing up security ahead of its home game against the Rockets on Saturday

CBS Sports - 1d

Mavericks reportedly beef up security after death threats against GM Nico Harrison in wake of Luka Dončić trade

The Mavericks fan base is unsurprisingly not taking the Luka Dončić trade well.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Family files lawsuit seeking to halt sales of Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide after woman's death

Nitrous oxide sold in colorful tanks with candy-like flavors that consumers are inhaling to get high is creating a “veritable national health crisis,” a lawsuit says.

NBC News - 1d

British couple named after deaths at French home

Police are investigating after the bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle were found by a neighbour.

BBC News - 1d

Death of Telemundo reporter covering Super Bowl LIX leads to woman’s arrest

Police arrest woman caught fraudulently using Adan Manzano’s credit card after being seen leaving Louisiana hotel room where his body was found. A woman who has previously been accused of drugging ...

The Guardian - 1d

Cyprus jails Syrian man over the death of a 3-year-old girl on overloaded migrant boat

A Cyprus court has sentenced a Syrian national to three years in prison after finding him guilty of causing the death by negligence of a 3-year-old girl from dehydration aboard an overloaded boat ...

ABC News - 1d

NASCAR descends upon Charlotte to celebrate Hall of Fame Class of 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tenacity, innovation and backflips. Sustained success at NASCAR’s highest levels. Those are some of the defining qualities the 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame class possesses. And on ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d