Why Kwanzaa Is Great

GB win three silvers on final day of European Indoors

Great Britain win three silvers on the final day of the European Athletics Indoor Championships to finish with seven medals.

BBC News - 2d

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star nine away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record

At his current pace, Ovechkin could surpass 'The Great One' before the end of the season

CBS Sports - 2d

DK Metcalf trade is fun, but is it what the Steelers needed?

Metcalf is a fantastic physical talent. He's great on deep passes. But Pittsburgh already has a wide receiver with the same skillset.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe

Comments attributed to the senior lawyer by the Great Yarmouth MP in his defence have been denied by her.

BBC News - 2d

With America First, the US can lead the world into a better future

International development is rooted in America’s greatness and goodness, and American strength is central to world peace.

The Hill - 1d

Report: WR Joshua Palmer headed to Bills on 3-year deal

The Bills could use a boost of depth at receiver after their midseason trade for Amari Cooper didn't produce great results.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

History Isn’t Entirely Repeating Itself in Covid’s Aftermath

Five years after the novel coronavirus emerged, historians see echoes of other great illnesses, and legacies that are unlike any of them.

The New York Times - 1d

Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats

The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.

BBC News - 19h

Explorers discover wreckage of cargo ship that sank in Lake Superior storm

Explorers have discovered the sunken wreckage of one of the first steel cargo ships to travel the Great Lakes

ABC News - 14h

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, at 17, might already be the best soccer player in the world

Yamal's sample size of greatness just keeps getting bigger. His exploits in the Champions League on Tuesday were silly.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."

CNBC - 12h

Extended interview: John Mulaney on his standup persona

In this web exclusive, standup comedian John Mulaney talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his earliest experience learning about jokes; developing his on-stage persona (and why it involves a ...

CBS News - 2d

From Ben Affleck to Seth Rogen, Hollywood finds a 'spiritual home' at SXSW

The lineup of the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin is full of returning talent. The Times spoke to organizers and filmmakers about why they keep coming back.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Trump and the end of American soft power

Joseph Nye coined the term for the influence countries exert through attraction. Here he sets out why exclusive nationalism is likely to prove a losing strategy

Financial Times - 4d

‘The Interview’: Lady Gaga’s Latest Experiment? Happiness.

The pop superstar reflects on her struggles with mental health, the pressures of the music industry and why she’s returned to the sound that made her famous.

The New York Times - 4d

Claimant: Opioid victims not getting justice in proposed Purdue settlement

Here's why people alleging Purdue Pharma's opioids harmed them may not see much of the proposed $7.4 billion settlement in a bankruptcy case.

CBS News - 2d

On 'Love Is Blind' season 8, political differences take center stage

During the season 8 reunion of "Love Is Blind," two women cited different values as reasons for why they weren’t ready to say “I do” to their matches at the altar.

NBC News - 1d

Justice Dept. Official Says She Was Fired After Opposing Restoring Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights

Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former pardon attorney, said that she was not told why she was dismissed, but that as events unfolded she feared they might lead to her firing.

The New York Times - 1d

5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.

What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.

NBC News - 21h

Falcons signing edge rusher Leonard Floyd hours after 49ers release with San Francisco descending into rebuild

Floyd's 8.5 sacks in 2024 were just behind Nick Bosa's 49ers team-high of nine, which is why Atlanta just scooped him up

CBS Sports - 12h

Stuart Pearce in hospital after medical emergency on plane

Stuart Pearce is in "great spirits" after the ex-England defender suffered a medical emergency on a flight, says Talksport's Sam Matterface.

BBC News - 3d

GB's Azu claims 60m gold as Robertson wins bronze

Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu claims men's 60m gold at the European Athletics Indoor Championships, as team-mate Andrew Robertson wins bronze.

BBC News - 3d

Nature: Sandhill cranes in Nebraska

We leave you this Sunday morning amid the sights and sounds of the great spring migration of sandhill cranes in Grand Island, Nebraska. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.

CBS News - 2d

Chris Mason: Reform row poses danger for party that wants to win

This current spat involving Nigel Farage and the MP for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe, has seen both sides flinging a lot of mud at each other.

BBC News - 1d

Would Trump Risk a Recession?

The president still believes that his protectionist trade policies will be “great for us” in the long run, but won’t rule out short-term economic pain.

The New York Times - 1d

Behind Trump's latest comments on a U.S. recession

President Trump seems confident that his tariffs will reap great rewards for the U.S., but he is not ruling out the possibility of a recession. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.

CBS News - 1d

Junior Bridgeman — NBA veteran, star of Louisville Final Four team and billionaire — dies at 71

Bridgeman was a Louisville basketball great, 12-year NBA veteran and billionaire businessman who purchased a stake in the Bucks franchise he played for.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

One Photographer’s Quest to Redefine the Shark

With his magnificent underwater images, Gerardo del Villar wants to rehabilitate the reputation of the ocean's great predators, inspire conservation, and encourage responsible ecotourism.

Wired - 24m

Commentary: Why this Puritan sculpture may revolutionize your thinking about the rise of Christian nationalism

Christian nationalism was a flop when the Puritans tried it. See this famous Augustus Saint-Gaudens sculpture for information.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

At the Forum, rockers Deftones show why they've stayed ahead of their time, 30 years and counting

The Sacramento-raised metal band has never been bigger, or more definitional for what young people want out of heavy music.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Forget Influencer Trips. Why This Beauty Founder Took Her Employees on a Luxury Vacation

Tisha Thompson, founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, used the trip to both thank her team and film fun employee-generated content.

Inc. - 4d

My Father Spoke to Me Only Once About Why He Led This Nation

He told me once, in the Lincoln Bedroom.

The New York Times - 3d

Flamboyance, creativity, club culture – and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again

A series of major exhibitions focusing on the era has unleashed a wave of nostalgia for those who were there and curiosity from the young who envy its freedom. In the future everyone will blame the ...

The Guardian - 2d

More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why

Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for them. A record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.. In ...

The Guardian - 2d

I was crying, anxious, exhausted – why did no one warn me about the new-pet blues?

After weeks of looking forward to getting a cat, I was shocked at how miserable I was with Leo on the scene. But many cat and dog owners struggle to cope. As I sat on the sofa with my sister, my ...

The Guardian - 1d

Why the SEC's potential record number of NCAA tourney bids is a headache for the selection committee

Just days before Selection Sunday, the SEC appears likely to eclipse the record of 11 NCAA tournament bids from a single league. That creates a multitude of challenges for the tourney selection ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Nikola Jokić is putting up record numbers. So why is he unlikely to be NBA MVP?

The three-time MVP has a strong case to win his fourth award. But that is to ignore the brilliance – and freshness – of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On Sunday afternoon, two of the best teams in the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors

New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.

MarketWatch - 1d

1 Word Explains Why Your Robot Co-Worker Looks Kind of Human: Trust

A new study say it’s easier for people to work alongside robots if they look a little like us.

Inc. - 1d

Seth Rogen Explains Why Sony Refused To Let Jonah Hill Touch A PlayStation 2 In Superbad

Seth Rogen shared a surprising bit of PlayStation trivia during a red carpet interview at SXSW . When asked what the funniest note he'd received on a script was, Rogen said it was a note from Sony ...

GameSpot - 1d

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