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The Stories Behind Hockey’s Most Iconic Photos From the Man Who Took Them
Bruce Bennett has had a front-row seat to some of the most important moments in the sport’s history.The New York Times - 2h -
How writing 'My Old Ass' made me learn to appreciate change
Megan Park got inspired to write 'My Old Ass' when she was a new mom, sleeping in her childhood bedroom. The experience helped her make peace with the passage of time.Los Angeles Times - 18h -
A moment that changed me: I was loving life as a cellist – then something snapped in my arm
As a teenager with a scholarship to a prestigious music school, I was looking forward to a future playing Dvořák, Shostakovich and Elgar. Then came the injury that shattered my dreams. When I was ...The Guardian - 22h -
'My childhood sweetheart took £42k from me'
Alice, of Shropshire, says she is a romance fraud victim of a man who was her childhood sweetheart.BBC News - 1d -
In maps: Who might control Syria now Assad has gone?
A visual guide to the latest developments after Syrian rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad 13 years after the start of the country's civil war.BBC News - 1d -
Hegseth: Trump told me 'to keep on fighting'
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice for the top post at the Pentagon, said Trump encouraged him to "keep on fighting," despite a slew of negative headlines leaving his nomination in ...The Hill - 1d -
How Syria’s Rebels Took Damascus, Captured on Video
Bashar Al-Assad’s grip over Syria was visible everywhere in the capital. It was all dismantled in less than 24 hours.The New York Times - 1d -
Storm Darragh showed me how unprepared my family – and Britain – are for disaster | Gaby Hinsliff
After just 12 hours without power, we were cold, isolated and facing the fact that everyday life is far more precarious than it seems. It was the cold that woke me up. Some time in the early hours ...The Guardian - 1d -
My father, the serial killer: how April Balascio put her dad behind bars – and broke free of her childhood
When Balascio was growing up, her charismatic father was violent, controlling, yet often very loving. Then her foster brother was killed and she started piecing together the dates and places that ...The Guardian - 2d -
Concerns over Syrian rebels leader who took over Assad regime
There are renewed concerns over Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the rebel leader who led the Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) group that took over Syria and collapsed President Bashar al-Assad's regime. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
Assad's police threatened to bury me and my reporting. Now I'm back, and free
The BBC's Lina Sinjab - who fled Damascus 2013 as it was engulfed in war – reflects on her return to the city.BBC News - 2d -
47-year-old billionaire: 'My superpowers' are paranoia, workaholism and micromanaging—'that's worked for me'
Peter Beck's concern around failure often keeps him up at night, but the billionaire says it also helped him build Rocket Lab into a $11 billion company.CNBC - 2d -
How Syrian rebels took control after Assad fled to Moscow
Opposition forces have entered Syria's Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to Russia. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab breaks down how the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) ...CBS News - 2d -
'My grandfather's probably pissed at me': Freiermuth's celebration joke leads Week 14 quips
Mac Jones drew from first-hand experience in discussing the difficulty of winning in the NFL, among other top Week 14 remarks.ESPN - 2d -
The pet I’ll never forget: I lost my mum, career, livelihood and hope – but Bertie the cat was determined to fix me
He was found under floorboards and it was as if his humble beginnings gave him extra empathy. When people around us died and I became homeless, he gave me a clear purpose. Bertie was found in 2005 ...The Guardian - 2d -
When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford
Twenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went.BBC News - 2d -
‘I’d always enjoyed alcohol – but my mother’s sudden, violent death made me a heavy drinker overnight’
When she died, my life plunged into darkness and I turned to the bottle. It quickly became clear to me how trauma could change a moderate habit into a dangerous one. On 17 March 2020, an otherwise ...The Guardian - 3d -
My wife’s noisy eating is driving me up the wall
In some ways it’s not really about the chewing, Philippa Perry suggests. The question My wife’s eating habits drive me crazy. What can I do? We’ve been married for 30 years and we are a good ...The Guardian - 3d -
I’m 69 and have $10,000 in legal bills from my divorce. Is now the time to borrow from my IRA?
“I never dreamed I’d be in this position.”MarketWatch - 4d -
‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?
“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”MarketWatch - 4d -
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. took his 2021 salary in bitcoin. Here’s how much it’s worth now.
‘Who said taking my salary in bitcoin was dumb?’ he asks nowMarketWatch - 4d -
Longevity doctor and yogi: I 'build my life around' these 5 daily habits—anyone can benefit from them
Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a longevity physician, has studied cellular health for decades. These are the practices she abides by for a long, healthy life.CNBC - 4d -
My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.
Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.MarketWatch - 4d -
Aunt says Butte County school shooter 'shattered' nephew's childhood
Two days after a gunman shattered the peace at a small, religious Butte County school, family members of the victims remain at a loss for words. Tawnee Preisner is the aunt of 5-year-old Elias ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How Childhood Tragedy Shaped the Doctor Trump Picked for Surgeon General
At the age of 13, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat said she accidentally knocked over a box in a darkened room. A handgun went off, leaving her father dead.The New York Times - 5d -
Formula 1: George Russell says Max Verstappen threatened to 'put me on my f***ing head in the wall' in Qatar
Verstappen was unhappy with the way Russell lobbied for a penalty after qualifying.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Israel says 96 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
'Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld' is Echo Wu's love letter to her childhood
The creator of the animated Netflix series explains how the show was a chance to combine her interests while telling an original coming-of-age story.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Childhood Friends, Now Jewelry Partners
Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher have spent the past few years expanding their brand, Viltier.The New York Times - 6d -
Phil Knight spares no NIL deal in thirst for Oregon national title: 'He's gonna help me make my shoe'
Most people assume the Nike co-founder's involvement in Oregon's recruiting operation, but the level of specificity uncovered Wednesday is noteworthyCBS Sports - 6d -
Williams: Bears' turnover 'steppingstone' for me
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams portrayed a positive outlook on the effect that the team's coaching changes he has experienced as a rookie will have on his career.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
A moment that changed me: I felt alone in my misery – but catching a fish gave me hope
I had long resisted spending days in the cold and wet of north-east Scotland. Then I realised it offered the peace and quiet I needed most. In August 2020, a doctor said two words to me that have ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’
Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’. The son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent killed himself after ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Thomas Kingston took life after reaction to medication
The husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter died from a head injury in February.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Five things you may have missed from NFL Week 13: My Cause My Cleats, wild Josh Allen TD and more
A look at the top moments from around the leagueCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
How 2 Female Founders Took on Stephen Miller—and Won
How Hello Alice co-founders Elizabeth Gore and Carolyn Rodz survived a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year of legal challenges and navigated their startup to profitability.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
Bears explain Matt Eberflus' awkward press conference that took place hours before his firing, announce coaching changes
Bears decision-makers were still meeting about Eberflus' future during his Friday presser, so they didn't see any reason Eberflus shouldn't meet with the media.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
My children don’t care about me. I’m 61 and want to rewrite my will. Where do I start?
“I do not see myself living with my children at the end of my life.”MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Rwanda asylum scheme spent £50m on flights that never took off, data reveals
Home Secretary says £700m scheme did not result in a single deportation or stop any boats crossing the Channel. A failed Conservative plan to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda spent £50m on ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
