‘We’re humanizing Manson’: docuseries adds depth to a notorious criminal

The makers of Making Manson have found a wealth of new audio footage that adds texture to an infamous figure without absolving him of his terrible crimes. When it comes to Charles Manson, the image ...

World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago

Chris Hemsworth criticised over tourism ad promoting Abu Dhabi despite ‘notorious’ human rights violations

Actor and wife filmed promotional ad in UAE, a country which strives to present itself as tolerant ‘while carrying out repression against dissent’. Australian movie star Chris Hemsworth has been ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Josh Uche trade grades: Chiefs add needed pass-rush depth; Patriots cut losses with former second-round pick

Uche has produced 20.5 sacks since entering the NFL in 2020

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Charles Manson spoke of more killings in prison tapes

In newly released audio featured in a documentary, Manson appears to speak about previously unknown killings.

Inside the story of the notorious Menendez brothers case

Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for killing their parents. Now, more than three decades later, they are hoping new evidence could reopen the case.

Charles Manson admits to additional murders in unearthed prison phone call

In docuseries preview, audio shows cult leader, behind 1960s killings, saying he ‘left some dead people’ in Mexico. In newly released audio, Charles Manson , the cult leader behind a string of ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The notorious Menendez murder mansion becomes a draw. Beverly Hills is reeling

Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has drawn true crime fans from all over the world to see the mansion where the 1989 murders occurred.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

Vance on calling Putin an 'enemy': 'We’re not in a war with him'

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump’s running mate, refrained from labeling Russian President Vladimir Putin an “enemy,” instead saying he’s an “adversary” and urging diplomacy to help ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here

From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024.

Tech - Wired - October 30

America, land of the free — but only if we’re careful

We have reason to worry when nearly half the nation's voters tell pollsters they'll vote for Trump.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

PETA files new motion in case against 'Chimp Crazy' docuseries subject Tonia Haddix

PETA is once again going after the woman who tried to fake a chimpanzee’s death in 2021.

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Injured Iowa QB McNamara not on depth chart

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara is not listed on the depth chart for this week's game vs. Wisconsin after leaving Saturday's win with an undisclosed injury.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Without Steph, Warriors will discover if depth as good as advertised

Without their star superstar, the Golden State Warriors will discover if their depth is as good as originally advertised through training camp and preseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Depth and Shooting Keep Kansas Men’s Basketball on Top

The top-ranked Jayhawks held off the North Carolina Tar Heels, 92-89.

Sports - The New York Times - November 9

In unearthed prison phone call, Charles Manson admits involvement in pre-1969 killings

A new docuseries about the cult leader features audio in which he admits to participating in multiple killings in Mexico before the notorious Manson family murders of 1969.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

‘We’re running out of time’: UN warns of 3.1C temperature rise

Paris agreement target of 1.5C of global warming ‘will be gone in a few years’ without action, agency says

Business - Financial Times - October 24

‘We’re eating ourselves’: big money turns football into legal battlefield

Vast sums underpinning top competitions have sparked outbreak of ‘lawfare’ that could reshape the sport

Business - Financial Times - October 27

The mysterious world of Two Shell: ‘Our pranks don’t mean we’re not sincere’

They promised us an in-person interview – then sent along two decoys. So who are the enigmatic musicians who make it so hard for fans to hear their thrillingly alien music?. Two Shell, a buzzy ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

DNC vice chair says ‘we’re prepared’ for close race

Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Ken Martin on Sunday projected confidence going into Election Day on Tuesday, saying Democrats have long prepared for a close race. “I am really confident, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Is Juan Soto Worth $600 Million? We’re About to Find Out.

The average annual value of Soto’s next contract could surpass a record set by Shohei Ohtani, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

'We’re gonna learn some things' about UFOs: Rep. Tim Burchett

"It’s peeling back the layers of an onion,” said Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

DJ Clark Kent, Who Introduced Jay-Z to the Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 58

He was a producer and club D.J. who helped rappers find their voices and fortunes, and who later became known as a raconteur of hip-hop history.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

‘These were tough dudes – and notoriously romantic’: why lowrider soul, LA’s music and car subculture, still thrives

Lowriding cars are synonymous with rap, but their Chicano drivers prefer sweet soul music. The scene’s movers and musicians explain how they went from being police targets to esteemed cultural ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

'You ended our son's life': Grieving parents make appeal to sextortion criminals

Murray Dowey, from Dunblane, was only 16 when he ended his life last year.

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