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Alice Tan Ridley, 'America's Got Talent' singer and Gabourey Sidibe's mother, dies
Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on 'America's Got Talent' and was the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, has died. She was 72.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
A new start after 60: I had a breakdown, the old me died – and I cried for the first time in my life
David Williams lost his mother, his marriage fell apart and he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. But it took one more blow to bring him to tears. David Williams was 17 when his mother died of ...The Guardian - 9h -
Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.CBS News - 3d -
'They left together': Family member of Hudson River helicopter crash victims speaks out
The brother of Merce Camprubi Montal, the young wife and mother who died in this week’s New York City helicopter crash along with four other family members and the pilot, threw flowers into the ...NBC News - 1d -
Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his ...CBS News - 1d -
Eye on America: Inside America’s boba boom and the iconic lowrider gains acclaim
In California, we look into the rapidly growing demand for the beloved Taiwanese drink boba in the U.S. Then, we tour a new exhibition that’s celebrating the history and cultural significance of ...CBS News - 1d -
The Day My Mother Never Came Home
Did a father use his 6-year-old son as an alibi for murder? A son grapples with his parents' troubled past. "48 Hours" contributor Vladimir Duthiers reports.CBS News - 23h -
The Utes are adding a former four-star talent out of the transfer portal
Kamryn Mafua was a top 60 prospect in the 2024 class and played limited minutes as a freshman at California.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Why does Trump love those ‘beautiful’ tariffs? It didn’t start with China.
“Make America Great Again” longs for an America that can never be again.MarketWatch - 1d -
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer dies at 83
Former Cincinnati Reds star and member of the World Series team, Tommy Helms died at the age of 83.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
'Dazed and Confused' actor Nicky Katt dies at 54
Actor Nicky Katt, best known for roles in popular indie film “Dazed and Confused” and show “Boston Public,” has died at 54.NBC News - 21h -
Europe must choose between America and China
In a multi-polar world, old certainties about the US security guarantee and access to markets no longer holdFinancial Times - 2d -
Don Mischer, Emmy-winning director and live-TV virtuoso, dies at 85
From Super Bowl to political convention, Don Mischer mastered awe. The renowned director has died at 85.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters, died Sunday.NBC News - 5h -
Former NCAA woman of year dies in plane crash
Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year, died Saturday, along with members of her family, in a plane crash in upstate New York.ESPN - 10h -
Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson River Helicopter Crash
Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí Montal, both executives from Spain, died on Thursday in a crash near New York City along with their three children and the pilot.The New York Times - 2d -
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many decades, has died, his son said SundayABC News - 13h -
Arsenal identify Real Madrid talent as next Odegaard with €30-40m proposal expected
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bold move for one of Real Madrid’s most promising youngsters, Arda Guler. According to SPORT, the Premier League side is planning to make an offer between €30 m...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
An Oklahoma School District Just Got Stuck With a Big Bus Bill
Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze.Inc. - 2d -
How BU, Western Michigan got to title game and what it will take to win it
The Terriers and Broncos play for the national championship in men's hockey. Here's a look at each team.ESPN - 1d -
Kyren Lacy dies at 24: Former LSU WR, NFL Draft hopeful led the Tigers in receiving TDs in 2024
Lacy died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while leading police on a pursuitCBS Sports - 14h -
Lucy Markovic, who competed in 'Australia's Next Top Model,' dies at 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who began her career on 'Australia's Next Top Model,' died after a 'brave battle' with a rare brain condition, her management team announced. She was 27.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
British man, 63, dies after falling at Roman aqueduct in Spain
Unnamed tourist fell from viewing platform overlooking the historic structure in Segovia, authorities say . A 63-year-old British man has died after falling from a viewing platform overlooking the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Officials: Ex-LSU WR Lacy died in apparent suicide
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was found dead Saturday night in Houston, died in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities, according to a Harris County sheriff's ...ESPN - 10h -
Mets Prospect Notes: Jett Williams off to hot start, Drew Gilbert showcasing power during rehab
Here's the latest on some of the Mets' top young talent in the early stages of the minor league season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Top Alabama high school football recruits in the class of 2026
Alabama typically produces some of the best talent in the country. Here are the top 10 recruits in the 2026 class.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Bond market moves raise fears of growing bets against America
Treasury yields have been behaving unusually, sparking concerns that the typical “safe haven” investment might be losing some of its shine.NBC News - 2d -
America Is Learning the Wrong Lesson from Elon Musk’s Success
Intimidation doesn’t elevate performance; it undermines people.The New York Times - 1d -
Savannah Bananas: the viral sensation shaking up America's pastime
With elaborate dance routines, back flips, and a player on stilts, the Savannah Bananas bring fun and wackiness to baseball. And fans are loving it.CBS News - 15h -
Idaho Court Expands Abortion Ban Medical Exceptions
In situations where a mother faces risk of death, the decision allows for abortions even when death isn’t imminent.The New York Times - 1d -
‘You wouldn’t pick us out as mother and daughter!’: Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter on acting together for the first time
Bridgerton star Bessie – soon to play Nancy Mitford in a new TV drama – and her mum, acting royalty Imelda, talk Sondheim, sandwiches and taking the stage together in Shaw’s sex worker scandal Mrs ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ireland’s mother-and-baby homes are a stain on the Catholic church - but this latest refusal to atone is a new low | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
The reluctance of religious organisations to offer recompense for the lives ruined fits a pattern of denial and evasion. There are some stories so horrifying that their details embed themselves in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died in an apparent suicide during a police chase, authorities say
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy has died at age 24 in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities in Houston, according to a Harrison County sheriff’s report released Sunday.NBC News - 5h -
York Mega Practice returns for third year to showcase local high school football players
The York Mega Practice, meant to showcase local high school football players' talent in front of college coaches, returns for its third year this May.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Abandoned lynx, roaming wild boar, ‘beaver bombing’ – has rewilding got out of hand?
From unauthorised species releases to small groups buying up land, ‘guerrilla rewilding’ is going mainstream. But experts worry that these rogue efforts could do more harm than good. Visions of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Bryson DeChambeau 'got to get better' after wayward Sunday, says Rory McIlroy 'didn't talk to me once'
Bryson DeChambeau believed his game was in good enough shape to win the Masters. But it was far from it.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Martin Wolf talks to Mervyn King: why central banks got inflation wrong
The former BoE governor says ‘groupthink’ was an issueFinancial Times - 11h -
What does China really think of Trump? That he and vengeful chairman Mao would have got on well | Tania Branigan
Many see parallels with the architect of the Cultural Revolution. Both relished disruption and have exploited the power of the mob. When rare protests flared in China in 2022, one slogan read : ...The Guardian - 5h
