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Father of UGA's Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall
Georgia coach Kirby Smart's father, Sonny, died Saturday morning after suffering complications from hip surgery he underwent following a fall in New Orleans before the Allstate Sugar Bowl.ESPN - 1h -
Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.CBS News - 1h -
Jimmy Carter's son, Chip Carter, honors his father
Chip Carter, son of former President Jimmy Carter, honored his father's legacy during the funeral ceremony at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday. The late president died at the age ...CBS News - 2h -
Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98
He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.The New York Times - 5h -
Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dies at 47
Jeff Baena, an independent filmmaker who worked with his wife, Aubrey Plaza, has died. His last project was 2022's 'Spin Me Round.'Los Angeles Times - 6h -
Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, dies after fall in New Orleans
Sonny Smart underwent surgery after fracturing his hip on TuesdayYahoo Sports - 7h -
‘He ended up homeless and penniless’: My uncle conned my father into signing over their mother’s house. What can I do?
“His brother went to the prison where my dad was incarcerated and had him sign over the house.”MarketWatch - 7h -
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
His body was found by an assistant at his Los Angeles home on Friday morning, US media report.BBC News - 8h -
JJ Redick Responds to Criticism From Charles Barkley
The Lakers coach said he was unfazed by the TNT analyst’s comments.The New York Times - 8h -
How to keep babies warm in cold weather and other winter tips
Much of the UK is facing a cold snap, so here are some tips to cope with low temperatures.BBC News - 15h -
How filmmakers and actors in Asia and the Asian diaspora are expanding representation
It’s vastly different to work as an Asian actor in North American hubs such as Toronto, Los Angeles and New York — than in those in Asia, including Hong Kong and TaipeiABC News - 20h -
Brenton Wood, 'Oogum Boogum Song' crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83
R&B singer Brenton Wood found a loyal following among SoCal's Latinos, who often called in to KRLA-AM 1110 to dedicate his tracks over the airwaves.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
A Stock Market Boom Could Arrive in 2025, According to History
The S&P 500 has turned negative only twice after an annual return of 20 percent or more.Inc. - 1d -
Jim Knaub, Premier Wheelchair Racer, Dies at 68
He motivated and challenged fellow paraplegics: ‘Why walk when you can fly?’The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Soul singer Brenton Wood, behind the 1967 hit Oogum Boogum Song, dies aged 83
Born Alfred Jesse Smith, his smash title has repeatedly been used in film and television shows. The soul singer Brenton Wood has died at the age of 83, TMZ and Variety reported. Wood’s manager, ...The Guardian - 22h -
Kings rookie Devin Carter to make NBA debut Friday vs. Grizzlies, who employ his father as an assistant coach
Carter, the No. 13 pick in the 2024 draft, had shoulder surgery in JulyCBS Sports - 1d -
Ex-hospital worker arrested after 3 premature babies suffer fractures at Virginia ICU
A former hospital worker was arrested in connection with a late 2024 incident that left three babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Virginia's Henrico Doctors’ Hospital with "unexplainable ...NBC News - 1d -
Baby dies after A1 crash in icy conditions
The seven-month-old died in hospital after a car hit a tree near Grantham on Thursday night.BBC News - 1d -
China's electric car boom is increasingly more about hybrids
Hybrid-powered vehicles are proving more popular than battery-only ones in China, even as consumers shift away from gas-only cars, full-year data show.CNBC - 1d -
Sara Sharif's killer father 'attacked in prison'
Urfan Sharif, who was convicted of murdering his daughter Sara, is said to have been assaulted in HMP Belmarsh on New Year's Day.BBC News - 1d -
India’s next digital payments boom
Also in this newsletter: Is India’s stock market run waning and some New Year’s Eve party statsFinancial Times - 1d -
Wayne Osmond, Singer and Guitarist With the Osmonds, Dies at 73
Mr. Osmond was a founding member of the family pop group, which had a slew of hits in the 1970s, including “One Bad Apple” and “Yo-Yo.”The New York Times - 1d -
Grieving killer whale who carried calf’s body spotted again with dead baby
Experts say sighting of orca in Puget Sound with second deceased calf is ‘devastating’ for ailing population. An apparently grieving killer whale who swam more than 1,000 miles (1,600km) pushing ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘I’ve always been very good with money’: Should I put my wife on the title of my home, investment property and my late father’s house?
“If I die and she sells the properties, would she have to pay a lot of capital-gains taxes, especially on the houses we don’t live in?”MarketWatch - 2d -
US Teenager Fighting for His Life After Father and 2 Others Killed in Mexico
Jason Peña, now 14, was shot in the head on a highway in the state of Durango, a family spokeswoman said. His father and uncle, both U.S. citizens, and a Mexican relative were also killed.The New York Times - 2d -
Six New Star Wars Lego Sets Available Now, Including Baby Yoda And The Hover Pram
New Lego Sets Over 100 new Lego sets released on January ...GameSpot - 2d -
I thought I could be a ‘cool mum’ – just strap my baby to me and keep living life as usual. I was so wrong | Tara Kenny
I’ve discovered new ways to be cool: rhyme time is my cocktail hour, the park my catwalk and I have a nappy bag that’s chicer than a Fendi Baguette. When I was six months pregnant, against all ...The Guardian - 2d -
Baby to fly to Mexico for 'life-changing' stem cell therapy after fundraiser
Celine was born in December 2023 weighing less than a bag of sugar.BBC News - 2d -
The booming business of special needs education in England
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councilsFinancial Times - 2d -
'Babygirl' filmmaker Halina Reijn had no problem directing steamy sex scenes
Halina Reijn didn't have to research how to direct sex scenes in 'Babygirl,' having acted in her share of them. But it helps to have a plan, she says.Los Angeles Times - 3d