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With 100 Pounds of Blue Pigment, an Artist Conjures Spirits of the Past
The ghost of George Washington Carver hangs over the studio of Amanda Williams, where hues are inspired by the Alabama soil Black farmers worked.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
I adore my children. I’m also scared that one day my son will kill me
In the UK, more than 170 women have been murdered by their sons in the past 15 years. An anonymous mother reveals what it is like to be frightened of your child while desperately wanting to support ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
‘It’s a new kind of prison’: Amanda Knox on redemption, rage – and her unlikely friendship with the prosecutor who hounded her
Ten years ago she was finally cleared of the brutal murder of her housemate Meredith Kercher in Perugia. But is Knox really free?. • ‘I call us the Sisterhood of Ill Repute’: read an exclusive ...The Guardian - 1d -
Remains of woman murdered by serial killer found at landfill
Morgan Harris was one of the Indigenous women slain by Jeremy Skibicki, who is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of four murders last year.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Fears for British couple in 70s held by Taliban as court appearance delayed
Daughter says Barbie Reynolds, 75, is collapsing from malnutrition and that the health of Peter, 79, is also declining. The daughter of a British couple in their 70s imprisoned by the Taliban has ...The Guardian - 12h -
A pitch-black art gallery — now that’s a bright idea
Empty Gallery, a ‘black-cube’ arts space situated in a Hong Kong high-rise, has a reputation for immersive, experimental experiencesFinancial Times - 4d -
Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
U.S. Institute of Peace sues to block DOGE 'takeover by force'
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), an independent non-profit established by Congress 40 years ago, is asking a federal judge to immediately block the Department of Government Efficiency's ...NBC News - 4d -
New China tariffs may mean higher toy prices, but Mattel and Hasbro are working to blunt the impact
Mattel and Hasbro may be forced to raise prices if President Donald Trump’s 20% tariffs on imports from China remain in place, but both companies have mitigation strategies in place.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
3 Years Ago, He Was an Air Force Cadet. Now, He’s a Face of Baseball.
“I thought I’d be flying jets,” Paul Skenes said. Instead, he is M.L.B.’s most exciting pitcher.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Inside Trump’s War on the I.R.S.: Dropped Audits and a Skeleton Staff
President Trump is planning to gut the work force while trying to turn the I.R.S. into a more political agency.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff
The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
What couples need to know about desire: ‘There’s no right or healthy amount of sex’
Desire discrepancy is one of the most common reasons couples come to certified sex and relationship practitioner Georgia Grace . Solving the issue means challenging false assumptions. Get our ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Judge orders Trump administration to return two trans prisoners to women’s facilities
Federal Bureau of Prisons told to transfer women back and provide hormone therapy treatment for gender dysphoria. A judge on Wednesday ordered the federal Bureau of Prisons (BoP) to transfer two ...The Guardian - 4d -
Remarkable medical mission to help children in Gaza
The U.S. has led a remarkable medical mission to get Palestinian children out of Gaza for urgent medical treatment. The first two patients arrived in the U.S. yesterday. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell ...NBC News - 3d -
This Popular Game Is Banning Players For 10 Years
Free-to-play game Delta Force isn't playing around when it comes to cheaters. Developer Team Jade has revealed that 10-year bans--yes, a full decade--have been handed out recently to over 1,000 ...GameSpot - 3d -
Impeached South Korean leader freed from prison
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison Saturday after a court ruled his detention over insurrection charges was invalid. The conservative president faces charges ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Sudan army recaptures presidential palace after two years of war
It follows days of heavy fighting as the army took control of areas previously held by a rival force.BBC News - 2d -
Israel strikes kill hundreds in Gaza with ceasefire on the brink
Israel’s military launched a new round of deadly strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. It’s the deadliest attack on Gaza in months with hundreds of Palestinians killed. NBC’s ...NBC News - 5d -
Jack Black Was Supposed To Play An Entirely Different Character In A Minecraft Movie
Jack Black stars in A Minecraft Movie as Steve, but he wasn't originally going to play that part. Mojang senior director of original content, Torfi Frans Olafsson, said in an interview that Black ...GameSpot - 3d -
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration halts funding for legal aid for migrant children
The Trump administration has cut funding to the program that provides legal representation to tens of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children, according to a memo.ABC News - 2d -
When a Couple’s Drinking Habits Diverge
When one partner wants to cut back, or stops drinking altogether, the changes can reverberate throughout a relationship.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
WATCH: Black bear at Yellowstone emerges from hibernation
A mother black bear in Yellowstone National Park was seen waking up from hibernation, stumbling out from her cave to reveal some little bear cubs inside.ABC News - 2d -
Man who murdered mother, brother and sister in Luton jailed for at least 49 years
Nicholas Prosper, 19, shot his family as part of failed plot to kill 30 children at his former primary school. A “truly evil” 19-year-old who murdered his mother and two younger siblings as part of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Movie Review: Soderbergh's sleek spy thriller 'Black Bag' crackles
There's a crackling patter to “Black Bag” — Steven Soderbergh’s marital drama cloaked as a sleek spy thrillerABC News - Mar. 12 -
The Mandalorian Armorer's Helmet Is Getting A Premium Black Series Replica Mandalorian Helmet
Star Wars: The Black Series - Armorer Helmet Replica $100 | Releases April ...GameSpot - Mar. 15 -
150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou Center
An unprecedented exhibition at the Pompidou Center in Paris explores the presence and influence of Black artists in the city from the 1950s to 2000ABC News - 5d -
Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Gaza as ceasefire teeters on the brink
Israel's military launched the deadliest strikes on the Gaza strip since the agreement of its ceasefire with Hamas, killing hundreds of people.NBC News - 5d -
Teens charged with murder nearly a year after cyclist on way to work was intentionally hit by stolen vehicle
Video released Tuesday shows the moments leading up to when, New Mexico police say, a stolen vehicle full of youths intentionally struck and killed a bicycle commuter.NBC News - 4d -
Chelsea working on a deal to bring 28-year-old Premier League star to Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have once again had an inconsistent season and despite their heavy spending, they are only fighting for a place in the top four of the Premier League.They signed several new players last ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
European military powers work on 5-10 year plan to replace US in Nato
UK, France, Germany and Nordics among countries engaged in informal discussions over a managed transferFinancial Times - 3d -
After Nevada prison brawl kills 3 inmates, 20 people are charged
Anthony Williams, 41, Connor Brown, 22, and Zacharia Luz, 42, were killed in the July 30 fight at Ely State Prison.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
HBCU players struggle to make the professional leagues. Will an All-Star Game help?
The last time a player from a historically black college made the NBA was in 2010. Work is underway to open up the pathway to the pros. In the coming weeks, tens of thousands of people will attend ...The Guardian - 6d -
Sudan's military says it has retaken seat of country's government for the first time in two years
Sudan’s military said Friday that it had retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces in the capital, after nearly two years of fighting.NBC News - 2d -
Trump tells Zelensky he’ll address issue of abducted Ukrainian children
President Trump promised to address the issue of Ukraine’s missing and abducted children by Russia during a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, despite the halting of U.S. funding ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia
Democratic and Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database on thousands of children had been deleted.The New York Times - 3d -
As Children, They Fled the Nazis Alone. Newly Found Papers Tell Their Story.
Just under 10,000 Jewish children fled to Britain from Europe from December 1938 to September 1939. Not much was known about their journeys, until recently.The New York Times - 3d -
Cowboys re-sign All-Pro returner KaVontae Turpin to three-year, $18 million contract
Turpin earned two Pro Bowl selections and a 2024 first-team All-Pro nod for his work as a returner in his first three yearsCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Sam Darnold contract details: Seahawks can escape deal after one year
The Seahawks signed Sam Darnold to a three-year deal in free agency. Seattle will be able to get out of the deal if things don't work out.Yahoo Sports - 6d