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Raymond Santana of ‘Central Park Five’ Will Run for Office in New York
Raymond Santana was wrongly imprisoned. Now, he wants to join Yusef Salaam, also wrongfully accused in the rape of a Central Park jogger, on the City Council.The New York Times - 3d -
Second ‘Central Park Five’ member seeking NYC Council seat
A second member of the “Central Park Five,” men were wrongly convicted and later exonerated of assaulting and raping a white woman in 1989, is seeking a seat on the New York City Council. Raymond ...The Hill - 3d -
Maryland judge declares mistrial in parking dispute shooting that killed 3
A Maryland judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case of a man who is charged with killing three people and injuring three others in a 2023 shooting after a dispute over parking.NBC News - 2d -
One Nation, Under God
Americans have stopped leaving Christianity. And the country is overwhelmingly spiritual, a new report found.The New York Times - 2d -
Owners balking at big contracts? Five players who will still get PAID this summer
Dallas' owners may have balked at paying Luka Doncic a supermax, but other teams will step up this summer to keep their stars.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
2025 NFL Draft: First-round prospect Shavon Revel Jr. on schedule to be fully cleared this summer
Revel is considered by many to be a top player in this draft classCBS Sports - 4d -
Hubert Davis, North Carolina agreed to a previously undisclosed contract extension last summer
The revelation comes at a time when North Carolina is in jeopardy of missing the NCAA tournament for the second time in three seasons.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Premier League could be forced to have two summer transfer windows because of Club World Cup
Interim window planned for teams in competition League considering brief window at start of June The Premier League could be forced to operate two separate transfer windows this summer due to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Winnie Harlow and Kyle Kuzma’s Engagement Met With Star-Studded Congratulations
The couple’s happy news captured the hearts of celebrity friends and fans alike.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Mets' Juan Soto homers in first spring training at-bat with new club
Soto signed a record $765 million deal with the Mets this past offseasonCBS Sports - 6d -
Soto slams 426-foot HR in 1st at-bat with Mets
Juan Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the Mets in their 6-2 win over the Astros on Saturday.ESPN - 6d -
Flooding likely as Met Office issues new amber warning
Wind and rain expected to have an impact across parts of the UK on SundayBBC News - 5d -
If Nick Madrigal’s injury is serious, Mets expect to replace him internally
In the immediate aftermath of Nick Madrigal’s shoulder injury, all indications are that the Mets will stick with their plan to emphasize internal depth and flexibility in filling out their bench.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
For the Mets, pitching injuries will be a stress test for the team’s vaunted pitching development group
Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea, two starters signed over the winter, will miss the beginning of the season due to injuries.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Met did not try to find missing children, report says
The Met has improved how it tackles child exploitation but more needs to be done, a report says.BBC News - 3d -
An opera based on Melville’s masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick,' docks at the Met
The Metropolitan Opera is staging a production of Herman Melville's masterpiece about a white whale, ‘Moby-DickABC News - 21h -
A YouTuber in India is facing backlash over comments he made on a comedy show. Here's what to know
A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show last weekABC News - Feb. 20 -
Gabby Petito's AI-faked voice in new Netflix documentary sparks viewer backlash
Netflix's “American Murder: Gabby Petito” is facing backlash from some viewers who are questioning whether the filmmakers' decision to use AI to recreate Petito’s voice is ethical.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Is a Trump backlash on its way? Well, eggs are as expensive as ever – and you can’t eat the culture wars | Arwa Mahdawi
The 78-year-old president is the ultimate comeback kid, but he is not a king and he is certainly not a god. As prices rise and consumer sentiment slumps, he may come to regret his election ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump faces Truth Social backlash over AI video of Gaza with topless Netanyahu and bearded bellydancers
Users of president’s own social media site criticise video showing reimagined Gaza featuring Trump and Israeli PM sipping cocktails. Donald Trump is facing a backlash on his Truth Social platform ...The Guardian - 3d -
Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.Wired - 1d -
Monday Briefing: Conservatives Near Victory in Germany
Plus, a pharaoh’s tomb was unearthed.The New York Times - 5d -
Andrew Cuomo Is Said to Be Nearing a Run for Mayor
The former governor, who resigned in disgrace, has not officially entered the New York City mayoral race. But he has spent months laying the groundwork.The New York Times - 4d -
Southwest plane, jet have near-miss at Chicago
A Southwest plane and a private jet had a near-miss moment at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Tuesday. According to video posted online from Airport Webcams, a Southwest flight flying ...The Hill - 3d -
Is the Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid era nearing an end?
Joel Embiid's durability has always been a point of concern, but his current struggles highlight a disturbing decline.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.The New York Times - 1d -
Multiple arrests after boy stabbed near castle
A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries", police say.BBC News - 34m -
Newcastle hold off Nottingham Forest as Isak double edges seven-goal thriller
Anyone doubting the determination of Eddie Howe and Nuno Espírito Santo to take their players on grand tours of Europe next season will have changed their minds after watching this.. When the final ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘It feels like we lost’: Newcastle’s Howe left bemused by late Forest revival
‘Best and worst’ of team on show in 4-3 victory, says Howe Saudi owners to make decision on new stadium this week As the final whistle blew at St James’ Park and Nottingham Forest’s players ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tottenham 0-1 Manchester City, Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal, Manchester United 3-2 Ipswich – live
Premier League updates from the 7.30pm GMT kick-offs Liverpool v Newcastle: Premier League updates – live Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Taha Charles Antaki writes ...The Guardian - 2d -
College basketball winners and losers: Arkansas edges Texas in double-bubble game, Wake Forest going wrong way
A recap of Wednesday's action for teams near the cut line of the NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 1d -
Rob Manfred calls Athletics’ new park in Sacramento charming but still expects to be in Las Vegas by 2028
Rob Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
No extension for Vlad Jr., Devers vs. Bregman drama in Boston & can Ohtani parallel park? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman react to Vladdy not signing an extension in Toronto, 3B drama in Boston, Manfred's latest appearance before the press and play a game of The Good, The Bad, The Uggla.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Man City & Milan BOOTED from UCL + Steve Cangialosi & Keaton Parks preview 2025 MLS season | The Cooligans
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the biggest UCL results of the week and are joined by Steve Cangialosi & Keaton Parks to preview the 2025 MLS season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Far-right links and Putin praise: fears over £600m UK history theme park plan
French family behind project visited Kremlin in 2014 to discuss building ‘Tsarland’ in annexed Crimea. With its spectacular shows featuring Viking longboats, Roman charioteers and sword-wielding ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
My petty gripe: you have 400 parks to picnic in, why would you choose an off-leash dog area?
Almost every time I unclip my dog, it seems, he can find and inhale the literal poisons laid out by carefree picnickers in defiance of signage. My beautiful stupid boy. So long and brave as he ...The Guardian - 5d -
Mets' Juan Soto gifts new teammate Brett Baty an SUV for giving up No. 22
Baty will make $800,000 in 2025, compared to Soto's $61.875 million salary.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Las Vegas woman allegedly drugged, fleeced older men she met on dating apps
A Las Vegas woman accused of luring men via dating sites, drugging them, and taking money was in custody in Mexico on Friday as U.S. authorities announced a federal indictment against her.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Mets' $765 million superstar Juan Soto gifted his teammate a $92,000 car: 'I just appreciate [him]'
Soto will earn $61 million more than Brett Baty this season.CNBC - 6d
