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How a 73-Year-Old Visionary Became the Grandfather of Football Analytics
Mike Eayrs crunched numbers before it was popular, and now the retiree is credited with sparking the N.F.L.’s interest in data science.Sports - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
Her 8-Year-Old Drove Herself to Target and Became an Internet Star
Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 14 -
How a former football standout became wrestling's next big thing
A former college football standout turned NXT champion, Trick Williams is teetering on the edge of pro wrestling superstardom.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
How Project 2025's rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year's election
For a year, Project 2025 has endured as a persistent force in the presidential electionTop stories - ABC News - October 22 -
15-year-old Kansas football player's death is blamed on heat
Outdoor conditioning while a heat advisory was in effect during the humid summer left 15-year-old football player Ovet Gomez Regalado pale and asking for waterHealth - ABC News - October 17 -
‘A five-year-old could play this!’ How Razorlight made Golden Touch
‘I was living in flat with a bed, a record-player, a desk and a fridge for beer. I thought, “If I just sit and play three chords for eight hours, hopefully a good song will come”’. I was working at ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
A 4-Year-Old in Harlem Starved to Death at Home. How Were the Signs Missed?
Jahmeik Modlin was found emaciated in a Harlem apartment stocked with food. His family’s child-welfare case had been closed two years before.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
NFL punt of the year? Jaguars' Logan Cooke booms 73-yarder that pins Packers at their 2-yard line
The Jaguars punter had what could be the punt of the year, booming a 73-yard kick that pinned the Packers back at their 2-yard line.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
How George Orwell became a dead metaphor
On the use and abuse of one of Britain’s greatest writersBusiness - Financial Times - October 19 -
The cowboy state US election battle that will matter from Kyiv to Beijing
Montana is at the heart of an expensive high-stakes fight for control of the American SenateWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular
For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
How Mary Claire Haver Became the Queen of Menopause
Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
Indiana’s historic start, Ohio State’s narrow escape and more takeaways
As we approach November, it's getting increasingly difficult to shrug off all we've seen as dumb luck, soft schedules and total flukes.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Australian territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds
Australia has been under pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility, in line with UN advice.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Probe launched into 12-year-old girl's death
Honey Fox French, from Pembrokeshire, died despite efforts from paramedics, an inquest hears.Top stories - BBC News - 6 hours ago -
How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets
It’s a pop hit like many others, with an ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythmTech - ABC News - October 16 -
How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets
It’s a pop hit like many others, with an ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythmEntertainment - ABC News - October 16 -
How Silicon Valley Billionaires Became Trump’s Biggest Donors
Elon Musk and a group of Silicon Valley allies have built a shadow campaign to put Donald Trump back in office.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
How a casual dinner became karaoke night with Bruce Springsteen
How a casual dinner became karaoke night with Bruce SpringsteenTop stories - BBC News - October 18 -
How the U.S. economy became so hostile to parents — and who benefits
The financial strain felt by families is not the result of individual choices. Rather, experts told MarketWatch, it reflects an economy that isn’t adequately supporting families and may be actively ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
How Liberty Media became one of the world's most valuable sports empires
As global lockdowns began in 2020, sports fans surged online and Liberty Media had a chance to realize Chairman John Malone's vision.Business - CNBC - October 20 -
How Jessica Tarlov of ‘The Five’ Became a Liberal Star on Fox News
A die-hard Democrat, she is a resident dissenter on “The Five,” the most-watched show in cable news. Does she have the hardest job on television?Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
How battleground states became so pivotal in presidential elections
Of the 50 states, voters in just seven of them are likely to determine the next president thanks to the Electoral College. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ campaigns have spent millions on ...Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
The stoicism secret: how Ryan Holiday became a Silicon Valley guru
He has sold 5m books about this ancient Greek approach to life – and been feted by sports teams and CEOs. What makes this former PR man so popular?. What is it that made the former PR man turned ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
How New York City’s Migrant Crisis Became a Potent Campaign Issue
Across New York State, Republican and Democratic candidates are using the city’s migrant crisis to attract voters fearful of its effects on their districts.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
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The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women
From snow-clearing to bus stops, civic furniture to football teams, women and men are considered and treated equally in this small city in Scandinavia – with the aim of making life happier for ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
Gladia raises $16M for AI transcription and analytics
Gladia, an AI transcription and audio intelligence provider, has raised $16 million in funding.Tech - VentureBeat - October 15 -
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Banda
BBC Sport profiles Orlando Pride and Zambia forward Barbra Banda, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Bonmati
BBC Sport profiles Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Girma
BBC Sport profiles San Diego Wave and United States defender Naomi Girma, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Smith
BBC Sport profiles Portland Thorns and United States forward Sophia Smith, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
You Don’t Get to Be 173 Years Old Without This Leadership Trait
Roger Crandall, CEO of MassMutual, explains why resilience tops his list of executive must-haves.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
2 Men Accused of Killing 72-Year-Old While Posing as Utility Workers
Two men who said they were looking for a gas leak killed the man in his basement in suburban Detroit and bound his wife with duct tape before taking her watch and phone, prosecutors said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
2-year-old loves pretending to be a spooky Halloween animatronic
For the past two months, Enzo has been dragging his parents to Home Depot's Halloween section to mimic the spooky animatronics. The 2-year-old's favorite characters? The Grim Reaper and Ghost Face, ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Three held on suspicion of murder of one-year-old girl in Northern Ireland
Police treating death of 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa in Dungannon on Sunday as murder. Detectives in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation after the death of a ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
The 80-Year-Old Basketball Hall of Famer Thriving on the Pickleball Court
“I’m out there for one reason and one reason only: I’m out there to win,” Rick Barry said.Sports - The New York Times - October 17 -
Postcard from Greece . . . meeting the 100-year-old guru of hotel design
Nicos Valsamakis created Delphi’s modernist Amalia hotel in the 1960s — and is still going strongWorld - Financial Times - October 18
