How the WNBA went from an ‘existential’ moment to record success
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The W.N.B.A. Had an ‘Existential’ Moment. Now It’s Never Been Better.
In 2020, the league made several choices that significantly affected its trajectory.29 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Tommy Robinson’s book went to No 1 on Amazon. This is what I learned from the reviews | Zoe Williams
The far-right activist’s Manifesto briefly topped the website’s chart. It is gone now, but the comments make for worrying reading. It’s always tempting to self-soothe when the far right is on the ...4 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
How the WNBA went from an ‘existential’ moment to record success
In spring 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended the country, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was locked down in her New Jersey home. The league was facing a season on the brink right as its ...5 hours ago - WNBA -
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CCTV shows moments leading up to fatal stabbings
The teenagers were killed in a case of mistaken identity, the court has been told.18 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Stewie’s rebound and a decisive 12-0 run: How Liberty pulled even in Finals
Just when things were starting to feel like Game 1, the Liberty rattled off 12 points to put away the Lynx.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
A new start after 60: I went to art school at 66 – and now I’ve sold hundreds of paintings
Carol Douglas wanted to study art as a teenager, but her parents didn’t see the point and she spent decades regretting what might have been. She now has an exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
In the Netherlands, we’re closing our emptying prisons. What can other countries learn from how we did it? | Renate van der Zee
The Dutch prison population has fallen by more than 40% – and awareness of the harms of harsh sentencing could explain why. Yesterday, I went to the cinema in the Dome prison in Haarlem. This ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How Steve Ballmer went from selling brownie mix to owning the LA Clippers
Billionaire Steve Ballmer bought the LA Clippers in 2014 after a run as Microsoft's CEO. These days, he's focusing his energy on the Intuit Dome — the Clippers' new home — and on getting an NBA title.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Liberty and record-breaking Stewart hold off Lynx to level WNBA finals
Stewart’s 21 power New York to 80-66 win in Game 2 Game 3 of best-of-five series is Wednesday in Minnesota The New York Liberty held off the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA finals on Sunday ...Yesterday - WNBA -
Business - CNBC
Kamala Harris says this lesson from her mom shaped her career—why parenting experts say it’s essential for success
Growing up, Vice President Kamala Harris's mother taught her to approach conflict with agency and accountability. The lessons have shaped her career, she says.2 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
How Does Emily Weiss, Glossier’s Founder, Define Success?
Glossier founder Emily Weiss attributes her success to never giving up. Plus, jewelry shopping from coast to coast and Wet Seal’s gilded age.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Family That Went Against the Grain---and Built a Billion-Dollar Company
It was a side hustle. Now it’s a tortilla empire. Siete Foods did it in seven steps.3 days ago