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Commissioners approve Lee County Athletic Park fees
The Lee County commissioners approved a fee schedule for field rentals at the Lee County Athletic Park, which is scheduled to open in late August. “It does seem like we might be going in a hole,” ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Eddie Jordan dies aged 76: the most colourful of the F1 mavericks
Eddie Jordan, who has died aged 76, was one of the most colourful characters Formula One has ever known. Even in a sport chock-full of mavericks and chancers, he was a one-off: an ex-racer who ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of 'Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide
Actor Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, who appeared in several TV series and was the ex-wife of 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff, died of suicide this week. She was 62.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House, dies at 49
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday.NBC News - 4d -
L.J. Smith, whose 'Vampire Diaries' books inspired CW series, dies at 66
Author L.J. Smith, who created the 'Vampire Diaries' otherwordly book series that inspired the CW drama of the same name, died this month. She was 66.Los Angeles Times - 13h -
L.J. Smith, whose 'Vampire Diaries' books inspired CW series, dies at 66
Author L.J. Smith, who created the 'Vampire Diaries' otherwordly book series that inspired the CW drama of the same name, died this month. She was 66.Los Angeles Times - 13h -
Latest on missing American college student in the Dominican Republic
Authorities are expanding their search for American college student Dudiksha Konanki, who went missing in the Dominican Republic nearly a week ago. The 20-year-old was last seen with friends at a ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
'I don't know who on the internet has been treated better than me': A chat with NBA TV's GOATmentator
Beau Estes, aka "The GOATmentator," is as renowned as they come when someone thinks about the voice behind NBA highlights. When that famous gravelly voice comes on with basketball highlights, even ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Nets player grades: D'Angelo Russell has 18 in 104-96 loss at Celtics
Here are the Brooklyn Nets player grades following Tuesday's 104-96 loss at the Boston Celtics.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
‘Cancer gave me clarity’: Industry star Marisa Abela on surviving serious illness, playing posh and on-screen nudity
She’s the breakout star of the cult banking drama who went on to play Amy Winehouse and has now been handpicked by Steven Soderbergh for his latest thriller. But at 23, a shock diagnosis changed ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Among American Jews, a Schism Over Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest
Some organizations applauded the move. But the raid chilled other American Jews, even some who consider themselves supporters of Israel.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
“Concrete interest” – Sky Sports journalist drops big update on Man Utd target who ‘troubled’ Diogo Dalot
Manchester United are reportedly trailing behind their rivals in the race for Southampton teenager Tyler Dibling.Despite the Saints’ abysmal campaign and their inevitable return to the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Amir Khan sat with Spike Lee during McNeese-Purdue in another March Madness highlight
Okay, this is awesome. Amir Khan and Spike Lee?!Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic
Five years after the WHO declared COVID to be a pandemic, questions remain including how many people have died.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat following outrage
An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern ...ABC News - Mar. 15 -
American cyclist Matteo Jorgenson wins back-to-back Paris-Nice titles
American cyclist Matteo Jorgenson won the week-long Paris-Nice race for the second straight year on Sunday. On a good day for U.S. cycling Jorgenson, who rides for the Jumbo-Visma team, finished ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Prince William pays tribute to last Battle of Britain pilot who has died at 105
Mr Hemingway, who is originally from Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager before World War Two.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Former Radio 1 DJ who got one of John Lennon's last interviews dies aged 76
Andy Peebles, who enjoyed a glittering career on radio, was also a regular presenter of Top of The PopsBBC News - 4d -
Afghans who helped the U.S. military blocked from reaching American soil
More than 40,000 Afghans approved for travel after helping the U.S. are stuck in limbo.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Search expands for American college student who vanished in the Dominican Republic
Officials say their investigation into the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is considering the possibility of drowning and foul play. The 20-year-old went missing ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92
In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93
Blacklisted at home but finding acclaim abroad, she sought to bridge East and West, the sacred and the secular, in vivid, colorful compositions.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Herman Graf, Who Helped Sell ‘Tropic of Cancer,’ Dies at 91
A major figure in independent publishing, he promoted Henry Miller’s once-banned book and helped make “A Confederacy of Dunces” a best seller after the author’s death.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Carl Lundstrom, Who Financed the Pirate Bay, Dies in Plane Crash
Mr. Lundstrom was a supporter of far-right causes and, at one point, an unsuccessful candidate for office. He was convicted of aiding copyright infringement in 2009.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Émilie Dequenne, Belgian Actress Who Starred in ‘Rosetta,’ Dies at 43
She won the Cannes Film Festival’s best actress award for her debut performance in 1999. She was later diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86
The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Hugues Oyarzabal, Surfing Star Who Rode With a Camera, Dies at 39
With a video recorder affixed to his board or clamped to his teeth, he took viewers along for the ride, often inside the curling “barrel” of a wave.The New York Times - 6d -
Robert Denham, Lawyer Who Steered Companies Through Crises, Dies at 79
Among his rescues was teaming up with Warren Buffett to keep the investment bank Salomon Brothers afloat amid a bid-rigging scandal in the 1990s.The New York Times - 6d -
George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76
"A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose,” his family wrote.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Ming Fay, Who Made Magical Sculptures of the Natural World, Dies at 82
His artwork paid tribute to its surroundings, in New York City and elsewhere, rendering nature at an oversized scale that made it unmissable.The New York Times - 4d -
Lou Nasti, Who Brought Christmas Displays to Extravagant Life, Dies at 79
A robotics specialist, he animated puppets and dolls for displays worldwide. His “Toyland,” with a two-story-high Santa, drew sightseers to a Brooklyn home for years.The New York Times - 2d -
Leonard Polonsky, Philanthropist Who Supported the Arts, Dies at 97
After making a fortune in financial services, he funded the arts and made historical artifacts and documents widely available to the public.The New York Times - 15h -
Leonard Polonsky, Philanthropist Who Supported the Arts, Dies at 97
After making a fortune in financial services, he funded the arts and made historical artifacts and documents widely available to the public.The New York Times - 13h -
VOTE: Who was the top boys basketball player in the Gaylord area in 2024-25?
The GHT Player of the Year and All-Area teams will come later this week. Now, here is your chance to make your voice heard:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Most AAPI adults oppose eliminating federal agencies: Survey
A majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and Native Hawaiians disapprove of eliminating federal agencies and mass layoffs of federal workers, according to a poll. Nearly 60 ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Over 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say ...ABC News - Mar. 14 -
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies after private cancer battle
D'Wayne Wiggins, who founded soul trio Tony! Toni! Toné! with Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley, died after a private battle with bladder cancer. He was 64.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Texas high school football legend known as 'The Sugar Land Express' dies at 89
Legendary Texas high school football player "The Sugar Land Express," who held national rushing record from 1953-2012, has died. Kenneth Hall was 89.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Former US Soccer Federation secretary general Hank Steinbrecher dies at age 77
Hank Steinbrecher, who helped revive the U.S. Soccer Federation during a decade in charge as its women's team became the world's dominant power, died Tuesday at his home in Tucson, Arizona. The ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NATO clarifies comments that four missing US soldiers had died during training in Lithuania
NATO is clarifying comments that Secretary-General Mark Rutte made when he suggested that four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania had died, even though the U.S. Army said ...ABC News - 21h
