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Lego executive and friend of Denmark's Queen Mary dies in skiing accident
Michael Halbye, Lego executive and friend of Denmark's Queen Mary, died on Saturday after a fall during a skiing session, according to Kirkbi, a management company that owns The LEGO Group.NBC News - 19h -
Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson River Helicopter Crash
Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí Montal, both executives from Spain, died on Thursday in a crash near New York City along with their three children and the pilot.The New York Times - 4d -
White Hall head basketball coach Matt Williams killed in auto accident
White Hall boy’s head basketball coach Matt Williams has died following a tragic two-vehicle accident in Pine BluffYahoo Sports - 2d -
South Africa poised to re-open inquest into Nobel laureate's death
An official ruling, that Albert Luthuli died in an accident in 1967, has long been queried by his family.BBC News - 2d -
The Taliban leader says executions are part of Islam
The Taliban leader says executions are part of IslamABC News - 3d -
Lego Black Market Fetches Big Prices and Fuels Brazen Thefts
Some Lego sets have skyrocketed in value but behind the eye-popping price tags is a dark side: an underground market that fuels brazen thefts.The New York Times - 1d -
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy dead at age 24, university confirms
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in December, has died at age 24, a university athletics spokesman said Sunday.NBC News - 2d -
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy dead at age 24
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in December, has died at age 24, a university athletics spokesman said.CBS News - 2d -
Ted Kotcheff, 'First Blood' and 'Weekend at Bernie's' director, dies at 94
Ted Kotcheff, whose long career included directing 'First Blood,' 'Weekend at Bernie's,' 'Wake in Fright' and 'North Dallas Forty' and executive producing 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' has ...Los Angeles Times - 4d -
In 'Your Friends & Neighbors,' Jon Hamm is back in Don Draper territory
Jon Hamm stars in this Apple TV+ drama as a fired hedge fund manager in crisis who resorts to stealing from his circle of friends to keep up his family's lifestyle.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Queen Camilla says King's work 'keeps him going'
She says her husband, who has been receiving cancer treatment for over a year, wants to do "more and more".BBC News - 3d -
Rockies' new City Connect uniforms capture the colors of Colorado's skies
The Rockies will debut their threads on April 18 against the Washington Nationals.ESPN - 3d -
Sandstorm Turns Iraq’s Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals
Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.The New York Times - 1d -
'The Amateur,' starring Rami Malek, looks the part but can't execute the mission
As spy thrillers go, this one is suspense-free and generic, wasting a decent cast that includes Jon Bernthal, Laurence Fishburne and Rachel Brosnahan.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer dies at 83
Former Cincinnati Reds star and member of the World Series team, Tommy Helms died at the age of 83.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
In One Colorado Town, People Experiencing Homelessness Can Sleep in Their Car — if They Have a Job
People experiencing homelessness can sleep in their cars in this wealthy ski town in Colorado, but only if they have a job.The New York Times - 3d -
'Dazed and Confused' actor Nicky Katt dies at 54
Actor Nicky Katt, best known for roles in popular indie film “Dazed and Confused” and show “Boston Public,” has died at 54.NBC News - 2d -
Greenland documentary forces Danes to confront their colonial heritage
As Donald Trump threatens to take over the territory, film claims its cryolite mine was plundered by Denmark. For two weeks in Denmark the subject of the documentary was “bigger than Trump”, says ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Best Cat Toys for Your Furry Friend (2025)
Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, tech-y cat toys and scratchers.Wired - 5d -
Don Mischer, Emmy-winning director and live-TV virtuoso, dies at 85
From Super Bowl to political convention, Don Mischer mastered awe. The renowned director has died at 85.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters, died Sunday.NBC News - 2d -
Former NCAA woman of year dies in plane crash
Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year, died Saturday, along with members of her family, in a plane crash in upstate New York.ESPN - 2d -
Andrea Nevins, documentary filmmaker, dies at 63
Andrea Nevins, wife of former Showtime chairman David Nevins, died Saturday after battling breast cancer. She directed documentary films, including 'Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Matt Eberflus' handling of infamous Hail Mary loss 'annoyed' Bears players, Caleb Williams reveals
Williams is speaking openly about his former coach's mistakesCBS Sports - 2d -
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many decades, has died, his son said SundayABC News - 2d -
A new generation gets hitched in 'The Wedding Banquet.' Its cast feels changed by the making of it
Interview with the main cast of "The Wedding Banquet": Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran and Han Gi-chan.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Michigan basketball five-star Trey McKenney, late addition to Team USA, has standout game
The former Orchard Lake St. Mary's standout scored 22 points on 7 of 9 shooting for Team USA.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kyren Lacy dies at 24: Former LSU WR, NFL Draft hopeful led the Tigers in receiving TDs in 2024
Lacy died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while leading police on a pursuitCBS Sports - 2d -
Rodent nests found near house where Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus
The Oscar-winning actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents.BBC News - 1d -
Lucy Markovic, who competed in 'Australia's Next Top Model,' dies at 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who began her career on 'Australia's Next Top Model,' died after a 'brave battle' with a rare brain condition, her management team announced. She was 27.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
British man, 63, dies after falling at Roman aqueduct in Spain
Unnamed tourist fell from viewing platform overlooking the historic structure in Segovia, authorities say . A 63-year-old British man has died after falling from a viewing platform overlooking the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Officials: Ex-LSU WR Lacy died in apparent suicide
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was found dead Saturday night in Houston, died in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities, according to a Harris County sheriff's ...ESPN - 2d -
WATCH: Mom tells kids they are visiting a friend but it was actually their new home
Megan Troutman said it was hard to keep the secret from her kids!ABC News - 5d -
The Dogist, Elias Friedman, Marries Samantha Cutler, a Childhood Friend
Elias Friedman, a well-known photographer, and Samantha Cutler met as teens. Both love dogs, but it would be years before they loved each other.The New York Times - 5d -
Old friends on different trajectories reunite in 'Sacramento,' a comedy with wisdom
Michael Cera and Michael Angarano play once-close buddies papering over incipient responsibilities with varying degrees of self-delusion in a well-judged comedy.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
How to stabilize a region, gain a friend, and combat China: Partner with Africa
The U.S. should establish a U.S.-Africa Security Defense Tax Credit to incentivize American companies to invest in Africa's critical minerals sector, reducing dependence on China and fostering ...The Hill - 3d -
10 Lisbon restaurants I’d recommend to a friend visiting the city
A local food writer selects places to eat that offer a flavour of Lisbon’s fast-evolving restaurant scene. This fun, welcoming restaurant – a renovated tavern with traditional tiled floor in the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89: Nobel laureate from Peru was the last of 'El Boom' novelists
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for decades, has died, his son said Sunday.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Alice Tan Ridley, 'America's Got Talent' singer and Gabourey Sidibe's mother, dies
Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on 'America's Got Talent' and was the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, has died. She was 72.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
A new start after 60: I had a breakdown, the old me died – and I cried for the first time in my life
David Williams lost his mother, his marriage fell apart and he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. But it took one more blow to bring him to tears. David Williams was 17 when his mother died of ...The Guardian - 2d
