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Leo Beenhakker, Dutch soccer great who coached Real Madrid and two World Cup teams, dies at 82
Leo Beenhakker, the Dutch soccer coach who led two national teams at World Cups and won three league titles with Real Madrid, has died. “Beenhakker was a coaching icon and a truly unique figure at ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson Helicopter Crash
Agustín Escobar was killed on Thursday along with his wife and their three children, who have not been publicly named. The pilot also died in the crash, officials said.The New York Times - 5h -
Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs Funded by Groups Linked to Charles Koch and Leonard Leo
The legal organization behind a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s tariffs is funded by groups linked to Charles Koch and Leonard A. Leo.The New York Times - 13h -
Xavier Le Pichon, Who Modeled Movement of Earth’s Crust, Dies at 87
With a computer rendering, he helped scientists understand that the earth, with its shifting tectonic plates, is “an extraordinary living being” that is “continuously changing.”The New York Times - 1d -
Fridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90
At a time before his country became a chess powerhouse, he defeated four world champions, including Bobby Fischer and another in an unlikely turn of events.The New York Times - 10h -
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 - 20h -
Who's afraid of James Joyce? Elevator Repair Service takes a tour of 'Ulysses'
Elevator Repair Service's stage adaptation of 'Ulysses,' presented by UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance, inspires a rereading of the James Joyce classic. Years later, the takeaways are ...Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Ballerina who was imprisoned by Russia after $52 donation to Ukraine charity has returned to U.S.
A Russian American woman who spent more than a year imprisoned in Russia over allegations of financially supporting Ukraine’s military after a charity donation returned to the United States on ...NBC News - 12h -
Steven Spielberg honors the late Marvin Levy, his longtime publicist who had a rare Oscar win
Marvin Levy, a top-notch publicist who forged a nearly 50-year working bond with Steven Spielberg, died Monday at age 96. Spielberg called Levy 'one of a kind.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Kim Shin-jo, North Korean Commando Who Sought to Kill South Korea’s Leader, Dies
He famously said the mission of a hit squad sent by Pyongyang in 1968 was to “slit the throat” of the South Korean dictator Park Chung-hee.The New York Times - 15h -
Rafael Correa’s Shadow and Why Ecuador Can’t Move On
Rafael Correa’s presence is sustained not only by his supporters but also by his adversaries, who have failed to construct a compelling alternative.The New York Times - 10h -
Florida art dealer and another man charged in scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks
Authorities say a South Florida art dealer and another man face charges involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol artworksABC News - 16h -
Sao Paulo marks the opening of the city art museum's new building with Renoir exhibit
The Sao Paulo Museum of Art has opened a new building, bringing to completion its architectural vision 77 years after the facility's inaugurationABC News - 9h -
Ex-Madrid, Netherlands coach Beenhakker dies
Former Real Madrid and Netherlands coach Leo Beenhakker has died at the age of 82, the LaLiga club said on Thursday.ESPN - 6h -
Bennet, Democratic senator from Colorado, to run for governor
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), an influential member of the Senate Democratic Conference, who has been a leading voice on expanding the Child Tax Credit and supporting Ukraine in its war against ...The Hill - 2h -
Spanish Siemens executive, wife and 3 children among those killed in NYC helicopter crash
New York authorities have named two of the adult victims who died in Thursday's fatal helicopter crash as Agustín Escobar and Merce Camprubi Montal, a married couple from Spain.NBC News - 8h -
Sledgehammer-wielding Musk critics smash up Tesla in London art project
Campaign group Everyone Hates Elon organised protest with car bound for scrapheap ‘to create debate about wealth inequality’. Protective helmets were donned and sledgehammers wielded as Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 19h -
Britain announces a surge of Ukraine support as Western backers meet to drum up arms
Britain has announced a “surge” of military support to Ukraine, as the war-ravaged country’s Western backers gather at NATO headquarters to drum up weapons and ammunitionABC News - 3h -
Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg's longtime publicist and an Oscar recipient, dies at 96
Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s publicist for over four decades and the only person in his field to be recognized with an Oscar, has diedABC News - 1d -
Plurality of voters wary of CEOs' support for Trump, while a similar share say media is too critical
Last month’s national NBC News poll found a near-majority of voters see CEOs of large corporations as being too supportive of President Donald Trump, while about the same share of voters also said ...NBC News - 19h -
GOP pollster finds support for Trump tax proposals in most key Senate battlegrounds
An internal poll conducted by GOP pollster Fabrizio Ward found support for President Trump’s tax proposals in most Senate battleground states ahead of the upcoming budget reconciliation battle in ...The Hill - 16h -
Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died
Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades of music that spanned from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has diedABC News - 3d -
Leo Beenhakker, former Real Madrid, Ajax and Netherlands coach, dies at 82
Dutchman also led Trinidad & Tobago at 2006 World Cup Clubs pay tribute to ‘legendary coach’ and ‘unique figure’ Leo Beenhakker, the former Real Madrid, Ajax and Netherlands manager, has died at ...The Guardian - 18h -
RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination
In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.The New York Times - 1d -
UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine
The package includes funding for radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.BBC News - 1h -
Ukraine allies promise €21bn in military support for Kyiv
Ukraine defence contact group accuse Putin of ‘dragging his feet’ and delaying US-led negotiations over ceasefire deal. Europe live – latest updates Ukraine’s allies have announced a record ...The Guardian - 35m -
'It's time to go': John Findley steps down, ending standout run as NDA hockey coach
A former assistant at BC High, Duxbury and Hingham, Findley led NDA to 97 wins and a pair of state-final appearances during his tenure.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Lucy Markovic, 'Australia's Next Top Model' star, dies at 27 of rare brain condition
Australian model Lucy Markovic, a star of "Australia's Next Top Model," has died of a rare brain condition, her representatives announced Thursday.NBC News - 33m -
Former Bayern CEO Kahn criticizes club for lack of support for Eberl
Former FC Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has criticized the club's leadership for failing to publicly back its board member for sport, Max Eberl, amid ongoing speculation about his future. "In the ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Jailed Istanbul mayor appears in court as supporters gather outside his prison
Istanbul’s jailed opposition mayor has appeared in court in one of multiple cases against himABC News - 2h -
This Famous Physics Experiment Shows Why the Government Should Support ‘Useless’ Science
Basic research often pays huge dividends—but that’s not why we do it.Wired - 2h -
Markets or Trump: who’s in charge?
Plus: a stocktake of the political year so farFinancial Times - 3h -
WATCH: Meet the dog who knows more than 1,000 words
In 2011, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson visited Chaser, a dog who lived with a retired psychology professor in South Carolina.ABC News - 3h -
NFL media members are split on who Patriots will draft with No. 4 overall pick
NFL media members are split in their mock drafts on who the New England Patriots will select fourth overall in the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 27m -
Column: Is Walter Clayton Jr the best college basketball from Polk County? If not, then who?
Walter Clayton Jr., Otis Birdsong, Rashad Anderson and Livingston Chatman are among the top basketball players from Polk who excelled in college. But who’s the best?Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who occupied Stanford building charged with felonies
A dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were arrested at Stanford University last year after they occupied and allegedly caused hundreds of thousands in damage to a campus building are now facing ...ABC News - 2h -
Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony
After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.NBC News - 17h -
Why You Should Care About Look Outside
Look Outside is a turn based horror game with a terrifying art style and some interesting ideas.GameSpot - 16h -
Egged on by his family, Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh finally opens MutMuz Gallery to the public
Devo's 'social scientist' and Hollywood composer wonders 'Why Are We Here?' in his debut art show at MutMuz Gallery in ChinatownLos Angeles Times - 5h -
Jury orders rapper Soulja Boy to pay $4m to woman who accused him of sexual assault
Star was held liable for claims of sexual battery, assault and imprisonment by woman who said she was his assistant. A jury has ordered rapper Soulja Boy to pay $4m to a woman who has accused him ...The Guardian - 18h
