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The promise of the fifth estate is being squeezed
After social media rattled the old gatekeepers of information, new digital ones have emergedFinancial Times - 1d -
‘They came across as muppets’: Christo Grozev on being target of Bulgarian spy ring
Investigative journalist called ‘modern-day Sherlock’ by Alexei Navalny on unsettling photos, reprisals and being exiled from Vienna. Christo Grozev was sitting in a New York cafe in February 2023, ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs, inquest hears
The Hollyoaks and reality TV star died at the age of 46 at his home in Bristol on 16 January.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
15-Year-Old Rugby Player Dies After Suffering 'Blow to the Head' During Match: 'Absolute Tragedy'
The Saint-Maximin-Brignoles-Val d’Issole (RSMXV) club announced that Nicolas Haddad died following an in-game accident days beforeYahoo Sports - 4h -
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Nita Lowey, former New York congresswoman, dies at 87
Nita Lowey, the former 16-term congresswoman from New York, has died after a battle with breast cancer, her family says.CBS News - 5d -
Cuba hit by widespread blackouts after national energy grid collapses
Large areas of western Cuba, including Havana, lose power in latest blackouts to hit island nation after substation fails . Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed late on Friday, leading to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Police arrest 14 fans as 18 injured in Bilbao v Roma trouble
A total of 18 people were injured in clashes between fans and police officers before and after the Europa League match between Athletic Bilbao and AS Roma on Thursday. The Europa Press news agency ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
‘Boxing let me be angry’: Anna Whitwham
After her mum died, Anna Whitwham was drawn to martial arts, and found an outlet for her grief in the ring. I am standing in the middle of the boxing ring, a stage lit up like a theatre. I’ve hit ...The Guardian - 5d -
Migrant dies attempting to cross English Channel
The Kuwati man, in his sixties, suffered a cardiac arrest on the boat that was carrying him from northern France, officials said.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Jaguars way too early 53-man roster prediction after first wave of NFL free agency
After the first wave of NFL free agency, here is a way too early projection of the Jaguars' 53-man roster.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 -
Man files complaint after ChatGPT said he killed his children
The Norwegian man says the chatbot's maker OpenAI should be fined over the completely inaccurate information.BBC News - 1d -
15 biggest salary cap hits for the Eagles in 2025 after the first wave of NFL free agency
Updated look at the 15 biggest salary cap hits for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025 after the first wave of NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - 5d -
15 biggest salary cap hits for the Ravens in 2025 after the first wave of NFL free agency
15 biggest salary cap hits for the Baltimore Ravens in 2025 after the first wave of NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - 5d -
Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say
Emergency workers responding to a fire in Waterbury, Conn., found the man, 32, who weighed only 68 pounds and had been held captive in a tiny room.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
14-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection With Fatal Newark Police Shooting
The boy, who has not been named, was charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing illegal weapons. The officer who died early Saturday morning was identified as Detective Joseph Azcona.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Queen Camilla attends Cheltenham Festival, comforts girlfriend of jockey who died after recent fall
Queen Camilla has comforted the girlfriend of a jockey who recently died following a fall as the horse forever linked to his career won at the prestigious Cheltenham FestivalABC News - Mar. 12 -
Roberts issues rare public pushback after Trump calls for judge’s impeachment
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public statement Tuesday pushing back after President Trump called to impeach a federal judge that ruled against his administration in a high-profile ...The Hill - 3d -
Chief Justice delivers rare rebuke to Trump after call to impeach judge
Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked President Trump after he called for the impeachment of a federal judge who tried to block swift deportations. The White House said it complied with the judge’s ...NBC News - 2d -
Byrd gets first ECU hit 3 years after amputation
East Carolina's Parker Byrd, whose right leg was amputated below the knee after a boating accident three years ago, got his first hit as a college player when he singled in the Pirates' 12-0 win ...ESPN - 6d -
Louisiana executes man with nitrogen gas after 15-year pause
Louisiana put a condemned man to death using nitrogen gas in its first execution since 2010, making it only the second state to administer the controversial method.NBC News - 3d -
Bipartisan pair of senators reintroduce bill to expand fentanyl testing in hospitals
The bill from Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Jim Banks, R-Ind., is called “Tyler’s Law,” named after a California teenager who died following a fentanyl overdose.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump posts statement after 'very good' call with Zelenskyy
President Trump posted on social media that he had a "very good" call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy about the war with Russia and his previous call with Russian President Putin.NBC News - 2d -
The Uplift: A Dynamic Duo
A man with cerebral palsy and his racing partner attempt to complete six Abbott World Marathon Majors, with one left: Tokyo. David Begnaud has an update on Trooper the dog, who was rescued after ...CBS News - 1d -
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at 22 after years of struggling with the rare mitochondrial disease PolG, according to a statement issued by his parents, Prince Robert and Princess Julie, on ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
German women's football great Fitschen dies at age 56
German women's football great Doris Fitschen has died after a long illness at age 56, the domestic federation DFB said on Sunday, citing her family. "I am shocked and very saddened by the death of ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
Flamboyant former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has died aged 76 after battling an "aggressive form of prostate cancer", his family announced on Thursday."He passed away peacefully with ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged
An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police. His stepmother was charged with cruelty and kidnapping.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Man charged with murder of 16-year-old boy shot dead in London
Lathaniel Burrell, was shot and died on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube stationBBC News - Mar. 9 -
Lando Norris’s car good enough to win every race, predicts George Russell
McLaren superiority ‘bigger than Red Bull has ever had’ Norris wants to stay calm after opening race win George Russell has claimed that Lando Norris has the car to win every race this season ...The Guardian - 1d -
'Change must come' - MPs call for RFU review
After record losses, club bankruptcies and bonus controversies, a group of MPs calls for an independent review of the Rugby Football Union.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Manning admits Tanner injury timeline is uncertain
Bristol City boss Liam Manning hopes to have George Tanner back before the end of the season but is not be certain after the full-back underwent knee surgery.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60
In a statement, Pearson's family confirmed he was being treated for diabetes and was on dialysis.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
BYD shares hit record high on 5-minute EV charging claims
Chinese electric vehicle maker says new models can compete with refuelling times for petrol carsFinancial Times - 3d -
Man who stalked Cheryl Tweedy jailed for 16 weeks
A 50-year-old man is sentenced after admitting harassment and breaching a restraining order.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Eagles agree to a one-year deal with versatile return man Avery Williams
Eagles agree to a one-year deal with versatile return man Avery Williams after parting ways with Britain CoveyYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Connecticut man says he was held captive by stepmother for 20 years
A 32-year-old man told police he intentionally set fire to a home in Waterbury, Connecticut, in order to escape the house, where he alleged that he was held captive for about 20 years. His ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Counter-terror police lead fire investigation
A limited number of flights have resumed from Heathrow Airport after a power outage following a fire.BBC News - 34m -
Lando Norris hits out at ‘fabricated nonsense’ in Drive to Survive
Lando Norris has become the latest driver to criticise Netflix’s smash-hit Formula 1: Drive to Survive series, calling elements of the show “fabricated nonsense” and claiming it has “drifted too ...Yahoo Sports - 6d
