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Mike Rinder, former Scientology exec who became an Emmy-winning whistleblower, dies at 69
Mike Rinder, a former executive leader for the Church of Scientology who became a whistleblower after he left the organization, has died. He was 69.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
Martin O'Malley snags DNC chair endorsements from current and former Black members of Congress
Four prominent current and former Congressional Black Caucus members endorsed Martin O’Malley's bid to chair the Democratic National Committee on Monday as the contest heads into the home stretch.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
The Challenge for Made-in-America Bikes? Made-in-China Parts
Two and a half years after Guardian Bikes opened a factory in Indiana, it is trying to find components manufactured in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Bears open scoring with sleight-of-hand 94-yard punt return touchdown vs. Packers
The Bears used some misdirection to pick up a special teams touchdown at Lambeau Field.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
WATCH: Bears totally fool Packers with trick play on punt return that leads to 94-yard touchdown
This was a wild playCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
5 AI Tools to Save You Time
Embrace the AI boom with tools that will simplify your workload and supercharge your efficiency.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
5 races to keep on your radar in early 2025
A mix of high-profile and local races will take place in the first few months of this year, which could serve as a barometer for how voters feel just months after the 2024 presidential election. ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor, who devoted his life for peace, dies at 93
Shigemi Fukahori, a survivor of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing, who devoted his life to advocating for peace has diedABC News - Jan. 5 -
Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets
Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday nightABC News - Jan. 4 -
PSU's Franklin: 'Too early' to say if Carter plays
Penn State coach James Franklin says it's "too early" to determine whether All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Archaeologists discover ancient tools dating back millions of years
Just over 50 years ago, paleontologist Donald Johnson unearthed the remains of "Lucy," an ancient human relative who lived more than 3 million years ago. Now, another group of scientists have found ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Flyers Made Amazing Move With Superstar
The Flyers made a smart move with this superstar forward.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Researchers find 3-million-year-old tools in Kenya
On a lakeside peninsula in Eastern Africa, archaeologists have found clues about a society that lived there over 3 million years ago.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Mike Clay's early 2025 PPR rankings
We've flipped the calendar to 2025, so let's get right to Clay's first set of rankings for next season.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has diedABC News - Jan. 4 -
Tobias Harris scores 24 points and Pistons hold off Hornets 98-94
Tobias Harris had 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons held off the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 for their fifth win in six gamesABC News - Jan. 3 -
Brenton Wood, 'Oogum Boogum Song' crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83
R&B singer Brenton Wood found a loyal following among SoCal's Latinos, who often called in to KRLA-AM 1110 to dedicate his tracks over the airwaves.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 4 -
Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81
She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Utah woman 'who always wanted to be a mom' dies nine days after having twins
A Utah woman died of a rare heart condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy just nine days after she gave birth to twins, her grieving father said.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Rosita Missoni, who turned colored knitwear into high fashion, dies at 93
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, has died at the age of 93, the family-owned company said on Thursday.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Man who died in Cybertruck explosion outside Las Vegas Trump hotel ID'd as Army special ops soldier
Authorities said Thursday that their investigation into an explosion that rattled the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas and killed one person had narrowed in on a decorated U.S.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39
A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Costco has the tools to show its expensive stock is still worth the premium in 2025
Costco's burgeoning revenue streams like advertising and e-commerce may help propel the stock in the new year.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Rosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93
With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.”The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Players who made (or broke) your 2024 fantasy football season
After a season of analyzing players who made or broke our lineups, Tera Roberts looks at the full picture.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Content Creators Worry OpenAI Won’t Release a Tool That Promised to Protect Their IP
OpenAI said it would make it easy for content creators to prevent their material from being used to train AI, but it hasn’t yet delivered.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Gunman who killed at least 12 people in Montenegro rampage dies by suicide
A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Dick Capri, Catskills Comic Who Took His Shtick to Broadway, Dies at 93
He was a regular at the mountain resorts where many comedians honed their acts, then had a star turn in the long-running revue “Catskills on Broadway.”The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103
Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103
Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who helped pull injured sailors from the oily waters of Pearl Harbor after the 1941 Japanese attack on the naval base, has died.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Jimmy Carter Made Jeans Presidential
He projected authenticity not just through his actions, but also with his uniform.The New York Times - Dec. 30 -
In memoriam: Team17 cofounder Martyn Brown and other game devs who died in 2024
Martyn Brown, cofounder of Team17 and a 35-year game industry veteran, has passed away at age 57. Brown started Team17 with Debbie Bestwick and Michael Robinson in 1990. Brown helped create more ...VentureBeat - Dec. 30
