New Orleans increases security ahead of Super Bowl, Trump visit

It's prediction time: Picks, final score, MVP for Super Bowl LIX

Eight of our nine experts agree on the champ and MVP. Plus thoughts on Saquon Barkley's yardage total, Travis Kelce's performance and even the halftime show.

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US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad

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Nate Tice & Gerald McCoy’s Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl LIX Breakdown

Jason Fitz, Gerald McCoy and Nate Tice break down Super Bowl LIX in a special crossover podcast.

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New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school

Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones under a new law restricting the use of devices in schools

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Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts are showing us a new way to play

Neither quarterback posted particularly eye-catching passing numbers. But is that really the best or only measure of good QB play?

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Super Bowl LIX: Eagles are better, but Chiefs have you-know-who

This week's Four Verts blocks out all the noise and looks at the four biggest Super Bowl themes, while also issuing a warning about being "bored" with the Chiefs.

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Killer Mike's arrest at 2024 Grammys prompts lawsuit against private security firm

Killer Mike is suing a private security firm, alleging false arrest, assault and battery stemming from his arrest at last year's Grammy Awards.

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E3’s Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited Too

The days of trailers and demos are done as the ESA broadens its horizons. The newly minted “iicon” conference will bring together the many industries impacted by video games, from Hollywood to ...

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Casinos, high-rises and fraud: The BBC visits a bizarre city built on scams

A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.

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This officiating conspiracy theory could actually sway the Super Bowl outcome

No matter where anyone stands on the issue, what is undeniable is that the officiating crew for Super Bowl LIX is well aware of what is being said.

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Ahead of Modi’s Visit With Trump, U.S. Deportations to India Creates Uproar

Reports that deported migrants had faced mistreatment stirred an uproar in India ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Washington.

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How Brands Are Winning the Super Bowl This Year With High-Impact Ads

Companies have already dropped teasers and full commercials online ahead of the big game. Here are five of our favorites.

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Palmerston, the British Foreign Service Cat, Takes Up New Post in Bermuda

The cat, who first served in 2016, had feuded with Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street.

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Ryan Day’s New Ohio State Deal Includes $80.5M Buyout

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had his contract extended through the 2031 season with a salary increase that averages $12.5 million in annual compensation, the school announced on Thursday. The ...

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Why you should be rooting for the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX

"Fly, Eagles, Fly" has a nice ring to it, but Philadelphia is a bit of a throwback. If you are tired of the shotgun and passing it every down, this team is for you.

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‘Starbucks Monday’ Means Free Coffee After the Super Bowl. It Might Be the Company’s Smartest Idea Yet

Get a free cup of coffee on Monday if you’re a Rewards member.

Inc. - 5d

Hosting Its Next Super Bowl, New Orleans’s Superdome Is Turning 50

The distinctive domed building, turning 50 this year, is known for hosting the Super Bowl, but to locals, it’s also “the city’s living room.”

The New York Times - 5d

Quick road trip ends with Panthers only visit to St. Louis this season

Florida will hope to have rookie Mackie Samoskevich back in the lineup

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Calvin Klein and the New ‘Sexitude’

As the brand returns to New York Fashion Week, an inside look at what its new designer, Veronica Leoni, has planned.

The New York Times - 6d

Kendrick Lamar to discuss Super Bowl halftime performance in New Orleans

What can viewers expect from Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance

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Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules

Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs

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