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Thomas Friedman on Trump’s Desire to Be President for Life
The president wants to create a revolution abroad. This Opinion columnist would love to see a plan.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
"Weathering" and its effect on poor health and life expectancy
Arline Geronimus' research shows how societal pressures like institutional racism, classism, financial stressors or the environmental can impact not just the length of life, but also the quality of ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Reject the quiet life — there is no growth without competition
The UK government should learn from the sorry history of cartels and monopoliesFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
The Chinese migrants hoping for a new life in Germany
A small but growing number of Chinese people are fleeing home, with their sights set on Germany thanks to its reputation as a safe haven for refugees. Ling*, 42, arrived in Germany with his ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Gene Hackman: The eclectic life of a Hollywood great
Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Life on MLB's waiver wire
In today's edition: Life on MLB's waiver wire, top 10 NFL combine storylines, F1 testing in photos, NFLPA report cards, the White Sox may never win again, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27 -
Zelensky: 'Ukraine is fighting for the normal and safe life it deserves'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said his country “is fighting for the normal and safe life it deserves,” pushing back on Republican claims that he is obstructing peace talks. ...The Hill - 3d -
Medical student brings music to end-of-life care
Melanie Ambler, a Stanford medical student, uses music to comfort patients in palliative care, composing songs based on their life stories. Her work, which blends medicine and the arts, has caught ...CBS News - 2d -
‘The tanks are everywhere’: Life on Syria’s new frontline with Israel
The IDF is using excavators, tanks and bombs to take territory from neighbours and remake its bordersFinancial Times - 1d -
Column: With 2025 SAG Awards, Netflix proved it isn't solving awards season ratings crisis
The awards show with the largest percentage of famous faces failed to grow its audience in 2024 when it made its Netflix debut. It's tough to imagine it will do so this year.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24 -
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior victim of racist taunts vs. Real Sociedad, game briefly paused by refs
The Brazilian superstar was once again targeted with racist taunts, this time at Real SociedadCBS Sports - Feb. 27 -
Where to watch Real Betis vs. Real Madrid, odds: La Liga live stream, prediction, how to watch, lineups
Carlo Ancelotti's side will visit Seville on SaturdayCBS Sports - 5d -
Real Madrid tripped up in La Liga at Real Betis: Here's why Los Blancos won't be overly concerned
Champions League returns this week, Los Blancos were missing some key players, and they figure to be favorites in both UCL and La Liga come season's endCBS Sports - 4d -
‘You took the life of someone who had given you life’: the women killed by their sons
Nearly one in 10 women who have died at the hands of men in the UK in the past 15 years were killed by their sons. Here are 10 such cases. More than 170 mothers killed by their sons in 15 years ...The Guardian - 1d -
'I've always admired his glutes': Untold stories of Mike McDaniel the football player
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel showed his passion for the game and some power in the weight room (!) at Yale.ESPN - Feb. 19 -
Fantasy Baseball Believe It or Not: Rafael Devers' absence and other stories to keep an eye on this spring
Plus, what to make of Zac Gallen's velocity concernsCBS Sports - Feb. 27 -
Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.Wired - 6d -
GTA 5's New Enhanced PC Edition: How To Preload And Transfer Story Progress For Free
Grand Theft Auto 5's long-awaited enhanced upgrade on PC finally arrives on March 4. Ahead of that, existing GTA 5 players can pre-load the free upgrade via the Rockstar Games Launcher or Steam.. ...GameSpot - 6d -
WATCH: The story behind Kieran Culkin's wife promising him a 4th child if he won an Oscar
Best supporting actor winner Kieran Culkin revealed to Lara Spencer how the deal went down with his wife to have four children if he won the OscarABC News - 3d -
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died at age 82. Here's a look back at their love story
Dolly Parton announced on social media that her husband, Carl Dean, died Monday at age 82. While Parton kept most of her relationship with Dean private, here's what to know about their love story ...CBS News - 2d -
LA Times reportedly removes new AI tool from story after it downplayed KKK
A day after launch of contentious feature, its bias meter said some accounts see Klan as ‘responding to societal changes’. The Los Angeles Times has reportedly removed its new artificial ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Is A "Different Version" Of The Game's Story, Matrix Actor Joins Cast
The Last of Us Season 2 premieres this April, and now we've learned a little more about it. In an interview, showrunner Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin discussed the show's depature from the game's ...GameSpot - 23h -
Finally eligible for March Madness, Division I's most unlikely success story out to prove it's not done yet
UC San Diego, a Division II program until 2020, can qualify for the NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 10h -
Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Duo set to become 1 of the first teams to complete 6 major marathons
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Duo Team aiming to compete in 6th major marathon shares journey
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have finished the Chicago, New York, Boston, London and Berlin marathons together. They hope to complete the Tokyo Marathon this year.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Wall Street sees major drop amid concerns over slowing economy
Wall Street saw a dramatic drop on Friday with the Dow Jones plunging nearly 750 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling sharply amid fears of a slowing economy and stubborn inflation. CNBC’s ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen delivers major blow to Arsenal’s title hopes
So it turns out Arsenal should have signed a striker. Fourteen months after they last put a major dent in Arsenal’s title aspirations, Jarrod Bowen secured West Ham’s second successive Premier ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-Up
Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. program will be replaced by a panel show co-hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Shares in Australia’s largest listed tech group plunge as majority of board quits
Allies of scandal-hit co-founder Richard White take control as independent directors resign over ‘intractable differences’Financial Times - Feb. 24 -
Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans
It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Thomas aims to complete journey from 'nobody' to major finals
Scotland striker Martha Thomas recalls how a LinkedIn message changed her life as she targets a spot at a major tournament.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
5 former players are running baseball operations in the majors. More could be on the way
There are five former major leaguers serving as the top baseball executive for a big league franchise at the moment, forming one of MLB's most exclusive clubsABC News - Feb. 25 -
New Star Wars Game Seemingly Unaffected By Major NetEase Shakeup
Quantic Dream, the developer behind the upcoming Star Wars Eclipse, has apparently been unaffected by the recent shakeup over at NetEase.. "We want to reassure everyone that our studios in Paris ...GameSpot - Feb. 25 -
Star Wars Boss Is Reportedly Retiring This Year, Which Could Be A Major Shakeup
There might be a great disturbance in the Force, as a new report claims that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy will retire later this year. The executive has overseen the Star Wars and Indiana ...GameSpot - Feb. 25 -
Budget vote in House tests slim GOP majority in new Trump term
If House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to pass the Trump-backed budget plan, which includes trillions in tax cuts, he can only afford to lose one Republican vote. However, multiple GOP lawmakers have ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Chile hit by major blackout, leaving millions without electricity
State of emergency and overnight curfew declared after blackout strands commuters and knocks out traffic lights. Authorities in Chile have declared a state of emergency and overnight curfew after a ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
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Christianity’s Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows
Young people contributed to the shift. “If you’re a young white male these days and you think of yourself as conservative, then being religious is a part of that.”The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Democrat: Party has ‘fallen out of touch with the majority of Americans’
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said he believes the Democratic Party has “fallen out of touch” with what the majority of Americans want from the party. Moulton went on Fox News on Wednesday, where he ...The Hill - Feb. 26
