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10 Years After Winning the Boston Marathon, She Finally Received Her Prize Money
Buzunesh Deba never got her $100,000 from the Boston Athletic Association. Instead, a Philadelphia businessman paid her.The New York Times - Sports -
Madonna’s Celebration Tour Proves She Won’t Quit
If this were the last tour of Madonna’s career, she would retire as the most influential female pop star of all time.The New York Times - Top stories -
Bomb survivor thought she was hit by lightning
On the 50th anniversary, BBC News NI speaks to those affected by 1974 bombs which killed 33 people.BBC News - Top stories -
The Bezos Earth fund has pumped billions into climate and nature projects. So why are experts uneasy?
Jeff Bezos’s $10bn climate and biodiversity fund has garnered glittering prizes, but concerns have been voiced over the influence it can buy – and its interest in carbon offsets. Late last month, the coronation of Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Too bald, too mad, too red … How royal portraits get it so wrong
Jonathan Yeo’s divisive painting of the king raises the question of whether paintings of the monarchy have become irrelevant and anachronisitic. Why do reports always say that a portrait of someone great and good has been “unveiled”? The word is ...The Guardian - World -
BT’s CEO says she ‘loves to squeeze’ short sellers as shares jump
UK’s biggest telecoms group rises 17% as Allison Kirkby announces strategy and raises dividendFinancial Times - Business -
Simone Biles is stepping into the Olympic spotlight again. She is better prepared for the pressure
Gymnastics star Simone Biles says she is better equipped to handle the challenges that await as she prepares for a third OlympicsABC News - Sports -
On Her Second Chance to Swipe, She ‘Finally Got It Right’
Alexandra Voyatzakis was initially reluctant to connect with Pontus Henriksson, but a few months later, when she had the opportunity again, she took it.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The mother of a protester whose killer was pardoned says she was robbed of justice
The mother of a man killed during a Black Lives Matter protest said Friday she was robbed of "long overdue peace" when Texas Gov.NBC News - Top stories -
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I Took Career Advice From My Mom for Granted. Then She Died.
The financial assistance would be invaluable. But I miss the emotional support even more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘She’s in the pantheon now’: Kristi Noem and the politicians who hit self-destruct
The dog-killing South Dakota governor’s VP hopes are in tatters. But she’s not the first politician to flame out with an own goal. She could have been a contender. But then she wrote a book. And suddenly Kristi Noem was caught like a rabbit – or a ...The Guardian - World -
Crockett says she doesn't regret comments hitting back at Greene
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Sunday that she does not regret insulting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) after the two lawmakers clashed during a House committee hearing last week. "I don't, because here's the thing. I signed up to be a ...The Hill - Politics -
White House hits back at Stefanik after she blasts Biden in Israel
The White House hit back against House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) speech before the Israeli government’s legislative body on Sunday, when she attacked President Biden for his policy approach to Israel and the war in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Caitlin Clark's mantra as she takes on the WNBA: 'Don’t lose the fun of it'
Caitlin Clark has adopted a new mentality for her time in the WNBA.NBC News - Top stories -
Zach Bryan and girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry were in a 'horrible' car accident, she says
Zach Brian and podcast host Brianna Chickenfry were in a 'traumatizing side-by-side car crash' during the country singer's Quittin' Time tour, she says.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
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Viral kids creator Ms. Rachel says she experienced bullying after fundraising for children in Gaza
Viral kids creator Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, said she’s experienced bullying online following a fundraiser she launched for children in Gaza.NBC News - Top stories -
Teen who texted 911 rescued after she was trafficked to California from Mexico
In texts received in Spanish and translated to English, the girl tried to describe her location, though she did not know where she was. Authorities rescued a 17-year old girl after she was trafficked to Ventura county, California, from Mexico two ...The Guardian - World - California -
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Van Jones rails against Greene after spat with Dems: 'She’s a disgrace to that Congress'
CNN commentator Van Jones slammed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) following her personal attacks on a fellow member of Congress during a House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday night. The committee hearing, held to vote on whether to ...The Hill - Politics -
Crockett on Greene clash, 'going high': Not sure we can call it a low — 'She goes to hell'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Friday night she wasn't sure she could call Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) behavior in a clash between the two during a House Oversight hearing "a low," when responding to a CNN anchor's question on ...The Hill - Politics -
She Devoted Herself to Teaching About the Tiananmen Massacre. Hong Kong Shunned Her.
The story of Rowena He, a scholar of China’s bloody 1989 crackdown, reflects the narrowing space for academic freedom.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
Liberty’s Jonquel Jones: Caitlin Clark needs ‘some grace’ as she adjusts to WNBA
Caitlin Clark played her best game as a pro Saturday, but the Fever fell to 0-3 after a 91-80 loss to the Liberty. New York's Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones had advice for Clark on the WNBA transition.Yahoo Sports - Sports - WNBA -
PIGS Are Flying Again. Can they Stay Aloft?
Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain are now doing better than Germany and France, in a surprising reversal of post-2011 fortunes in the eurozone. But much of it might be catch-up growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Defying Premiership semi-final travel sickness the aim for Saracens and Sale
Only once since 2015 has an away side progressed to the Premiership final, with Bath and Saints hosting this season. This year’s Gallagher Premiership campaign has not been short on drama and the best could still await. After a breathless Saturday ...The Guardian - World -
2024 Wide Receiver rankings for fantasy football
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first wide receiver rankings for the 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Paul Pelosi's Attacker Receives 30-Year Sentence
David DePape was found guilty on federal charges in the assault of Nancy Pelosi’s husband and attempted kidnapping of the former House speaker.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why the 'Tock' of a Pickleball Is So Annoying
Its relatively high pitch and sudden start-and-stop combine to grate on the human ear. Redesigning paddles could help.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Robert Menendez Trial Jurors See Gold Bars at Heart of Bribery Case
An F.B.I. agent, testifying for the government, described his search of Senator Robert Menendez’s house in New Jersey.The New York Times - Top stories -
World's smallest pacemaker gives new hope to babies with heart defects
For the tiniest infants born with heart defects, a pacemaker the size of a pill now provides hope to families who are dealing with the problem. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.NBC News - Top stories -
‘My heart still hurts’: The personal sacrifice of revealing a K-pop scandal
Two journalists reveal how they bore the brunt of fans' anger after exposing K-pop's dark underbelly.BBC News - Top stories -
Heart patients forced to wait over a year for treatment in England
Waiting lists are at a record high, almost double since 2020, with heart disease being the largest cause of premature death in deprived areas. Fifteen hospital trusts across England each have more than 200 patients waiting longer than a year for ...The Guardian - World -
Yes, Women Have Midlife Crises, Too
Novelists are finally taking up the once taboo subject of menopause.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Wegovy is becoming too essential for its elite price
As the health benefits of anti-obesity medicines widen, pharma companies need to rethink what they chargeFinancial Times - Business -
Max Verstappen clinched Imola, but it was too close for comfort
Lando Norris pushed Imola winner Verstappen to the very end, setting up a thrilling finish.ESPN - Sports -
Has the US finally borrowed too much?
A conversation with Jason Furman about the limits of debtFinancial Times - Business -
Imagine getting life-saving drugs to sick people without relying on big pharma? We may have found a way | Dr Catriona Crombie
An NHS trust’s attempts to bring a crucial drug to market itself is hopeful news for patients. Dr Catriona Crombie is the head of rare disease at medical charity LifeArcHealthcare should make people’s lives better. That fact can hardly be ...The Guardian - World -
5-star wide receiver Moore decommits from LSU
Five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore, No. 3 prospect overall in the 2025 class, has decommited from LSU, saying he will not be considering offers from other schools.ESPN - Sports -