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SignalGate Is Making People Rethink Who’s in Their Group Chats
From a national security breach to The Group Chat series on TikTok, the messy dynamics of group communication are igniting questions around trust and the rules of social connection.Wired - 4d -
Who Wants to Run Vanity Fair? Everyone? Anyone?
Radhika Jones is stepping down as editor in chief, and the search for her replacement has begun. But as the magazine industry has contracted, many of the more decadent parts of the job are long gone.The New York Times - 3d -
Who are the oldest presidents? Here's the full list
See a full list of the oldest presidents, both during their time in the Oval Office and beyond.CBS News - 3d -
Are You the Only One Who’s Broke? Or Is It ‘Money Dysmorphia’?
The ‘boom boom’ aesthetic meets the gloom and doom of market turmoil.The New York Times - 2d -
Who Is Shaping Up to Be Soccer’s M.V.P. in 2025?
Ranking the 10 best performers on the global stage right now.The New York Times - 1d -
Why the Greatest Showman in Tennis Cannot Dull His Magic for Results
Carlos Alcaraz hit yet another trick shot in Monaco as he bids for greatness. It’s the only way he knows.The New York Times - 2d -
The Last of Us is back, and it's The Apprentice final: What's coming up this week
Warfare is also coming out, while new game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is released.BBC News - 1d -
Columbus Blue Jackets sweep Washington Capitals to keep playoff hopes afloat
Two more goals for Fantilli, another great goaltending performance from Greaves power the Blue Jackets to a sweep of the Capitals.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lions 2025 Draft: A history of the 28th overall pick and its outcomes
The Detroit Lions own the No. 28 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. A look at the history of the 28th pick, from the great to the mehYahoo Sports - 1d -
DOJ fires longtime spokesman who worked on Trump investigations
Robert Mueller and Jack Smith investigated Trump for the DOJ on questions of obstruction of justice, election interference and retention of classified records.CNBC - 3d -
DOJ fires longtime spokesperson who worked for Robert Mueller, Jack Smith
Peter Carr, a career employee, served as a spokesman for special counsels Jack Smith and Robert Mueller.CBS News - 3d -
Robert W. McChesney, Who Warned of Corporate Media Control, Dies at 72
In over a dozen books, he explored the failures of journalism and the internet, blaming capitalism and calling for the nationalization of Facebook and Google.The New York Times - 3d -
What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies will make imports more expensive and calculating and paying the tariffs more complicated.The New York Times - 3d -
Rick Levine, Who Gave Commercials Cinematic Flair, Dies at 94
An award-winning director, he created ads for brands like Diet Pepsi (starring Michael J. Fox) by bringing a Hollywood sensibility to the small screen.The New York Times - 2d -
US reveals status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was erroneously deported
The Trump administration told a judge on Saturday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported to El Salvador in error, is still in a prison in that country.ABC News - 2d -
Post-'Brat' summer, Charli XCX reminds Coachella who she really is
Charli XCX returns to the desert and brings Lorde, Billie Eilish and Troye Sivan with her.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Jean Marsh, Actress Who Co-Created ‘Upstairs, Downstairs,’ Dies at 90
She not only helped develop the hit 1970s show, but also acted in it, and had a decades-long career in film, TV and theater.The New York Times - 1d -
Johnson: US must 'eliminate people on Medicaid' who are not 'eligible to be there'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that Republicans would protect entitlement programs as they press ahead with deep cuts to federal spending, but he added the government must ...The Hill - 1d -
Rosie Jones: ‘I was a disabled person who didn’t know the meaning of ableism’
At 21 and fresh out of university, I was grateful to have a job. Even now, discrimination of people with disabilities remainsFinancial Times - 1d -
Who has qualified for the 2026 Masters tournament? Here are the players expected to play
Masters champions have a lifetime invitation to future tournaments at Augusta National, but there are 20 ways to qualify. We learned a few qualifiers on Sunday for 2026.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'McIlroy a wide-eyed boy who fulfilled his dream'
After Rory McIlroy completed his career Grand Slam at the Masters, BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson recalls following his career from a 10-year-old to history-maker.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
WNBA draft 2025 predictions: Paige Bueckers is No 1. But who goes next?
Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, and select their stars of the future and lower-round gems to watch. The most WNBA-ready prospect not named Paige Bueckers … . ...The Guardian - 21h -
Who were the shining stars of South Jersey softball for second week of April?
Meet some of the stars that made South Jersey softball a smashing hit during the second week of April.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Warren Urges S.E.C. to Investigate Trading Around Trump’s Tariff Pause
The president told his social media followers it was a “GREAT TIME TO BUY” hours before announcing a reversal on tariffs that sent markets soaring.The New York Times - 3d -
Pacers' reserves rally from 27 points down to end season with 50 wins in 2OT epic vs. Cavs
The Pacers were the great entertainers even in a meaningless Game No. 82. Indiana's bench rallied from a massive hole to pull off an exciting win.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
I’m administrator of my sister’s estate. Her bank won’t tell me the names of her beneficiaries. Is that legal?
“They told me that the beneficiaries know who they are, which is not the case.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Boulter & Burrage secure GB's BJK Cup Finals place
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage produce a superb doubles performance to help Great Britain beat the Netherlands 2-1 and reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.BBC News - 2d -
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage doubles act sends Britain to BJK Cup Finals
Boulter and Burrage beat Dutch pair in decisive rubber Sonay Kartal defeats Eva Vedder in singles in The Hague With Great Britain’s presence at the Billie Jean King Cup this year hanging in the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fan reaches into Mike Trout's glove to snatch a catch away from Angels outfielder
A fan grabbed the ball out of Mike Trout's glove after the Los Angeles Angels star reached into the right field stands Saturday night to make what appeared to be a great catch. Trout raced into ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fan reaches into Mike Trout's glove to snatch a catch from Angels outfielder
A fan snatched the ball out of Mike Trout’s glove after the Los Angeles Angels star reached into the right field stands to make what appeared to be a great catchABC News - 2d -
Cristante reacts to derby draw: “We tried to win until the end.”
Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante reacted to the team’s 1-1 draw with Lazio in the Derby della Capitale.“We tried until the end, Soulé scored a great goal. It’s a fair draw in my opinion,” he t...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mixed weekend for Brady as third-tier champion Birmingham loses Football League Trophy final
NFL great Tom Brady was at Wembley Stadium on Sunday to watch Birmingham, the English soccer club where he's a minority shareholder, lose the final of the Football League Trophy in a 2-0 upset to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy’s rollercoaster ride to Masters glory
Rory McIlroy achieved sporting immortality on Sunday, joining golfing greats Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in completing the career grand slam with his ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texas College Steers hold spring football game
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Spring football is upon us in East Texas and on Sunday night the Texas College Steers football team held their spring game. It was a great opportunity for the community to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
“We created enough to win” – Maresca blind to team’s major issues again
Enzo Maresca spoke to Sky Sports’ cameras after yesterday afternoon’s draw with Ipswich, and was asked to try and explain how his team had once again fumbled a great chance to take a step towards ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Salah's extension 'has brought Egyptian people together'
Arabic football expert Mohamed Qoutb says the news of Mohamed Salah's contract extension at Liverpool has had a great impact in his native Egypt. The hot news in Egypt is always when Liverpool are ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
(Video): Romano and Maresca put player’s future in doubt – he blames a goalkeeper
Jadon Sancho scored a great goal for Chelsea today to 2-2, and speaking to the club’s TV channel after the game he noted how disappointed he was to not have seen his effort worth 3 points.“No, it�...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Author, wife of Weezer bassist arrested after being shot by police who say she pointed a gun at them
Authorities say Jillian Lauren, author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pointing a gun at ...ABC News - 5d -
U.S. fugitive allegedly kills Mexican officer who led "Gringo Hunters" unit
Authorities said the police unit was trying to arrest a suspect in Tijuana when the man opened fire, hitting and killing 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes.CBS News - 3d -
Dealmaking genius or boy who cried wolf? Trump’s trade retreat sows doubts
Nothing is certain under this president – as seen in the inconsistent implementation of tariffs. And it has a longer-term economic cost. Minutes after Donald Trump unveiled a climbdown on tariffs ...The Guardian - 3d
