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Contributor: What Selena's murder says about our fascination with death
Thirty years after the pop legend's death, why do Latinos continue to crave this story?Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Rashford 'the story of the weekend'
"If you had to pick a player to be the story of the FA Cup weekend, then it has to be Marcus Rashford," former Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
LaFleur: If Rodgers to Vikings, 'hell of a story'
While Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that it would be "a hell of a story" if Aaron Rodgers joined the Vikings, he also said he wasn't going to "constantly think" about it.ESPN - 18h -
The inside story of the 2024 election
{beacon} It’s Tuesday. It’s April Fools’ Day, so keep your wits about you. And send me any pranks you come across. 😉 In today's issue: Behind the scenes of Biden dropping out Booker’s 16+ hour ...The Hill - 18h -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Asked Him Back to My Place’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - 6d -
5 49ers stories from the week for Arizona Cardinals fans to know
A few stories that Cardinals fans should know from the last week about the NFC West rival 49ers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
5 Seattle Seahawks stories from the week for Arizona Cardinals
A few stories that Cardinals fans should know from the last week about the NFC West rival Seahawks.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
5 LA Rams stories from the week for Arizona Cardinals fans to know
A few stories that Cardinals fans should know from the last week about the NFC West rival Rams.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The life story behind Tetris, The Perfect Game | Henk Rogers interview
Henk Rogers has written his insider's take on the story of The Perfect Game: Tetris, From Russia With Love.VentureBeat - 22h -
The Tech Behind Signalgate + Dwarkesh Patel’s ‘Scaling Era’ + Is A.I. Making Our Listeners Dumb?
“The group chats are popping off at the highest levels of government.”The New York Times - 5d -
JuJu Watkins Funko Pop lifting USC's spirit during NCAA Tournament run without star
The real JuJu Watkins is home recovering from a season-ending knee injury, but a 4.7 inch-all version of her is still with the team for March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Aston Martin shares pop as Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll invests more cash
Stroll's stake in the company is poised to increase to roughly 33% from about 27.7% as part of the transaction.CNBC - 1d -
Aston Martin shares pop as Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll invests more cash
Shares of Aston Martin jumped as much as 13% on Monday after the British luxury carmaker said it will raise more than £125 million ($161.7 million) through funding from Chairman Lawrence Stroll’s ...NBC News - 1d -
Our critics pick spring's most anticipated L.A. arts, theater, classical music, pop and comedy shows
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar/SZA, Ali Wong, Ricky Gervais, Buddhist art, a queer photography retrospective, the Ojai and Seoul (in L.A.!) music festivals, "Life of Pi" and "Hamlet" highlight our staff's ...Los Angeles Times - 1h -
'I don't want to end the story with Goodison' - Gueye
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye says the team have not yet started having conversations about moving on from Goodison Park and he will personally struggle to play his final games at the stadium. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Athletics' storied history in Oakland: Nancy Finley on family's A's sale and glory days
The Athletics' time in Oakland officially comes to an end Monday when they host their first home game in Sacramento.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bare Feet and Bearded Dragons: Members Share Their Co-Working Horror Stories
Office etiquette took a nosedive after the pandemic, and, according to some members, co-working spaces seem to showcase some of the worst offenders.Inc. - 2d -
WATCH: This World War II love story should be a movie
Bill Coyle and Helen Richardson wrote over 200 letters back and forth after they went on a blind date. Now, their grandson is reading each one on TikTok, and it will melt your heart.ABC News - 1d -
LeBron James tells a story of Pat Riley banning his favorite treat
While on "The Pat McAfee Show," LeBron James recalled how Heat team president Pat Riley once barred him from enjoying his favorite treat.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Disney plans to vacate storied Fox lot in Century City by year's end
Disney's lease for space on Fox's Pico Boulevard compound in Los Angeles expires next March. The company has no plans to renew its lease and plans to vacate by year's end, Disney insiders said.Los Angeles Times - 13h -
Russia’s war economy fuels rustbelt revival
Shops, restaurants and gyms are popping up in historically poor areas which serve as recruiting pools for Moscow’s armyFinancial Times - 3d -
At just 29, Jordan Bardella inherits the French far-right spotlight, whether he’s ready or not
He wears his suits like armor, smiles like a pop star and has more than 2 million followers on TikTokABC News - 19h -
Trump calls 'never ending' Signal leak story 'old and boring,' blasts media
President Trump slammed the media for its “never-ending” coverage of the Signal group chat leak, calling it “old and boring.” In a post Sunday on Truth Social, Trump praised Sen. Markwayne Mullin ...The Hill - 2d -
Ruby Tui: ‘I was trying to grow women’s rugby – I had no idea the effect my story would have’
The Rugby World Cup winner on her journey from traumatic childhood haunted by domestic violence and alcoholism to being a Black Ferns superstar. “Oh, mate, absolutely,” Ruby Tui exclaims from the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Takeaways from the Yankees' opening weekend: Torpedo bats and home runs weren't the whole story in the Bronx
Aaron Judge is off to a scorching start, Jasson Domínguez had some adventures in left, and Carlos Rodón debuted a new pitch.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Steve Kornacki: Two very different parts of Wisconsin that will tell the story of the state Supreme Court election
The battleground state race will serve as a test of Democrats' strength in low-turnout, off-year contests.NBC News - 1d -
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton weighs in on torpedo bats: 'You're not going to get the story you're looking for'
New York's injured DH, who used torpedo bats in 2024, refuted the notion that the bat led to his current elbow ailment.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
‘I’m Here! Can You Hear Me?’: One Family’s Story of Death in Gaza
The Abu Teirs thought the Israel-Hamas cease-fire might mean they could start to rebuilding their lives. But a new round of Israeli airstrikes dashed those dreams.The New York Times - 2h -
Graydon Carter on life "When the Going Was Good"
The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, and cofounder of Spy Magazine, Graydon Carter recounts a career as a tastemaker quietly shaping pop culture in his new memoir, "When the Going Was Good."CBS News - Mar. 23 -
UND forward Dylan James to return for senior season
Mar. 30—GRAND FORKS — Dylan James has been one of UND's best defensive forwards since he stepped onto campus in the fall of 2022. The offense started popping this season — he scored 14 goals as a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Betsy Riley Will Lead NBC’s Primetime Olympics Show
Looks like NBC’s new pop-culture primetime Olympics show is becoming permanent. NBC Sports said Monday that it had lured Betsy Riley, a one-time NBC Sports veteran, to return to the company from ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kornacki moves from MSNBC to NBC
National political correspondent and data guru Steve Kornacki is leaving MSNBC to join NBC News as an on-air analyst full time, according to multiple reports. Kornacki will pop up regularly on "NBC ...The Hill - 17h -
Amber Ruffin explains the lesson she learned when she was disinvited from WHCA dinner
Comic Amber Ruffin, who just lost the White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner gig, popped up on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' to talk about it — indirectlyLos Angeles Times - 16h -
VIP Records helped launch Snoop Dogg's career. Now the shop owner wants to build a museum
Owner Kelvin Anderson Sr. wants the project to tell the story of Black music — and the role that VIP records has played in shaping it.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce on his time playing with Brian Scalabrine
The USC alum had plenty of game and plenty more trash to talk to go with it, and Pierce gave us the full story.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Duke Says ‘White Lotus’ Went ‘Too Far’ With School References
In a show that features an array of disturbing story lines, the actions — and wardrobe — of a character have gone “too far” for the university.The New York Times - 1d -
2025 Inc. Regionals: Meet the 951 Growth Champions
The 2025 Inc. Regionals honorees are dynamic growth engines on an upward trajectory – and nothing is as compelling as a success story.Inc. - 1d -
Trump is whitewashing US history and embracing 'alternative facts'
It’s impossible for the Smithsonian to truthfully tell the American story without mentioning racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination, bigotry and flaws.The Hill - 23h -
Wrexham revenue up 155% amid promotion push
Wrexham reported record financial results for their first year back in the EFL in the latest chapter of the club's success story.ESPN - 22h -
What can the Dallas Mavericks tell us about the future of the Boston Celtics?
There are a ton of insights that Dallas can provide for fans of the Celtics in this important transitional moment for the storied ball club.Yahoo Sports - 10h
