The story behind the iconic photo, 25 years on

BBC World Service's World Football has been uncovering the story behind the iconic photo of Brandi Chastain and the impact it had on women's football.

‘We don’t go to Ravenholm’: the story behind Half-Life 2’s most iconic level

On the 20th anniversary of the seminal game, we look back at the extraordinary moment where sci-fi dystopia turned into tense and terrifying body horror. At the start of Valve’s Half-Life 2, the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

The terrifying true story behind Woman of the Hour: ‘He was born with half a soul’

Netflix thriller looks back at the stranger-than-fiction tale of a serial killer who was a contestant on a 1970s dating show. “I am serving you for dinner,” said Cheryl Bradshaw, “What are you ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

How a love story launched the company behind Ozempic, Wegovy

Novo Nordisk, the pharma giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has surprising love story origins. The founders, a married couple, were looking for a way to tackle diabetes, which the wife suffered from.

Women's college basketball Power Rankings: South Carolina starts 2024-25 season at No. 1, UConn right behind

The reigning champion Gamecocks are the team to beat as the season tips off

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

The story behind the viral Taco Bell house listing and NFL star Davante Adams’ move to the NY Jets

When Taco Bell posted a house listing with pictures of the fast-food restaurant inside, the internet naturally assumed it was Adams’ Nevada home.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

David Foster on the stories behind 5 of his silkiest, swankiest, chart-topping-est hits

Ahead of an all-star tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl, the 75-year-old producer and songwriter looks back at some of the songs that defined his career.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 1

‘Leave your ego at the door’: from Thriller to Sinatra, Quincy Jones collaborators tell the stories behind his songs

Whether hashing out Beat It over the phone or jamming with Snoop Dogg, artists who worked alongside Jones recall his skill, kindness and lust for life. The 89-year-old musician and bandleader was ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind bribery scheme, sentenced to 15 years

Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S.

23 years, 22 Grand Slams - the stats behind Nadal's success

BBC Sport looks at the statistics behind Rafael Nadal's success as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares for his final tournament.

WNBA Finals Game 5 draws highest viewership in 25 years

The impressive viewership caps off a WNBA season that saw ratings, engagement and attendance up across the board.

Business - CNBC - October 22

WNBA Finals Game 5 draws highest viewership in 25 years

The fifth game of this year’s WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty was the most-viewed WNBA finals game in 25 years across all networks, according to ESPN, citing Nielsen ...

Watch: 'Any good?' Lineker kicks off 25 years as MOTD host

Watch: First time Gary Lineker presented Match of the Day

Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation

Dr. Richard Pazdur for 25 years has overseen innovations in the treatment of deadly diseases at the agency.

Health - The New York Times - November 9

The Latin Grammys turn 25 this year. Here's how to watch

The 25th-anniversary Latin Grammy Awards airs Thursday. Here are highlights of the nominees, celebrations and where to see the awards show.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

NHL 25 Adds Professional Women's Hockey League This Year

EA Sports has announced a multi-year deal with the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) to bring the upstart league's players and teams to NHL 25.. The PWHL comes to NHL 25 on December 5 with ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Karol G, Edgar Barrera and Carlos Vives win big as Latin Grammys celebrates 25 years

Shakira, Bad Bunny, Anitta and Karol G are among the more than two dozen artists nominated for the biggest awards of the night at the 2024 Latin Grammys.

Tina Knowles to tell her story in 'Matriarch,' a memoir scheduled for next year

Tina Knowles will have a memoir out next spring with a title that will not surprise her many admirers

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Erykah Badu celebrated as fashion icon at CFDA Awards after years of pushing boundaries

Grammy award winning singer Erykah Badu was honored with the “fashion icon” award at the 2024 Council of Fashion Designers of America fashion awards Monday night

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Mount Fuji is still without its iconic snowcap in November for the first time in 130 years

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, known for its snowcap forming around this time of the year, is still snowless in November for the first time in 130 years, presumably because of the unusually warm ...

World - ABC News - November 5

Ariana Grande apologizes to Elvira over photo snub 7 years ago, blames anxiety attack

Ariana Grande apologized to actor Cassandra Peterson — better known as horror movie host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — after Peterson described feeling snubbed after meeting Grande years ago.

AP PHOTOS: Ali's upset victory over Foreman in 'The Rumble in the Jungle' echoes 50 years later

Fifty years ago this week, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman met in a boxing ring in Africa

Sports - ABC News - October 30

WATCH: Iowa woman took photos of her parents waving goodbye for 27 years

From 1991 to 2017, photographer Deanna Dikeman documented parting moments with her parents in Sioux City, Iowa, until their passing.

After 20 years of acting, ‘My Old Ass’ filmmaker Megan Park finds her groove behind the camera

Megan Park is just getting started as a filmmaker

Entertainment - ABC News - November 7

NBA Predictions 2024-25: Who wins MVP? Rookie of the Year? Our experts make their picks

Who will win individual awards this year? Our writers weigh in.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

NBA awards predictions, odds: Expert picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and more for 2024-25 season

CBS Sports' NBA experts are making their picks for who will bring home individual hardware this season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Robert and Cortney Novogratz share design tips and lessons from 25 years of home renovation

Robert and Cortney Novogratz, famous for their out-of-the-box designs that blend creativity with family living, discuss their new book, The Novogratz Chronicles. The couple shares advice on how to ...

Britain’s first black voter was in 1749, 25 years earlier than thought, and ran a pub

John London, a landlord, paid rates so could take part in Westminster byelection despite being called a ‘blackamoor’. It’s a discovery that changes our understanding of British history – and it ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Elite Eight rematches, player of the year showdowns, rivalries renewed: Top women's games of 2024-25

Games in November and December can make a résumé. From the best backcourt battles to All-American meetings, these games will shape the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged

TCU has entered The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll at No. 19, the school's best ranking in 16 years

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams

It turns out long-held resentments exist even in the animal kingdom. Does that mean they hold an evolutionary advantage?. The best thing that happened to me during the whole of the pandemic was a ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four team

This move from a Group of Five conference to the Power Four is working out better than all right for SMU

Sports - ABC News - November 4

PHOTO COLLECTION: Quincy Jones

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Quincy Jones: A Life in Photos

Mr. Jones’s extraordinary musical talent was perhaps matched only by his work ethic, making him one of the most prolific people in music.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

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