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Depardieu on trial, and so is France. A cultural reckoning in the #MeToo era
With his hulking frame, crooked nose, and volcanic charisma, Gérard Depardieu reigned over cinema for half a centuryABC News - 5d -
The Latest: Over 1,000 reported dead so far following Myanmar's quake
Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed over 1,000 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue effortsABC News - 1d -
Haiti Doesn’t Make Guns. So How Are Gangs Awash in Them?
Federal authorities in several countries have recently nabbed several caches of weapons headed to Haiti, but armed violence continues to rise there, with gangs increasingly obtaining high-caliber ...The New York Times - 10h -
Vote for the beast that may be as ruthlessly predatory as us – the fen raft spider
With a leg-span the size of your hand, the UK’s biggest spider, ultra-rare and known for its extraordinary hunting skills, has many admirers. More amazing nominations here! Meet an Olympian ...The Guardian - 15h -
Australia open door for Kerr's return as Matildas captain
Football Australia on Monday opened the door for Sam Kerr's return as Matildas captain, saying they would take no further action over a drunken altercation that landed her in a UK court.Football ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. keep Yankees’ power surge going as Brewers get embarrassed again
NEW YORK — As reporters asked various Yankees hitters whether they were into the torpedo bats some members of the team have been using, Aaron Judge questioned why he would bother. “Why try to ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
They’re in Hot Water in Idaho. Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing.
Nearly 500 buildings in the state capital get their heat from a clean, renewable source located deep in the ground.The New York Times - 5d -
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? To Get to Its Summer Home.
Chicken rentals are soaring as Americans look to make their egg sourcing as local as their backyard. Just don’t expect to save money.The New York Times - 1d -
Why You Should Spread ‘Positive Gossip’ in Your Workplace
It’s contagious—and it goes a long way toward your company culture.Inc. - 1d -
Why tariffs could push car prices even higher
Tariffs will likely push car prices past the record highs seen in recent years.CNBC - 1d -
Why Adding a Full Hard Drive Can Make a Computer More Powerful
Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.Wired - 17h -
How Earth, Wind & Fire made its masterpiece
The veteran R&B group released 'That's the Way of the World' in March 1975. Here's why the album still matters.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Xsolla’s 2025 Gaming State of Play report reveals optimistic trends
Mobile gaming is thriving, the Asia-Pacific market is experiencing a surge -- and so are new opportunities and new markets.VentureBeat - 3d -
NCAA bracket 2025: Printable March Madness bracket, NCAA Tournament predictions, picks, Elite Eight, scores
The 2025 NCAA Tournament is underway so get your printable updated March Madness bracket hereCBS Sports - 6h -
March Madness 2025: Duke is a better than even-money favorite to win the Final Four
Duke is -110 to win it all after being the most impressive team in the NCAA tournament so far.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
2025 NCAA Tournament scores, schedule: March Madness bracket, Final Four tipoff times, dates, TV channels
Check out the master schedule for the NCAA Tournament so you can watch all the March Madness 2025 actionCBS Sports - 4h -
Casting director Tess Sanchez was blindsided when she lost her job. So she turned the page
After losing her job as a casting director, Tess Sanchez documented her funny, outrageous, absurd and poignant experiences in her new book, 'We've Decided to Go in a Different Direction.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
'The Golf 100' isn't so much a pecking order of greatest players. It's an index of lively profiles
Michael Arkush's 'The Golf 100' book ranks the greatest golfers the only way he can, with some sweet, some savory and a few bitter stories in bite-size pieces.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
SignalGate Is Driving the Most US Downloads of Signal Ever
Scandal surrounding the Trump administration’s Signal group chat has led to a landmark week for the encrypted messaging app’s adoption—its “largest US growth moment by a massive margin.”Wired - 3d -
Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa's invasive water plants
South Africa is unleashing weevils imported from the United States in a bid to fight off the sprouting growth of Salvinia minima, an alien species of aquatic plant native to South America that is ...ABC News - 1d -
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on their record-breaking "Othello"
The stars of a new Broadway production of Shakespeare's tragic tale about friendship and betrayal explain why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.CBS News - 6d -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: How Orville Peck Got Addicted to Love and Came Out the Other Side
The country musician talks about yearning as a theme in his life and songs, and why he’s letting go of his mask for his Broadway debut.The New York Times - 4d -
Ode to a Gen-Z Situationship
As my friends buy houses and start families, why am I at Abba Night with a 24-year-old in a faux-fur head wrap?The New York Times - 3d -
‘A Tiny Bit of Math’ Might Improve Your Heart Health, Study Suggests
Your average daily heart rate is a useful metric; so is your daily step count. Combining the two might be even better.The New York Times - 1d -
The Best Cooling Sheets, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
If you tend to wake up sweating no matter the season, hop under these cooling sheets so that you can, you know, actually sleep.Wired - 17h -
Florida Special Elections 2025: Tracking Turnout by Party for FL-1 and FL-6
Voters in two heavily Republican House districts in Florida will decide who to send to Congress. See which party is ahead in turnout so far.The New York Times - 13h -
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin jokes that he won't go on Aaron Rodgers' darkness retreat
At Sunday’s press conference, HC Mike Tomlin referenced the infamous Aaron Rodgers darkness retreat, explaining why he wouldn’t go on one.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
John Oliver loves performing stand-up most
Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his "favorite place to be" and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians.CBS News - 6h -
2/23/2025: The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver
First, a report on the upheaval at the Justice Department. Then, a look at why the CFPB is under fire by President Trump, DOGE. And John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News - 5h -
Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (3/31)
Memphis moving on from head coach Taylor Jenkins could motivate the club or make their woes even worse, so Boston ought to come prepared to play.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Hands on with Gemini 2.5 Pro: why it might be the most useful reasoning model yet
Gemini 2.5 Pro stands out with its massive context window, impressive multimodal reasoning and detailed reasoning chain.VentureBeat - 2d -
Steve Jobs Forced a Big IPhone Change That Nobody Thought Was Possible. Here’s How He Did It and Why It’s Better
Many years later, there’s also been an unforeseen benefit.Inc. - 1d -
Google searches for ‘how to reduce stress’ are at an all-time high: A doctor explains why and what can actually help
The spike in Google searches for "how to manage stress" are "a population-level cry for help," says Dr. Neha Chaudhary. Here are some expert recommendations.CNBC - 14h -
Beyond encryption: Why quantum computing might be more of a science boom than a cybersecurity bust
While quantum computers will be able to break traditional encryption, we’re still a long way from “No More Secrets” decryption.VentureBeat - 10h -
Why JPMorgan, BlackRock want to 'privatize' more of your stock and bond money in volatile market
From private credit to lower-volatility equity income strategies, big money firms are bringing more high-net-worth strategies to the masses.CNBC - 6h -
'Tush Push' getting banned? Eagles' Nick Sirianni explains why these head coaches 'better vote' to keep play
The league is voting on whether to ban the 'Tush Push' at the NFL's annual league meetingCBS Sports - 6h -
After a string of dramatic roles, Matt Bomer needed a comedy. Enter 'Mid-Century Modern'
Matt Bomer, who co-stars in Hulu's gay version of 'Golden Girls' with Nathan Lane and Nathan Lee Graham, spoke about why he felt it was time to take on a comedic role.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Far-Right Influencers Are Hosting a $10K-per-Person Matchmaking Weekend to Repopulate the Earth
The Natal Conference, which costs up to $10,000 to attend, features multiple matchmaking strategy sessions and onsite ministers so attendees can get married, WIRED has learned.Wired - 2d -
'Don't you have friends to go with?': the stigma and joy of a table for one | Emma Gannon
Solo dining is a sign of unhappiness, a new report claims. I’ll tell you why I think that’s nonsense – but please don’t pull up a chair. I once told a colleague that I was going to Amsterdam on a ...The Guardian - 15h -
Dreamers review – this teen dance drama is too subtle for its own good. Where’s the debauchery?
Where other teen shows ramp up the sex, drugs and scandal, this Leeds-set saga about rivalries in a dance school keeps it real – so real it almost refuses to be entertaining. The implausibility of ...The Guardian - 7h
