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‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes
More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruption. Almost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ipswich's first XI vs. Chelsea cost less than Cole Palmer, but they almost won
Chelsea have spent billions in the transfer market, but they almost lost to an Ipswich Town side whose entire squad cost less than Enzo Fernandez.ESPN - 2d -
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer dies at 83
Former Cincinnati Reds star and member of the World Series team, Tommy Helms died at the age of 83.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'Dazed and Confused' actor Nicky Katt dies at 54
Actor Nicky Katt, best known for roles in popular indie film “Dazed and Confused” and show “Boston Public,” has died at 54.NBC News - 2d -
Don Mischer, Emmy-winning director and live-TV virtuoso, dies at 85
From Super Bowl to political convention, Don Mischer mastered awe. The renowned director has died at 85.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters, died Sunday.NBC News - 1d -
Former NCAA woman of year dies in plane crash
Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year, died Saturday, along with members of her family, in a plane crash in upstate New York.ESPN - 2d -
Andrea Nevins, documentary filmmaker, dies at 63
Andrea Nevins, wife of former Showtime chairman David Nevins, died Saturday after battling breast cancer. She directed documentary films, including 'Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Lynch: After almost 4,000 days, Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam dream is deferred no longer
Rory McIlroy's dream of completing a grand slam had hiccups but the 2025 Masters changed everything.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson River Helicopter Crash
Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí Montal, both executives from Spain, died on Thursday in a crash near New York City along with their three children and the pilot.The New York Times - 3d -
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many decades, has died, his son said SundayABC News - 2d -
Kyren Lacy dies at 24: Former LSU WR, NFL Draft hopeful led the Tigers in receiving TDs in 2024
Lacy died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while leading police on a pursuitCBS Sports - 2d -
Rodent nests found near house where Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus
The Oscar-winning actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents.BBC News - 15h -
Lucy Markovic, who competed in 'Australia's Next Top Model,' dies at 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who began her career on 'Australia's Next Top Model,' died after a 'brave battle' with a rare brain condition, her management team announced. She was 27.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
British man, 63, dies after falling at Roman aqueduct in Spain
Unnamed tourist fell from viewing platform overlooking the historic structure in Segovia, authorities say . A 63-year-old British man has died after falling from a viewing platform overlooking the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Officials: Ex-LSU WR Lacy died in apparent suicide
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was found dead Saturday night in Houston, died in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities, according to a Harris County sheriff's ...ESPN - 2d -
Lego executive and friend of Denmark's Queen Mary dies in skiing accident
Michael Halbye, Lego executive and friend of Denmark's Queen Mary, died on Saturday after a fall during a skiing session, according to Kirkbi, a management company that owns The LEGO Group.NBC News - 10h -
Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89: Nobel laureate from Peru was the last of 'El Boom' novelists
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for decades, has died, his son said Sunday.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Alice Tan Ridley, 'America's Got Talent' singer and Gabourey Sidibe's mother, dies
Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on 'America's Got Talent' and was the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, has died. She was 72.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
A new start after 60: I had a breakdown, the old me died – and I cried for the first time in my life
David Williams lost his mother, his marriage fell apart and he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. But it took one more blow to bring him to tears. David Williams was 17 when his mother died of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died in an apparent suicide during a police chase, authorities say
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy has died at age 24 in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities in Houston, according to a Harrison County sheriff’s report released Sunday.NBC News - 1d -
Jed the Fish, KROQ DJ whose musical tastes helped shape the 1980s and '90s, dies at 69
Jed the Fish, the DJ who hosted the afternoon drive show on KROQ from 1978 to 2012, setting up the station as influential in the '80s and '90s, has died at 69.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Man dies in house explosion as multiple properties ruined
The blast in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, has destroyed homes and led to evacuations on Saturday evening.BBC News - 2d -
Inside Mohamed Salah’s Contract Saga and How It Was Resolved
Negotiations between Liverpool and the Egyptian star were complicated, taking almost a year to conclude.The New York Times - 3d -
The M.V.P. of Each N.H.L. Team This Season
Hockey’s regular season is almost in the books. These stars provided the best performances on a nightly basis.The New York Times - 3d -
Roxbury bookstore is dedicated to spotlighting Black and Brown authors
A bookstore in Boston is the only Black-owned bookstore in the city and it's been a hotspot for almost 20 years.CBS News - 10h -
Tesla U.S. Sales Plunge as G.M. and Others Make Gains
Overall sales of electric vehicles rose almost 11 percent in the first three months of the year as traditional carmakers offered new models.The New York Times - 4d -
Texas A&M vs LSU softball: Aggies hold off Tigers' rally thanks to early 7-run cushion
Texas A&M had a 7-0 cushion in the first inning but a troubling third inning almost undid the Aggies. Here is what happened.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
📹 Neymar returns to play in Brasileirão after nearly 12 years
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.After almost 12 years, Neymar returns to play in the Brasileirão. This Sunday (...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
30-year-old influencer made $4 million in sales by creating a luxury hair oil brand rooted in Indian traditions
Hair-oiling is an ancient Indian tradition that has recently become a social media trend, with almost half a million TikTok posts under the hashtag #hairoil.CNBC - 2d -
Trump Administration Memo Proposes Cutting State Department Funding by Nearly Half
The draft plan is part of a process involving the agency and the White House. It would eliminate almost all funding for international organizations that include the United Nations and NATO.The New York Times - 1d -
The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism | Moira Donegan
The trip leaned on a vision of women’s empowerment that is light on substance and heavy on a childlike, girlish silliness. There are some spectacles of US decadence and decline that almost seem too ...The Guardian - 11h -
Joseph Boskin, Scholar of Humor and April Fool’s Prankster, Dies at 95
To oblige an eager reporter, he invented a story about the holiday’s origin. He didn’t realize it would turn out to be his “Andy Warhol moment.”The New York Times - 4d -
Ted Kotcheff, 'First Blood' and 'Weekend at Bernie's' director, dies at 94
Ted Kotcheff, whose long career included directing 'First Blood,' 'Weekend at Bernie's,' 'Wake in Fright' and 'North Dallas Forty' and executive producing 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' has ...Los Angeles Times - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Jamaican reggae artist Max Romeo dies aged 80
Musician best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil and War Ina Babylon rose to fame in the 1960s. Max Romeo, the influential Jamaican reggae artist best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil ...The Guardian - 3d -
Idaho autistic teen has died after police shooting, family says
Victor Perez, a 17-year-old autistic teen with cerebral palsy, was shot nine times by Pocatello police officers in Idaho.CBS News - 3d -
Idaho teen with autism dies after controversial police shooting
Last week, Idaho police shot 17-year-old Victor Perez who had autism and cerebral palsy and was holding a knife in his grandfather's yard. On Saturday, Perez was taken off life support. Andres ...CBS News - 3d -
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 - 2d
