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‘I am so proud’: Joy as Thailand’s same-sex couples can at last get married
Thailand’s marriage equality laws come into force on Thursday, with hundreds of couples set to tie the knot in mass weddings in Bangkok. Tawach Chaweewong gets goosebumps just thinking about his ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Welcome to Cooperstown
In today's edition: Call to the Hall, pond hockey, Novak's shot at history, NBA midseason grades, wild Bills-Chiefs stat, and more.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Am I liable for tax if I sell unwanted goods online?
I’m decluttering and using an online selling service to make moneyFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
A 'National Tragedy' in India: Popcorn Is Taxed Three Ways
Critics say the multiplicity of tax rates on the humble snack is emblematic of why India remains a difficult place to do business.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The Buckeyes win it all
In today's edition: Bow down to the Buckeyes, Aussie Open update, Divisional Round recap, two-man race for NBA MVP, golf is hard, Baker's Dozen, and more.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Xander Schauffele dealing with rib injury, status uncertain for 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, per report
Schauffele has been an omission from the first two events of the PGA Tour's West Coast SwingCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
My 90-year-old parents’ neighbor is friendly, nice and, I suspect, a predator. Am I wrong?
“He tells my parents to ignore me when I suggest that it’s time to look into senior-living situations.”MarketWatch - Jan. 19 -
Inside the rise of the conservative movie industry behind 'Reagan,' 'Am I Racist?'
Conservative filmmakers at companies like the Daily Wire, which produced 2024's top-grossing documentary, have found success by courting audiences that feel overlooked by Hollywood.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 19 -
An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw. His back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Where power meets money in Trump’s gilded city on the Potomac
The second Trump presidency is being shaped by corporate interests, with tech magnates like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos leading the charge, while Trump appointees such as Scott Bessent are bringing ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Business is booming in women's sports
In today's edition: The future is now for women's sports, Baseball Hall of Fame voting update, previewing the NFL Divisional Round, another teen wins in Melbourne, Jeremiah Smith's path to stardom, ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Wendy Williams declares, 'I am not cognitively impaired,' disputing guardian's assertions
Wendy Williams is speaking out about her guardian's assertion that she is 'cognitively impaired.' 'Do I seem that way?' she said on 'The Breakfast Club.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 17 -
'One of the great tragedies of American politics': Biden ends 5 decades in public life
President Joe Biden leaves behind a complicated legacy of legislative wins, economic gains and fractured relationships and grievances within his own party.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
After Facing Similar Tragedies, 2 French N.B.A. Players Formed a Brotherly Bond
The friendship between Rayan Rupert and Nicolas Batum runs deeper than basketball.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Should Steph move on from the Warriors?
In today's edition: Contemplating Steph Curry's future with the Warriors, Canada has the recipe for breaking the Cup curse, dunk of the night (that didn't count), another athlete's home was ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Triumph, tragedy and an occultist: life at the dawn of mountaineering
A new book chronicles the struggles of early climbers as they attempted to mount expeditions on the world’s highest peaks. In 1907, Tom Longstaff made the first known summit of a 7,000-plus-meter ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
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Democratic senator says he is currently a no on Bondi: ‘I am trying to be fair’
Democratic Senator Chris Coons (Del.) said after Wednesday’s hearing on President-elect Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi he will currently vote no, but he wants “to be fair.” Coons joined ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Arellano: 'When am I gonna come back?' A lifelong Clippers fan finally sees them in person
Nelson Rodriguez, 37, has rooted for the Clippers his entire life, but before he went to their home game on Monday, he'd never seen his team in person.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Commanders' Zane Gonzalez on his OCD after game-winning kick: 'It’s who I am, and it’s what I go through'
Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal propelled the Commanders past the Buccaneers and into the Divisional Round against the Lions.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'
Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and asked an aide to read a major speech last week due to a cold, says in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of the global ...NBC News - Jan. 14 -
How the NFL and Rams worked together to relocate playoff game amid an L.A. tragedy
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Rams president Kevin Demoff reveal what has gone into relocating the Rams' playoff game amid devastating fires in L.A.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
For TV reporters covering fires in L.A., the tragedy gets personal
Journalists telling the fire story to the nation are keeping emotions in check as they deal with the massive losses, and requests to check if friends' homes are still standing.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The Irish fight on
In today's edition: Notre Dame wins Orange Bowl, ranking every Super Bowl matchup, the rise of Cade Cunningham, Australian Open preview, wild Ravens stat, and more.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Yahoo Sports AM: 5 days of football
In today's edition: Football heaven, Cavs beat Thunder, the best remaining MLB free agents, the NFL's cellar dwellers stunk it up, D-II basketball genius, and more.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Wooden Award Watchlist
In today's edition: Wooden Watchlist, NFL rewind, NBA power rankings, college football's next battlefield, Cavs-Thunder in a battle of first-place teams, and more.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Biden praises Trudeau: 'I am proud to call him my friend'
President Biden praised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, recounting a variety of issues the leaders worked on together over the years and emphasizing he is “proud to call him my friend.” ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Yahoo Sports AM: TGL is here at last
In today's edition: TGL explained, NDSU wins FCS title, Mike Evans matches Jerry Rice, athletes vs. the elements, Padres family fight, Jerry Jones can act, and more.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Aubrey Plaza calls husband's death 'unimaginable tragedy'
The actress and filmmaker's family ask for privacy after the announcement of his death at the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Aubrey Plaza says husband's death was an 'unimaginable tragedy'
Aubrey Plaza made a brief statement Monday on the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, at the age of 47 and asked for privacy.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Aubrey Plaza calls husband Jeff Baena’s death ‘an unimaginable tragedy’
Actor and her late partner’s family issue joint statement thanking supporters and asking for privacy. Aubrey Plaza has released a statement after the death of her husband, Jeff Baena , who was ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Two arrested for tragedy chanting at Anfield including man from Tennessee
Arrests followed Manchester United’s trip to Liverpool Another six detained and asked to attend interviews Police arrested two men, including one from Tennessee, and detained eight people in ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Scottie Scheffler withdraws from 2025 American Express, hopes to return at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Scheffler suffering a hand wound will keep him out of his first two planned starts of the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
New Orleans terror attack: Saints, Gayle Benson, NFL donate $1 million to victims of Bourbon Street tragedy
At least 14 people were killed in New Orleans after a man drove into a crowd of people on New Year's DayCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Harlan Coben says ‘quite a bit of tragedy’ in his 20s made him a better writer
Bestselling author and Netflix producer said extensive early experience of grief was ‘very cruel but effective teacher’. American thriller writer Harlan Coben said experiencing “quite a bit of ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
How Georgia and Notre Dame handled tragedy, uncertainty and then a football game over 36 hours in New Orleans
In the aftermath of a deadly attack that killed 14 people, officials at the Sugar Bowl, Georgia and Notre Dame dealt with a situation unlike any they had faced before.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
A new TV show about 1988 Lockerbie bombing turns a tragedy into a slog
Colin Firth stars as the father of a victim in Peacock's new miniseries 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,' but even he can't break the tedium of its exposition-heavy tale.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
Within seconds, celebrations turned to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans
The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans attack postpones Sugar Bowl: How Notre Dame, Georgia, fans sought normalcy amid New Year's tragedy
The CFP quarterfinal was pushed after the unspeakable events on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year's DayCBS Sports - Jan. 2
