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Silicon Valley's Biggest Investor Is Canadian
The geography of investing showed some surprises in the first quarter. But deals remain muted in a high-interest environment.Inc. - Business -
The Biggest Treatment Disaster in NHS History
Infected Blood Inquiry finds evidence of cover-upBBC News - Top stories -
We should plug the safety net’s biggest hole
Other affluent countries generally do more to ensure that such individuals have a roof over their heads, food on the table and basic health care. We should as well, for their benefit as well as ours as a nation.The Hill - Politics -
Thames Water’s biggest shareholder writes off investment
Move by Canadian pension fund is sign of escalating financial crisis at UK’s largest water supplierFinancial Times - Business -
Brazil named 2027 Women's World Cup hosts
Brazil are voted hosts of the 2027 Women's World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany at Fifa's congress.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup -
How the 'B Movie' Got Its Name
‘King of the Bs’ Roger Corman objected to that label for his low-budget films, but they carried on a tradition from the early days of cinemaThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Sullivan named U.S. hockey coach for Milan 2026
Mike Sullivan has been selected U.S. coach for the 2026 Milan Olympics, an expected move that puts the two-time Stanley Cup champion in charge of the country's bid for its first gold medal since the "Miracle On Ice" in 1980.ESPN - Sports -
Man City's Foden named PL Player of the Season
Manchester City's Phil Foden has been named the Premier League's player of the season, it was announced on Saturday.ESPN - Sports -
Arne Slot named as Klopp successor at Liverpool
Dutch coach Arne Slot will succeed Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, the club has announced.ESPN - Sports -
Spain claims its "biggest-ever seizure" of crystal meth
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.CBS News - Top stories - Spain -
Drake v Kendrick: The biggest rap feud of all time?
Vicious beef between hip-hop stars has divided fansBBC News - Top stories -
Postseason MVP? Best matchup vs. Celtics? The NBA playoffs' biggest questions
A look at some of the most pressing questions remaining in the 2024 playoffs.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Meet the fashion designer who dresses the world's biggest boxers
From his fashion studio on the Welsh coast, Imtayaz Qassim creates some of the most distinctive outfits worn by the world's most famous boxersCBS News - Top stories -
From Biden to Butker, the biggest graduation speeches so far this year
The tumultuous academic year is coming to a fittingly high-profile end for the college class of 2024, though thus far, the commencement speech that raised the most eyebrows had nothing to do with Israel's war in Gaza. From the pro-Palestinian ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
35 Years Later, the Remains Known as ‘Chimney Doe’ Have a Name and a Face
A skeleton found in the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 has been identified, relaunching a police investigation that had been dormant for decades.The New York Times - Top stories -
Cartier Owner Richemont Names Van Cleef & Arpels Head as New CEO
Richemont said Nicolas Bos will replace Jerome Lambert as its CEO, tapping a company veteran who most recently led its French jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels as the luxury industry navigates a slowdown in spending.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boy, 5, who died in fall from block of flats named
The Met Police and Newham Council are both conducting investigations over Aalim Makail's death.BBC News - Top stories -
Charles drops out of top 100 baby names for boys
Olivia and Noah keep their spots as England and Wales' most popular baby names.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Cartier Owner Richemont Names Van Cleef & Arpels Head as New CEO
Richemont said Nicolas Bos will replace Jerome Lambert as its CEO, tapping a company veteran who most recently led its French jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels as the luxury industry navigates a slowdown in spending.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
German parliament approves plans to relax strict restrictions on family names
The German parliament has approved plans to relax strict restrictions on family names — clearing the way, among other things, for couples to take double-barreled surnames and pass them on to their childrenABC News - World - Germany -
Master of litters: cat named Max given honorary degree by US university
Vermont State University confers doctorate in ‘litter-ature’ upon tabby for being keen hunter of mice and beloved figure on campus. Men named Max have won the Nobel prize (Planck), the Oscar for best actor (Schell), and multiple Formula One world ...The Guardian - World -
706 people named Kyle descend on Texas town for world record attempt
When 706 people named Kyle in the same place is not enough.CBS News - Top stories -
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The Careful Thought Process Behind Outlandish Baseball Team Names
From the Dairy Daddies to the Trash Pandas, local minor league and collegiate summer league teams use unusual monikers to generate interest.The New York Times - Sports -
Teen murderer who bought 79 blades online named
The BBC is given legal permission to name Rayis Nibeel as the teenager who murdered Omar Khan.BBC News - Top stories -
Stocks making biggest moves premarket: Under Armour, Walmart, AMC, GameStop, Canada Goose and more
These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.CNBC - Business - Stock Market -
2024 NBA Draft Combine: Reed Sheppard, Zach Edey among biggest stock-risers
The 2024 NBA Draft Combine has wrapped up its competitive portion of the week, which saw several household names make themselves a lot of moneyCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
From Deep Positional Recap: Jordan Poole not only one of the biggest misses at SG, but the whole fantasy year
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus continues his positional exit interviews with the shooting guards.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Iain Armitage was 9 when 'Young Sheldon' began. Now, he's saying goodbye to his biggest role yet
Iain Armitage, 16, talks about the end of "Young Sheldon," which aired its finale Thursday on CBS, and what's next for him.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Shifting sands and Tyson Fury’s £100m purse: boxing set for biggest fight of century
Oleksandr Usyk a compelling challenger in unification clashSaudi Arabia has overtaken Vegas as the world’s fight capitalIt is a figure that discombobulates the mind every bit as sharply as a right hook to the temple. When Tyson Fury fights ...The Guardian - World - Boxing -
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Reddit shares surge on OpenAI ChatGPT deal, on pace for biggest gain since March
Shares of Reddit Inc. soared 15.3% Friday, lifted by the company’s deal with OpenAI, putting the stock on pace for its biggest gain since March 25, 2024, when it rose 30% Dow Jones Market Data show.MarketWatch - Business -
The biggest earnings heavy hitter reports this week, and so do Target and other retailers
Blowout results for Nvidia Corp., the S&P 500 Index’s biggest profit driver, have become part of the ritual when the chip maker reports quarterly results.MarketWatch - Business -
Ex-NBA referee calls Chris Paul 'one of the biggest a--holes' in the league while defending Scott Foster
Paul and Foster, a longtime NBA official, have been feuding for yearsCBS Sports - Sports -
NFL schedule 2024: Biggest revenge games on slate, including Russ Wilson vs. Sean Payton, Super Bowl rematch
Breaking down the 10 biggest revenge games of the 2024 NFL seasonCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Former NBA referee calls Chris Paul 'one of the biggest a**holes I ever dealt with'
Chris Paul is not on Bill Schooner's Christmas Card list.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
The new Disney, Warner and Fox sports streaming joint venture finally has a name
The newly christened platform from Fox Corp., Walt Disney Co. and Warner Bros. Discovery is scheduled to launch in the fall. Pricing has yet to be disclosed.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the Social Security Administration
The class of 2041 will have a lot of graduates named Olivia, Charlotte, Noah or Liam. Those were some of the most popular name choices for newborns in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration, which released new state-by-state data on ...The Hill - Politics -
Boxing announcer Dan Hennessey retires after naming wrong winner: 'No longer the world's punching bag'
ESPN's Joe Tessitore described the incident as an “absolute clown show garbage amateur hour."Yahoo Sports - Sports -
2027 Women's World Cup: Brazil named host, bringing the tournament to South America for the first time
Brazil's bid beat out a joint effort from Belgium, Germany and the NetherlandsCBS Sports - Sports