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Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies of cancer at 78
Greg Gumbel, a veteran of CBS Sports who spent more than 50 years in sports broadcasting, has died of cancer at the age of 78, his family said Friday.ESPN - 1h -
E.P.A. Promotes Fertilizer Carrying PFAS, Long After 3M Shared Risks
The agency obtained research from 3M in 2003 revealing that sewage sludge, the raw material for the fertilizer, carried toxic “forever chemicals.”The New York Times - 6h -
Manmohan Singh, Indian Prime Minister, Dies at 92
The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan.The New York Times - 1d -
Dirty water, sentient trees and hope in a climate crisis: 10 environmental long reads to digest over Christmas
In this week’s Down To Earth newsletter: These essential features – chosen by the Guardian’s Long Reads editors, cover everything from dirty water and sentient trees to how to find hope in a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Expect a quieter Jan. 6 this time around — as long as Republicans avert a looming speakership crisis
No Democrats are circulating plans to object to Donald Trump’s victory. Kamala Harris plans to certify his win. Republicans just need to make sure they elect a speaker in time.Politico - 1d -
Nosferatu’s Resurrection Was a Long Time Coming
There’s nothing more done to death than the vampire. Director Robert Eggers says he tried to avoid the obvious by returning to “the older folklore.”Wired - 2d -
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Long-time Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres signs with Tigers
Gleyber Torres, who played his first seven big league seasons with the Yankees, is joining the Detroit Tigers on a one-year deal.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Week 17 NFL betting guide, odds, props: AI, expert, model, parlay, DFS, season-long fantasy picks revealed
SportsLine's team of Vegas experts and its proven model and AI PickBot get you ready for Week 17 NFL betting sitesCBS Sports - 9h -
Former Citigroup chair Richard Parsons dies
Executive who navigated US bank through 2008 financial crisis also sparred with Carl Icahn when leading Time WarnerFinancial Times - 23h -
India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh dies
Oxford-educated economist liberalised the country’s economy and paved the way for strong growthFinancial Times - 1d -
A long nightmare of repression awaits Ukraine’s occupied lands
Any ceasefire that leaves Putin with his conquests will bring more Russification and denial of civil libertiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Greek police warn drivers to use snow chains after long traffic jams reported in some mountain areas
Greek traffic police are warning drivers in areas with ice and snow to use snow chains after long traffic jams were reported near some ski resorts because of cars stuck on the roadsABC News - 1d -
Eagles legend Bill Bergey dies after long battle with cancer
Eagles Hall of Famer Bill Bergey has died at the age of 79.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97
He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.The New York Times - 2d -
I interviewed some of the top longevity experts in 2024: 3 things I learned from their approach to a long, healthy life
This year, I interviewed several longevity experts about the practices they recommend for optimal health. Here's what I learned from them.CNBC - 2d -
Long an unofficial symbol, bald eagle becomes official US bird
After long being an unofficial symbol, the white head, yellow beak bald eagle became the official U.S. bird on Christmas Eve. President Biden signed 50 bills into law Tuesday. Among them was ...The Hill - 2d -
Swiss snowboarder Hediger dies in avalanche
A member of Switzerland's national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country.ESPN - 2d -
Squeezed by high prices, a growing number of Americans find shelter in long-term motels
Melissa Krajewski used to come home from her job as a home health aide to the sounds of children pattering around the family’s three-bedroom apartment.NBC News - 2d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche at 26
A member of Switzerland’s national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country, the Swiss-Ski federation said Tuesday.NBC News - 2d -
DJ Alfredo, icon of Ibiza’s dance music scene, dies aged 71
DJ whose anything-goes spirit had a huge influence on British club culture had suffered a stroke in 2021. DJ Alfredo, who had a significant influence on Ibiza becoming a global centre for dance ...The Guardian - 3d -
Lions cut LB David Long
The Lions waived linebacker David Long on Tuesday, the team announced.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche
Hediger competed for Switzerland at the 2022 Beijing OlympicsCBS Sports - 3d -
Sophie Hediger, Olympic Snowboarder From Switzerland, Dies in Avalanche
Sophie Hediger, who competed in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, died in an avalanche in Arosa, Switzerland, according to the police and the Swiss ski federation.The New York Times - 3d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.CBS News - 3d -
Buy this space stock, as it’s a ‘pillar of long-term lunar infrastructure’
Space-exploration company Intuitive Machines’ banner year continued after the Houston-based company announced Monday that it has clinched additional contracts from NASA’s Near Space Network.MarketWatch - 3d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche at a mountain resortABC News - 3d -
Swiss snowboarder Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche
Switzerland's Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in an avalanche aged 26, the Swiss-Ski federation said on Tuesday.BBC News - 3d -
Champagne-soaked sex and slow-burn longing – was this the swooniest year of TV ever?
Be it the understated romance of Japanese epic Shōgun, Danny Dyer’s tree sex in Rivals or Adam Brody risking his career for love – this was the year TV stole hearts. ‘I’m going to declare this an ...The Guardian - 3d -
Shyam Benegal, influential director of India’s ‘parallel cinema’, dies aged 90
The film-maker challenged mainstream Bollywood and pioneered a new wave cinema movement in the 1970s that tackled social issues. Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian film-maker known for pioneering a ...The Guardian - 3d -
India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
Shyam Benegal,a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney diseaseABC News - 3d -
The best of the long read in 2024
Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year. Nicholas Saunders was a counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread ...The Guardian - 3d -
Jimmy Barnes reveals relationship with long-lost adult daughter: ‘Katy is a wonderful woman’
The singer said his daughter came into his life five years ago, and said she wanted to keep her family life private. Jimmy Barnes has publicly acknowledged the existence of an eighth child, his ...The Guardian - 3d -
Burt, the hot-tempered croc from 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90
Burt, the saltwater crocodile who was featured in 'Crocodile Dundee' with Paul Hogan, died over the weekend. The 1986 comedy brought Aussie jargon to the U.S.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Burt, beloved crocodile from 'Crocodile Dundee,' has died
Burt, the beloved crocodile known for starring in the Australian film, "Crocodile Dundee," passed away last weekend.NBC News - 4d -
Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.CBS News - 4d -
Knitting Factory CEO wins years-long battle for control of Pappy & Harriet's
The ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court resolves a contentious fight over one of SoCal's most iconic music venues, a rustic roadhouse on a former movie setLos Angeles Times - 4d -
Woman found on fire aboard subway dies, person of interest in custody: NYPD
Police said the woman's clothing “became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds.”The Hill - 4d -
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Baseball legend Henderson dies aged 65
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball's record holder for stolen bases and runs, dies at the age of 65.Yahoo Sports - 5d
