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'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - life in occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.BBC News - 3d -
In Syria, an Account of Life Under al-Assad
From Syria, an account of life under siege sets a path for the country’s future.The New York Times - 3d -
Why Traditional Work-Life Balance Is a Myth
The magic happens when you fully embrace the season you are in.Inc. - 4d -
Amy Dowden reflects on life after cancer treatment
The dancer found a lump on her breast in April 2023, the day before her honeymoon to the Maldives.BBC News - 3d -
Irmgard Furchner, Secretary at a Hub of Nazi Atrocities, Dies at 99
Her work for the commandant of a concentration camp in German-occupied Poland led to her conviction as an accessory to more than 10,000 murders.The New York Times - 1d -
New Gladiators champion describes win as 'best moment' of his life
Joe Fishburn, from Scarborough, says winning the show in front of his grandma made it extra special.BBC News - 1d -
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 -
Hostages Still Held in Gaza Cast Shadow Over Passover in Israel
The holiday is usually a celebration of the liberation of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But for many Israelis, the suffering of the captives still in Gaza is tempering the joy.The New York Times - 3d -
Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations
Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the yearABC News - 3d -
At Raf’s, Where the Fashion Glitterati Meet to Eat
Raf’s, occupying the site of a decades-old bakery in NoHo, is thriving as a clubroom for the fashion crowd while mostly flying under the radar of social media.The New York Times - 2d -
Fantilli and Greaves are the latest contributors in keeping the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes going
Johnny Gaudreau's jersey has occupied a stall in the Columbus Blue Jackets' locker room all season after his tragic death last summer. The Blue Jackets beat the Eastern Conference-leading ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘It can break you’: life for parents of autistic children can be exhausting. One podcast is offering hope. Is it real?
A podcast claims to show that autistic children with limited speech may be able to communicate via telepathy. What does the science say about the idea?. Election 2025 live updates: Australia ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rory McIlroy faces biggest round of his life: Will he win the Masters or be Greg Norman?
Rory McIlroy could cement his place in golf's pantheon by closing out the Masters to complete the career grand slam. He's under a ton of pressure.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 - 2d -
'It's the best day of my golfing life': Rory McIlroy finally gets his green jacket
McIlroy finally got to put on the winner's jacket and completed the career Grand slam.ESPN - 1d -
'The Legend of Ochi' uses puppetry to bring a fantasy creature to life. For its makers, that's where the magic is
Director Isaiah Saxon got his start making otherworldly videos for Grizzly Bear and Björk. For his debut feature, a large team created a creature the old-fashioned way.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
‘The whole thing feels predatory’: My grandma, 97, pays $170 a month for a $10,000 life-insurance policy. Should we stop payments?
“After what quickly became a heated discussion, the agent advised me that canceling the policy would end any chance of a payout.”MarketWatch - 1d -
How Your Story Can Shape or Break the Type of Entrepreneur You Become
The lessons you learn early in life shape how you approach business – for the good or the bad.Inc. - 5d -
Brain Trust
Fan gatherings present opportunities to geek out with fellow enthusiasts. Can we cultivate some of that energy in everyday life?The New York Times - 4d -
Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers
Counter-terrorism police are investigating after the assault by Hashem Abedi left three prison officers with life-threatening injuries.BBC News - 3d -
Girl's meningitis leads to quadruple amputation
The family of five-year-old Saffanah praise NHS teams who "worked tirelessly to save her life".BBC News - 3d -
Mario Vargas Llosa: A giant of Latin American literature, with a punch to match
The distinguished Peruvian author won the Nobel Prize and courted controversy most of his life.BBC News - 2d -
Sudan's years of war - BBC smuggles in phones to reveal hunger and fear
Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army - on the second anniversary of the civil war.BBC News - 1d -
Ranking the best pass rushers in college football in 2025
We break down the players most likely to make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks next season.ESPN - 1d -
You Can Play the New Game in ‘Black Mirror’—and It’s an Adorable Nightmare
The creator of Thronglets, featured in season 7 of the Netflix series, says the game makes it feel like a Mogwai “effed up your life.”Wired - 6d -
Rory McIlroy: Age, net worth, and more we know about the Masters 2025 favorite
As Rory McIlroy looks to complete the career grand slam, here's what we know about his life, accomplishments, net worth, and more.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Atomic Secrets: a Chornobyl scientist warns of a toxic future
Dmitry Kalmykov is a Ukrainian scientist who has dedicated his life to investigating environmental disasters, first at Chornobyl and now in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan – formerly the Soviet Union’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Highly successful people swear by this 'counterintuitive' rule when they feel overwhelmed, says expert
"I've found that life can be much better if you give yourself permission to do things poorly," writes author and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau.CNBC - 1d -
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 -
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Big swings rock Wall Street amid hope for tariff negotiations; Reporter's Notebook: What MLB legend Hank Aaron's life can teach us about staying the courseCBS News - 3d -
Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.CBS News - 3d -
'Boots' Ennis crowns himself best fighter in 147-pound division with dominant win over Stanionis
Boxing is ready for a reboot — “Boots” is more like it — in the welterweight division. Not only did Atlantic City get new life for its long storied, yet stagnant, big-fight history, Jaron Ennis ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his ...CBS News - 3d -
The Price of Milk: Immigrants Behind American Dairy | CBS Reports
The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race ...CBS News - 3d -
NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy dies at 24 amid fatal car crash charges
Receiver had allegedly caused death in December crash Authorities say player apparently took own life Lawyer says he believes charges will be declined Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was ...The Guardian - 3d -
Orioles squander several leads, drop another series with 7-6 loss to Blue Jays
BALTIMORE — A day’s worth of Orioles baseball, fat with gusto and as full of life as they’ve been all season, can unravel quickly. Thus was the case in the waning innings of Baltimore’s nail-biting ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel-Winning Peruvian Novelist, Dies at 89
Mr. Vargas Llosa, who ran for Peru’s presidency in 1990 and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010, transformed episodes from his personal life into books that reverberated far beyond the ...The New York Times - 2d -
‘I didn’t trust the system’: lasting trauma of Windrush victim barred from UK for 10 years
Winston Jones, who for a decade was unable to return home from Jamaica, almost didn’t apply for compensation, fearing it was a trap. Winston Jones has worked hard to rebuild his life after Home ...The Guardian - 2d -
Exclusive: 25-year-old Premier League star favourite to replace De Bruyne at Man City
Manchester City are preparing for life without their star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.The Belgian midfielder has helped the club win six Premier League titles, a Champions League title and a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘It looks like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer’: when hay fever becomes debilitating – and potentially deadly
Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and life-limiting health problems. Read more: Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog ...The Guardian - 2d
