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The life story behind Tetris, The Perfect Game | Henk Rogers interview
Henk Rogers has written his insider's take on the story of The Perfect Game: Tetris, From Russia With Love.VentureBeat - 3d -
Eating ‘Family Style’ May Have Set the Stage for Life as We Know It
Under microscopes, scientists found that giant single-cell organisms were able to vacuum up more food when they are stuck together.The New York Times - 2d -
Nikita Grebenkin Continuing Torrid Start to Life in Flyers Organization
The Philadelphia Flyers knew Nikita Grebenkin was a stud prospect when they acquired him from the Toronto Maple Leafs, but were they expecting this?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
My life in class limbo: am I working class or insufferably bourgeois?
I have two degrees, two books to my name and I write for the Guardian. Yet I spent time in care, live at home and struggle for money. Can Karl Marx help me make sense of myself?. I have been ...The Guardian - 2d -
Roundup: Northridge softball beats Tree of Life for fourth win
Mary Cate Spang drove in four runs Tuesday during Northridge’s home victory.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Women to continue having babies later in life, says ONS
The ONS also projects women will continue having smaller families than previous generations.BBC News - 1d -
Here's How Long Nintendo Switch 2's Battery Life Lasts
Nintendo offered a closer look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 during its latest Nintendo Direct presentation, showcasing the system's hardware and new features. Afterward, the company detailed ...GameSpot - 1d -
Visting Shanghai Now: It’s a Blue-Sky, App-Based Life
A longtime visitor returns to the post-pandemic city, finding it as varied and sophisticated as ever, and newly powered by digital commerce, with challenges for travelers.The New York Times - 1d -
Mary Earps on life at PSG: ‘There was a lot of noise so it’s been nice to escape’
England goalkeeper on how she has fine-tuned her game since moving to France and ‘loving the architecture’ in Paris. Many of us might perceive it as a bustling metropolis full of tourist hotspots. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rare life-sized statues of toga-clad couple found in Pompeii tomb
The couple may have been married, and the woman appears to have been a priestess, researchers said.CBS News - 23h -
Former Gonzaga walk-on Will Graves living the good life at another Final Four
Apr. 3—Will Graves is in select company. The former Gonzaga walk-on has gone to three of the past six Final Fours, one as a son, one as a player and one as a graduate assistant. There are no ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Life after OMG: Can 2025 Mets replicate their 2024 vibes?
After signing a superstar but losing a pop star, the Mets aim to make Citi Field twist again like it did last summer.ESPN - 2h -
UNI wrestling: Grading the Panthers' 2024-25 season
UNI wrestling had one of the best seasons in the program's modern era in 2024-25. Here's a look at a report card from the season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
CEOs of Gensler, Betterment, Zelle, Axon, and 10 Other Companies Give Their Best Advice for Leading in Times of Great Uncertainty
Modern CEO reached out to executives to understand how they’re navigating tariffs, roiling markets, and more. Here’s what they had to say.Inc. - 4d -
U.S. tourist lands on forbidden island to give Diet Coke to remote tribe
A U.S. tourist sneaked onto a highly restricted island carrying a coconut and a can of Diet Coke to a tribe untouched by the modern world, police said.CBS News - 3h -
How Hannah Einbinder reacted when 'Hacks' co-star Jean Smart got a new assistant who looks like her
Jean Smart can’t get enough Hannah Einbinder in her life.NBC News - 2d -
Leaked messages reveal prison staff violence towards inmates
Messages include jokes about someone who was said to be at risk of taking their life.BBC News - 2d -
35-year-old was 29 months away from getting her $247,804 student debt forgiven. Now she's stuck.
Aubrey Bertram was starting to imagine her life without student debt.NBC News - 1d -
Harvard-trained expert: 3 quick habits for a happier life—they take less than 20 minutes a day
Most people are wrong about what makes them happy, says Yale psychology professor and Harvard-trained happiness expert Laurie Santos. Here's what to do about it.CNBC - 6d -
Steph Curry scores a 3-book deal, starting with a "personal reflection" on his life and career
Steph Curry has a deal with a Random House Publishing Group imprint that you could call a 3-point playABC News - 5d -
Real Madrid superstar reflects on club life and Zidane’s influence – ‘Aura that others don’t have’
Kylian Mbappe recently spoke to La Sexta during an interview where he was seen walking through a section of Santiago Bernabeu stadium before reaching one of the stands where the journalist was ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
"Best Day of My Life:" Talia Swindal, Carlos Munoz Earn Big Caribbean Wins
With breakthrough performances in at Soup Bowls, Swindal and Munoz take out the 2025 BTMI Barbados Surf Pro.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘Playing gods with the cradle of life’: French Polynesia’s president issues warning over deep-sea mining
Exclusive: Moetai Brotherson fears environmental risks of controversial practice and says independence from France must not be ‘rushed’. Read more Pacific leaders: in their words French ...The Guardian - 3d -
An unexplained death, ‘abuse and slavery’: Indonesian fishers reveal life on long haul vessels
The death of a crew member on a Chinese-owned trawler in the Indian Ocean illustrates the lack of accountability in the seafood industry, say advocates. Ricky* was one of the first to see his ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘I feel as though I’ve been in chains’: the bittersweet life of lovers rock legend Mari’ Pierre
The British-Guyanese singer topped the reggae chart with 1978’s Walk Away, but despite work with Robert Plant and others, she’s rarely returned to the studio. This interview might change that…. In ...The Guardian - 3d -
Mismatch from minute one then signs of life: Tactical analysis of Napoli 2-1 AC Milan
AC Milan fell to their ninth league defeat of the season at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday night as they lost 2-1 to title challengers Napoli.As they so often have under Sergio ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Kelly Poppinga living his best life, thanks in part to a little help from his friends
BYU assistant coach recounts how Bronco Mendenhall and other mentors greatly impacted his career trajectory.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kidney donor detained by ICE before life-saving transplant can take place
Immigration rights activists are calling on ICE to release a Venezuelan migrant who was preparing to donate a kidney to his brother, who is in end-stage kidney failure, and has no criminal history.The Hill - 2d -
Michael Sheen to take on another real-life role as last Welsh-born Prince of Wales
Michael Sheen will star as Owain Glyndwr, the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales, in a new stage play.BBC News - 2d -
Tyler Herro relishing life in the 70s amid his ever-present Heat reality
BOSTON – As Heat President Pat Riley spoke at the end of last season of the need to be available, Tyler Herro took it to heart. At the time, Riley wasn’t even talking about Herro, but rather of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Carl Hooper’s life in sport: from West Indies to Australia via county cricket
The West Indies batter on his effortless style, playing with his idols and how leadership brought out the best in him. By Wisden Cricket Monthly . Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Carl Hooper, 58, ...The Guardian - 1d -
'I am so proud to be a Lady Vol for life': Gloria Deathridge looks back at early '70s team
Former women's basketball player Gloria Deathridge's one regret is not playing for legendary Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Big matchups and bigger bucks: Michael Johnson pledges Grand Slam Track will bring ‘fantasy to life’
Athletics legend says his new four-part event, which launches on Friday, is exactly what the sport needs. Michael Johnson is one of the few true legends of track and field. Now, though, he is ...The Guardian - 1d -
Walker sheds light on ‘incredible’ Ibrahimovic and start to life at Milan: “You have to be an example”
Kyle Walker joined AC Milan in January, and already there are reports suggesting that his move may be made permanent, especially with the player speaking fondly of the club.When links to Walker ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
The big idea: should you trust your gut?
‘Follow your instincts’ has become a modern mantra. But what if they lead you astray? . ‘What should I do?” Whether openly stated or implicit, this is the question a new client usually raises in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Doom: The Dark Ages Looks Like A Trip To Hell Worth Taking
The slogan “Stand and Fight” has been plastered all over Doom: The Dark Ages marketing: a catchphrase that feels at odds with the modern Doom series. Doom 2016 was applauded for its fast gameplay ...GameSpot - 3d -
Anthony Elanga humiliates Man Utd with wonder goal to boost Forest’s Champions League dreams
Just when the modern Manchester United believed they had experienced all the most exquisitely painful ways to lose a game, so they were felled by one of their own. It was a goal from Anthony Elanga ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Could antibiotics stop working? Yes – but the biggest danger isn’t prescription-happy GPs | Devi Sridhar
To prevent a catastrophic failure of the drugs modern medicine relies on, look to animal farming in middle-income countries. If the antibiotics we use to treat infections ever stopped working, the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Man United needs a near perfect end to the season to avoid its worst Premier League points total
Manchester United needs to win seven of its eight remaining Premier League games this season just to match its worst-ever points total in the modern era. “We have to get it right fast,” head coach ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
