Latest in Places Called Home
Sort by
211 items
-
US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, Trump says
The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries.BBC News - 8h -
My Milan, by Salone del Mobile president Maria Porro
As Milano Design Week kicks off, the first woman to helm its star event shares her favourite places in the cityFinancial Times - 4h -
Terron Armstead retires: Dolphins star left tackle, five-time Pro Bowler calls it career after 12 NFL seasons
Armstead played nine seasons for the Saints and three with the DolphinsCBS Sports - 17h -
OpenAI Shifts Course, Says GPT-5 Coming in ‘a Few Months’
In the meantime, the Sam Altman-led company will be releasing two new reasoning models, called o3 and o4-mini.Inc. - 3d -
Swiss Indignant to Make the Top 10 of Trump’s Tariffs List
Swiss companies bemoan the loss of a reliable partner, and called the 32 percent tariff “incomprehensible.”The New York Times - 3d -
Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind
A year ago, Sierra Leone's government declared a public health emergency over the cheap synthetic drug called kushABC News - 3d -
WATCH: Dashcam captures lightning strike close to traffic on Atlanta highway
A Dashcam video went viral, showing a close-call lightning strike next to a car on a highway in Atlanta.ABC News - 2d -
A rebel group begins handing weapons over to the Colombian government as peace talks advance
Colombia's defense ministry says a rebel group called the Commoners of the South has begun handing its weapons over to the governmentABC News - 2d -
How an UberEats Driver Made an Unlikely Start in the N.H.L.
Through surgeries and other struggles, thrilling call-ups and heartbreaking cuts, Brandon Halverson persevered to reach his lifelong dream.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump tells Americans to "hang tough" as 10% universal tariffs take effect
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.CBS News - 1d -
Beijing's strong counter tariffs raise the specter of an intense trade war with Washington
In a shift in tone, China dropped its call for negotiations on trade in a weekend statement that condemned U.S. tariffs.CNBC - 1d -
Delsea's Frank Cairone is under watchful eye of many MLB scouts
Delsea's Frank Cairone is one of the top pitchers in the region, hopes to hear name called on MLB Draft Day.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
'We never imagined our daughter could be killed at nursery - we want greater safeguards'
Parents of nine-month-old who died at a nursery call for stronger safeguarding measures.BBC News - 1d -
Roberto Clemente’s Family Slams Pittsburgh Pirates for Replacing Mural of Late Star with Alcohol Ad
Pirates owner Travis Williams called the removal of Clemente's sign an "oversight" and told PEOPLE it will be replacedYahoo Sports - 16h -
Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies, aged 70
The musician, who had cancer, was the powerhouse behind hits like Atomic, Heart Of Glass and Call Me.BBC News - 17h -
Mark Cuban on Luka Dončić trade: Mavericks failed to understand his background and Slovenian culture
Cuban also described the call he received from Nico Harrison informing him of the dealCBS Sports - 14h -
China Accuses U.S. of Blackmail After Trump Threatens More Tariffs
The country’s commerce ministry called President Trump’s threat to escalate tariffs on China by another 50 percent “blackmail.”The New York Times - 5h -
Free MLB home run parlay for April 7: Fernando Tatis Jr., Pete Alonso among best bets for Monday HR props
SportsLine's computer model has revealed its free MLB HR parlay for Monday after evaluating the latest MLB prop oddsCBS Sports - 11h -
New England’s King of Couches Relinquishes His Crown
Eliot Tatelman, a fixture on regional television for his quirky ads, is retiring as president of Jordan’s Furniture. It was a nostalgic moment for a place known for fiercely guarding its traditions.The New York Times - 3d -
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American ...Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Manfred: Torpedo bats 'absolutely good' for MLB
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says torpedo bats are "absolutely good for baseball," noting that they fall within the rules and demonstrate the sport's "unique place in our culture."ESPN - 1d -
Check out the prize money payouts at the LPGA's T Mobile Match Play in Las Vegas
For her efforts over the five days of this tournament Sagstrom earned the $300,000 first-place prize out of the $2 million total purse.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
United Fans Losing Iconic Seats as Club Prioritises Corporate Hospitality
Longstanding Man United Fans Displaced for Hospitality Expansion at Old TraffordOld Trafford Loyalty Traded for LuxuryA shift is taking place at Old Trafford — not on the pitch, but in the stands. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities
Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed.The New York Times - 15h -
Vets, Gregory-Portland clash in a key game on this week's high school baseball schedule
Gregory-Portland hosts first-place Veterans Memorial in a key district game to headline this week's high school baseball schedule in Corpus Christi.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Masters 2025: Joaquín Niemann confronts opportunity to prove himself amid LIV Golf promotional pressure
Niemann has been the talk of LIV Golf in 2025, but the questions about his place in the sport's grander hierarchy cannot yet be answeredCBS Sports - 11h -
Line Combinations: Jets vs. Blues
The 52-21-4 Winnipeg Jets have returned home for a one-off home game vs. the red-hot St. Louis Blues (43-28-7).Yahoo Sports - 13h -
India Passes Contentious Bill Increasing Oversight of Muslim Land Trusts
The legislation passed by Parliament on Friday would allow non-Muslims to help administer so-called Waqfs. The move fueled concerns that the rights of Muslims are being infringed on.The New York Times - 3d -
More Than 500 Law Firms Back Perkins Coie in Fight With Trump
The firms signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie, calling the president’s actions a threat “to the rule of law.” The largest firms declined to sign.The New York Times - 3d -
He became 'The Luckiest Man in America' after outwitting a TV game show
The show was called 'Press Your Luck' and, in 1984, an Ohio man won a windfall on it, as dramatized in this retro-styled media satire starring Paul Walter Hauser.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
China accuses US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs
China on Monday accused the U.S. of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs, while calling on representatives of American companies including Tesla, to “take concrete ...ABC News - 17h -
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sets November special election for deep-blue House seat
Democrats had accused Abbott of delaying calling a special election for the seat after Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, died in early March.NBC News - 10h -
Media Outlets Face Fallout from Dubious 90-Day Tariff Pause Report
The report, that President Trump was considering a pause on his expansive tariffs, spread on social media and was amplified by CNBC and Reuters. The White House called the claim “fake news.”The New York Times - 13h -
Kalulu Welcomes Permanent Switch from Milan to Juventus
Juventus will decide whether to keep Francisco Conceiçao and Randal Kolo Muani in the summer, and will have to negotiate with PSG for the latter, but the call about keeping Pierre Kalulu was ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts
A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addictionABC News - 4d -
12 Best Turntables (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Streaming music giving you the blues? These record players will help you rock on to analog audio at home.Wired - 3d -
WATCH: Bald eagle stares down dog as owners watch: 'Could she carry our dog away?'
A Washington family and their dog Gnocchi were transfixed when they spotted a bald eagle peering in the glass door of their lakeside home.ABC News - 3d -
The relentless innovation fuelling China’s ‘brutal’ car wars
Top 10 local EV makers dominate sales and drive home advantage with faster charging and autonomous systemsFinancial Times - 2d -
Best Apple Desktop Computers (2025): iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Studio
Want an iMac instead of a MacBook? Or want to create a home office workstation with a Mac Mini? These are Apple Macs to buy.Wired - 1d -
Why the US mortgage market is addicted to big government
Government guarantees on securitised home loans make them generally low risk — but Trump’s policymaking raises concernsFinancial Times - 1d