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Paige Bueckers: A Basketball Star is Born
Paige Bueckers became a college sensation for her skill and her style. Now she’s about to join the W.N.B.A.’s growing constellation of stars.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S. pastor abducted in South Africa rescued in shootout, authorities say
Josh Sullivan, a U.S. pastor kidnapped at gunpoint while delivering a sermon in his church in South Africa Thursday evening has been rescued in a shootout that left three suspects dead, authorities ...CBS News - 9h -
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 - Apr. 4 -
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.CBS News - 5d -
How Le Poisson Steve, an Orange Fish With Arms and Legs, Became a TikTok Star
How Steve, a French cartoon with a catchy theme song, became a TikTok star.The New York Times - 2d -
South Korea holds rates as it grapples with U.S. tariffs, prepares for snap election
This was in line with a Reuters poll of economists that forecast the bank to keep rates unchanged.CNBC - 31m -
WATCH: ‘The Breakfast Club’ stars reunite
The cast from the cult classic 1985 hit, "The Breakfast Club," came together this weekend in Chicago.ABC News - 2d -
France rugby star Chabal doesn't remember 'single second' of career due to concussion
Rugby star Sébastien Chabal won two Six Nations titles with France, reached a World Cup semifinal and played 62 times for his nation as a powerful forwardABC News - 5d -
'Dark Winds' star Zahn McClarnon and director Erica Tremblay on unpacking trauma in a 'safe and beautiful' way
'Dark Winds' star Zahn McClarnon and director Erica Tremblay leaned on each other to unpack Joe Leaphorn's trauma in a 'safe and beautiful' way for the Season 3 episode 'Ábidoo'niidęę (What He Had ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Paige Bueckers Is Ushering In a New Generation of W.N.B.A. Stars
As more trailblazers retire, Bueckers represents a potential pillar for the league’s future.The New York Times - 2d -
Duke freshman star Knueppel to enter NBA draft
Duke freshman Kon Knueppel announced that he will enter the 2025 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility.ESPN - 3h -
U.S. Pastor Josh Sullivan, Kidnapped in South Africa, Is Rescued After Police Shootout
Three suspects were killed as the police moved in on a safe house where the pastor from Tennessee was being held.The New York Times - 6h -
Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.CBS News - Mar. 30 -
Ian Darke's Premier League stars of the season: Salah, Isak, more
It's fair to say Mohamed Salah will scoop up all the individual prizes. But who else has stood out?ESPN - 11h -
Reigning champ Gators land ex-Princeton star Lee
Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee, one of the top point guards in the transfer portal, has picked newly crowned champion Florida over St. John's and Kansas, he announced.ESPN - 46m -
Celtics star Jaylen Brown received injections in right knee, coach Joe Mazzulla says
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has confirmed a report that Jaylen Brown received injections during the week to help his troublesome right knee that’s limited his playing time the past monthABC News - 3d -
That Blue Origin flight was a success but isn't landing well among some stars: 'Disgusted'
Olivia Wilde and Emily Ratajkowski are among those slamming Blue Origin for its totally necessary 11-minute flight Monday, which had an all-female celebrity crew.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Agent's Take: Why two-way NFL Draft star Travis Hunter would be best served financially as a No. 1 receiver
If Hunter proves his worth on both sides of the ball, he could break the bankCBS Sports - 7h -
Jalen Hurts among several sports stars on Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2025' list
The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback joined Serena Williams, Simone Biles and others on the list of sports figures to be honored.ESPN - 6h -
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south polesABC News - Apr. 4 -
Florida art dealer and another man charged in scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks
Authorities say a South Florida art dealer and another man face charges involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol artworksABC News - 6d -
A Cautionary Tale of 408 Tentacles
One pet octopus suddenly became more than four dozen. They went viral. Then it all went south.The New York Times - 3d -
Bosses said I'd lose visa if I complained - care worker
The South Yorkshire care worker says she "suffered in silence" over living and working conditions.BBC News - 21h -
Mike Krzyzewski praises UConn's Geno Auriemma after Huskies' national championship win: 'One of the best ever'
'Coach K' gave kudos to UConn, who dominated South Carolina to win its 12 national title in program historyCBS Sports - 7h -
Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry reading Carl Sagan, channeling her 'feminine divine'
Before she kicks off her upcoming world tour, Katy Perry is reaching for the starsABC News - 5d -
Kim Kardashian will testify in a trial over a 2016 robbery that targeted her in Paris
Kim Kardashian's lawyer says the reality TV star will testify in person at an upcoming French trial over a 2016 heist in ParisABC News - 1d -
Halloween Horror Nights without the horrors? Welcome to Universal Studio's new Fan Fest
Signature attractions at the after-hours event are centered around "Star Trek," "Dungeons & Dragons" and "Back to the Future."Los Angeles Times - 11h -
'She can carry a franchise': What Wings can expect from Paige Bueckers in Year 1
All-Star? MVP? Or Hall of Famer? WNBA GMs break down what to expect from Bueckers' rookie season -- and beyond.ESPN - 13h -
Telescope finds promising hints of life on distant planet
Scientists find new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.BBC News - 2h -
U.S. consumers are "panic-buying" K-beauty products amid Trump's tariff war
Almost all of the serums, face masks and creams sold at Senti Senti, a Brooklyn skincare store, are imported from South Korea and Japan.CBS News - 1h -
WATCH: Blue Origin mission with all-female crew launches into space
Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission launched into space on Monday morning with an all-female crew, including pop star Katy Perry.ABC News - 2d -
Jack Black says hold the popcorn: 'Minecraft' fans get a message about messy 'chicken jockey' trend
'Minecraft' star Jack Black delivers a personal message to moviegoers advising against joining in the viral, messy, popcorn-throwing 'chicken jockey' trend.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Tribeca Festival sets lineup with Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel and Eddie Vedder
The 2025 Tribeca Festival will feature a medley of music stars, including Billy Joel, Miley Cyrus and Eddie Vedder, in its 24th editionABC News - 10h -
With 'Government Cheese,' Apple TV+ vaults into 1960s San Fernando Valley
David Oyelowo and Simone Missick star in a visually striking comic drama as a convict-turned-inventor and receptionist, respectively, with two sons in 1969 Chatsworth.Los Angeles Times - 7h -
Astronomers Detect a Signature of Life on a Distant Planet
Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.The New York Times - 46m -
Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones
Lauren H. DeLoach of South Carolina admitted to importing more than $18,000 worth of sperm whale parts from Australia, Latvia, Norway and Ukraine, prosecutors said.The New York Times - 3d -
Colossal Squid Caught on Video During First Ever Sighting
An expedition spotted a baby of the species in the South Sandwich Islands. This cephalopod can grow to more than 20 feet and has proved elusive in its deep-sea environs.The New York Times - 1d -
Playwright Keiko Green invites audiences to party like it's the apocalypse
Keiko Green's 'You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World,' a comedy about family, loss and environmental destruction, has its world premiere at South Coast Repertory in a production ...Los Angeles Times - 16h -
Apr 8: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Trump holds a call with the acting president of South Korea to discuss a potential tariff deal; In shrinking rural towns, these Texas high schools are teaming up to stay alive.CBS News - 6h -
Apr 16: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation flight orders; South African police rescue kidnapped American pastor amid shootout with abductors.CBS News - 37m