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‘It took on a life of its own’ – how a bet started the inflatable craze in the 80s
English football grounds in the late 1980s could be grey and downbeat but that changed thanks to Manchester City fan Frank Newton . Amidst the depressing backdrop of hooliganism and the imminent ...World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago -
Catfishing victim, 12, took own life over abuser's demands
Alexander McCartney pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier this year and admitted 185 other charges.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
How the PACT Act helped my family as cancer took my husband’s life
If you are a veteran and have been diagnosed with a condition that is presumed to have been caused by your service, I urge you to enroll in VA health care and file a disability claim.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Coroner issues 'cancel culture' warning after Oxford student took own life
Alexander Rogers was "ostracised" by his university peers shortly before his death, a coroner says.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours ago -
Kamala Harris Took Women for Granted
Apart from promising to safeguard abortion rights, the campaign didn’t do enough to address other issues important to women.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
All It Took Was 10 Days of Dating
When Saira Badat and Raed Khan met in July, they knew almost immediately that they would be married — ideally this year.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Trump Took a Victory Lap in Washington
Also, Ukraine is now prioritizing security, not land, in truce talks. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
In Lebanon, We Took Pride in Our Resilience. Not Anymore.
The Lebanese have held strong through many tragedies. But they are now at the end of their rope.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent
A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
How Republicans took back control of the Senate
House Speaker Mike Johnson's prediction for a GOP Senate majority is coming true as key seats flip red. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane explains what these results mean for Congress as we look ahead to ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
The secret life of pigeons
Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most. "Sunday Morning" contributor Christian Cooper talks with ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
The trauma of life and death in Gaza
‘I sometimes feel almost ashamed at what we are allowing to happen’World - Financial Times - October 24 -
Phil Lesh’s Life in Pictures
Looking back at the career of the Grateful Dead bassist, starting with when the band was clean cut and called the Warlocks.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Teri Garr’s Life in Pictures
Garr, who could easily command attention onscreen with her expressive eyes, later became known as a spokeswoman for multiple sclerosis research.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
The life and tastes of Anthony Scaramucci
The financier and former White House communications director on Long Island, Lamborghinis and what he learnt from TrumpWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Quincy Jones: A Life in Photos
Mr. Jones’s extraordinary musical talent was perhaps matched only by his work ethic, making him one of the most prolific people in music.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Man gets life for 1975 murder of teen who "fought for her life"
Although Mitchell's cause of death was ruled as drowning, police say the autopsy report suggested that she "had fought for her life."Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life
As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20 -
Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years
A judge calls Jack Crawley, who murdered Paul Taylor, a "highly dangerous man".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart
Ten years on from the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan, a mother tells of her loss.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Donald Trump: A remarkable life in pictures
From his childhood in New York to his triumphant 2024 campaign - a look at the 78-year-old's life.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Light in the Shadow of a Diagnosis
We are lost without human connection.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Hair You Won’t Soon Forget
The diversity of hairstyles at fashion weeks has grown to rival the range of clothes worn on and off the runway.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16