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After Facing Similar Tragedies, 2 French N.B.A. Players Formed a Brotherly Bond
The friendship between Rayan Rupert and Nicolas Batum runs deeper than basketball.The New York Times - 3h -
Triumph, tragedy and an occultist: life at the dawn of mountaineering
A new book chronicles the struggles of early climbers as they attempted to mount expeditions on the world’s highest peaks. In 1907, Tom Longstaff made the first known summit of a 7,000-plus-meter ...The Guardian - 9h -
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Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus
After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.NBC News - 1d -
How the NFL and Rams worked together to relocate playoff game amid an L.A. tragedy
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Rams president Kevin Demoff reveal what has gone into relocating the Rams' playoff game amid devastating fires in L.A.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Biden policy on Israel-Gaza sparks warnings, dissent, resignations
Former State Department officials say they worry about how far Washington is willing to go to support Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza.CBS News - 3d -
Meta’s ‘free speech’ overhaul sparks advertisers’ concern
Facebook owner’s move to loosen policing of online content has raised fears of a surge in misinformationFinancial Times - 4d -
How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.BBC News - 4d -
For TV reporters covering fires in L.A., the tragedy gets personal
Journalists telling the fire story to the nation are keeping emotions in check as they deal with the massive losses, and requests to check if friends' homes are still standing.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
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What we learned as Hield, Santos spark Warriors' win over Pistons
Buddy Hield scored 19 points and Gui Santos tied a career-high with 13 points as the Golden State Warriors held off the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Sunset Fire sparks in Runyon Canyon area of the Hollywood Hills
The fire broke out just after 5:30 p.m. and is said to have burned just over 40 acres of vegetation.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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The Memo: Trump sparks political fight as Los Angeles wildfires rage
President-elect Trump has sparked a political battle over the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles even as those fires are still far from contained. Any suggestion that the disaster — which has already ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Extreme drought, high winds helped spark the California fires
High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
How Australia's beach cabana drama sparked a turf war
Hordes of shade covers have taken over beaches - stoking debate over the country's culture.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Apple’s ‘decidedly unattractive’ outlook sparks rare bearish call on the stock
An analyst says Apple’s stock price bakes in only good news, but he sees more than 20% downside as negative developments pile up.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Meta's moderation rollback sparks celebration and despair
Some Republicans celebrated the move which they framed as a result of their war against social media censorship. Fact-checking groups were blindsided.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Aubrey Plaza calls husband's death 'unimaginable tragedy'
The actress and filmmaker's family ask for privacy after the announcement of his death at the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasingABC News - Jan. 7 -
Aubrey Plaza says husband's death was an 'unimaginable tragedy'
Aubrey Plaza made a brief statement Monday on the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, at the age of 47 and asked for privacy.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Aubrey Plaza calls husband Jeff Baena’s death ‘an unimaginable tragedy’
Actor and her late partner’s family issue joint statement thanking supporters and asking for privacy. Aubrey Plaza has released a statement after the death of her husband, Jeff Baena , who was ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Two arrested for tragedy chanting at Anfield including man from Tennessee
Arrests followed Manchester United’s trip to Liverpool Another six detained and asked to attend interviews Police arrested two men, including one from Tennessee, and detained eight people in ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Yes, Zendaya and Tom Holland are really engaged after ring sparks rumors at Golden Globes
Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged after more than three years of dating. They sparked engagement rumors with a ring spotted at the 2025 Golden Globes.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
New Orleans terror attack: Saints, Gayle Benson, NFL donate $1 million to victims of Bourbon Street tragedy
At least 14 people were killed in New Orleans after a man drove into a crowd of people on New Year's DayCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Harlan Coben says ‘quite a bit of tragedy’ in his 20s made him a better writer
Bestselling author and Netflix producer said extensive early experience of grief was ‘very cruel but effective teacher’. American thriller writer Harlan Coben said experiencing “quite a bit of ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
A very nice man is interested in me, but I don’t feel a spark
Why not see what happens when you prioritise someone who offers you stability and decency?. The question Last year I joined a choir where I became friends with a very nice man. Two months ago, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Pulisic sparks Milan comeback in Super Cup semi
AC Milan came from behind to beat Juventus 2-1 in the Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh on Friday, and the win for Sergio Conceicao's side in his first game in charge set up a derby final with ...ESPN - Jan. 4 -
How Georgia and Notre Dame handled tragedy, uncertainty and then a football game over 36 hours in New Orleans
In the aftermath of a deadly attack that killed 14 people, officials at the Sugar Bowl, Georgia and Notre Dame dealt with a situation unlike any they had faced before.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
House speaker election looks tricky. It may spark doubts over ‘whether Congress can achieve anything market-friendly.’
The U.S. House of Representatives may again struggle to pick a speaker, and one veteran analyst is warning that a protracted election process wouldn’t bode well for market-moving matters that ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Google’s antitrust woes spark analyst downgrade of Alphabet’s stock
JMP Securities cited “the risk of antitrust penalties that could significantly impact Google’s U.S. distribution of search and search revenue.”MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
A new TV show about 1988 Lockerbie bombing turns a tragedy into a slog
Colin Firth stars as the father of a victim in Peacock's new miniseries 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,' but even he can't break the tedium of its exposition-heavy tale.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
Hagi sparks Rangers’ domination of Celtic in easy Scottish Premiership win
Celtic’s job is to prove this Old Firm outcome proves nowhere near as significant as Rangers would like it to be. One glance at the Scottish Premiership table – Celtic still lead their old ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Within seconds, celebrations turned to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans
The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
NFL ensures Super Bowl safety after New Orleans tragedy, 'confident' it will be safe and enjoyable experience
Super Bowl LIX will be held at the SuperdomeCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
South Korea Jet Crash Sparks Debate Over Barrier's Proximity to Runway
Investigators probing the deadly crash are seeking clues on why the plane hit the runway without its landing gear down after an apparent bird strike.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
Trotter's 10 Trends: Inside Arizona's offensive dichotomy, how Ian Jackson is sparking UNC and top takeaways
Baylor's 3-point defense and San Diego State's internal development are other trends that Isaac Trotter is trackingCBS Sports - Dec. 31 -
BA passenger loyalty programme shake-up sparks backlash
Industry figures warn leisure travellers may struggle to gain perks such as access to the airline’s loungeFinancial Times - Dec. 31
