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The Wild True Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

From the start, Kendrick Lamar wanted to turn his life into a video game for his big Super Bowl halftime show. The team tasked with doing that knew what to do—right down to sourcing a vintage GNX.

Wired - Feb. 10

‘History was attempted to be buried’: the true story behind Oscar-nominated Nickel Boys

Director RaMell Ross details horrors behind Florida School for Boys that backdropped the moving film adaptation. It was one of the darkest, most shameful episodes in Florida ’s grotesque history ...

The Guardian - 2d

Newton: Panthers comments 'aggressive' but 'true'

Former Carolina quarterback Cam Newton doubled down on recent comments that the Panthers had "a locker room of losers" before drafting him with the first overall pick in 2011, saying his remarks ...

ESPN - 5d

Is it true that … you should feed a cold and starve a fever?

A professor of medicine weighs in on the old wives tale, and discusses the fastest routes to recovery. Tom Wilkinson, professor of respiratory medicine at the University of Southampton, says there ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Agent: Impossible to pay Clark true WNBA worth

Caitlin Clark's agent doesn't think it's possible for the Fever star to be paid "what she's really worth" and that CBA talks should "move the line forward a lot."

ESPN - 2d

Maria Callas and Paris: a love story

With the great soprano back in the spotlight, here’s where she lived, shopped, dined and partied in her spiritual home

Financial Times - 1d

Southport victim's mother says she will 'never feel true happiness again'

Seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe was one of three girls killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Fox Acquires Company Behind Conservative and True Crime Podcasts

Tucker Carlson, Nancy Grace, Megyn Kelly and Piers Morgan are among the clients of Red Seat Ventures, which now joins Rupert Murdoch’s empire.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Lucy Boynton talks true crime miniseries and what the project means to her

Actor Lucy Boynton talks about the true crime miniseries that she stars in, "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story." The drama series is about Ruth Ellis, a nightclub manager in 1950s Britain. Ellis ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

65 Best Podcasts (2025): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction

Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.

Wired - 6d

Cam Newton calls his "locker room of losers" remark "aggressive but true"

Newton doubles down, despite criticism from former teammates.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Trump wants you to believe nothing is true. Don't believe him.

Donald Trump has eroded the idea of truth, focusing on creating stories that serve his political base rather than actual facts, threatening the future of democracy.

The Hill - 2d

Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Mini Breakdown in a Walmart Bathroom’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

The New York Times - Feb. 5

The Untold Story of a Crypto Crimefighter’s Descent Into Nigerian Prison

As a US federal agent, Tigran Gambaryan pioneered modern crypto investigations. Then at Binance, he got trapped between the world’s biggest crypto exchange and a government determined to make it pay.

Wired - Feb. 10

The story behind Beyoncé's Chitlin' Circuit tour name

The title of the grammy-winning star's tour nods to the history of black music and entertainment.

BBC News - Feb. 11

How to Tell ESG and DEI Stories in 2025

You’re either leading the way or adding to the noise—there’s no in-between.

Inc. - Feb. 13

The War and Treaty on their love story and journey in music

Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, also known as The War and Treaty, released their highly anticipated album "Plus One" on Valentine's Day, sharing their love story and personal ...

CBS News - 6d

Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel

Yahoo News - 5d

Student story: Learning the skills to rebuild after war

Ukrainian refugee Kateryna Halkina hopes lessons from UK MBA will help with postwar recovery

Financial Times - 4d

'This is a dream come true': Five unlikely Super Bowl heroes who made history on the biggest stage

We caught up with one-hit wonders and former teammates about the Super Bowl's most unlikely, historic performances.

ESPN - Feb. 7

WATCH: 10-year-old battling cancer has Cinderella dream come true

Thanks to Make-A-Wish, Rita was able to see how Disney’s costumes came to life and design her own custom dress.

ABC News - 6d

What makes an ace? The difference between MLB's No. 1 starting pitchers and true aces

An ace is a No. 1 but not all No. 1s are aces. Let's break down the categories

CBS Sports - 1d

True crime cruise will star John Walsh and hosts of 'RedHanded,' 'Scamfluencers' and 'Kill List'

Hosts of many popular true crime podcasts will headline a murder-themed cruise next year that’s being billed as a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at sea

ABC News - 1d

Every song and dance in 'Emilia Pérez' tells a story — and that was a thrill to its DP

Cinematographer Paul Guilhaume used a variety of techniques to pull off the song-and-dance numbers in 'Emilia Pérez,' working closely with director Jacques Audiard.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

He's in a wheelchair, she's not. Their love story created an extraordinary life

In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.

CBS News - Feb. 8

Super Bowl win sees Mailata complete 'greatest story in football'

Jordan Mailata worked in construction while trying to become a rugby league player in Australia but has now completed his unique journey to Super Bowl winner.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Misty Copeland's new picture story, 'Bunheads, Act 2,' will be out in September

Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet

ABC News - Feb. 12

You couldn't script this Hollywood-esque hoops story more perfectly

As expected, No. 1 UCLA and No. 6 USC will renew their rivalry after moving from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten. Their level of dominance is remarkable, however.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12

The story of two Brooklyn sisters who forged a family of firsts

A look at the lives of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first Black female doctor in New York, and her sister Sarah J. S. Tompkins Garnet, the first Black female principal in NYC.

CBS News - Feb. 13

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Preorders Are Already Live For PS5, Xbox, And PC

Digimon Story: Time Stranger $70 | TBA ...

GameSpot - 6d

The War and Treaty reflect on their love story, journey in the music industry

Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as The War and Treaty, released their much-anticipated fourth studio album, "Plus One," on Valentine's Day.

CBS News - 6d

‘Guess who’s back?’: the inside story of Nigel Farage’s quest for power

With a new HQ and digital-savvy staff, Reform UK is trying to tighten its operation – but there are tensions over fringe views and trouble brewing at the grassroots. Who’s who in Nigel Farage’s ...

The Guardian - 5d

Baltimore museum exhibit tells the story of Maryland's last recorded lynching victim

Tina Harris remembers the day her grandmother, Mary Armwood, told her about Maryland's last documented lynching victim: George Armwood.

CBS News - 2d

Former USDA worker fired by Trump administration shares her story

The Department of Agriculture is one of the many federal agencies hit by President Trump's mass layoffs. According to several staffers, emails started going out on Thursday without warning, leaving ...

CBS News - 2d

5 revealing stories that demythify 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels

Susan Morrison's biography of Lorne Michaels is indispensable, especially for 'SNL' completists.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Eric Adams, Trump and a New York story that’s stress-testing the rule of law

The Trump DoJ’s move to drop corruption charges against the US’s highest-profile mayor has caused alarm. In both real life and on film, New York City has often been a city linked with public ...

The Guardian - 2d