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Men's tournament 13 vs. 4 upset rankings: Is Purdue vulnerable to an early exit?
In the past seven years, No. 4 seeds have fallen victim to seven first-round upsetsCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
Ex-Abercrombie boss now facing abuse claims from 40 men
The new claims stretch back to the 1990s and alleged victims now include former A&F employees, lawyers say.BBC News - 5d -
‘Talk about it, focus on your values and … stay stoic’: how to cope with rejection
From the workplace to romance to friends, everything you need to know about rejection – and how to move on from it. Rejection is an inevitable part of the human experience, but despite suffering ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Jonathan Majors ties the knot with Meagan Good just months after engagement
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good have married, months after announcing their engagement late last year. The couple went public with their romance while Majors was on trial for domestic violence.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Banksy "Crude Oil (Vettriano)" painting fetches $5.5 million at auction
Some proceeds from the sale of Banksy's painting — inspired by the recently deceased Scottish painter Jack Vettriano — will go to Los Angeles wildfire victims.CBS News - Mar. 4 -
Former Ride-Share Driver Sentenced to 290 Years in Assaults of a Dozen Women
John Pastor-Mendoza, a Lyft driver, falsely posed as the ride that the women had requested and targeted victims who appeared intoxicated, the Denver district attorney said.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Reuters beclowns itself, to Hamas’s benefit
Reuters retracted a report that falsely claimed a victim of a Palestinian terrorist attack was a member of Mossad, Israel's top intelligence agency, despite lacking evidence to support this claim.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Infowars employee killed in Texas, law enforcement confirms
Jamie White, an Infowars employee, was the victim of a homicide in southeast Austin, Texas, late Sunday night, law enforcement sources confirmed to Nexstar's KXAN.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Dog accidentally shoots owner after getting paw stuck in trigger guard
The gun fired after the dog's paw got stuck in the trigger guard, police said. The victim was relaxing on his bed with a female friend when he was shot.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Mourners attend funeral of man killed in Israeli airstrikes on Syrian city of Daraa
Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of one of the victims of an Israeli airstrike on the Syrian city of Daraa, in which three people were killedABC News - Mar. 18 -
Nightclub tragedy in North Macedonia hits a generation already doubting its future
North Macedonia is mourning the victims of a catastrophic nightclub fire that killed 59 people, mostly teenagers and young adults, and triggered nationwide protests against safety failuresABC News - 6d -
How not to be deported: India’s nurses seeking work abroad learn how to migrate safely
Kerala is providing lessons on how not to be scammed by employment agencies as US and UK step up immigration raids. On a warm February morning, Devika, 24, sits with more than 60 classmates in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Supersized pearls and crystal bows: Chanel lures celebrity crowd to Paris
Fashion week also brings Louis Vuitton showcasing cinematic romance of train travel. Chanel came gift-wrapped in black ribbon at Paris fashion week. The ribbon was made of steel, not silk. It was ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
The disturbing case of a Tantric yoga guru and his followers
Under the guise of spiritual leadership, Gregorian Bivolaru allegedly exploited hundreds of people through an international network of yoga camps and retreats. Now he’s awaiting trial, accused of ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Court upholds murder conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor
The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, in a case that drew widespread attention because of evidence from the victim's ...ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Commentary: Unlike 'The Baldwins,' Halyna Hutchins documentary grapples with reality of 'Rust' shooting
On their reality show, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin discuss how the 'Rust' shooting affected their lives, but a new documentary about Halyna Hutchins reminds us who the real victim was.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 11 -
Creating art under Trump will become harder but it will remain vital | Seph Rodney
The president’s attacks on diversity and immigration have already affected many artists and will affect many more in the coming months. One of the most pernicious effects of a bully’s intimidation ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Man set on fire in New York’s Times Square
Victim, 45, hospitalized and in stable condition as police unable to say if attack was random or targeted. A 45-year-old man was set on fire in the middle of Times Square overnight on Sunday, ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Mourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire
Demonstrators call for change and justice for 59 victims after tragedy blamed on multiple safety violations. With flags still flying at half mast in North Macedonia, grief over a fire that tore ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Imagine if all those who are silent about the terrible evil being committed in Gaza spoke up | Owen Jones
No crime in history has been so well documented by its victims. And yet inaction and censorship reign. Israel’s genocide was only on pause: for Palestinians woken on Monday night by a vicious wave ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
FBI warns of possible Outlook, Gmail cyberattacks
The FBI is warning users of popular email services such as Outlook and Gmail that they could be subject to cyberattacks by ransomware called Medusa, which has impacted more than 300 victims from a ...The Hill - 6d -
Man found guilty of murdering his friend and cutting his body into pieces
Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, killed Stuart Everett, 67, at their home and scattered his victim’s body parts in Salford parks. A man has been found guilty at Manchester crown court of murdering his ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘I’ve been getting 100 messages a day’: Church of Scientology accused of intimidating UK critics
Campaigners face online attacks, claims of criminality and complaints to employers. The Church says it’s the victim. Alex Barnes-Ross, a marketing director from east London, regularly posts ...The Guardian - 3d -
Two former Michigan athletes allege intimate images were stolen by ex-football coach
Former University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss pleaded not guilty to federal charges Monday as two women filed a class-action lawsuit alleging they were victims of a scheme to ...NBC News - 1d -
US judge orders June trial for Boeing 737 Max fraud case
Families of victims of two deadly 737 Max plane crashes hail ‘opportunity for justice’ as trial date set in criminal case. A US judge ordered a 23 June trial date in the Department of Justice’s ...The Guardian - 11h -
Children in UK as young as 11 targeted by sextortion criminals, data reveals
Internet Watch Foundation says ‘worrying’ trend shows criminals are casting their nets wider to trap victims. • Our son was targeted by sextortionist online – here’s what we did . Children as ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of cruelty and abusing her stepson for more than 20 years. Police say the victim, a 32-year-old man, said he was kept locked away in a room since he was 11 years old. ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Syria’s leader proclaims ‘new history’ after signing constitutional declaration
Five-year transition period declared along with rights for women, freedom of expression and justice for Assad victims. Syria’s leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has hailed the start of a “new history” for ...The Guardian - Mar. 13