Vikings History Thwarting

Ralph Lauren Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

After decades of being nearly synonymous with American fashion, the 85-year-old became the first fashion designer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Gibbs carries Lions past Vikes, to NFC's top seed

Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 6

I was there on Jan. 6 — we cannot allow Trump to rewrite history

Every member of Congress, including Republicans in both chambers, have a duty to loudly and publicly oppose the pardoning of criminals who assaulted and tried to kill their colleagues and police ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

World Juniors: Team USA Earned Its Place In History

The Americans came into the tournament as world juniors favorites and left Ottawa as champions. It took the whole team - including a certain early healthy scratch.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Vikings face Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC

In what could be considered the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."

NBC News - Jan. 6

And the first albatross in Sentry history at Kapalua goes to...

Taylor Pendrith recorded an albatross, the first in Sentry history at Kapalua, on the fifth hole on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6

The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

NFL Week 18 Props That Pop: Loading up on Vikings-Lions bets

Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down Week 18 and offer their favorite prop bets for the final week of the NFL regular season.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Connor Bedard Is In Pursuit Of Blackhawks History

Connor Bedard is in pursuit of an incredible record in the Chicago Blackhawks history books.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Lamar Jackson's 41-touchdown, 4-interception season is unprecedented in NFL history

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has finished his 2024 regular season with 41 touchdown passes and only four interceptions.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Vatican Spies by Yvonnick Denoël review – a head-spinning history of saints and sinners

A no-holds-barred account of the Vatican’s covert operations – from escape routes for Nazi war criminals to money laundering for the mafia – is revelatory but sometimes too dense for its own ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Vikes buy 1,900 tickets for Ford Field showdown

The Vikings purchased roughly 1,900 tickets for Sunday's winner-take-all NFC North matchup against the Lions, then offered them to team-based stakeholders.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Timing of HC interviews hinges on Vikings-Lions

The outcome of Sunday night's Vikings-Lions game will determine when Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn and Brian Flores can start interviewing for head coaching jobs.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Luke Littler ref makes history as gay darts official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history

Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.

ABC News - Jan. 3

QB-needy Giants should pursue J.J. McCarthy trade with Vikings

The Giants need a quarterback next season, and there’s no reason for them not to pursue an offseason trade with the Minnesota Vikings for first-round pick J.J. McCarthy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

A Stock Market Boom Could Arrive in 2025, According to History

The S&P 500 has turned negative only twice after an annual return of 20 percent or more.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history

Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the United States Senate.

ABC News - Jan. 3

‘Just a dishonest window cleaner’? Britain’s history of audacious cat burglars

£10m north London heist was a reminder of a time before security cameras when cat burglars were at work in high society. It was one of the stories of Christmas: the audacious theft of more than ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

South Korean Officials Thwarted in Attempt to Detain President After Standoff

Police officers and investigators tried to bring President Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning about his declaration of martial law last month.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

When History Rhymes

We cover the surprising parallels between Donald Trump and a president from the past.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Curry makes history as Warriors rout 76ers

Stephen Curry sets a new three-pointer record as the Golden State Warriors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Vikings vs. Lions: Who's going to win? And how will they do it

Two Coach of the Year candidates. Two dangerous offenses. Two aggressive defenses. But there can only be one winner in Sunday night's game of the year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History

In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

'Excellent place': RB Jones wants to stay a Viking

As he nears the end of one of his most productive seasons, Vikings RB Aaron Jones made it clear this week: He has found a new home and hopes to re-sign with the team when his contract expires this ...

ESPN - Jan. 2

Details emerge about New Orleans attacker's military history

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who rammed a truck into a crowd of people on New Orleans' popular Bourbon Street, served in the U.S. military and was deployed for 11 months to Afghanistan, an Army ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

UFC bold predictions for 2025: Islam Makhachev makes more history, big name signings join the promotion

The new year is set to kick off with plenty of interesting matchups that could see numerous champions dethroned

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers on precipice of making NFL history with strong Week 18 performance vs. Saints

Mayfield and the Buccaneers have both had uneven stretches, but they're reaching their best run of sustained success together in 2024

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Women's college basketball Power Rankings: Cal enters top 25 amid chase for best start in program history

Michigan, meanwhile, is trending down after consecutive losses to USC and UCLA

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Matchup rankings: Trust wide receivers in Vikings-Lions tilt

Here are the most and least favorable matchups in the NFL at QB, RB, WR and TE for Week 18.

ESPN - Jan. 2

PSU D relishes thwarting Jeanty's record pursuit

Penn State players kept Boise State star Ashton Jeanty in check and resolved to make sure he didn't break the NCAA single-season rushing record against them.

ESPN - Jan. 1

FBI says it thwarted apparent plot against AIPAC

The FBI thwarted an apparent plot to harm employees at a Florida office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), according to court documents filed Monday. Law enforcement arrested ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

FBI seizes one of the largest stockpiles of homemade explosives in its history

Investigators seized over 150 pipe bombs and other devices when they arrested a Virginia man on a firearms charge. Federal agents in the US found one of the largest stockpiles of homemade ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study

Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia. People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists

Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories

Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.

Wired - Jan. 1

Debut at 18, still playing at 40 - James makes more history

LeBron James becomes the first person to play in the NBA as a teenager and past the age of 40.

BBC News - Jan. 1

FBI seizes most homemade explosives in agency history

Federal prosecutors say FBI agents recovered a stash of more than 150 homemade explosives at a home in Virginia.

CBS News - Dec. 31

Is Vikings-Lions finale the greatest matchup in NFL regular-season history?

The Vikings-Lions matchup will set some records.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31

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