Gwen Knapp Sportswriter Who Looked at the Big Picture Dies at 61
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Euro 2024 squad check-in: How the big contenders are looking
We take a look at the leading contenders to win Euro 2024 to see how they are shaping up, how their squads are looking and pick out the rising stars.ESPN - Sports -
Look Who's Chatty: Bill Belichick, Breakout Star of the NFL Draft
The exiled Patriots coach joins Pat McAfee—and doesn’t hold back on his concerns about the incoming talent.The Wall Street Journal - World - NFL -
Luka makes Clippers look old, Suns are in big trouble & a funeral for Lakers | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Tom Haberstroh break down last night’s NBA Playoffs action and preview several games for tonight and tomorrow.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Oregon spring game will provide first look at Ducks team chasing history in Year 1 as Big Ten member
Oregon has one of the most talented rosters in the country but need to improve at the marginsCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 NFL Draft Day 1 recap: A look back at the Bears' big first round
Welcome to the 2024 NFL Draft! You’ve made it. The only thing to expect from the draft is the unexpected. Now, let’s get down to business. Here are the latest updates from the Bears’ NFL Draft. After expending two picks in the first round of ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Ukrainian ambassador discusses $61 billion aid package
After months of negotiations, debate and Capitol Hill visits from foreign leaders, a much-anticipated foreign aid bill finally became law Wednesday with President Biden's signature. Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., joins CBS ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
April 19-25, 2024 People cast votes in the first round of polling for India’s national election. A Long March rocket carrying a crew of Chinese astronauts in a Shenzhou-18 spaceship lifts off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Military ...ABC News - World -
Rumi Missabu, Avant-Garde Drag Performer Who Glittered, Dies at 76
He was one of the stars of the Cockettes, a psychedelic collective formed at the turn of the 1970s in San Francisco, that was short-lived but inspired generations.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88
She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.The New York Times - World -
Donald E. Petersen, Who Boosted Quality at Ford Motor, Dies at 97
As chief executive in the 1980s, he worked with the quality guru W. Edwards Deming.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Michael Cuscuna, Who Unearthed Hidden Jazz Gems, Dies at 75
Possibly the most prolific archival record producer in history, he was a founder of the Mosaic label, which became the gold standard of jazz reissues.The New York Times - Business -
Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87
Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.The New York Times - Health -
Peter Schey, Tenacious Lawyer Who Defended Migrant Rights, Dies at 77
He won the right to services like school and health care for people illegally crossing the border into the U.S. He also fought the Trump administration’s family separation policy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Veteran who survived 'hell on Earth' dies aged 101
Walter Nixon was 20 when he served on the frontline at the Battle of Anzio in Italy in 1944.BBC News - Top stories -
Portugal commemorates the Carnation Revolution – in pictures
Thousands in Lisbon celebrated the 50th anniversary on Thursday of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution, which toppled the longest fascist dictatorship in Europe and ushered in democracy. The almost bloodless revolution was conducted by a group of ...The Guardian - World -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
April 19-25, 2024 French police evict migrants from a makeshift camp in Paris ahead of the Olympics, Portugal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, clean-up operations take place in South Africa during the Earth Day, and ...ABC News - World -
Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers
Several relatives of patients who died while awaiting a new liver say they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating a hospital waitlistABC News - Health -
Anne Innis Dagg, Giraffe Researcher Who Was Held Back by Sexism, Dies at 91
Dagg was one of the first Western scientists to systematically study the behavior of any species in its natural habitat.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Outlaw attitude: skaters, saunas and spontaneous stripping – in pictures
Magdalena Wosinska spent the 1990s hanging out with bands, skateboarders and whoever else crossed her path. These photos capture blissful free spirits Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 April 2024
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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
April 19-25, 2024 A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to gang-ravaged Haiti has been installed. Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly for toughening the fight against gangs. Thousands of Indigenous people gather in Brazil’s ...ABC News - World -
Ukraine looks to stop the bleeding
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Ukraine looks to stop the bleeding as US readies more aid Ukraine faces a daunting battle this year to achieve ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Urban flats for sale in Great Britain for less than £500,000 – in pictures
From a modern development in the heart of Edinburgh to a Grade II-listed townhouse in Ramsgate Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
15 Looks That Did the Most at Coachella
The music festival had plenty of memorable fashion. Most (but not all) of it was ostentatious.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
‘Challengers,’ Zendaya’s Looks Deliver Normcore
Zendaya breaks hearts in a stylish tennis love triangle.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
‘Challengers,’ Zendaya’s Looks Deliver Normcore
Zendaya breaks hearts in a stylish tennis love triangle.The New York Times - Top stories -
Google Parent Alphabet Looks to Continue Revenue Growth
The search giant has reported four straight quarters of accelerating sales growth and been investing in artificial-intelligence technology. Still, Google’s advertising sales last quarter fell short of expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World - Google -
Tesla's Big Rally Drives the Nasdaq Higher
U.S. stocks have rebounded in recent days, after notching their worst week in more than a year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Honda Commits to E.V.s With Big Investment in Canada
The Japanese automaker, which has been slow to sell electric vehicles, said it would invest $11 billion to make batteries and cars in Ontario.The New York Times - Business -
Biden speaks softly and carries a big diplomatic stick
Biden knows how to cultivate adversaries and preserve them by keeping mum on his work behind the scenes.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
How big a threat to Humza Yousaf is a no-confidence vote?
How likely is the first minister to be ousted by a vote of confidence in the Scottish Parliament?BBC News - Top stories -
2024 Porsche Macan: A Big Step in EV Tech
The all-electric successor to the Macan compact SUV, the most popular model in Porsche’s lineup, is built on an upgraded EV platform—and now feistier than ever.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macron
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.BBC News - Top stories - Europe -
Biden's NLRB bows down to Big Labor
NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran would do well to contemplate whether the board’s reputation as an impartial adjudicator is worth compromising on behalf of union special interests.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
DUP looks to replace Jeffrey Donaldson at UK general election
Unionist party says it is seeking alternative candidate for former leader’s Westminister seatFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
How Can I Dress to Look More Grown-Up?
A reader is tired of being mistaken for someone in her early 20s. Our fashion critic offers tips for dressing with sophistication.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Project Primus Looks to Teach Family Scions How to Invest
The investment boot camp, which requires a $1 million commitment, aims to capitalize on the coming multitrillion-dollar generational wealth transfer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Red Lobster seeks a buyer as it looks to avoid bankruptcy filing
Beleaguered seafood chain Red Lobster is looking for a buyer to avoid filing for bankruptcy as it contends with slower sales and costly leases.CNBC - Business -
Red Lobster seeks a buyer as it looks to avoid bankruptcy filing
Beleaguered seafood chain Red Lobster is seeking a buyer as it looks to avoid filing for bankruptcy, CNBC has learned.NBC News - Top stories -
Tice tweaks big board ahead of tonight's 2024 NFL Draft
Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice makes final adjustments to his board, which leads with QBs Drake Maye and Caleb Williams before diving into deep WR and OL classes.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL