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Margaret Grade, Whose California Inn Was Beloved by Stars, Dies at 72
Her Manka’s Inverness Lodge drew actors and writers who dined at Ms. Grade’s farm-to-table restaurant and reveled in her eccentric flair.The New York Times - Lifestyle - California -
Paul Alexander, Polio Survivor Who Lived in Iron Lung for 72 Years, Dies age 78
Paul Alexander, who died at 78, was paralyzed with polio at age 6 and relied on the machine to breathe. Still, he was able to earn a law degree, write a book and, late in life, build a following on TikTok.The New York Times - Health -
Skiers Experience Rare Lynx Encounter At Lake Louse Ski Resort
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The mind behind the 'Doped Games'
The Enhanced Games has been derided as "a clown show" and "borderline criminal". But their founder and his backers believe in a future few have foreseen.BBC News - Top stories -
Why Are China’s Nationalists Attacking the Country’s Heroes?
Online vitriol has targeted the country’s richest man, erasing billions of dollars of his company’s market value, despite Beijing’s courtship of entrepreneurs.The New York Times - World - China -
A historic revolt, a forgotten hero, an empty plinth: is there a right way to remember slavery?
As the author of a book about a pivotal uprising in 18th-century Jamaica, Vincent Brown was enlisted in a campaign to make its leader a national hero. But when he arrived in Jamaica, he started to wonder what he had got himself into. ‘Let’s get ...The Guardian - World -
Sonic Heroes Could Be Getting A Remake For Nintendo Switch Successor - Report
A remake of Sonic Heroes is reportedly being considered at Sega. The game was first released in 2003 for PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, and original Xbox.. According to Universo Nintendo, the Sonic Heroes remake would be built with Unreal ...GameSpot - Tech -
'Heroic': Traffic onto Baltimore Key Bridge halted before collapse
The Singapore-flagged vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge at about 1:30 a.m. ET, causing the bridge to partially collapse, officials said.ABC News - Top stories -
Overwatch 2's New DPS Hero, Venture, Is As Maneuverable As They Are Deadly
Overwatch 2's newest DPS hero, Venture, will be excavating their way into the game soon, and Blizzard has now given fans their best look yet at the archaeologists' game-changing abilities.Venture is a highly maneuverable DPS who uses their Smart ...GameSpot - Tech -
Company Of Heroes Developer Relic Entertainment Is An Independent Studio Again
Relic Entertainment is officially an indie studio, as the developer behind Company of Heroes 3 has parted ways with Sega. The studio says that it will become an independently run studio in partnership with an external investor and it plans to ...GameSpot - Tech -
Marvel Rivals: How To Sign Up For The Hero Shooter's Alpha Test
Marvel Rivals, a newly announced 6v6 hero shooter starring iconic comic book heroes and villains, will host its first playtest in May, and those interested in putting Marvel's take on Overwatch through its paces can now sign up for a chance to ...GameSpot - Tech -
Deadly FlixBus crash on German motorway
Four people are killed when a coach veers to the right on the busy A9 autobahn before falling over.BBC News - Top stories - Germany -
German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Slide
German retail sales fell 1.9% in February against forecasts for a modest rise, with the weakness symbolizing the woes in the sector as consumer confidence remains sluggish.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society
An exhibit in the French capital before this summer's Paris Olympics shows how the games have been a “mirror of society” since the beginning of the 20th centuryABC News - Sports - Olympics -
The French face of the Paris Olympics is hiding in plain sight
For now, Léon Marchand walks in relative anonymity around campus at Arizona State. Come July, he'll be the face of the 2024 Summer Olympics.Yahoo Sports - Sports - France -
Clark invited to Olympic camp before Final Four
Iowa's Caitlin Clark has been invited to United States Olympic training camp before the Final Four.ESPN - Sports - March Madness -
Chase Hunter scores 20 as Clemson beats Baylor 72-64 in 2nd round of NCAA tourney
Chase Hunter had 20 points and six assists, and No. 6 seed Clemson held off third-seeded Baylor for a 72-64 victory in the second round of the NCAA TournamentABC News - Sports - College Football -
Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday nightABC News - Sports - College Football -
Illinois defeats Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
The Fighting Illini will match up with UConn for a trip to the Final Four.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
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Novo Nordisk to Expand Cardio Push with German Buy
Novo Nordisk said it will acquire Cardior Pharmaceuticals for more than $1 billion as the Wegovy maker moves to strengthen its pipeline of drugs to treat cardiovascular disease.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
German Consumer Mood Improves, Uncertainty Remains
German consumer confidence improved slightly, according to the latest GfK reading, but the overall mood remained sluggish, as doubts about the economy continue.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
German interior minister believes IS responsible for Moscow attack
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German lawmakers approve growth package for businesses
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Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
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How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
German historians accuse Scholz’s SPD of appeasing Russia
Social Democrats’ equivocal stance towards Moscow over Ukraine war causes problems for chancellorFinancial Times - Business - Germany -
‘We are blessed’: My mother, 72, gets $11,000 a month, not including income from retirement savings. Should she get long-term care insurance?
“She worked for 25-plus years as a county nurse and, as such, she has a healthcare plan and a great pension, both for life.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘Wear a skirt, be your own hero’: four men on their first time wearing the garment
From red carpets to skate parks, skirts are finding their way into more men’s wardrobes. Here, men share the fun and freedom they’ve found in wearing them. A few years ago when I was in the midst of moving into a new apartment, I cut my finger ...The Guardian - World -
March Madness 2024: Houston walk-on Ryan Elvin delivers after Cougars came through for unlikely team hero
Ryan Elvin came through for Houston basketball after the Cougars came through for himCBS Sports - Sports -
Opposing Fans Tried to Body Shame Him. Now, He’s a March Madness Hero.
North Carolina State’s DJ Burns has big moves and a bigger mouth. “He’s like a polar bear,” his strength coach says, “and a ballerina.”The New York Times - Sports -
Opening ceremony for Paris Olympics 2024: Date, time and how to watch
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, are just a matter of months away. The Games will be the first held in Europe since London hosted in 2012.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Olympics -
Georgia Taylor-Brown: Olympic medals hid troubles in my personal life
Winning an Olympic triathlon medal is hard enough at the best of times; doing so carrying someone else is quite a feat. For Georgia Taylor-Brown, her repeat mission in Paris this summer will be far from straightforward but, domestically at least, ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
'I want to use my voice' - Olympic ChangeMakers will 'give back' to communities
Olympic and Paralympic athletes aim to give back to their local communities once the Paris Games end as part of the new ChangeMakers scheme.BBC News - Top stories -
France raises security risk to highest level months before Olympics
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal increased the country’s official security threat designation Sunday evening to its highest level of “emergency attack.” The heightened security risk assessment came after President Emmanuel Macron convened a ...The Hill - Politics -
Paris Waiters Race as Storied Contest Returns Before Olympics
Contestants rushed through the streets with croissant-laden trays in a moment for the French capital to showcase its cafe culture ahead of the Summer Olympics.The New York Times - World - Olympics -
'What have I let myself in for?' Mum-to-be Rutter's Olympic bid
British shooter Amber Rutter tells BBC Sport why she wants to chase Olympic gold three months after she is due to give birth.BBC News - Top stories -
Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.The New York Times - World -
Jimmer Fredette headlines USA basketball 3x3 roster for 2024 Paris Olympics
Fredette, now 35, will try to lead the American men to their first gold medal in the eventCBS Sports - Sports - Olympics -
Jimmer Fredette opens up about NBA career and 3x3 Olympic dreams
Jimmer Fredette has seen success in so many different seasons of life, from the "JimmerMania" days of college basketball superstardom at BYU, to his time in the NBA, and international career in Shanghai.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA