How American Journalists Kept Going As the Months Piled Up in A Foreign Prison
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What we learned from first month of MLB season: Dodgers big three as hyped, rash of pitcher injuries, more
What did we learn in April? How much of that will last until October?CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Start-Up Founder Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Fraud
Manish Lachwani, who founded the software start-up HeadSpin, is the latest tech entrepreneur to face time in prison in recent years.The New York Times - Tech -
Buckingham Palace strikes positive tone
The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February.BBC News - Top stories -
How a Crypto Compliance Officer Ended Up in a Nigerian Prison
Tigran Gambaryan, an American compliance official for the giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance, flew to Nigeria in February for a planned two-day business trip. He hasn’t returned.The New York Times - Tech -
USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony as Arrests at Universities Pile Up
The protests that began at Columbia University have spread to other states, where students have set up encampments on campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chinese student given 9-month prison sentence for harassing person posting democracy leaflets
The U.S. Attorney's office says a Chinese former student at Boston's Berklee College of Music has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a person who posted a flyer in support of democracy in the Asian countryABC News - Top stories -
Chinese student sentenced to 9 months in prison for harassing pro-democracy activist in Boston
A former Berklee College of Music student from China was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a pro-democracy activist.NBC News - Top stories -
‘Indefensible’: UK prisoner jailed for 23 months killed himself after being held for 17 years
Coroner condemns ‘inhumane’ imprisonment for public protection sentences that have no end date for release. A senior coroner has condemned the “inhumane” and “indefensible” treatment of a man who killed himself 17 years into an indefinite prison ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Pope visits women’s prison in Venice and tours Vatican show at art Biennale
Pope Francis, 87, met inmates, staff and volunteers at Giudecca jail during first trip outside Rome for months. The Pope has met female prisoners in Venice who are stars of the Vatican’s pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show, and urged ...The Guardian - World -
At least 4 Americans facing prison in Turks and Caicos over ammo in luggage
This week an Oklahoma father of two became the latest American tourist to be detained under a new firearm law in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos. The arrest comes as a Virginia man faces up to 12 years in prison after airport security ...CBS News - Top stories -
Third American tourist arrested in three months for bringing bullets to Turks and Caicos
A third American tourist in three months has been arrested for bringing bullets to Turks and Caicos while on vacation. Tyler Scott Wenrich’s wife said the two bullets authorities found in his suitcase were there accidentally. Now he’s facing the ...NBC News - Top stories -
How Anglo American turned into prey
The 107-year-old South African mining group, long resistant to change, has now rejected a takeover offer from BHPFinancial Times - Business -
American tourist facing 12 years in Turks and Caicos prison over ammo in luggage
An American tourist in Turks and Caicos is out on bail after he was arrested by airport security when they allegedly found ammo in his luggage. Ryan Watson says it was mistakenly in his bag, but he's now facing a potential mandatory minimum ...CBS News - Top stories -
Battery Shortages Keeping FedEx and UPS Vans From Going Electric
Fleets of step vans are also in short supply, keeping cargo giants from completing their EV transitions.Inc. - Business -
NFL Draft Latest: Caleb Williams to Bears, record six QBs taken in first 12 picks
The Chicago Bears picked USC quarterback Caleb Williams to open the 2024 NFL draft, the first of six QBs in the top 12 picksABC News - Sports - NFL -
Dangerous drivers to face prison sentences of up to 20 years under ‘Susan’s Law’ in Queensland
New laws would increase maximum penalties for people who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily ...The Guardian - World -
Venice entry fee tickets go on sale. Here's how they work
Venice's long awaited entry fee for day trippers launched on April 25. Here's how to pay, and how to claim an exemption if you're staying in the city.CNN - Top stories -
Six-team mock draft: How early did Caitlin Clark go?
Where did Caitlin Clark get picked? Here's how our first fantasy women's basketball mock draft played out.ESPN - Sports -
Venice entry fee tickets go on sale. Here's how they work
Venice's long awaited entry fee for day trippers launched on April 25. Here's how to pay, and how to claim an exemption if you're staying in the city.CNN - Top stories -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GDP and the Dow Are Up. But What About American Well-Being?
The standard ways of measuring economic growth don’t capture what life is like for real people. A new metric offers a better alternative, especially for seeing disparities across the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Eiyuden Chronicle Devs Open Up About Murayama's Passing And Going Beyond A Suikoden Successor
As the number of video game remakes, remasters, and spiritual successors grows, so does the hesitation surrounding these projects. Though some might see these games as loving homages to the art and stories that made us who we are, it's just as ...GameSpot - Tech -
Bukayo Saka: ‘The hunger to win keeps me going, that’s why I keep getting up’
Arsenal’s world-class attacker on embracing the occasion of a pivotal derby at Tottenham with team’s title hopes on the line. Even when the stakes could barely be higher, Bukayo Saka finds the capacity to step back a little and marvel. He needs no ...The Guardian - World -
‘Get up and go again’: Carter turns focus to league after Chelsea’s European exit
Defender rues ‘lack of tactical awareness’ in Barcelona defeatChelsea resume WSL title bid against Liverpool on WednesdayJess Carter believes Chelsea have “no choice” but to regroup quickly after their Champions League semi-final heartbreak.. Emma ...The Guardian - World -
Their Sunday Ritual Kept Them Connected
Asiah James and Gerald Cannon II initially went with the flow, but after years of balancing professional ambitions and quality time together, decided to join forces forever.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How trading up for Lance in 2021 draft ultimately didn't derail 49ers
The 49ers traded a haul of picks to trade up and select Trey Lance with the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The selection never worked out, but thankfully for San Francisco, Brock Purdy fell into its lap.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
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 -
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 -
Here's how much credit card debt the average American has (and how to pay it off)
The average American is currently facing a hefty amount of credit card debt — but there are several ways to tackle it.CBS News - Top stories -
Anglo American set to be bought or broken up after rejecting £31bn BHP offer, investors believe
UK-listed company says Australian miner’s takeover approach ‘significantly undervalues’ itFinancial Times - Business -
Anglo American set to be bought or broken up after rejecting £31bn BHP offer, investors believe
UK-listed company says Australian miner’s takeover approach ‘significantly undervalues’ itFinancial Times - Business -
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, games today, scores: Nuggets go up 3-0 on Lakers, 76ers get key win
The NBA playoffs are underway with 16 teams in the hunt for the Larry O'Brien trophyCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Eagles rookie Quinyon Mitchell models game after Darius Slay, who'll have him 'ready to go when my time is up'
Slay is ready to train Mitchell to one day succeed himCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, games today, scores: Lakers avoid the sweep, OKC and Celtics both win
The NBA playoffs are underway with 16 teams in the hunt for the Larry O'Brien trophyCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Problem Was He Smelled Really Good’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The State Department Kept His Proposal on Course
Ben Krauss flew to Athens to propose to Shana Mansbach, with the help of her State Department colleagues, on the last stop of a European tour.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Problem Was He Smelled Really Good’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Hybrid Work Demands a Refresh. Here's How Our Own Office Design Measures Up
To befit its hybrid model, Inc.'s parent company, Mansueto Ventures, has incorporated focus rooms, new technologies, and more into its refreshed office space. Here's what experts say about these changes.Inc. - Business -
How we met: ‘She accosted me and told me she’d looked me up on Facebook’
Beccy, 49, and Natalie, 60, became best friends after she visited Natalie’s rescue farm in Ontario, Canada. They now run events together on the farm and love travelling together. Tell us your story of how you met someone specialWhen Beccy’s cousin ...The Guardian - World -
How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router to Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network
Add extra security and privacy to your smart home gadgets, streaming boxes, and every device in your house by running a virtual private network on your router.Wired - Tech