Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old

Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan

Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world.

The New York Times - 2h

Eagles legend Bill Bergey dies after long battle with cancer

Eagles Hall of Famer Bill Bergey has died at the age of 79.

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Utah man saves brother buried in avalanche

A Utah trip to enjoy the snow nearly ended in tragedy Tuesday when an avalanche struck a snowmobiler on a backcountry hillside — but his younger brother rushed to his aid and saved him.

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William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97

He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.

The New York Times - 10h

James Beckum, Who Taught Thousands of Kids Baseball and Discipline, Dies at 95

A former Negro Leagues player, Beckum started a Little League in one of Milwaukee’s most disadvantaged areas.

The Wall Street Journal - 14h

O'Jays singer Eddie Levert's youngest child Ryan dies at 22, years after brothers' deaths

The family of O'Jays lead vocalist Eddie Levert is mourning the loss of Ryan Levert, the singer's youngest child. She died at age 22.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Sophie Hediger, Olympic Snowboarder From Switzerland, Dies in Avalanche

Sophie Hediger, who competed in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, died in an avalanche in Arosa, Switzerland, according to the police and the Swiss ski federation.

The New York Times - 1d

WATCH: 6-year-old is ecstatic to open 'Uncle Jesse' blanket for Christmas

Waylen Morrow wants to fly to San Francisco to meet Uncle Jesse, John Stamos' beloved "Full House" character.

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10 of the best sports photos of 2024: Iconic images from the Olympics, Super Bowl and more

It was an incredible year in sports, which means 2024 saw a plethora of iconic images from around the world that captured the biggest moments from the Olympics, the Super Bowl and much more. Check ...

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The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs

Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.

The New York Times - 1d

Swiss Airbus Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Austria

One crew member was in intensive care after engine problems and smoke in the cabin and cockpit forced the landing, the airline said.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Burt, the hot-tempered croc from 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90

Burt, the saltwater crocodile who was featured in 'Crocodile Dundee' with Paul Hogan, died over the weekend. The 1986 comedy brought Aussie jargon to the U.S.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Swiss snowboarder Hediger dies in avalanche

A member of Switzerland's national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country.

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Prem ref makes UEFA, FIFA lists after 26 games

Sam Barrott's meteoric rise through the refereeing ranks has continued with promotion to the international lists of FIFA and UEFA.

ESPN - 20h

Katherine Parkinson on Rivals: ‘I’m just a normal 47-year-old woman who has breastfed two girls’

Her dynamite romance with Danny Dyer in the raunchy Jilly Cooper hit is the living definition of screen chemistry. The actor opens up about booze, being sexual – and why the porn generation have ...

The Guardian - 1d

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche at 26

A member of Switzerland’s national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country, the Swiss-Ski federation said Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

Richard Perry, Record Producer With a Golden Touch, Dies at 82

Known for his work with Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, the Pointer Sisters and many others, he was one of the most reliable hitmakers in the business.

The New York Times - 1d

DJ Alfredo, icon of Ibiza’s dance music scene, dies aged 71

DJ whose anything-goes spirit had a huge influence on British club culture had suffered a stroke in 2021. DJ Alfredo, who had a significant influence on Ibiza becoming a global centre for dance ...

The Guardian - 1d

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche

Hediger competed for Switzerland at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

CBS Sports - 1d

Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders 26 years later

The show's producer says the reason for Bates' mysterious return will be revealed "in the coming weeks".

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2,600-year-old shipwreck lifted from waters off Spain

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2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain

An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.

CBS News - 1d

Mouse problem compounds Manchester United’s Old Trafford woes

Rodent sightings cause club’s food hygiene rating to tumble at century-old stadium already afflicted by roof leaks . While matchday punters pay huge sums to see their heroes, it seems rodents have ...

The Guardian - 1d

Paris was the Dude: 2024 Olympics were right Games at perfect time

The French capital overcame issues including an opening ceremony deluge to deliver 17 days of joyous madness. Four months after Paris 2024’s spectacular finale, starring Tom Cruise abseiling off ...

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Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort

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Swiss snowboarder Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche

Switzerland's Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in an avalanche aged 26, the Swiss-Ski federation said on Tuesday.

BBC News - 1d

St. Peter's Basilica restoration reveals centuries-old details for the first time

Chris Livesay visited St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to see the newly restored historical features. These features are now fully visible for the first time in generations as part of major ...

CBS News - 1d

Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers

A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia has been unveiled by a team of scientists.

NBC News - 1d

Shyam Benegal, influential director of India’s ‘parallel cinema’, dies aged 90

The film-maker challenged mainstream Bollywood and pioneered a new wave cinema movement in the 1970s that tackled social issues. Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian film-maker known for pioneering a ...

The Guardian - 1d

India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90

Shyam Benegal,a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease

ABC News - 1d

Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth

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Preserved 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains unveiled by scientists

"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.

BBC News - 2d

Burt, beloved crocodile from 'Crocodile Dundee,' has died

Burt, the beloved crocodile known for starring in the Australian film, "Crocodile Dundee," passed away last weekend.

NBC News - 2d

Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia

Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.

CBS News - 2d

Woman found on fire aboard subway dies, person of interest in custody: NYPD

Police said the woman's clothing “became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds.”

The Hill - 2d

Tributes to holidaymaker who died in road accident

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I asked a 105-year-old when middle age starts: Her answer delighted me—and made me feel better about turning 40

Before I turned 40, Shirley Hodes, who was then about to turn 105, gave me her take on when "middle age" begins, and it was not at all what I expected.

CNBC - 2d

House ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex with 17-year-old girl, used illegal drugs

The House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz says it found evidence the former congressman paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and used illegal drugs, according to a final draft of the ...

CBS News - 2d

Baseball legend Henderson dies aged 65

Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball's record holder for stolen bases and runs, dies at the age of 65.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old

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