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On a New Kids on the Block cruise, Emma Straub found a way past grief
Emma Straub wrote her 2022 novel "This Time Tomorrow" - about a woman who is able to return to her 16th birthday and spend time with her father as a healthy young man - as her own father's health was declining. It was a love letter to the father-daughter bond. A few months later, her father, the novelist Peter Straub, died.
White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats
The Chicago White Sox will pay tribute to one of their most famous fans by offering pope-themed hats to some who purchase tickets for their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 11.
Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea
Tens of thousands of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.
Ben Sasse opens up about cancer battle, says death is ‘a wicked thief’
Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse spoke candidly Thursday about his terminal cancer diagnosis, telling a New York Times podcast that his tumors have shrunk dramatically even as he prepares for death.
Rapper Offset faces lawsuit from a Detroit casino days after being shot at Florida casino
Rapper Offset, who is recovering from being shot at a Florida casino, now is being sued by a Detroit casino for unpaid debts, multiple news outlets report.
Gary Player says Tiger Woods’ pain medication is understandable but he shouldn’t be driving
Gary Player does not begrudge Tiger Woods for using medications to manage the pain from numerous surgeries over the years, but his fellow Masters champion does believe that the 15-time major winner should not be behind the wheel of a car.
NASA releases to Spotify its playlist of wake-up songs for Artemis II crew
NASA has released to the streaming service Spotify a roster of the songs it has played to wake up the Artemis II crew on its mission around the moon.
Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries
Journalist Kara Swisher begins her new, six-part CNN series about longevity and health in an interesting location - a cemetery.
Losing its cool? Climate movement takes hits as Trump wages onslaught, leftists pivot
Climate-change activists haven't run out of steam yet, but the formerly red-hot movement is looking increasingly gassed.
United flight from Dulles had to turn around due to possible fire in left engine
A United Airlines flight headed for Georgia had to turn around and return to Washington Dulles International Airport due to an engine issue Tuesday morning.
‘Benign neglect’ parenting is having a moment, but experts remain unsure
A parenting trend with a troubling name has divided child care experts over whether it is better than it sounds.
Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep share cover of Vogue in May issue
Former Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep share the cover of the fashion magazine's May issue in honor of the upcoming film sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2," multiple news outlets report.
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ returns after 20 years with questions of legacy and its trademark craziness
A very grown-up Malcolm turns to the camera at the beginning of the new "Malcolm in the Middle" revival and, weirdly, has nothing to complain about.
Firefighters extinguish a fire in the historic Magic Castle in Hollywood
Nearly 70 firefighters helped extinguish a blaze at the historic Magic Castle in Hollywood on Tuesday, multiple news outlets report.
‘Ketamine Queen’ to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
A woman who admitted to selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced Wednesday.
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago.
Judge scolds FDA over abortion pill mailing, gives agency chance to rewrite rules
A federal judge on Tuesday said the Biden administration acted on a "dearth" of information when it approved the practice of mailing the abortion pill, but he gave the Food and Drug Administration more time to clean up the situation.
Artemis II astronauts speak with President Donald after moon flyby
The crew temporarily lost contact with Mission Control as they swung behind the moon without stopping. After they reestablished contact with Mission Control, the astronauts spoke with President Trump.
Wendy’s giving away free fries and Frosty today after Michigan’s title-game dunk
Wendy's is making good on a March Madness promise Tuesday, offering customers a free small fry and Frosty following a dunk during Monday's NCAA championship game.
