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The Bleak Life in Captivity of Niger’s Deposed President, Mohamed Bazoum

Nine months after a coup in Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, an ally of France and the U.S., remains locked in the presidential residence, cut off from contact with anyone but his doctor.

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Frank Stella, Towering Artist and Master of Reinvention, Dies at 87

He moved American art away from Abstract Expressionism toward cool minimalism. His explorations of color and form were endlessly discussed and constantly on exhibit.

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The Best Hats at the 2024 Kentucky Derby

America’s most famous horse race may be celebrating a milestone this year, but the hats are the real stars of the show.

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Liam Stack, Aaron Boxerman, Amanda Taub and Ken Belson

Parts of Gaza in ‘Full-Blown Famine,’ U.N. Aid Official Says

Cindy McCain, the director of the World Food Program, said starvation is entrenched in northern Gaza and is “moving its way south.”

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Mark Schofield

Saturday was a tale of two sessions for Daniel Ricciardo at the Miami Grand Prix

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After a stunning drive in the F1 Sprint Race, qualifying was a much different story for Daniel Ricciardo on Saturday

MIAMI — It was certainly a tale of two sessions for Daniel Ricciardo Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.

The Australian driver and fan favorite turned in a massive performance in Saturday’s F1 Sprint Race, following up his P4 in Sprint Qualifying Friday afternoon with a fourth-place finish, securing his first points of the...

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How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower in 2024

It's May and it's getting warm (in the Northern Hemisphere). At a time like this, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is a great excuse to look up at the night sky.

This year's shower peaks close to the new moon — the opposite of a full moon — which is ideal. Dark skies mean better viewing conditions, which will come as a relief to anyone who tried to catch this show last year when a dazzling full moon filled the sky with light, making meteor viewing next to impossible. These conditions also...

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Amy Winehouse's Close Friend Explained Why "Back To Black" Was "Hugely Triggering" To Them

"I didn’t like it, and it was hugely triggering for me."

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Here Are 23 Different Ways Millennials, Gen X, And Boomers Had Fun Before The Internet

"I don't ever remember being bored, to be honest. There was always something to do."

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27 Mother's Day Gifts From Amazon That Are Totally Worth Their Price Tag

Spoil your mom with luxury gifts because she 1,000% deserves it.

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Just 33 Little Things You Should Treat Yourself To Because You Deserve It, Duh

Friendly reminder: You don't need an excuse to buy yourself a lil' treat.

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Mark Schofield

Lewis Hamilton ‘on a knife’s edge’ at F1 Miami Grand Prix

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Following a P8 in qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton did his best to describe the conditions of the W15

MIAMI — After fulfilling his television media duties post-qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton made his way to speak with the assembled written media members, including SB Nation. When asked an opening question from the brilliant Mandy Curi of Motorsport about his qualifying session,...

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Ricky O'Donnell

Kentucky Derby 2024 results: Mystik Dan wins photo finish to capture Run for Roses

Mystik Dan won a photo finish to capture the 150th Kentucky Derby.

The 150th Kentucky Derby came down a photo finish. Three horses crossed the finish line at just about the same time. In the end, Mystik Dan won the race in one of the most thrilling finishes in Derby history.

Mystik Dan entered the race at 18-1 odds. It won by a nose over Sierra Leone and Forever Young. Catching Freedom came in fourth. Sierra Leone entered the race as the No. 2 favorite, and came oh-so-close to a...

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Mark Schofield

Logan Sargeant ‘happy’ with qualifying effort at F1 Miami Grand Prix

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Despite being eliminated in Q1, Logan Sargeant thinks Williams is primed for a bigger day Sunday

MIAMI — When the dust settled following the first portion of qualifying at Hard Rock Stadium for the Miami Grand Prix, Williams driver Logan Sargeant found himself eliminated, just 0.034 behind Fernando Alonso, who squeaked into Q2 in P15.

While that might sound frustrating to some, Sargeant was pleased with his effort, and believed that there is...

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Dave McMenamin

Wolves' Finch will coach courtside after surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, will sit in a seat slightly behind the rest of the courtside seats for Saturday's Game 1 vs. the Denver Nuggets.

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Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby in photo finish

Mystik Dan wins 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a thrilling photo finish.

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Mark Schofield

Pierre Gasly declares Alpine ‘headed in the right direction’ after qualifying at F1 Miami Grand Prix

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Alpine’s best qualifying performance of 2024 gives the team a true shot at points on Sunday

MIAMI — Week by week, lap by lap, and second by second, the progress is coming for Alpine.

The latest step in the Formula 1 team’s development? Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon not only advancing to Q2 for the second race in a row, but making even a little more noise than just that along the way here at the Miami Grand Prix. When Q1 came to a close there was...

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Jack Milko

Taylor Pendrith fights through shoulder issue; grabs Byron Nelson lead

Taylor Pendrith plays a shot during the third round of the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson. | Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images

Canadian Taylor Pendrith, who has battled shoulder problems for months, had no issues during the third round of the Byron Nelson.

Taylor Pendrith has been dealing with an ailing left shoulder for over a year now, but that has not slowed him down at the CJ Up Byron Nelson.

He powered through the pain at TPC Craig Ranch, carding an 8-under 63 on Saturday to shoot up...

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Mark Schofield

George Russell admits Mercedes ‘have to manage our expectations’ after F1 qualifying in Miami

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Mercedes is still trying to find the sweet spot at the F1 Miami Grand Prix

MIAMI — When Mercedes arrived in Florida for the 2024 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, the team brought with them some upgrades that they hoped would improve the performance of the W15.

But following Saturday’s qualifying session for the Miami Grand Prix, that saw George Russell qualify seventh and teammate Lewis Hamilton just behind him in eighth, Russell conceded that the team...

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The Met Gala Is Coming Up — So I Asked AI To Come Up With Looks Inspired By Iconic Disney Villans

AI did a little bibbidi-bobbidi-boo magic on our favorite villains

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