9 Fascinating Facts About Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak's books were shaped by his own childhood: one marked by the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the concentration camp deaths of most of his extended family, and parents consumed by depression and anger.
2023-06-10 20:22
MKE Explosives Factory blast kills five in Turkey's capital Ankara
It happened after a "chemical experiment" at the state-owned explosives factory, an official said.
2023-06-10 20:17
Boris Johnson's shock exit reverberates through British ruling party
By Andy Bruce LONDON Old rifts resurfaced in Britain's ruling Conservative Party on Saturday following former Prime Minister
2023-06-10 20:15
3 Nuggets players to thank for Game 4 win over Heat
The Nuggets won Game 4 of the NBA Finals to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat as the series heads back to Denver.The Nuggets are heading back to Denver with a chance to clinch the series and win the NBA title for the first time in their history.Denver won Game 4, 108-95, ...
2023-06-10 12:16
NBA free agency predictions: Who signs the biggest restricted free agents?
With NBA free agency on the horizon, several high-profile players are set to hit the restricted free agent market. Whichteams will hand out big offer sheets?Restricted NBA free agency is the league's great double-edged sword. It allows a team to match any offer sheet signed by a young playe...
2023-06-10 09:59
Kolkata metro: A British engineer's unrealised India underwater train
Sir Harley Dalrymple-Hays's plan to build an underground rail in Kolkata did not take off because of lack of funds.
2023-06-10 08:27
US couple struggle to bank huge haul of pennies
A couple in Los Angeles attempt to cash in dozens of bags filled with the coins found in a basement.
2023-06-10 08:27
Brian Kilmeade Says David Beckham Learned to Speak English When He Came to MLS
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade claimed David Beckham learned to speak English when he came to MLS.
2023-06-10 08:25
Braves: Setting realistic expectations for AJ Smith-Shawver's first start
AJ Smith-Shawver, who started the season in Single-A, is making his first MLB start with the Braves on Friday. But what should fans expect?Just a couple of months ago, AJ Smith-Shawver was an exciting Atlanta Braves prospect taking the mound for Single-A Rome. On Friday, June 9, he'll take ...
2023-06-10 05:54
Former British PM Boris Johnson is standing down from parliament
LONDON Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is stepping down as a member of parliament with immediate effect,
2023-06-10 03:55
MLB standings by wins per million spent: NY lights money on fire, Cubs no excuses
Today, we look at how MLB standings would play out if they were ordered by who was using their money the wisest so far this season.At the simplest form, building an MLB team is all about resource allocation. You can take various types of approaches. Spend big for proven talent and you should, al...
2023-06-10 01:24
Jeff Francoeur goes full-blown Gus Johnson calling Braves' sweep of Mets: 'Pour Larry a Crown!'
Jeff Francoeur is officially the MLB version of Gus Johnson calling games for the Atlanta Braves.The Atlanta Braves dug the long ball last night, as Jeff Francoeur was there in the booth to give us the necessary Gus Johnson exuberance we needed in the thrilling three-game sweep of the New York M...
2023-06-09 22:28