A couple found a sealed 112-year-old letter hidden inside their Illinois home’s wall; it was written in Swedish and addressed to a neighbour
A kitchen renovation has uncovered an unexpected piece of history in a historic house in Evanston, Illinois.
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In 1971, Nike co-founder Phil Knight hired college student Carolyn Davidson to design the iconic Swoosh logo for $35; in 1983, he gifted her a gold Swoosh ring and 500 shares of Nike stock
Carolyn Davidson, the graphic design student who created Nike’s iconic Swoosh logo for just $35 in 1971, received a gold ring featuring the Swoosh and 500
Interior will hold first offshore mining lease sale
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior will hold first offshore mining lease sale The Trump administration is officially moving ahead with a decision to lease ocean tracts off the coast of American Samoa for deep-sea mining. © Fili Sagapolutele, Associated Press file The decision, announced Monday, would represent the…
Danielle Bernstein sold part of WeWoreWhat for eight figures before turning 30; years later, she has bought back a stake as the brand relaunches
Danielle Bernstein, the founder of fashion brand WeWoreWhat, sold a stake in her company for eight figures before turning 30.
Pimping websites: Human trafficking 'hidden in plain sight' online
A Stormont inquiry looked at four main websites that advertise women for sexual services across Northern Ireland.
Texas’ oldest pari-mutuel horse racetrack closed in 2010 after 35 years; 16 years later, its roughly 150-acre Manor Downs site could become a 1 million-sq-ft industrial building as locals ask to save its history
According to KXAN, the Austin Business Journal and records from the Texas Comptroller, a former Texas horse racing venue that once hosted music
Report suggests Broncos QB Bo Nix is worried about injuring his ankle again
James Palmer has suggested the Broncos believe Bo Nix is still worried about his ankle, and that is holding the QB back.
Game updates: Marquette at UW-Green Bay in exhibition
The Golden Eagles make their public debut at UW-Green Bay in an exhibition game at the Resch Center.
Game updates: Marquette at UW-Green Bay in exhibition
The Golden Eagles make their public debut at UW-Green Bay in an exhibition game at the Resch Center.
Gabby Williams shouts out Deebo Samuel, 49ers with WNBA Finals Game 2 fit
Golden State Valkyries star Gabby Williams is showing love to the Bay ahead of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick vows to hold any US officials who limited Starshield ‘fully accountable’
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) revealed Monday that he would be speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about his country’s loss of access to Starshield, the military version of SpaceX’s Starlink internet, vowing to hold any U.S. officials who limited the application “fully accountable.” In a post to social media, Fitzpatrick said he would speak with…
Jalen Hurts’ apparent season-ending injury leaves Eagles with tough questions about blood clots in his lungs
At just 28 years old, and only 20 months removed from being named the Super Bowl MVP, Jalen Hurts is now on blood thinners to stave off what – without them – could be life-threatening blood clots in his lungs.
Dems float Hegseth’s ouster in lame-duck defense battle
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Dems float Hegseth’s ouster in lame-duck defense battle Senate Democrats are quietly floating the ouster of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the midterms as the political price for cooperation on key defense-related issues in the postelection…
Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45 billion compute deal | TechCrunch
In August, Nscale and Anthropic announced a $45 billion compute deal. The two companies are reportedly discussing yet another deal of the same magnitude.
Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato seeking a move to Major League Baseball
TOKYO (AP) — Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin Tigers is aiming to be the next Japanese slugger to move to American baseball. Sato, who hit 39 home runs this seaso...
What's the latest on Julian Sayin? Here's what Ryan Day said
Ohio State continues to await answers on starting quarterback Julian Sayin after he left the Buckeyes' win at Indiana with an injury.
When Giants’ J.J. McCarthy could start for New York, according to Ian Rapoport
With the decision for the New York Giants to go with either J.J. McCarthy or Jameis Winston as the team’s starting quarterback, the conversation stems from t...
Phillies could lose coach to rival Mets in full-circle rehire
Kevin Long was the Mets' hitting coach from 2015-17.
Python hunters snag Puerto Rico's largest reticulated python on record after it was spotted strangling pet cat
Kevin Pavlidis helped capture an 18-foot reticulated python in Puerto Rico after the invasive snake was spotted strangling a pet cat behind a house.
Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening
Only 15% of eligible Americans get screened for lung cancer, translating to tens of thousands of preventable deaths every year, doctors warn.
Packers signing former first-round pick Mazi Smith to practice squad
The Packers are signing DL Mazi Smith, a 2023 first-round pick of the Cowboys, to the practice squad.
Chad Johnson Offers Jesse Legree $2M in NIL to Stay at Oregon State, WR Leads NCAA in Yards and TDs
Wide receiver Jesse Legree has had a tremendous freshman season at Oregon State, but naturally, the conversation surrounding him has been more about where he'll end up in the transfer portal.
Yankees could target Brewers All-Star if David Bednar leaves in free agency
The Yankees could lose Bednar in free agency.
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh provides major injury updates
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh provide injury updates on key players after dropping to 0-6.
When is Nick Bosa coming back to the 49ers?
Here's what we know about Nick Bosa's status for the 49ers moving forward.
Calgary Opera removes singer waving Palestinian flag during opening night curtain call
The Calgary Opera, a Canadian-based company, announced that it would be dropping Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega after he flew a Palestinian flag during his curtain call.
Brock Purdy leads NFL in key passing stat since 2025
Brock Purdy continues to show why he's one of the most effective passers in the NFL.
England coach should be English, suggests Fleming
New Zealander Stephen Fleming, England’s new Test coach, suggests the national team should be led by someone from England.
Defensive grit a welcome sign for the Cardinals, who showed pride in snapping 4-game skid
(AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are a flawed football team that probably doesn't have enough raw talent to compete for a playoff spot this season.The Cardinals...
NFL suspends Buffalo Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson after grotesque spitting incident
C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected for spitting at Brock Bowers and Raiders linemen, costing the Buffalo Bills a costly penalty before halftime.
Patriots Deliver Bad News on Romeo Doubs After Shoulder Injury
The New England Patriots have placed wide receiver Romeo Doubs on injured reserve after he suffered a shoulder injury in Week 6. The post Patriots Deliver Ba...
ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Victor Wembanyama headlines list of 10 players to watch during 2026-27 season
The race for the 2026-27 NBA MVP award begins on Tuesday, and several featured stars will be in action on Opening Night. Not only will Jayson Tatum and Cade...
Amanda Seyfried faces harsh criticism as viewers rip her behavior in Elizabeth Holmes documentary
Amanda Seyfried faces backlash after appearing in "You Can See Everything" documentary, where her shifting sympathy for Elizabeth Holmes sparked debate.
Criminals in hospital set to lose benefits under new rules
The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
Nick Sirianni on Eagles allowing Jalen Hurts to play, fly home from London with known blood clot: 'We leave that up to the medical experts'
Sirianni repeatedly cited Eagles "medical experts" when asked Monday about decisions regarding Jalen Hurts' health.
Commanders Share Awful Injury Update on RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Washington Commanders share terrible injury update on RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The post Commanders Share Awful Injury Update on RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt a...
Rams' mounting injuries could strip playoff stakes from Seahawks games
The NFL expected this rivalry to be as anticipated as any in 2026. At this point, though, one or both teams could be out of the playoff race entirely.
Q&A Recap: Jared Benko’s introductory press conference
Jared Benko spoke to the media Monday morning at the Sukup End Zone Club. Benko, a University of Georgia alumnus, will be the 15th athletic director in Iowa...
US women make every event final at gymnastics worlds. Here's who's competing and when
The world gymnastics championships finals are set. Here's every US gymnast advancing to the all-around and apparatus finals, plus the schedule.
Sixers discuss key points when it comes to defeating Knicks in opener
The Philadelphia 76ers discuss the key points when it comes to defeating the New York Knicks in the opener.