Baseball historian Thomas Gilbert uncovers the lost legacy of James Creighton, a 19th-century pitching phenom who died at 21. Gilbert's new book argues Creighton was baseball's first star, invented the curveball, influenced the strike zone, and was tragically overworked by his team, making a strong case for his Hall of Fame induction.
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The article draws stark parallels between Donald Trump's protracted conflict with Iran and Richard Nixon's 'peace with honor' quest in Vietnam, arguing that Trump, like Nixon, is causing immense suffering for political gain without clear military objectives. It dissects Trump's shifting justifications for bombing Iran, from missile and nuclear programs to regime change and tanker blockades, concluding that Iran's negotiating power has ironically strengthened. The author suggests a de facto ceasefire as a viable de-escalation path, contrasting it with Trump's politically motivated demand for 'unconditional surrender' to save face.
Pop icon Robyn returns after seven years with her album "Sexistential" and single "Dopamine," shifting from romantic love to a new philosophical exploration of emotions, motherhood, and self-validation, backed by sharp electronic sounds.
Discover why Richard Linklater's 'Everybody Wants Some!!' is hailed as a feel-good masterpiece, a spiritual sequel to 'Dazed and Confused' that captures the joy of college life, friendship, and self-discovery without typical movie stakes.
This article exposes how the Trump administration, through figures like Pete Hegseth, allegedly selects cabinet members for their embrace of violence and promotes a 'nihilist cult of death.' It criticizes the glorification of 'video game-style killing at a distance,' the open disregard for laws of warfare, and a focus on 'lethality' driven by emotion rather than strategic objectives, contrasting this approach with historical fascism's emphasis on self-sacrifice.
A terrifying new trend of drivers watching videos and livestreaming behind the wheel is causing a spike in accidents and fatalities, leaving passengers vulnerable and experts calling for urgent awareness and updated laws.
An Air Canada passenger plane collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot, injuring dozens, and closing the airport for investigation.
