- Sports
India eyes third T20 World Cup title as New Zealand hopes to spoil party in Sunday's final
Memories from a fateful November night still linger on, even as India is gunning for a record third title when it takes on New Zealand in the Twenty20 World Cup final on Sunday. The Narendra Modi Stadium — the largest cricket ground in the world — will once again be packed as the Men in Blue will look to ward off the ghosts of the ODI World Cup final in 2023 when Australia beat India. Pat Cummins lifted the trophy at Ahmedabad as the Indian team watched in agony.
Associated Press4 min read - US
Water polo player at elite LA school sues after years of alleged harassment
Aidan Romain, 18, says he endured sexual, physical and racist abuse at famed California private school
5 min readThe Guardian
- Entertainment
'The Bride!' spoilers – Maggie Gyllenhaal unpacks 'hopeful ending'
The monstrous characters of "The Bride!" live fast and die hard – literally. Director Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses the film's ending. Spoilers ahead!
4 min readUSA TODAY
- World
A Japanese ‘conman’ tried to sell an undercover DEA agent nuclear materials – but how did he get them?
Takeshi Ebisawa, sentenced to 20 years in prison last week, believed he was selling weapons-grade plutonium to Iran
7 min read - World
A free Iran is their shared dream. But the diaspora remains torn on the best path forward.
The mix of joy and anxiety among the Iranian diaspora in recent days reflects the complicated emotions many feel as violence escalates in the Middle East.
7 min readNBC News
- Lifestyle
Field Company’s new No 5 chef skillet fixes everything I hated about cast iron
Field’s new chef skillet is light, easy to maneuver and pretty enough to earn a permanent spot on your stovetop
9 min read - US
People Are Now Referring To The Ultra-Wealthy With A Vicious New Nickname: 'The Epstein Class'
"They are the elites they pretend to hate."
7 min readHuffPost
- US
Kristi Noem is out. DHS veterans say they still have worries
Homeland Security veterans praise border security gains but worry that Trump’s mass deportation plans will erode trust and damage the agency.
9 min read - Celebrity
Eric Adams believes this two-time Oscar winner should play him in a movie
The former NYC mayor says he has no plans to chase a movie deal, but if his life ever makes
2 min readTheGrio
- Health
‘A very paternalistic attitude’: why is female desire still not taken seriously?
In documentary The Pink Pill, the fight to provide access to the so-called ‘female Viagra’ exposes an industry that still discounts the needs of women
8 min read - US
As citizen voting bill stalls in US Senate, some states forge ahead
While the U.S. Senate remains deadlocked over President Donald Trump's call for strict citizenship voting requirements, Republicans in some states are pressing ahead with their own measures that could require documentary proof of citizenship to join or remain on the voter rolls. Proof-of-citizenship legislation won final approval this week in South Dakota and Utah, already has passed one chamber in Florida and received a committee hearing in Missouri. In Michigan, supporters of voter citizenship documentation submitted 750,000 petition signatures this week in a bid to get a constitutional amendment on the November ballot.
Associated Press5 min read - US
Police arrest 2 men in connection with attack on SF mayor's security
The San Francisco Police Department has arrested two men in connection with an attack on Mayor Daniel Lurie's security team.
3 min read - Politics
Most Americans against Trump, U.S. actions in Iran, new poll shows
A majority of Americans oppose U.S. military actions in Iran and disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows.
4 min read - US
Bernard LaFayette, a critical early Civil Rights organizer, dies at 85
Bernard LaFayette, who died March 5, was instrumental in the organization of students across Nashville to protest segregated lunch counters in 1960.
5 min read - US
Grambling State secures trademark for iconic ‘G’ logo after near 30-year legal battle
The logo, made famous by the Grambling State University football team and head coach Eddie Robinson, now has full control
2 min read - Entertainment
Isn't it just 'Psycho'? These 10 classic movies never won an Oscar
The Academy Awards honor the best in film. But sometimes they strike out. Here are 10 classics shut out at the Oscars, from "Psycho" to "Taxi Driver."
4 min read - Celebrity
The Right Is Now ‘Transvestigating’ Erika Kirk And Sydney Sweeney
The trend has been going on for a while, but wildly, now the right seems to be eating its own.
3909 min read - Politics
Wes Moore reflects as he pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, visits Selma for Bloody Sunday anniversary: ‘We can’t stop fighting’
“We were built for moments like these,” the Maryland governor tells theGrio, as advocates fret about modern-day threats to equal
5 min read - Style
In Paris fashion, skin is in and celebrities rule the runways
Paris Fashion Week is delivering a forceful reminder of why it remains a capital of fashion, with blockbuster celebrity front rows, boundary-pushing design, and collections that are tackling big ideas about power, craft and the female body. Oprah Winfrey turned heads at both Stella McCartney and Chloé. Sissy Spacek, Julia Garner and Lil Yachty claimed front-row seats at Loewe.
Associated Press4 min read - Celebrity
The belief Judge Glenda Hatchett’s father instilled in her that led to her historic success: ‘I still believe him’
Judge Glenda Hatchett is gearing up to release a new children’s book, “Goal Girls,” to guide readers to dream big.
6 min read - Business
There are 306 Black-owned bookstores in the US, and now you can easily track all of them
This week, the National Association of Black Bookstores launched its National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory. Here at theGrio, spotlighting Black-owned businesses
2 min read - Entertainment
Who is the best supporting actress Oscar winner? We rank them.
The Oscars' best actress category has been marked by scene-stealing wins, from Viola Davis to Zoe Saldaña. We rank the best of the best.
9 min read - World
North Korea portrays Kim Jong Un as warrior and puppy-loving family man
Unusual images counter Kim Jong Un's image as a strongman dictator — featuring puppies and tender moments with his daughter and likely successor.
2 min readCBS News
- Entertainment
‘I’m tired y’all’: CBS producer Shawna Thomas leaves network to prioritize rest
“Y’all, this is not a bad thing. I’m going to miss everyone, but I need to go find a beach,”
3 min read - Entertainment
The definitive ranking of all 30 Pixar movies (including 'Hoppers')
Pixar is back in theaters again with sci-fi comedy "Hoppers." We rank all 30 of the Disney studio's animated movies, from "Toy Story" to "Cars."
8 min read