Major shops, restaurants and tourist destinations are shuttering their doors across China, as global businesses begin to feel the effects of the deadly Wuhan virus outbreak. Chinese officials on Monday announced that the death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 80, with nearly 2,800 cases confirmed in mainland China and several dozen more in…… MORE
Nine people died in the helicopter crash that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant — including his daughter, Gianna, and her basketball teammate. The group was flying to Thousand Oaks, California, Sunday for a basketball game, where Gianna was expected to play and Bryant was expected to coach. The helicopter crashed in Calabasas, about 30 miles…… MORE
Local and federal authorities are investigating the Southern California helicopter crash that claimed the lives of nine people — including 41-year-old NBA legend Kobe Bryant. The helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California, Sunday morning, killing everyone on board. “It’s a logistical nightmare in a sense because the crash site itself is not easily…… MORE
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. John Bolton’s memoir about his time working for President Trump now has a title and a release date. “The Room Where It Happened” is slated to come out on March 17, according to a page…… MORE
NASA is planning to bring Martian samples back to Earth — and they’re looking for someone to lead the mission. The Mars Sample Return (MSR) program, set to take place over the next decade, aims to collect samples of Martian rock, soil, and atmosphere for analysis and testing on Earth. NASA has previously sent several…… MORE
Kobe Bryant was a trailblazer — on and off the court. He finished his high school career as the highest scoring player in the history of southeastern Pennsylvania basketball. He became the youngest NBA player in history at age 17 — and the youngest starter in his first All-Star game. Two years ago, he became…… MORE
It appears the party is just getting started for 18-year-old Billie Eilish. The singer on Sunday swept the four biggest prizes at the Grammy Awards — best new artist, record of the year, album of the year and song of the year. She also took home best pop vocal album, for a total of five…… MORE
On Sunday, the world lost Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend who was indisputably so much more, and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Over the years Bryant inspired countless people, and not just athletes. His influence stretched far beyond sports, touching art, culture, business and his family. And over the years he shared his own thoughts and…… MORE
Kobe Bryant was one of those superstars who transcend their sport, and become known simply by a single name. At his peak, the graceful NBA legend with a competitive streak seemed to float down the court. He became a basketball, cultural and fashion icon, and was a frequent visitor to the White House, celebrating yet…… MORE
Democrats demanding new witnesses in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial are seizing on a report that the President ordered former national security adviser John Bolton to keep military aid to Ukraine frozen in a bid to coerce political favors. The revelation, first reported by the New York Times, heaped new pressure on a handful of Republican…… MORE
