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Baboons caught roaming outside Sydney hospital after escaping while being transported
Australian news 18 minutes ago
A number of escaped baboons were seen on the grounds around Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred hospital on Tuesday. New South Wales Police were called to the scene, where the primates were eventually corralled by officers and wildlife handlers. Speaking to 2GB, a caller said he spotted the animals running around in the hospital's carpark from his room on the sixth floor. "I'm deadset serious," he said. "They even had shiny red bottoms."
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The Bachelor’s Fantasy Suite twist put producer-driven drama in the spotlight
The Bachelor 5 hours ago
🌹 Possible spoilers ahead! 🌹 A brand new Fantasy Suite twist had fans reflecting on the season's most dramatic moments, with some wondering whether the show's conflicts have become a little too manufactured.
And now a moment of silence for Joe Burrow's career, taken too soon by the tiny hands narrative
NFL Yesterday
At least the presumptive No. 1 pick has a sense of humor about his combine measurements.
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Vanessa Bryant files wrongful death lawsuit
Attorneys for Vanessa Bryant filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company that operated the helicopter that crashed and killed Kobe Bryant and eight others.
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Sabrina Ionescu creates NCAA history
NCAA basketball 4 hours ago
The Oregon Women’s Basketball guard on Monday became the first Division I player (male or female) to get 2,000 points, 1,000 assists and 1,000 rebounds in a collegiate career.
Kobe gave Vanessa Bryant the dress and notebook from "The Notebook"
At the Kobe memorial, Vanessa Bryant reminisces on how he bought her the blue dress and notebook from "The Notebook."
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Deontay Wilder triggers rematch with Tyson Fury while partly blaming his costume for his loss
Boxing Yesterday
In an interview with Yahoo, Deontay Wilder says he will exercise the rematch option of his contract, making Wilder vs. Fury III a reality. Wilder said his disappointing showing in February's bout was in part due to the elaborate (and apparently heavy) costume he wore on his way to the ring.
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Bloomberg's complaint about his Flint office brings water crisis back into focus
US news Yesterday
Mike Bloomberg’s campaign shared an image of their Flint, Michigan, office tagged with an “Eat the Rich” poster, which they said was an example of “hateful rhetoric” that’s “driving our country apart.” However, several people criticized the response for overlooking the ongoing water crisis in the town and pointed out that Bloomberg has the wealth to fix the crisis, which originated under a governor he financially supported for re-election.
MJ brings the 'Crying Jordan' meme full circle at Kobe Bryant's emotional memorial
NBA Yesterday
Michael Jordan's heartfelt speech at the celebration of life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant balanced tears and reflection with some moments of levity. It also confirmed that he sees your jokes.
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Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Taron Egerton in talks to star in Little Shop of Horrors, per The Hollywood Reporter
Movies Yesterday
THR reported on Monday that Chris Evans is in talks to star as dentist Orin Scrivello in the new big-screen take of the cult movie turned Broadway musical. Egerton and Johansson are also in talks to lead the cast as Seymour and Audrey. Billy Porter has already been confirmed as the carnivorous plant Audrey II.
This thread about The Rock will happily trick you into learning about actual rocks
Science Yesterday
Come for The Rock GIFs; stay for the geology lesson courtesy of @mikamckinnon.
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty at rape trial
US news Yesterday
The jury announced on Monday that the disgraced media mogul is guilty of criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree. Weinstein has been taken into custody and will be sentenced on March 11. On his way to North Infirmary Command at Rikers Island, Weinstein was rerouted to hospital due to high blood pressure.
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Bradley Beal becomes the first player to play back-to-back 50+ nights since Kobe Bryant
NBA 3 hours ago
After dropping 53 points against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, Beal followed it up with a career-high 55 points in the Wizards' 137-134 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. It makes him the first player in franchise history with back-to-back 50-point games, and the first NBA player to hit 50+ points on consecutive nights since Kobe Bryant did it in 2007.
Bloomberg campaign says several campaign offices vandalized over the past few months
Politics Yesterday
The campaign said on Monday that several of the former New York City mayor's campaign field offices around the country have been defaced in recent weeks. No suspects have been arrested yet.
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Coronavirus cases outside China on the rise in South Korea, Italy and Iran
World news 3 hours ago
Latest: - More than 79,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide - The death toll from the outbreak stands at over 2,600 - South Korea limits travel as cases of the virus soar - Italy imposes several restrictions as it experiences the largest outbreak in Europe - Turkey and Pakistan have closed their borders with Iran - North Korea places hundreds of foreigners in quarantine
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One minute you're working out and the next you're dodging an SUV at the dumbbell station
Weird Yesterday
Patrons of a Planet Fitness in South Philly had their workouts cut short when a vehicle plowed through the gym wall. By the light of day, authorities still weren't sure what caused the driver's miscalculation.
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Trump and Modi give joint press conference in Delhi
India news 4 minutes ago
What's happening: - The two leaders discussed trade and terror - India will buy military helicopters from the US - Trump paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat and visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan
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BTS lived up to the hype on The Tonight Show
Music 43 minutes ago
The K-pop supergroup joined host Jimmy Fallon for a ride on New York City’s subway and fans were treated to a wholesome performance of the band’s comeback title track ON.
The broccoli samosa on President Trump’s menu is not to everyone’s liking
Food February 24, 2020
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania began their first visit to India in Ahmedabad, where they visited Mahatma Gandhi’s former home at Sabarmati Ashram. The menu for the tea went viral and people were particularly outraged by the broccoli samosas.
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The Bachelor: Putting the Women Together For Overnights Is Messed Up
Even during a season of The Bachelor so heavily produced, no one was prepared to see the final three women — Madison, Hannah Ann, and Victoria F. — be forced to stay together during Fantasy Suites week.
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