ESPN Apr 9, 2025, 03:59 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Wednesday marks the second day of the quarterfinal first legs for the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season. Europe’s premier club competition has whittled down to eight teams as the semifinals await the winners. Enjoy the play-by-play from Wednesday’s games: Barcelona against Borussia Dortmund…
Cassie Ventura is glowing and growing! The singer and model took to Instagram today to share new mirror selfies showing off her baby bump. Dressed in simple black tights, Cassie’s belly took center stage as she snapped a few candid shots. She kept the caption short and sweet, writing, “Might delete later.” Cassie and her…
Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor, Republican presidential contender and Baptist minister, was confirmed as ambassador to Israel by a vote of 53 to 46 on Wednesday, with senators largely divided along party lines. President Trump announced Mr. Huckabee as his nominee for the role shortly after the election in November. “He loves Israel and…
HR teams are often tasked with implementing RTO policies, but 81% of those leaders say they believe mandates are actually ineffective, according to a new report. Return-to-office mandates have been unpopular among all kinds of employees, whether they work for the private sector or federal government. Despite vocal discontent, companies have generally pressed on with…
The impact of President Donald J. Trump’s imposition of increased tariffs is being felt across the globe, as markets remain rattled and investors wonder where to make their next financial moves. Now similar questions are creeping towards the race track. Haas Automation, the machine tools company run by Formula 1 team owner Gene Haas, released…
In Hollywood, most often Australian characters are the loveable larrikins of the film. But in the new action drama G20, the Aussie in the room is the villain of the piece, with New Zealand actor Antony Starr playing the role of mercenary Rutledge. The Boys actor stars opposite EGOT-winning actress Viola Davis, as she plays…
On a bench in Newbury, England, the country’s most beloved bear sits once more, wearing his familiar red bucket hat and blue duffel coat. Around his neck, a label reads, “Please look after this bear.” Local officials unveiled a repaired statue of Paddington Bear on Wednesday, adding another element of joy to the already perfect…
New York’s A-list venture capital seed fund, Lerer Hippeau, announced it closed a ninth $200 million fund on Wednesday. That’s a step up from its eighth fund, which closed at $140 million, it said. With the new fund, Lerer Hippeau has $1.4 billion of assets under management. Since its inception in 2010, Lerer Hippeau has…
Augusta National Golf Club has several rules for its golfers and patrons, both stated and unwritten. Arizona State University men’s golf coach Matt Thurmond learned about one of those rules the hard way this week ahead of the 2025 Masters tournament. Thurmond, who has been with the Sun Devils since 2016, was removed from the golf course…
Russell Brand, days after being charged with rape and sexual assault, said one of the main reasons he got into showbiz and pursued fame was to have “sex with anybody who wanted to.” The 49-year-old actor shared why he “even bothered becoming famous” in the first place, but continued to deny the charges against him…
