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Mental health

Can grief make us accident-prone? A writer learns how it destabilizes and remakes us

Grief can manifest physically through accidents and impacts both body and mind.

The death of a loved one can be energetically draining and affect balance, memory, and cognitive functions. [ more ]

TODAY.com

When I became a mom, I rediscovered my father - 20 years after his death

Loss of a parent shapes ongoing relationship evolution.

Parenthood yields new appreciation for parental motivations and legacy. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Issue Statement After Stacy Wakefield's Death

Stacy Wakefield, wife of late Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, passed away at her home in Massachusetts.

The Red Sox issued a heartfelt statement on behalf of the Wakefield family expressing gratitude for the care Stacy received and asking for privacy. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

What Sharks can take away from embarrassing loss to Predators

Granlund's quote highlights the importance of hard work in the NHL.

The Sharks' loss magnified the challenges of being the worst team in the league. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

San Jose Sharks

Feel-good ending denied for Los Gatos goalie, as Sharks fall apart in third period

Devin Cooley had a bittersweet NHL debut, allowing three quick goals in the third period.

Despite Cooley's efforts, the San Jose Sharks suffered a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Notes: Flames Took Advantage Of 'Poor' Effort From Boston

The Bruins suffered an uncharacteristic loss at home to the Flames after starting the game trailing 2-0.

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery criticized the team's poor effort and lack of preparation for the loss. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs' frustrating loss to the Islanders: "Played well enough to win but did just enough to lose... This is the NHL, and the second goal is peewee stuff"

The Maple Leafs played well enough to win the game but made crucial mistakes that led to their loss.

Sheldon Keefe was frustrated with the power-play unit's mistake and emphasized that such errors should not happen in the NHL. [ more ]

San Gabriel Valley Tribune

LA Kings

Struggling Kings salvage a point but fall to Sharks in shootout

The Kings lost to the San Jose Sharks, their 11th loss in the past 13 games.

The Kings salvaged a point against the last-place team in the NHL. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

New York Islanders

Islanders B2B Gameday News: *Same $h!+, different day

The Islanders had a brutal, embarrassing, and frustrating loss in Minnesota.

The team is experiencing a roller coaster and unsatisfying season. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets give one of worst efforts of season in disappointing loss to Magic

The Nets suffered a disappointing loss to the Magic despite previous embarrassing defeat

Brooklyn's defensive performance was subpar, allowing high shooting percentages and comical mistakes. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Nets comeback falls short against Magic, fall further out of play-in contention

The Nets suffered a significant loss against the Magic at the Kia Center.

Despite a comeback attempt, the Nets ultimately lost to the Magic, extending their losing streak. [ more ]

Newsday

Nets lack aggressiveness in home loss to undermanned Grizzlies

The Nets lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 106-102 after feeling good about their previous wins.

The Nets performed poorly in rebounding, free throws, and bench points compared to the Grizzlies. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

Nets Roasted by NBA Fans for 50-Point Loss to Jaylen Brown-Less Celtics

Brooklyn Nets suffer second-worst loss in franchise history

Fans call for head coach Jacque Vaughn to be fired [ more ]

New York Post

Nets' ugly blowout loss to Celtics was historically bad

The Brooklyn Nets suffered their most lopsided defeat in two generations, losing 136-86 to the Boston Celtics.

The Nets' loss was the fourth-worst loss by any NBA team this season. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Nets take Beantown beatdown before break

Brooklyn Nets suffer second-worst loss in franchise history against Boston Celtics

Nets coach Jacque Vaughn acknowledges that his team has work to do [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Five of the best books about grief

Grief can be navigated through books that offer solace and a different perspective.

Books like giant crow move in, Sad Book, and You Are Not Alone provide unique ways to approach and understand grief. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Five of the best books about grief

Books on grief offer solace and perspective.

Grief can be explored through simple yet powerful words and imagery. [ more ]

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New York Post

Nets destroyed by Celtics in embarrassing dud before All-Star break

The Nets suffered a major loss to the Boston Celtics, with a final score of 136-86.

The Nets' lackluster performance may have been due to their focus being on the upcoming All-Star break. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

New York Knicks

Nets host Knicks after L.A. meltdown

The Nets suffered an embarrassing loss to the Clippers after squandering an 18-point lead.

Brooklyn has struggled at home, losing five of their last six games. [ more ]

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Boston.com

Boston Celtics

Celtics drop 'unacceptable' loss to short-handed Lakers: 7 takeaways

The Celtics suffered a disappointing loss to the Lakers without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

The Celtics were criticized for their lack of focus and effort, allowing the Lakers' role players to shine. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Forgottenness is a novel that connects two characters separated by a century: a present-day Ukrainian writer and a twentieth-century Polish Ukrainian nationalist.

Baumgartner is a slender, ruminative novel about a professor mourning his wife's death and struggling to make sense of his life. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The best memoirs and biographies of 2023

Multiple authors have recently released memoirs focused on their siblings, parents, and personal struggles.

These memoirs explore themes of loss, addiction, mental health, family history, and activism. [ more ]

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Vulture

Venita Blackburn's First Novel Runs on Denial

Loss and denial are prominent themes in Venita Blackburn's writing.

Her first novel, Dead in Long Beach, California, explores the impact of denial on a protagonist dealing with the suicide of her brother. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Wellness

An Orphan's Guide to Celebrating Christmas

Christmas Day holds a painful memory for the author's family due to the death of their father's younger brother

The trauma of the loss affected the author's father and his ability to celebrate Christmas [ more ]

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Bavarian Football Works

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Bayern Munich

Bavarian Podcast Works - Postgame Show: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (Champions League)

Bayern Munich lost dramatically to Real Madrid in the Champions League. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich in turmoil ahead of Arsenal clash as Bavarians hit new low despite Harry Kane strike

Bayern Munich suffered a surprising 2-3 loss to Heidenheim after leading by two goals at halftime, with Thomas Tuchel expressing disappointment in the team's collapse.

The loss puts Bayern Munich 16 points behind Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, as they struggle to maintain concentration and face challenges turning around games. [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

Bayern Munich

Thomas Tuchel won't pin lack of "positive energy" on Leroy Sane after Bayern Munich loss

Bayern Munich's mentality is currently in question.

Leroy Sané's visible irritation during a game exemplified the team's lack of positive energy. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

6 days ago

'We are at a complete loss of words': survivor of Highway 401 wrong-way crash speaks out | CBC News

The survivor of a fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 speaks out about losing his parents and son in the collision. [ more ]

Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News

3 days ago

Rene Denfeld's new novel, 'Sleeping Giants,' is the best kind of story

A good story surprises with an unexpected ending and an immersive narrative that engages all senses. [ more ]

Juxtapoz

4 days ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Yuwei Tu: Wherever Your Mother's Shadow Falls @ Rusha & Co, Los Angeles

Yuwei Tu's solo exhibition at Rusha & Co. reflects on themes of love, loss, solitude, and self-acceptance inspired by Ocean Vuong's poem. [ more ]

The Atlantic

23 hours ago

The Sad Fate of the Sports Parent

Realizing and coping with the end of your child's sports career is like experiencing a death, leading to a sense of purposelessness and letting go of vicarious dreams. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The best recent poetry review roundup

Waterman's collection navigates poignant elegies and midlife reflections subtly, offering profound insights on loss, memory, and self-discovery through poetry. [ more ]

TODAY.com

Our son died by suicide 2 years ago. We're still waiting for him at the dinner table

Grief journey is unique and lonely, pain intensifies over time. [ more ]

Mets360

New York Mets

Gut Reaction: Rays 3, Mets 1 (5/4/24)

Christian Scott impressed in MLB debut, Mets' offense struggled leading to a loss against the Rays, dropping below .500. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Adrian Houser gets short leash in Mets debut | amNewYork

Adrian Howser had an impressive debut for the Mets, pitching five scoreless innings and balancing his pitches effectively.

Mets' bullpen struggles led to their fifth consecutive loss, despite a strong start from Howser. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Mets

Winless Mets get shut out to waste Sean Manaea's strong debut in 10-inning loss to Tigers

Mets struggles to score runs continued in 5-0 loss to Tigers

Sean Manaea impresses in Mets debut with 6 shutout innings [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

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Mental health

When Mother's Day Hurts: 6 Ways to Support Struggling Loved Ones

Mother's Day can trigger complex emotions for those dealing with loss, infertility, estranged relationships, or the pressure of motherhood, highlighting the need for understanding and support. [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

Mental health

7 Lessons That Grief Teaches Us About Healing and Hope

Pain is a part of the grief process and should be acknowledged and felt in order to heal.

Grief teaches us to cherish the memories of our loved ones and celebrate their lives. [ more ]

The New Yorker

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New York City

"Consolation," by Andre Alexis

Arguments with loved ones can have unforeseen consequences that linger long after they are resolved. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Girlfriend of slain Brooklyn activist Ryan Carson shares memories, grief on X

The Brooklyn woman who witnessed her activist boyfriend's fatal stabbing is struggling during the holiday season without him.

She frequently posts on social media about her grief and the pain of experiencing holidays and events without her boyfriend. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

JavaScript

Fire at Fremont's Extra Space Storage facility destroys units, memories

Devastating fire at Fremont storage facility destroys 50+ units and family memories. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Major League Baseball

Marlins blow seven-run lead in loss to Nationals, now have worst record in the NL

The Miami Marlins suffered a devastating loss despite a seven-run lead, continuing their losing streak. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

Married at 10, abused and forced to flee without her children: an Afghan woman on life under the Taliban

Child forced marriage tragedy leads to trauma and loss, with resilience and escape. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

Wellness

After Unthinkable Loss, Biking Helped Me Embrace Life Again

Rediscovering the joy of biking can serve as a form of emotional healing and reconnection. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

3 weeks ago

California

Pregnant goats and newborns stolen from California dairy farm. 'I want to give up'

Despite having guardian dogs, thieves managed to steal valuable goats, including pregnant ones, causing devastating losses for Drake Family Farms. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Grandma killed in hit-and-run while getting tacos for her family, California cops say

A grandmother of six was tragically killed in a hit-and-run while crossing a California street with tacos for her family.

The victim, Janet Young, was described as a selfless person who cherished her grandchildren and remained positive despite challenges. [ more ]

Ars Technica

OMG science

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the philosophy of self, identity, and memory

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind celebrated its 20th anniversary, sparking renewed interest in its themes of memory, identity, love, and loss.

The film's concept was inspired by a real-life conversation, leading to an Oscar-winning screenplay and a title drawn from a 1717 poem by Alexander Pope. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

I was 14. He was 22. If it wasn't grooming, what is?

Reflections on a friend's death

Memories of a significant encounter [ more ]

Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Listening to Mars by Sally Ashton

The poem 'Rocketship goodbyes' captures the intense feelings of loss during the pandemic.

Listening to Mars' by Sally Ashton is a book that chronicles the shocks of human existence during the pandemic and is structured as a narrative documentation of 2020. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Chelsea

Son laments Spurs' 'unacceptable' Fulham defeat

Tottenham suffered an unacceptable 3-0 loss to Fulham, causing doubts over their top-four credentials.

Son Heung-Min called out the team's lack of effort and attitude, stressing the need for a wake-up call. [ more ]

HuffPost

Parenting

My 15-Year-Old Daughter Died. I Recently Found A Box Of Hers - And What Was Inside Left Me Shaken.

Grief evolves over time, adaptation is key for survival.

Focusing on the person's life, memories, and uniqueness is important for processing grief. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

New York Islanders

Flames 5 (2EN), Islanders 2: Flat afternoon

The Islanders suffered a 5-2 loss to the Flames, which is a step back from their previous wins.

The Islanders had a slow start to the game and were unable to mount a threat against the Flames. [ more ]

Black & White & Read All Over

Juventus

Manu's Grab Bag: Faceplant

Juventus loses back-to-back games for the first time this season

Alex Sandro's performance has declined over the years [ more ]

Black & White & Read All Over

Juventus

Juventus vs. Sassuolo match preview: Time, TV schedule, and how to watch the Serie A

Juventus has been on an unbeaten run in all competitions for 16 games

Juventus has only lost six points since their loss to Sassuolo [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on Morgan Rielly's cross-check to the Ridly Greig's face after a slap shot into the Leafs' empty net: "I thought it was appropriate"

The Maple Leafs suffered a 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators, bringing their record to 26-16-8.

Sheldon Keefe plans to take a day off to regroup before the next game. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe after the Leafs' 6-4 loss in Vancouver: "For the most part, I thought we were the better team and did a lot of good things, but you can't spot them three and expect to win"

Zero points

Slow start and defensive issues [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Leafs' 5-3 loss to Colorado: "When MacKinnon's line is out there with Toews-Makar, the calibre of play isn't the NHL... It's another league, and I didn't think we handled it very well"

The Maple Leafs' coach, Sheldon Keefe, addressed the media following their loss to the Avalanche, expressing disappointment in the team's performance.

Keefe moved William Nylander up to Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's line to try and handle the Avalanche's top players better. [ more ]

Newsday

New York Knicks

Bogan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks reinforce Knicks but they still fall to Pacers

The New York Knicks lost their second consecutive game since acquiring new players Bogdan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.

The team was shorthanded with injuries to their centers and other key players, which contributed to their loss against the Indiana Pacers. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Drop First Game Back From All-Star Break To Flames

Bruins struggle in their first game back from a ten-day hiatus

Offense is sloppy and lacks energy, only managing 22 shots on goal [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Notes: Abandoned 'Identity' Kept Boston In Loss Column

The Boston Bruins continue to struggle and have cost themselves games due to not playing their brand of hockey.

The Bruins hit rock bottom in terms of guarding the net during their loss to the Rangers, giving up a season-high seven goals. [ more ]

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Daily Breeze

LA Kings

Struggling Kings salvage a point but fall to Sharks in shootout

The LA Kings lost to the San Jose Sharks in a shootout, marking their 11th loss in the past 13 games.

The Kings fell behind by two goals before sending the game to overtime with a late equalizer by Drew Doughty. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Film

Two New Yorker Films Receive 2024 Oscar Nominations

The New Yorker received two nominations for the 2024 Oscars for Best Documentary Short Film and Best Live Action Short Film.

The nominated films are "The Barber of Little Rock" and "Knight of Fortune." [ more ]

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"After all, she says, 'if you can’t find it in three pages, how are you going to do it in 40?'" @MariellaRudi profiled flash fiction star @VenitaBlackburn, who only goes long when it's worth it—like for her first novel, Dead in Long Beach, California https://t.co/4g20hdMfq2

Vulture

Venita Blackburn's First Novel Runs on Denial

Loss and denial are prominent themes in Venita Blackburn's writing.

Her first novel, Dead in Long Beach, California, explores the impact of denial on a protagonist dealing with the suicide of her brother. [ more ]

Vulture

Venita Blackburn's First Novel Runs on Denial

Loss and denial are prominent themes in Venita Blackburn's writing.

Her first novel, Dead in Long Beach, California, explores the impact of denial on a protagonist dealing with the suicide of her brother. [ more ]

Dallas Cowboys

ESPN.com

Dallas Cowboys

After another early playoff exit, 'stunned' Cowboys seeking offseason answers -- yet again

The Dallas Cowboys experienced a stunning loss to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round, ending their season.

The Cowboys had a perfect 8-0 record at home during the regular season, making the loss even more shocking. [ more ]

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys' loss in Buffalo shows why you can't bet on them reaching the Super Bowl | Opinion

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Bills in a disappointing game

The Cowboys were outplayed and outcoached by the Bills [ more ]

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Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

Anthony Davis takes blame for loss to Jazz: 'This one's on me'

Anthony Davis blames himself for the Lakers' loss without LeBron James

Davis had a poor shooting performance despite recording a triple-double [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

Players Grades: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

The Lakers suffered another loss, this time to the Grizzlies, continuing their streak of poor performances.

LeBron James had a strong first half but struggled in the fourth quarter with turnovers and missed shots. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Music

Superchunk Share New Song "Everybody Dies"

Superchunk is releasing a new single called 'Everybody Dies'

The single is inspired by the 'avalanche of loss' in recent years [ more ]

Pitchfork

Music

Honour: Alaafia

Honour's debut album, ÃlÃ¡fÃÃ , explores themes of loss, cultural heritage, and spirituality.

The album features a layered, lo-fi sound created through a time-consuming recording process. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Music

Video: My Favorite Song | Sky Lakota Lynch

The song 'Fire and Rain' by James Taylor holds deep personal significance for actor Sky Lakota Lynch, connecting to loss, resilience, and gratitude. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Rangers

Rangers trounced by second-place Hurricanes in dud to start 2024

The Rangers suffered a 6-1 loss to the Hurricanes in their first game of 2024.

This was the Rangers' fifth defeat by four or more goals this season. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

Burglarized 24th St. jewelry shop to close for good

A jewelry shop on 24th Street was robbed and cleared of its merchandise early on New Year's Day, and now plans to close permanently, its owner says.

theconversation.com

Career

The Curious Joy of Being Wrong

The human tendency is to desire growth while resisting change

Experiencing loss and questioning beliefs can lead to intellectual humility [ more ]

New York Post

New York Giants

Giants' botched final drive could have 2024 implications

The Giants lost yet another game, this time due to mistakes in the final moments.

The decision to run the ball on second down instead of passing was criticized by players and fans. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow launches wave of missile strikes across Ukraine including massive' attack on Kharkiv

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, has vowed that Russian terror will lose following missile strikes.

German military figure estimates that Russia has suffered huge losses in personnel and equipment in the conflict. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

A moment after death when the face is beautiful': rare Raymond Chandler poem discovered by US editor

A newly discovered poem by Raymond Chandler sheds light on the only known attempt by the crime novelist to write poetry as an adult.

The poem, titled Requiem, was discovered by the managing editor of the Strand magazine and dates back to 1955, shortly after Chandler's wife's death. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The best memoirs and biographies of 2023

Multiple authors have recently released memoirs focused on their siblings, parents, and personal struggles.

These memoirs explore themes of loss, addiction, mental health, family history, and activism. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers

Jaylen Warren: Steelers Took Cardinals 'Lighter Than We Should Have'

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the 2-10 Arizona Cardinals and looked outclassed.

RB Jaylen Warren admitted that the Steelers may have taken the Cardinals too lightly. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

San Francisco

South San Francisco sees magical season end in NorCal 6-A title game

South San Francisco's football team has made significant progress in recent years, winning a section title for the first time since 1989.

The community's support for the team has grown, with a large crowd attending the game despite the team's loss. [ more ]

Washington Post

National Hockey League

Caps depart for season-long road trip with sour taste after blowout loss

The Washington Capitals' five-game winning streak was snapped by the Edmonton Oilers in a 5-0 loss.

The Capitals' season-long issues, such as a lack of five-on-five scoring and a woeful power play, returned to the forefront in their loss to the Oilers.

Solving these problems is now a priority for the Capitals as they head out on their longest road trip of the season. [ more ]

Chico Enterprise-Record

San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks can't hold lead in shootout loss to Montreal Canadiens

The San Jose Sharks lost 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens in a shootout.

The Sharks led 2-1 after two periods but allowed the Canadiens to tie the game in the third period.

The Sharks were hoping to bounce back after a 7-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, but fell short. [ more ]

sportslens.com

Golden State Warriors

Klay Thompson Struggles, Warriors Lose 5th Game In A Row

The Golden State Warriors are struggling without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

Klay Thompson had a poor performance, going 1 for 10 from the field.

The team has a losing record and is heavily reliant on Curry. [ more ]

HuffPost

6 months ago