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Willie Colón, Salsa Innovator Who Redefined Latin Music, Dies at 75

William Anthony "Willie" Colón Román, the pioneering salsa musician, composer, trombonist and cultural force whose work helped propel Latin music onto the global stage, died on February 21, 2026, at 75 years old. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media, noting that Colón passed away…

Latin Times · Feb 21

MLS Predictions: Miami, Whitecaps, Union Look for Fast Starts to 2026

Inter Miami’s visit to LAFC headlines the opening weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

‘He was approachable, down-to-earth, irritating’: inside the real-life love story of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette

As Ryan Murphy’s new mini-series focuses on their explosive relationship, aides and experts explain the real-life couple behind the myth

The Guardian - US · Feb 21

SI:AM | Cade Cunningham’s Huge Night Propels Pistons to Season Sweep of Knicks

Detroit asserted itself as the best team in the East by beating New York for a third time.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20

New York woman is excited to walk into Amex airport lounge for the first time—until some men start making fun of her: ‘I already was so insecure’

A New York influencer celebrates getting her first American Express Platinum card by checking out one of the credit card’s exclusive airport lounges. A group of men make a rude comment about her appearance that ruins her mood. She gets her revenge after another member recognizes her.

The Mary Sue · Feb 20

Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike

Nurses on strike at a major New York City hospital system have reached a tentative deal to end a more than monthlong strike

The Independent UK · Feb 20

MAGA lawmaker launches ‘Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act’ days after anti-Muslim post

Representative Randy Fine was slammed for claiming for suggesting ‘the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one’

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Timeline of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

For years, the former prince has faced scrutiny over links to late paedophile financier Epstein and his co-conspirator girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Judge dismisses ex-NYPD commissioner's lawsuit alleging 'systemic corruption' in police department

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by New York City’s former interim police commissioner against the previous mayor, Eric Adams, and his top deputies

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Revealed: Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, causing US investigation

Guardian review of US justice department files reveals Epstein interacted with six CBP officers. The officer investigated denied any knowledge of trafficking underage girls

The Guardian - US · Feb 19