Jenni Rivera, Mexican Singer, 43, airplane crash, 12/9/12: Jenni Rivera’s disposition as a strong, independent woman was evident in her music and helped her rise among the ranks of the male-dominated banda sub-genre of Mexican music to earn the title “La Diva de la Banda.” Her appeal helped her sell 15 million albums and land TV shows including I Love Jenni, Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C and The Voice Mexico.
Inevitably, every year we lose some of our most talented and/or famous music people. Let us pay tribute to those who have left the building. There are many more than those listed here. But this is a good start for pausing and reflecting. They are listed in order, from January to the present. - By Rob O'Connor
Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap the draft in the best way they know how: letter grades! Fitz and Frank discuss all 32 teams division by division as they give a snapshot of how fans should be feeling heading into the 2024 season. The duo have key debates on the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and more.
The first electric vehicle I ever drove was a Tesla Roadster in 2011. It was with great anticipation that I slid behind the wheel of the 2025 Acura ZDX Type S. Sure, it's a midsize SUV, but it wears the Type S moniker, a name reserved only for the most fun-to-drive in the Acura stable. On launch, the ZDX will be available in A-Spec and Type S trims -- both of which come equipped with a 102 kWh battery.