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LeBron James’ $300M business deal has a surprising tie to former Lakers owner Mark Walter
LeBron found a clever way to turn future earnings into serious cash years before he needed it.
Walter’s TWG taps Goldman lawyer Markowitz amid federal probe
The former co-head of litigation and regulatory proceedings at Goldman, Markowitz joins Mark Walter's holding company as the firm faces a U.S. Department of Justice investigation.
Los Angeles Dodgers Owner’s Troubles Roil Insurance World
Federal investigations of Mark Walter’s business empire have put a spotlight on private-equity-owned insurers that invest premiums in risky assets.
Mark Walter’s sports empire offers a glimpse of the money machine behind private credit—and the plumbing keeping it together
Where did the money come from for Walter to buy the Dodgers, Lakers and Chelsea FC? And what does it have to do with insurance?
To Probe Mark Walter’s Business, DOJ Sought Egan-Jones’ Records
As billionaire Mark Walter’s insurance companies invested in bonds, they often relied on Egan-Jones, which provided the only known ratings for more than a fifth of those assets, according to industry records.
Australia boss Walters appointed Saints head coach
Kevin Walters will leave Australia after next month's Rugby League World Cup to take up a three-year deal with St Helens in Super League.
Guggenheim’s beaten-down loan whipsaws as lenders digest call
Executives steered clear of details about the wide-ranging probe into Mark Walter’s business empire.
What next for Mark Walter, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Lakers?
This week's sports-business newsletter from The Athletic, featuring discussion of the Dodgers, Lakers, Liverpool, Jayden Daniels and more.
Amid federal scrutiny, Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s empire shifting billions
The filings offer a window into the finance mogul’s sports and business empire and reveal a loan tied to the MLB club has been paid off.
Walter’s insurer to slash scrutinized loans by $6.5 billion
The move whittles down the more than $20 billion of loans that insurers controlled by Walter previously said should have been labeled as affiliated but weren’t.
Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter open to selling stakes to majority owners Clearlake Capital
Latest transfer news and headlines as Galatasaray are prepared to double Bruno Fernandes Manchester United wages; Man City are hoping to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi in the next few days; Man City face having to pay Chelsea more than £120m to land midfielder Enzo Fernandez
VADOC — VADOC Celebrates Employee Health & Wellness Week
Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Joseph W. Walters has designated August 17-21, 2026 as Employee Health & Wellness (EHW) Week across the agency.
US prosecutors focus on four businesses tied to billionaire Mark Walter, WSJ reports
U.S. federal prosecutors looking into billionaire Mark Walter's empire are focused on four businesses that served as intermediaries between insurance companies he controlled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
‘I Hate Losing’: Walter Rushes Makeover as DOJ Probes His Empire
The CEO of Guggenheim Partners and owner of the LA Dodgers flipped the Lakers within a year and has explored other steps to pay down loans from his insurers.
Exclusive | Prosecutors Focus on Four Businesses Tied to Dodgers Owner Mark Walter
Proceeds from loans made by Walter’s insurers passed through firms purportedly controlled by each of these four entities.
What's at stake for Dodgers' owner Mark Walter as authorities probe his businesses
With the Department of Justice, the SEC and state insurance regulators probing Mark Walter's businesses, the Dodgers owner has a lot on the line.
What's at stake for Dodgers' owner Mark Walter as authorities probe his businesses
With the Department of Justice, the SEC and state insurance regulators probing Mark Walter's businesses, the Dodgers owner has a lot on the line.
What’s Next for Mark Walter’s Sports Empire?
Plus, the chaos of the WNBA, the 11-year-old chess queen and Jason Gay on the new rage in bass fishing.
FBI seized devices from Guggenheim CEO Mark Walter, top deputy: report
Federal scrutiny of the Chicago-based investment giant reached Walter and Guggenheim President Dina DiLorenzo months before Walter struck a $12.5 billion deal to sell the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Record $12.5 Billion Sale Resets The Market For Sports Teams
Less than a year after Mark Walter paid $10 billion for the team, he flipped it like a piece of real estate. But if there is a bubble for professional sports team ownership, it hasn’t shown any signs of popping yet.
Luka Doncic comments on Mark Walter's sale of Lakers
Luka Doncic wrote a post on social media where he commented on the impending sale of the Lakers by Mark Walter.
Josh Kushner, Bob Iger reportedly intend to honor Mark Walter's pact that allows Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers' governor
Lakers Owner Sells to Jared Kushner’s Brother as Trump DOJ Probes His Business Empire
Guggenheim founder Mark Walter sold the Lakers for $12.5 billion, one month after the Wall Street Journal reported the Trump DOJ was probing his business empire.
MUSC Health and Cigna extend network agreement again, averting higher costs for members
WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, Moncks Corner, Jacksonboro, Ravenel, Cottageville, Walterboro, Sullivans Island, Dewees Island and Folly Beach.
Lakers being sold for $12B, North American record for sports franchise
The Lakers are being sold for a record $12 billion less than two years after Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter bought the team from the Buss Family.
New TV shows to watch this week: Tune in to 'The Shards' on FX, stream 'Sterling Point' on Prime Video and revisit 'Sense8' on Netflix
Teen drama fans will fall for "Sterling Point" and "My Life with the Walter Boys." But don't overlook Taylor Sheridan, "Ted Lasso" or a gripping Netflix series.
Federal probe of Guggenheim CEO Mark Walter reaches Chicago
Investigators are examining loans involving a little-known Wacker Drive trading firm as part of a broader inquiry into businesses controlled by the Dodgers owner.
‘No current plans’ for Rosie O’Donnell to return for ‘The View’ season 30, source says
A source has refuted Rosie O’Donnell’s claim that she will return to ‘The View’ for season 30 alongside ‘all’ past cohosts, with EW learning that there are ‘no current plans’ for her to come back.
Brooklyn-based artists display revamped 65-foot hot dog sculpture in Times Square
Times Square Arts unveiled “Hot Dog: The Second Serving,” a revamped 65-foot hot dog sculpture by Brooklyn artists Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw, on Wednesday,
Investigation of Mark Walter’s empire began with Guggenheim whistleblower: report
Federal prosecutors are examining roughly $16 billion in loans that were made to companies connected to Walter or his TWG Global, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Mark Walter’s insurers, Guggenheim probed by prosecutors
Last year, federal prosecutors began examining Guggenheim’s $362 billion money management arm.
When does 'My Life With the Walter Boys' season 3 come out? All about the Netflix hit's next chapter
Netflix's messy teen drama 'My Life With the Walter Boys' ended its second season with not one, but two major cliffhangers. Watch the season 3 trailer now.
Joey, Jesse Buss reportedly interested in NBA Europe ownership, stake in Padres
The brothers were fired from their positions within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office last fall, not long after Mark Walter's purchase of the franchise from the Buss family was approved.
Magic make host of promotions in business operations
The Orlando Magic have made several front office promotions in business operations, including Chief Strategy & Business Officer Jay Riola; CMO Shelly Wilkes; Chief Facilities & Operations Officer Alex Diaz; and EVP/Global Partnerships J.T. McWalters.
Vision for a Wild Coast at Point Conception
“Vision for a Wild Coast at Point Conception: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve” explores conservation, restoration, science, and stewardship at
Trump says he 'just finished' a physical at Walter Reed
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had "just finished" a physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, without specifying when the exam was conducted.
Small Business Spotlight: Business blooms beyond bouquets
BUSINESS: The Busy Bloom OWNERS: Amanda and Walter Adkins ADDRESS: 708 S. 17th St., Wilmington EMAIL: thebusybloomco@gmail.com WEBSITE: thebusybloomco.com PHONE NUMBER: (910) 742-0790 YEAR FOUNDED: 2024 NO. OF EMPLOYEES: 4 WHAT IS THE BUSY BLOOM? AMANDA ADKINS: “The Busy Bloom is a flower shop with a spin – a creative experience shop located in Wilmington’s Cargo District. Founded in 2024 by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Walter Adkins, we offer fresh flowers, botanical teas, a build-your-own bouquet bar, candle-making experiences, gifts, workshops, wedding florals and event services. Our mission is simple: to make flowers accessible, approachable and enjoyable for everyone – not just for special occasions.” WHY DID YOU START THE BUSINESS? AMANDA ADKINS: “The Busy Bloom was born from a lifelong connection to flowers and a desire to create meaningful experiences for people. After doing my own wedding florals and after years of working in healthcare management, I found myself returning to gardening and floral design as a creative outlet and source of healing. The loss of my mother-in-law, who always shared flowers from her garden, inspired me to pursue floristry full-time. My husband encouraged me and built a small flower cart for us to grow, and fast forward to now, two years later, it has grown into a community-centered business focused on bringing joy, connection and creativity through flowers.” WHAT KIND OF GROWTH ARE YOU HOPING FOR? AMANDA ADKINS: “We’re focused on sustainable growth that allows us to continue serving our community while expanding creative experiences. We hope to grow our wedding and event services, expand our educational workshops and creative programming and become a destination where people can gather, create and connect. We’re also passionate about creating opportunities that showcase floral design as an art form, such as our Fleur Couture fashion show and other community collaborations.” WHAT PAST EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD WITH STARTING/WORKING IN BUSINESS? AMANDA ADKINS: “Before opening The Busy Bloom, I worked as a clinical manager in healthcare and spent years building leadership, operations and customer service skills. I’ve also worked in education and nonprofit programming, teaching people about nature and local ecosystems. Along the way, I designed flowers for weddings and events on the side, gradually turning a passion into a business. Walter has years of welding and construction experience, combined with entrepreneurship and a drive to own his own company. …The Busy Bloom has been a journey of combining creativity with entrepreneurship alongside my husband ... learning every step of the way.”
Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper got a hilarious surprise visit from this TV legend
Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper lost it when Cheri Oteri provided a heavenly visit from late host Barbara Walters.
A Political Pulpit for Me but Not for Thee
A final book from Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann is characteristically convicting and vivid—but myopic about his progressive politics.
Kathy Griffin explains why she left 'The View' with bruises, says 1 star 'did not care for me'
Kathy Griffin has explained why she left 'The View' with bruises on her leg after Barbara Walters allegedly kicked her so hard under the table: 'Did not care for me,' Griffin explained.
'The View' uses Barbara Walters in on-air ad urging viewers to push back against FCC: 'Use your voice'
'The View' used Barbara Walters in a new commercial urging audience action against the FCC amid legal drama: 'Use your voice,' an ABC spot advised.
PWHL adds Kilmer Sports Ventures, Ilitch Companies as first outside investors
Just one month after completing its third season, the Professional Women’s Hockey League has added its first outside investment, the league announced on Monday morning. Kilmer Sports Ventures, which is led by Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum, and Ilitch Companies, the parent company of the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and MLB’s Tigers, have joined the league as partners. Since its inception, the league has operated under a single-entity ownership model, meaning Mark Walter — the billionaire owner
Edenville General Store looks to expand entertainment offerings
Edenville General Store is looking to increase live music and other entertainment offerings with the addition of a new mobile outdoor stage. The approximately 2...
Roper St. Francis facility latest health venture in growing Dorchester/Berkeley counties
WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, Moncks Corner, Jacksonboro, Ravenel, Cottageville, Walterboro, Sullivans Island, Dewees Island and Folly Beach.
Achieving new heights: Walter Reed promotes adaptive sports as good medicine
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Military Advanced Training Center (MATC) uses adaptive sports to promote community reintegration for service members recovering from traumatic injuries.
Sounds of music: Surry Barn to host summer concerts
Jazz, classical and flamenco are just a few of the music genres that will be showcased at the Surry Barn this summer in a series of concerts that continues Walter
White House says Trump is in "excellent health" in results from physical
President Trump's physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
Trump Remains in Excellent Health, White House Memo Says
May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, with strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function, the White House said in a memo on Friday, citing results from a medical examination this week. After his visit to Walter Reed National ...
Trump in ‘excellent health,’ president’s physican says
Trump, who will turn 80 in June, is the oldest person to assume the presidency.
Trump’s physician says the president is in ‘excellent health’ and is ‘fully fit’ to serve
Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Trump’s physician says president is in 'excellent health'
Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve
Donald Trump's physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. A r...
Spanish Singer Ana Mena Signs Management Deal With WK Entertainment
Walter Kolm Entertainment announced the signing of Spanish singer-songwriter Ana Mena to an exclusive global management deal, bolstering its Latin music
Ana Mena Signs Global Management Agreement with WK Entertainment
Ana Mena Signs Global Management Agreement with WK Entertainment: Exclusive.
Why Presidents’ Medical Information Isn’t a Matter of Public Record
It's not yet clear what details from President Trump's Tuesday physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will be shared with the American people.
Is President Trump healthy? What we know about his recent medical exam
President Trump said, "Everything checked out PERFECTLY" after a three-hour visit to Walter Reed. Here are the details.
Is President Trump healthy? What we know about his recent medical exam
President Trump said, "Everything checked out PERFECTLY" after a three-hour visit to Walter Reed. Here are the details.
Why aren’t Democrats talking about Trump’s health?
President Trump visited Walter Reed on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns about his health. From appearing to doze off in cabinet meetings to visible ankle swelling and bruising on his hands, Americans are asking questions — but why aren't Democrats seizing on the issue? The Bulwark's Lauren Egan, Reuters White House reporter Bo Erickson, and The Atlantic staff writer and MSNBC political contributor Mark Leibovich join Katy Tur with reporting and analysis.
Trump wraps up medical visit to Walter Reed with his health under renewed scrutiny
The president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups.
Trump Undergoes a Physical Exam at Walter Reed
President Trump, whose health has been a subject of public scrutiny, will turn 80 next month.
Trump returns to Walter Reed for third checkup in 13 months
“One doctor said, ‘I’ve never seen anybody get them all right,'” Trump said about his three cognitive tests.
Trump, near 80, to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments
U.S. President Donald Trump, who turns 80 next month, will undergo his routine annual physical on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, following a year of public attention on apparently minor health issues.
Trump faces questions about age and health as he heads to Walter Reed
Donald Trump built his 2024 campaign on questions about Joe Biden's health. Now, as he approaches his 80th birthday, he faces scrutiny of his own.
Donald Trump Returns to Hospital for Third Time in 13 Months as Health Concerns Grow
RadarOnline.com reports that President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Walter Reed Medical Centre in Maryland on Tuesday for a routine medical and dental checkup. This marks the president’s thi...
Trump to get "routine annual" medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed
White House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.
Trump Set to Visit Walter Reed Hospital for Third Health Checkup in 13 Months
President Donald Trump will see his doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, May 26, for his third scheduled health checkup in just over a year.
Lakers begin front office restructuring by hiring 'literal rocket scientist' Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM
The Lakers are shifting gears away from family business under new owner Mark Walter
Trump faces health questions ahead of annual Walter Reed physical
This will be Trump's fourth medical exam during his second term in office, ahead of his 80th birthday on June 14.
Meet DFP Spring Fellow, Nathan Englehart, Washington University in St. Louis -
Nathan Englehart (he/him/his) is a second year PhD student and Richard J. Walter PhD scholar at Washington University in St. Louis. Nathan’s current research focuses on gender and politics (with a focus on men and masculinity), [...]
Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip
President Donald Trump on Tuesday is expected to undergo his third scheduled medical checkup in 13 months, as outside physicians say they have persistent questions about the nearly 80-year-old preside...
Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip
The president trumpets claims that he is in excellent health, but independent physicians say the White House hasn't answered key questions ahead of his third visit in 13 months.
How to watch Ottawa vs. Montreal in Game 4 of PWHL Finals: Time, TV, streaming
The Montreal Victoire are one win away from being crowned the 2026 PWHL Walter Cup champions. Can the Ottawa Charge stave off elimination again?
Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge meet in PWHL final: Schedule, what to know
The 2026 PWHL Walter Cup Finals will be an all-Canadian affair between the Montréal Victoire and Ottawa Charge.
The cinema effect: Turning films into a gateway to science
The sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, currently in theaters, is capturing the attention of both audiences and the scientific community for its science-based content. It manages to engage viewers with complex, cutting-edge topics — from astrophysics to language — without sacrificing entertainment. Yet not all films strike this balance. Many, unlike this recent production, have promoted inaccurate or even misleading scientific ideas, and thanks to their wide reach, have contributed to shaping distorted public perceptions of science. Precisely by harnessing the power of cinematic storytelling, Hildrun Walter, Fritz Treiber and colleagues have used films as a tool to foster engagement and dialogue between scientists and the public. Their innovative format, Science & Cinema, described in a new paper published in JCOM, proves both effective and potentially easy to replicate.
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) Business Expo 2026
The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) returns with their highly anticipated GWHCC Business Expo, taking place on Thursday, May 21, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. An event focused on connecting minority-owned businesses with corporate partners, business resources, and networking opportunities. Featuring more than 80 exhibitors, the event brings together entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and decision-makers from across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to support collaboration, visibility, and business growth.
DHA-GEIS strengthens biosurveillance, force health protection during African Lion 26
AGADIR, Morocco — A coalition of U.S. military and research organizations deliver integrated biosurveillance support, strengthening commanders’ situational awareness and directly bolstering mission readiness during African Lion 26, April 20-May 8, 2026. The Defense Health Agency’s Global Emerging Infections Surveillance program coordinated subject matter experts and laboratory partners from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research‑Africa; Naval Medical Research Unit, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central; the 1st Global Field Medical Laboratory; and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Together they provided pre‑exercise risk assessments, rapid laboratory analysis and real‑time reporting that commanders and medical planners used to protect forces.
Zavion Thomas Already Familiar with Bears Royalty
Rookie Zavion Thomas brings explosive versatility to Chicago, drawing inspiration from return legend Devin Hester and embracing a rumored family connection to the iconic Walter Payton.
Confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups: Holstein Kiel vs. 1. FC Magdeburg
Tim Walter makes two changes from the victory over Braunschweig as Ivan Nekic and Umut Tohumcu replace Ikem Ugoh and Frederik Roslyng.Petrik Sander makes one change from the win against Hertha as Dari...
New investigative newsroom launches at ASU's Howard Center for Investigative Journalism
A new investigative newsroom focusing on accountability reporting, innovation and experimentation with AI-driven tools launches today at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication as part of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.The Beam is a multimedia newsroom that produces in-depth, high-impact reporting on issues that matter to Arizona communities, while building modern tools for the public to engage directly with the decision-makers shaping their lives.
Seniors: John Lemp, 70
Has been working for more than 50 years in the business — M. Lemp Jewelers in Syracuse — that his great-grandfather started in 1890 By Mary Beth Roach Don Lemp owns and represents the fourth-generation of the family business, M. Lemp Jewelers, but he still calls himself “a counter guy.” “I love interacting with couples. It’s a wonderful business. You’re celebrating marriages, engagements, births, anniversaries — all these different significant moments that people invite you into their lives for whatever brief period of time it might be to help them celebrate whatever their important occasion is,” he said. This is one of several reasons why Lemp, at 70, has been working for more than 50 years in the business that his great-grandfather started in 1890. Always located in the downtown Syracuse area, the store has been situated in the building that the family owns on East Fayette and Warren streets since 1971. He jokes that he’s been in the business so long he is now selling engagement rings to the second generation in some families. He also loves the opportunity to learn about the ever-changing industry and gemstones. “You have to know not only diamonds, but all the colored stones, from A to Z, from andalusite to zircons,” he said. Lemp said he had originally thought he wanted to become an attorney, but while working part-time in the store while attending college at Syracuse University, he decided to follow in the family business. His father, Walter D. Lemp Sr., and his mother tried to discourage their son from pursuing retail, reminding him of the hectic hours and lifestyle intrinsic in this business. But the younger Lemp [whose full name is Walter D. Lemp Jr.] prevailed. So, over the years, father and son got to work together in the family business for 35 years. And while many other jewelers retreated from downtown to suburban malls in the 1970s, the Lemps decided to stay downtown. And it’s a decision that Lemp Jr. feels it has worked out well. As he explained, downtown Syracuse is seeing a rebirth. One website, Point2Home.com, has noted that more than 6,000 people live there and the median income is about $62,000. In addition, according to the website that Lemp built years ago, the store can cater to customers throughout the country. His customers, whether from across the country or across Onondaga County, are just one reason that Lemp stays engaged in the business. His employees, the opportunity to continue to learn in an industry, and the challenge to continue to improve business are all other reasons, he noted. He’s also been able to travel to India to buy diamonds and he enjoys buying and selling estates. “I’d rather gallop in the corral than ride into the sunset,” Lemp said.
Georgia gardening guru and ‘Southern gentleman’ Walter Reeves dies at 74
Walter Reeves spread his gardening gospel on WSB radio and through The Atlanta Journal-Constitution over a span of decades.
CT health organization receives largest charitable gift in its history. The plan for $5.4 million.
Middlesex Health recently announced “the largest single charitable gift” the organization has received to date, according to a statement.
Buy art made by people with disabilities at ASPIE\'s auction
Jerry and Jean Buckwalter are all too familiar with the gap that exists in support services for adults with disabilities.
U.S., Georgia partnership strengthens military mental health, resilie
As part of a comprehensive mental health engagement from March 2-6, experts from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Europe-Middle East (WRAIR-EME) and Global Health Engagements (GHE) Branch
The Boundless Deep: Young Tennyson, Science, and the Crisis of Belief by Richard Holmes
Pantheon Review by Walter Cummins The image of Alfred Tennyson I’ve carried for decades goes back to the childhood card game of Authors that depicts him with a stately continence sharpened by a jutting black beard. He’s formidable, his aura superior. Holmes opens his biography of the youthful Tennyson by describing the similar formality of the imposing Tennyson statue at Trinty College Cambridge, sharing the honor with other Trinity greats, including Isaac Newton, Francis Bacon, and Thomas Babington Macaulay. Holmes doesn’t want to chip away at that statue but rather reveal its inner youthful core of the man—tall, handsome, and talented but unformed, emerging from a disturbed family of addicted or insane male siblings and four unusual sisters struggling under a violent alcoholic clergyman father. Alfred was certainly statuesque, but would he end up a block of unformed stone like his equally promising brothers? He was youngest of three equally regarded Tennyson brothers at Cambridge, all bright, handsome, and talented, in fact Alfred regarded by some as less promising than his elders who also wrote poetry. Yet Alfred wrote one of his major poems, “The Kraken,” at twenty, revealing both his talent, his interest in geological forces, and the haunting creature that embodied his anxieties. While Holmes focuses on Tennyson of the 1830s and 1840s, he can’t tell his story without exploring his involvement with the Victorian intellectual upheaval. Tennyson was fascinated by new scientific perspectives, following the latest findings as soon as books and articles were published. He was especially taken with Charles Lyell’s deep studies of geology and the discovery of fossils and a timeline of the planet’s development that did much to question fundamental religious assumptions. The impact of these discoveries is reflected in Tennyson’s poetry and led to the crisis in belief he shared with so many contemporaries. He was especially taken by the cycles of destruction and renewal that informed the struggles he confronted in In Memoriam, Maud, and Idylls of the King. Tennyson was only one of the eventual major figures at Cambridge at the same time, young men just beginning to realize their potential. Charles Darwin was at Christ College, although there is no evidence that he and Tennyson even met as students or later in life. Yet evolution became significant in Tennyson’s thinking and the issues of his poetry. One of Tennyson’s best and most important Cambridge friends was Edward FitzGerald, who became the translator of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám and in their on and off relationship served as Tennyson’s harshest critic. FitzGerald was also a friend of the novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, the two of them partying in Paris as undergraduates. That connection led to a friendship between Thackeray and Tennyson. Others who came to play significant roles in Tennyson’s life were Thomas Carlyle, the Brownings, and the Pre-Raphaelites. Tennyson’s deepest friend at college was Arthur Hallam, who at twenty wrote a glowing review of Tennyson’s first poetry collection, travelled on European adventures with him, and fell in love with his sister Emily. Hallam was also regarded as one more very promising Cambridge student. His sudden death at twenty-two in Vienna from a stroke while travelling with his father devastated many friends, but perhaps Tennyson most of all. He did not write immediate poems of grief but took years to compile those collected in In Memoriam A.H.H., published in 1850, almost twenty years after Hallam’s death For all of Tennyson’s early poetic successes and successes, Holmes reveals him as an often troubled young man suffering periods of depression, fearing planetary upheaval, concerned about supporting himself, disappointed in romances, and worried that he would inherit the family’s mental illness tendencies. Yet despite his seeming withdrawals, he was always writing poetry that he kept private and would not let go, constantly revising. 1850 became a transformative year for Tennyson. He finally consented to publishing In Memoriam with a last-minute prologue that acknowledged God and perhaps convinced the religious Emily Sellwood to marry him after years of pursuit.. He opened up to Emily, revealing his struggles with fears of depression and “weird seizures.” The devastating event of that time was the stillborn death of his unnamed first son. It shook him, but Emily’s faith brought them closer and convinced him to believe in an afterlife. Two later sons survived. With the death of William Wordworth in April of 1950, Tennyson was named poet laureate at age forty-one, reluctantly accepting. It’s as if Tennyson’s life split in half in that year. He lived another forty years, now a recognized success, with the prestige of being an official poet writing patriotic verse, wealthy and revered, no longer the insecure young man seeking an outlet for his immense talent. He earned a place in the Authors deck, now dignified and in 1884 elevated to the peerage as Arthur, Lord Tennyson. Richard Holmes is the author of twenty previous books on the Romantics and Victorians, several of which received awards. The Boundless Deep was shortlisted for the 2025 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. He captures the complex vicissitudes of Tennyson’s youth, illustrated by frequent excerpts from the poetry, placing that life in the full context of the shattering discoveries that led to an upheaval of thought in the Victorian age.
Celtics beat Raptors 115-101 behind Tatum, Brown
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday. Neemias Queta had 18 points and seven rebounds, and Payton Pritchard scored 17 points for the Celtics, who won their third straight to move closer to clinching second place in the Eastern Conference. Ja'Kobe Walter led Toronto with 16 points, and Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each had 15.
White House denies Trump is in the hospital as new health rumors explode
The White House has denied that President Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as the Republican president's health has been a major focal point of his second term
White House denies Trump is in the hospital as new health rumors explode
The White House has denied that President Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as the Republican president's health has been a major focal point of his second term
Puerto Rican Star Farruko Signs Co-Management Deal With WK Entertainment, Massivo Entertainment
Farruko, an influential, versatile Latin artist known for his urban and pop sensibilities, signed with Walter Kolm Entertainment and Massivo Entertainment for
Brooklyn Park Business KSP Fulfillment Selected as Minnesota Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Minnesota District Office announced this year’s Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year – John Gamache and Rob Walters, owners of KSP Fulfillment in Brooklyn Park. Founded in 2012, KSP Fulfillment is a private, veteran-owned third-party logistics provider specializing in kitting, B2B, and B2C fulfillment. They partner with growing brands to simplify logistics,...
How Maryland’s Megan Kelly Walter became a champion in two NCAA sports
Megan Walter was recruited as a two-sport athlete in field hockey and lacrosse coming out of Holton-Arms School in nearby Bethesda.
Acadiana business owner Walter ‘NuNu’ Broussard dies
A well-known Acadiana business owner and community figure has passed away.
PWHL reaches TV deal with Scripps Sports to air Walter Cup Finals to national U.S. audience in May
“Fans shouldn’t have to wait another four years to experience this level of passion, skill and drama. So we’re keeping the momentum going.”
PWHL reaches TV deal with Scripps Sports to air Walter Cup Finals to national U.S. audience in May
“Fans shouldn’t have to wait another four years to experience this level of passion, skill and drama. So we’re keeping the momentum going.”
Houston Texans Legend J.J. Watt Named to Houston Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority has named J.J. Watt as the first inductee of the Houston Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The announcement took place at Rice University during an event celebrating the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, spent ten seasons with the Texans and remains the franchise leader in sacks. Beyond his legendary on-field performance, he is celebrated for raising over $41 million for Hurricane Harvey relief, a feat that earned him the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. He joins a prestigious group of local icons like Hakeem Olajuwon and Nolan Ryan.
KU Business announces 2026 Sutton Lecture with VML innovation leader Brian Yamada
The University of Kansas School of Business will host Brian Yamada, global chief innovation officer at VML, for the Walter S. Sutton Lecture at 5 p.m. April 8. His talk, “From Madison Avenue to Machine Learning: Business Ethics at the Speed of AI,” will explore the ethical questions emerging as artificial intelligence transforms marketing, technology and business.