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Palestinian American poet Fady Joudah receives $100,000 prize
Fady Joudah, a Palestinian American poet who has said he writes for the future because “the present is demolished,” has received a $100,000 award from Poets & WritersABC News - Entertainment -
2024 NFL Draft: Caleb Williams earned the nickname of an Adam Sandler character during his youth football days
"Now that's what I call high-quality H2O"CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Track and field to be first sport to award prize money at Paris Olympics with gold medalists receiving $50K
A prize pot of $2.4 million will pay out 48 event winners with relay teams splitting the winnings.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Lions' new uniforms get leaked early, and they find some humor in it
The Lions' new uniforms got released prematurely.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Adams on Raiders: 'This is where I want to be'
Davante Adams made it clear Sunday that he's happy to be with the Raiders, saying, "This is where I want to be."ESPN - Sports -
'It's the best job ever': 'Family Guy' cast reflects on 25 years of irreverent humor
"Family Guy," the animated Fox series, recently celebrated 25 years on the air. The voice cast and showrunners gathered to reflect on the show's history.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
What all the cool kids want. How 6 portfolio stocks fared in Piper Sandler's new survey of teen likes and dislikes
Piper Sandler has released the spring edition of its semiannual "Taking Stock With Teens Survey," with solid results for several names in our portfolio.CNBC - Business -
The NBA finally has parity. Is it too much of a good thing?
As Adam Silver hoped, the league is evolving away from the dynasties that ruled the past, but only time will tell if that's the right strategy.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Key architect of Eric Adams straw donor scheme pleads guilty to larceny
A key architect of a straw donor scheme to help get New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) elected pleaded guilty to larceny Thursday. Shamsuddin Riza, who owns a construction company, pleaded guilty to conspiring to make illegal campaign donations, ...The Hill - Politics -
Let Americans Bank Again
A 2010 U.S. tax law can make it almost impossible for expats to open accounts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Battle for the American West
How four elk hunters and a ladder could reshape Wyoming’s chequered frontiersFinancial Times - Business -
Homicides Are Plummeting in American Cities
Killings are falling from their Covid-era increases in cities including New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Where Is the American Pressure on Hamas?
Biden could set a deadline for Hamas to release the hostages—or else the U.S. will double its lethal support to Israel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Donald Trump and American Justice
Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to others during his term.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The impact of Mark Pope’s hiring at Kentucky
Kentucky is set to hire its former national championship-winning player to succeed John Calipari. What's next for Pope, the Wildcats and the Cougars?ESPN - Sports -
Silence to mark 35th Hillsborough anniversary
A minute's silence is to be held in Liverpool at the time the FA Cup semi-final halted 35 years ago.BBC News - Top stories -
On the International Booker Prize Shortlist, Heartbreak and Family Love
Books by Jenny Erpenbeck and Hwang Sok-yong are among six nominees for the prestigious award for translated fiction.The New York Times - World -
World Athletics to award prize money at Olympics for first time
World Athletics will reward gold medallists at this year's Olympic Games in Paris with $50,000 (£39,400) in prize money.BBC News - Top stories -
Track and field adding Paris Games prize money
World Athletics said Wednesday it would pay $50,000 to gold medalists in Paris, making track and field the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics.ESPN - Sports -
Paris prize money opens Olympic divide
Move exposes yawning financial gap between rewards for elite Olympians and other top sports professionalsFinancial Times - World - Olympics -
Thunder clinch 1-seed, keep 'eyes on the prize'
The Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a win Sunday. The Nuggets will be the No. 2 seed, with the Wolves falling to the third seed.ESPN - Sports -
Creative digital hub to receive £3.5m funding
The Docking Station will be built as part of the regeneration at the Historic Dockyard Chatham.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
StraightPath Receiver Lays Out Investor Distribution Plan
The firm that peddled pre-IPO investments faces SEC fraud allegations after gathering some $400 million from thousands of investors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hines Ward becomes receivers coach at Arizona State
Former Steelers receiver Hines Ward, the MVP of Super Bowl XL, will continue his coaching career in a new place.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Arizona -
Senate set to receive Mayorkas articles of impeachment
House impeachment managers are expected Tuesday to walk articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over to the Senate months after the lower chamber voted to impeach the Cabinet secretary. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories -
Micron Will Receive $6.1 Billion to Build Semiconductor Plants
The grant to the memory chipmaker is the latest federal award aimed at boosting U.S. chip manufacturing.The New York Times - Tech -
Suicide is on the rise for young Americans. Why?
With young people like college student Ben Salas dying, families and experts are searching for answers.BBC News - Top stories -
The Assault on American Jews Is Getting Worse
A new survey shows a significant jump in antisemitic incidents.The New York Times - Top stories -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' attorney asks court to dismiss sexual assault case
The woman claims Adams exposed himself to her in 1993 after she sought his help with an employment issue. The mayor has denied the allegation.ABC News - Top stories -
AMC CEO Adam Aron says ‘it’s inconceivable’ that the movie theater chain would file for Chapter 11
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. CEO Adam Aron says that Chapter 11 is “inconceivable” for the movie theater chain and original meme stock, despite the turmoil of the last few years.MarketWatch - Business -
Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said WednesdayABC News - Sports -
'Very severe': Silver says full ban on table for Jontay Porter
The league is investigating Jontay Porter over several betting irregularities in which player props on him all hit after he left games early.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Adam Silver calls player gambling 'cardinal sin' as league continues Jontay Porter investigation
Porter has been inactive since March 23 as NBA commissioner warns 'consequences could be very severe'CBS Sports - Sports -
If you’re seeking a good old British farce, look no further than Liz Truss’s memoirs | Tim Adams
Have you heard the one about the missing Ocado delivery at Downing Street? It’s side-splitting stuff. British public life often tends toward sitcom, and you imagine that once the catastrophic economic fallout of her time in office has faded – in a ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Raiders star Davante Adams says he's committed to Las Vegas entering 2024, and here's a big reason why
The veteran wideout has reason for hope in VegasCBS Sports - Sports -
Mayor Adams Pushes to Hire Ex-Giuliani Deputy as New York’s Top Lawyer
Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing a cluster of legal challenges, is moving to hire Randy Mastro, known for his aggressive tactics.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
2024 NFL Draft: Commanders GM Adam Peters says team 'real close' to making decision on No. 2 pick
The Commanders are expected to take a quarterback in the first roundCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says three sons killed in Gaza strike
Mr Haniyeh, who lives in Qatar, says several of his grandchildren were also killed in the attack.BBC News - Top stories -
Underappreciated Daly leaves England mark as she retires
The ever-reliable Rachel Daly will probably only now receive the plaudits she deserves after retiring from England duty.BBC News - Top stories -
New £2 coin marks bicentenary of National Gallery
The coin shows the gallery in Trafalgar Square and is described as "a miniature piece of art".BBC News - Top stories