In Praise of Adele and the Long Black Dress

Welcome to The Long Wave: ‘The Black diaspora is like a large, sprawling family’

My father’s old radio inspired a place where we can show Black life in all its textures. Plus: Jamaicans on Kamala Harris’s final push for the White House, and Mati Diop follows the return of ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

The Long Wave: How Juls journeyed the Black Atlantic to curate his sound

From Brazilian percussion to South African amapiano, the British-Ghanaian DJ and producer is building musical links across the diaspora. Plus: London Rastafarian HQ brought back to life. • Don’t ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

The Long Wave: Unearthing the real story of Black voters at the US election

Trump undeniably made gains but alarm over a rightward shift among African Americans is overblown. Plus: Kenyans embrace standup. Don’t get The Long Wave? delivered to your inbox? Sign up here ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

The Long Wave: How Brazil is celebrating its Black heritage

Afro-Brazilians marked Black Consciousness Day as a national holiday for the first time, but the celebrations are facing resistance. Plus, a fertility ‘miracle’ rattles Nigeria and Kendrick Lamar’s ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

US retailers stretch out Black Friday deals to lure flagging shoppers

Spending is key driver of US economy but shows signs of slowing as impact of past inflation lingers

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

In praise of Seattle-style teriyaki

Seattle has more teriyaki shops per capita than any other metropolis in America. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with the man whose 1976 restaurant, Toshi's Teriyaki Grill, began it all.

Adele doesn't know when she'll perform again after tearful Vegas goodbye

The British star has said she is ready for a "big break" from music following her US residency.

Adele tearfully closes last Las Vegas show: 'I don't know when I next want to perform'

Adele closed out the 100th and final show of her two-year Las Vegas residency in tears, telling the audience, 'I don't know when I next want to perform.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting

Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Chelsea duo praise Bompastor's smooth takeover

Chelsea duo Erin Cuthbert and Zecira Musovic praised new manager Sonia Bompastor following their unbeaten start to the season and the smooth transition to her leadership.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Redick praises LeBron, rips others' lack of effort

JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James' effort on a night when the Lakers coach said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to Memphis.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Strictly's Chris McCausland praised for 'poignant' blackout dance

Judges say the comedian's performance with dance partner Dianne Buswell was "absolutely spectacular".

Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump on winning the election and said Moscow was ready for dialogue with the Republican president-elect.

Politics - NBC News - 2 hours ago

Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump on winning the election and said Moscow was ready for dialogue with the Republican president-elect.

Quentin Tarantino praises flop Joker sequel: ‘I really, really liked it’

Writer-director shows support for critically maligned and commercially disastrous musical follow-up to 2019 hit. Quentin Tarantino has come out in support of the critical and commercial flop ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

From the steppes with shamanism: The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity

An eight-man heavy metal band from Mongolia known as The Hu has done what few thought could happen in the 21st century: Create a new genre of folk-metal music

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Draymond praises Poole's growth with Wizards despite taunting exchange

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green complimented Jordan Poole's growth during the young guard's second season with the Washington Wizards.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

‘A complete team’: Xabi Alonso heaps praise on Liverpool after heavy defeat

Leverkusen’s Alonso says Arne Slot ‘doing great work’ Liverpool manager delighted by ‘incredible evening’ Xabi Alonso described Liverpool as “a complete team” after he endured a painful return ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Europe praises Trump's victory amid wider fears of an impending economic nightmare

European leaders are congratulating Donald Trump for his victory, while sources add the outcome is not as shocking as when he clinched victory in 2016.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Trump celebrates historic comeback, praises running mate JD Vance

Following a projected GOP Senate victory, former President Trump declared an "unprecedented mandate" and applauded JD Vance for his commitment to lead an economic revival. Trump credited Vance for ...

Putin Lavishes Praise on Trump, Saying Russia Is ‘Open’ to Restored Ties

Russians close to the Kremlin voiced optimism that Donald J. Trump could help end the war in Ukraine on Russia’s terms. Vladimir V. Putin said Mr. Trump’s remarks on ending the war “deserve ...

World - The New York Times - November 7

The island of Mauritius, praised as an African success story, will hold its national election

The Indian Ocean-island nation of Mauritius will hold a national election this weekend, when Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth seeks to win a second term as leader of a nation often praised as one of ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Israel praises Berlin court's ruling on 'river to the sea' slogan

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Music stars sing praises of team sweeping Ghana clean

World - Yahoo News - November 10

Bill Belichick praises Drake Maye, rips Bears after Patriots win

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his thoughts on rookie QB Drake Maye while roasting the Bears.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Huckabee praises Hegseth, blames 'woke' mindset for low military recruitment

Mike Huckabee (R), Arkansas’s former governor and newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Israel, commended President-elect Trump for selecting Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense. “I think ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Top Russian diplomat praises Scholz for spurning Kiev's missile pleas

World - Yahoo News - November 19

Macron praises EU-Chile trade agreement on Latin America tour

World - Yahoo News - November 20

Trump praises Gaetz after AG nod falls through

President-elect Trump said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has a “wonderful future” ahead of him following the former congressman’s withdrawal as Trump’s nominee to become attorney general. Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Irish justice minister praises 'bravery' of woman in Conor McGregor rape case

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said Nikita Hand had shown "there is light at the end of the tunnel".

Abbott praises Homan as 'the right guy' to tackle border security

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) praised President-elect Trump's new border czar, Tom Homan, a 30-plus-year immigration enforcement veteran at the head of Trump's mass deportation pledge. “There’s a tall ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Slot praises Liverpool academy talents for their role in ‘special’ Real Madrid win

Kelleher, Jones and Bradley ‘outstanding’, says manager ‘It is a fair result,’ says Real manager Carlo Ancelotti Arne Slot hailed a statement Liverpool win against the team that have tormented ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

The Costume Designer for ‘Conclave’ on Dressing a Pope

In the film “Conclave,” the costume designer Lisy Christl clothed an army of catty cardinals, from their miters down to their quirky glasses.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 10

In Praise of Adele and the Long Black Dress

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