‘It was a true privilege to witness his talent firsthand’: readers on James Earl Jones

An ‘Old Reliable Friend’: Readers Share Their JanSport Memories

After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

The Best Ebook Readers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Booker prize 2024: and the winner is... you, the reader

The judges have a hard task at this week’s Booker prize ceremony with five of the six shortlisted books worthy winners, though Percival Everett’s James – a retelling of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Fàbregas: Barça's Yamal 'most talented in world'

Cesc Fàbregas has told ESPN he thinks Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal is "the most talented player in the world."

Sports - ESPN - October 17

How to Build a Magnetic Culture for Entry-Level Talent

In the current labor market, a good workplace culture can attract and retain talent for your organization.

Business - Inc. - October 25

'Generational talent': There are few like Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith

Smith is breaking every freshman receiving record at Ohio State, and that might just be the beginning.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent

A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

Why it’s often luck, not talent, that takes us to the top

No one likes to admit it — but life’s lottery has a big role to play in success

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

'Generational' young England talents excite O'Shea

England have a "generational" crop of talent that has more potential than the squad that reached the 2019 World Cup final, says Rugby Football Union director of performance Conor O'Shea.

Tuchel 'excited to make our dream come true'

New England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he wants to "make our dream come true" at the 2026 World Cup following his appointment.

Elite eight: Reintroducing the NBA's true title contenders

The goal for every team is to win a championship, but that doesn't mean every team is championship-ready. This group is. Here's the case for, and against, them winning it all.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Sark: Ewers bounce-back showed 'true character'

Quinn Ewers settled into the kind of rhythm his Texas coaches and teammates are accustomed to Saturday night in a hard-fought 27-24 win over Vanderbilt.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Irene Wall Was A True Women's Hockey Builder

Without Irene Wall's leadership as long time president of the Quebec Ladies Amateur Hockey Association and Montreal City and District Ladies' Hockey League through the 1920s and 1930s, women's ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’

A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.

Thomas Tuchel appointed England manager: Former Chelsea, PSG boss calls it 'huge privilege'

The 51-year-old becomes the first ever German to manage the England national team

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Holocaust survivors who witnessed the Cap Arcona bombing share their stories

Thousands died during World War II when British war planes mistakenly struck a Nazi ship packed with concentration camp prisoners. Holocaust survivors and families of victims want the world to ...

A Crack, a Shift, Then Screams: Witnesses Describe Georgia Dock Collapse That Killed 7

Investigators have begun looking for reasons behind the failure at a ferry dock on Sapelo Island, the site of a festival celebrating the heritage of descendants of enslaved people.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Witnesses describe frantic rescue effort after dock gangway collapse

Life jackets bobbed in the water, people formed a human chain to pass survivors to safety and bodies were carried ashore in blankets.

Witnesses and survivors of deadly dock collapse describe 'catastrophic' experience

Demands for a federal investigation mount as witnesses and survivors of a gangway collapse at a dock in Georgia describe the “catastrophic failure” that killed seven people traveling for a festival ...

We are witnessing the making of a fascist president in real time | Sidney Blumenthal

Trump used his presidency to harass and prosecute ‘enemies within’. If re-elected, he will act with even less restraint. “But stupidity is not enough,” wrote George Orwell in 1984. The facts must ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Killing Time by Alan Bennett review – senior moments full of wit and style

The author employs his pitch-perfect repertoire of satirical skills in his first book for five years – a novella about the residents of an upmarket care home during the pandemic. Alan Bennett, now ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

JD Vance: 'We just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the USA'

JD Vance thanked Donald Trump for placing his trust in him and hailed "the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America."

We are witnessing the final stage of genocide in Gaza | Arwa Mahdawi

Omer Bartov is an Israeli-American professor of Holocaust and genocide studies. He has issued a grim warning on Gaza. Want to know a fun fact about Palestinians? They’re hard to kill. You can bomb ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

'Biggest mistake I've seen' - farcical end to Mings' dream night

Tyrone Mings became the first Englishman to concede a penalty on his Champions League debut in bizarre fashion as Aston Villa lost to Brugge.

Former Adams Aide Is in Plea Talks in Federal Witness Tampering Case

Mohamed Bahi was accused of tampering with witnesses and destroying evidence in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams and his campaign fund-raising.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

A party, a fight, then gunfire: Witnesses describe a war zone after Tuskegee's homecoming

What started as a joyous weekend to celebrate Tuskegee University’s centennial homecoming, within seconds, descended into violent tragedy early Sunday.

Daring or dire? Guardian readers on Joker: Folie à Deux

Todd Phillips’ superhero sequel might have been a box-office flop, but some readers see a lot to cherish in the performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. I thought that this was a daring, ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

FT readers: your tips on where to find calm and authenticity in Venice

The places that put the serene back into La Serenissima, as recommended by you

World - Financial Times - October 20

‘Fundamentally saddened’: Washington Post readers on failure to endorse Harris

Readers say newspaper is failing to abide by its principles as some cancel subscriptions in ‘disgust and disappointment’. Furious Washington Post readers have accused the news organisation of ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

‘I grew up with it’: readers on the enduring appeal of Microsoft Excel

From baby names to wedding planning, fans of the 40-year-old spreadsheet program reveal how it has transformed their lives. “I’m a boring man,” says Mike Elwin, an energy management consultant from ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes readers on a cosmic journey with "Merlin"

Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share ...

Readers Shed Subscriptions After Washington Post and LA Times’ Non-Endorsements

After their billionaire owners declined to endorse a presidential candidate, after preparing editorials endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, more than 200,000 furious readers canceled their paid ...

Business - Inc. - October 29

Kindle Colorsoft Review: A Color E-Reader and Not Much Else

The first color Kindle is a nice upgrade, but Amazon missed out on a few opportunities to make the Colorsoft even more special.

Tech - Wired - October 30

The news industry needs a bar association to restore readers' trust

To truly address the media’s trust crisis, journalism needs an approach that goes beyond stopping endorsements and borrows from a historic model of reform: the American Bar Association.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

‘A therapist shouldn’t be giving you hugs’: readers share bad counselling experiences

From inappropriate behaviour to encouraging patients to stop medication, reckless therapists can cause real damage. Government urged to regulate psychotherapists and counsellors When Karin ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Next Generation 2024: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs

We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, an age band known as first-year scholars. Check the progress of our classes of 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Latest in ‘It was a true privilege to witness his talent firsthand’: readers on James Earl Jones