‘Gimp play is a craft’: how a Canadian writer went from fetish sex work to creating powerful BBC drama

Jordan Tannahill has turned his novel, The Listeners, into a tense, timely BBC drama inspired by cults and conspiracy theories. He talks Brexit, banging raves and exploring kinks with closeted ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

How Gary Lineker went from football sensation to BBC star

The BBC will lose one of its highest-profile presenters when he stops hosting Match of the Day.

How the Houthis Went From Ragtag Rebels to Global Threat

The Gaza war has allowed the Iran-backed Yemeni militants to broaden alliances with Iraqi militias, African jihadists and Russia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

How Waters went from DoorDash driver to rising Warriors standout

Golden State Warriors guard Lindy Waters III had an unusual path to the NBA that included stints gardening and driving for DoorDash.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

How Orlando went from a laughingstock to record holders in the NWSL

Orlando Pride's turnaround in recent years is remarkable, from being riddled with controversies and poor performances to becoming one of the best NWSL teams. Here's how they did it.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

How Alex Stupak went from making pastries to owning a restaurant empire

Alex Stupak went from making pastries to elevating Mexican cuisine. The acclaimed chef already has four New York City restaurants, and he's now embarking on a new upscale adventure where he'll put ...

How a U.S. Army veteran went from battlefields to mushroom farming

Former U.S. Army convoy commander Stephen Robinson is part of a new crop of "urban farmers": veterans turning to farming after fighting.

How the SUP went from novelty beach toy to adventurers’ best friend

Taking part in a Scottish paddleboard marathon, Simon Usborne reflects on the sport’s unlikely evolution

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Violence, racism and homophobia - the new BBC drama that will 'tear your heart apart'

The BBC drama, based on Bernardine Evaristo's novel, challenges assumptions about black LGBT people from the Windrush generation onwards

Washington State's breakout season creates conundrum; Liberty drops from Group of Five Power Rankings

A look at the hottest Group of Five teams across college football heading into Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

How to follow on the BBC

Whether you plan to follow the White House race on TV, radio or online, the BBC has you covered.

Mikey Madison: from Tarantino bit part to hot tip for an Oscar playing a sex worker

The actor, who stars in Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner Anora, talks about the reaction of the strip club community to the film, how she managed to learn Russian, and her lucky break in Once Upon a ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

‘Rachel had been ready to leave me if our IVF hadn’t worked’: writer Jack Thorne on how his family’s fertility struggles inspired his new film

The screenwriter behind hit TV dramas National Treasure and Kiri, as well as the Harry Potter stage play, talks about his new, more personal project created with his wife - a feature film, Joy, ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

How Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke rose from Canadian underdog to force behind Hoosiers' dramatic turnaround

Rourke has gone from under-recruited to undeniable as the face of the Hoosiers' historic resurgence

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Prison officers deal drugs and ask inmates for sex, BBC told

Staff and former inmates say corruption is rife because guards know "how to fiddle the system".

How Dodgers' Freddie Freeman went from injured uncertainty to World Series MVP favorite vs. Yankees

Freeman, who was not hitting for power in the playoffs, has homered in all three games of the World Series

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Column: How an 'American Cholo' went from Hillary Clinton fan to Trump voter

Welcome to 'American Cholo,' a podcast Gill Tejada has hosted since 2018 that initially aired stories about gang life and Chicano culture but has now turned full Trump bro.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

How Chargers' Ladd McConkey went from small-town Georgia to budding NFL stardom

Chargers rookie receiver Ladd McConkey never impressed with his stature, but his unique abilities always has made him a big threat on the football field.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

From Elvis to Donna to Stevie: how hit-making legend Quincy Jones created superstars and changed pop history

Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davies, Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick … the powerhouse producer made magical music with everyone who was anyone. We pay tribute to the genius ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

After Islamic State: how writers and poets are reclaiming the soul of Mosul

IS burned 100,000 books when they occupied the Iraqi city. Now, as the arts flourish once again and help to restore social cohesion, the ancient cultural centre is being reborn. As the sun sets ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Four things enterprises need to think about for effective agents

Writer CEO May Habib explains the four things companies need to know before setting off on their agentic AI journey.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

I Went Birding With the World’s First AI-Powered Binoculars

Swarovski Optik’s new AX Visio binoculars use image-recognition algorithms and GPS data to discern the species of whatever bird you point them at. And they work anywhere in the world.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Manufacturing fetishism is destined to fail

It is so much easier to blame the disappearance of these US jobs on China than on domestic consumers and automation

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Massive sex tape leak could be a ploy for power in central Africa

Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country.

Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

How Edinburgh created the world's first fire brigade

Two hundred years ago the world's first municipal fire service started in Scotland.

Billy Bob Thornton on starring in new drama, "Landman" from "Yellowstone" creator

Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new role in "Landman," the latest Paramount Plus series from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. Thornton stars as Tommy ...

How small Canadian retailers are thriving on multiple sales channels

World - Yahoo News - October 22

From traditional workspaces to “sanctuaries”: how Mo Hamzian is shaping the culture of remote work

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Nearly 28% of the global workforce works remotely, and 38% of the global workforce are freelancers who don’t commute to traditional office spaces: remote work is here to ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 hours ago

How Trump's second presidency could bring more drama to Hollywood

From no federal aid to the threat of a tariff war or retaliation, the entertainment industry could be in for a bumpy ride under the incoming Trump presidency.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Inside Senate Republicans' power plays for leadership role

CBS News estimates that control of the House of Representatives is lean Republican. Meanwhile, the GOP flipped the Senate with longtime leader Mitch McConnell stepping down from the role. CBS News ...

BBC reports from outside hotel where Liam Payne died

Flowers and messages can be seen outside the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires.

From nuclear to quantum computing, how Big Tech intends to power AI's insatiable thirst for energy

A huge upswing in the number of data centers shows no signs of slowing down, prompting Big Tech to consider how best to power the AI revolution.

Business - CNBC - November 4

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