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A Long-Held Secret Is Now Public. Will It Alter Cormac McCarthy’s Legacy?
Revelations about a relationship between the author and a girl who was 16 when they met shocked readers, but not scholars of his work. Now there’s a debate about how much she influenced his writing.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
Cormac McCarthy's underage 'secret muse' tells her story (and reveals the stories she inspired)
Cormac McCarthy was deeply private. Now a woman who inspired many of his characters speaks out about their relationship, which began when she was 16 and he was 42.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday -
Gisèle Pelicot held trial in public to force debate on rape culture, say lawyers
At summing up, lawyers say Gisèle Pelicot wanted to show how people still defend rape in France in 2024. Gisèle Pelicot ’s decision to waive her anonymity and hold a public trial after her husband ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Now is Trump’s chance to stand up to Putin — what will his legacy be?
Donald Trump has a historic opportunity to create a positive legacy of peace through strength more in line with that of Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan, by standing with Ukraine and putting an ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Pompeii DNA evidence contradicts long-held assumptions about victims buried in ash
New DNA analysis of skeletal remains from Pompeii reveals that victims of Vesuvius’s eruption have been wrongly identified.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
I delved into my family's history – and discovered a long-hidden secret. But was it mine to tell? | Marisa Bate
I wanted to learn more about my mother. But when her half-brother that I knew nothing about got in touch, I was faced with an agonising decision. I’m sitting in my great-aunt’s retirement home on ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Fear rather than respect: the secret behind Alan Jones’ decades-long grip on power
Chris Masters, the author of bestselling biography Jonestown, says the broadcaster’s ‘evangelical following’ and bully pulpit allowed him to manipulate power and have ‘princes and premiers bowing ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
'A long way back now' - what is going wrong at Arsenal?
Tipped by many to take the next step and end their long wait for a Premier League title this season, is Arsenal's challenge already over?Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
The Nazis hated the Bauhaus. Now the AfD is picking a fight with its legacy too | Katja Hoyer
A state parliament debate about the design movement shows how fear of ‘un-German’ ideas is being revived for the 21st century. Katja Hoyer is a German-British historian and journalist The far ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
You may have blocked someone on X but now they can see your public posts anyway
Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public postsTech - ABC News - November 4 -
After Reeves’s historic budget, Labour has time to pursue its revolution. What it needs now is public trust | Martin Kettle
The government is operating in an unforgiving time and lacks capital with voters. It will be crucial to address that . Rachel Reeves is the third Labour chancellor of the exchequer to be an MP in ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Low and inside: O's will again alter LF dimensions
Seeking a "happier medium," Orioles general manager Mike Elias said the team will adjust its left-field wall again, bringing it closer in and reducing its height.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
McCarthy says there are no undecided voters: 'That's a myth'
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said undecided voters are a “myth” during an Election Day appearance on Fox News. “I learned that pollings are never right. When election comes, you learn ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Parsons apologizes for perceived McCarthy slight
Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons apologized Thursday for his postgame comments on Nov. 10 that seemed to question the work ethic of coach Mike McCarthy.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Remembering Quincy Jones' legacy
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who worked with music superstars ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 91. Rolling Stone contributing editor Joe Levy joined ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Mitch McConnell’s lamentable legacy
As Michael Tackett implies in his new book, “The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party,” he has also caused considerable damage to democratic ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
The Secret Electrostatic World of Insects
Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen, and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this ...Tech - Wired - October 27 -
‘I have little faith in the world right now’: My husband died after a long illness and our joint bank account was frozen. How could this happen?
“Am I still the joint owner of this account?”Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral
The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Liam Payne’s Former One Direction Bandmates Attend His Funeral in England
The One Direction singer died at 31 last month after a fall from a balcony.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
3 Things You Can Do to Stay Relevant as AI Alters the Workplace
If your job is not replaced by AI, it might be replaced by someone more skilled at using AI.Business - Inc. - October 26 -
WH altered transcript of Biden 'garbage' comment despite stenographer concerns
A Stenography Office email ABC News obtained called it a "breach of protocol."Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
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McCarthy on Diggs' media spat: 'Have to be better'
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy put Trevon Diggs confronting a television reporter after Sunday's 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers as an example of the team's frustration with its 3-4 record.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Parsons: McCarthy options 'above my pay grade'
Micah Parsons said any decision about coach Mike McCarthy's future is "above my pay grade" and that he feels bad for Cowboys veterans "who put in more time ... than [McCarthy] ever did."Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Jones disputes notion McCarthy has lost Cowboys
After watching his team fall to 3-7 with a 34-10 loss to the Texans on Monday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters that the franchise "didn't anticipate the record," but scoffed at the notion ...Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Is Biden’s legacy dependent on a Trump defeat?
For a one-term president, the incumbent has a substantial record — which could easily be unwoundWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Is Google’s NotebookLM a secret CRM killer?
Even if a few hundred or thousand use NotebookLM in place of a CRM, it could spell trouble for the companies offering them.Tech - VentureBeat - October 29 -
The Weird Persistence of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’
The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30 -
A Secret Masterpiece by the Father of Hawaiian Modernism
This hexagonal home, hidden on an Oahu mountaintop, is the best example of Vladimir Ossipoff’s blend of Japanese and American midcentury design.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
The Secret Behind America’s Moral Panic
Trans rights aren’t just trans rights. They’re reproductive rights.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Title parade held for New York Liberty
The Big Apple held a big parade Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes for the first-time WNBA champion New York Liberty.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Girl, 13, stabbed and six held on attempted murder
Her injuries are believed to be life-threatening, Humberside Police say.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
WSL: Arsenal held at unbeaten Utd, City cruise
Manchester United substitute Melvine Malard snatched an 83rd-minute equaliser to earn her side a 1-1 draw with ArsenalSports - ESPN - November 3 -
Iranian-American journalist held in Iran, U.S. says
Reza Valizadeh had worked for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that's overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Why Is COP29 Being Held in Baku, Azerbaijan?
The economy of Azerbaijan, host of COP29, relies almost entirely on the fossil fuels that are the main driver of global warming.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Resolute Mining CEO Held by Officials in Mali
Chief Executive Terence Holohan and two other employees have been detained by government officials in Mali, where the Australian company runs gold-mining operations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
