A Test of Independence for an Ultramarathon Runner With Autism

A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Autism group is 'a safe space for kids and parents’

AUsome Kids were chosen as one of the recipients of BBC Children in Need’s Big Sky grant programme, which helps with running costs and activities.

'My autism diagnosis day is like a second birthday'

After finding out she was living with autism Emma wanted to start a club to make new friends.

How to Track Runners in the NYC Marathon

Spectators can use an app to track runners in real time on race day.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Harris courts moderate and independent voters at town hall

During a town hall Wednesday, Vice President Harris took questions directly from undecided voters. She vowed to bring change to the country, but at times failed to provide specifics when asked ...

From fantasy to Freud, Bloomsbury’s independence has worked

UK publisher has broadened revenues beyond its bestsellers JK Rowling and Sarah J Maas

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

Iowa Poll's independent women rattle Trump supporters

The latest Des Moines Register poll showing skyrocketing enthusiasm for Vice President Harris among Iowa's independent women set off alarm bells for former President Trump and his allies, as both ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Who Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania independents are voting for

Early 2024 election exit polls revealed which presidential candidate independent voters in the battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are voting for. CBS News chief ...

Trump over-performing with independent voters in Pennsylvania

Independent voters will be a crucial voting bloc this election, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading nationally among them. However, in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, former President ...

Trump warned against meddling with Federal Reserve’s independence

Any effort by president-elect to interfere in interest rate policy could destabilise markets

Business - Financial Times - November 9

‘I’m not going to move for two weeks’: Belgian trio set ultramarathon world record

Merijn Geerts, Ivo Steyaert and Frank Gielen run 738km Belgium win Backyard Ultra world championship The Belgian ultrarunners Merijn Geerts, Ivo Steyaert and Frank Gielen set a Backyard Ultra ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities

Long-awaited mental health bill will end use of prison cells for people experiencing severe mental illness

World - Financial Times - November 6

Girl with suspected autism banned for asking transgender opponent: ‘Are you a man?’

A female footballer with suspected autism has been hit with a six-match ban after asking a “bearded” transgender opponent: “Are you a man?”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Jon Ronson: ‘What will be the next culture war? Autism. And climate migration’

The journalist and author reflects on the death of Twitter, his friendly rivalry with Louis Theroux, and tells his legendary Keith Richards story. If you could have learned one lesson earlier on ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

'I felt broken until my autism diagnosis at 70'

An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.

'Carl the Collector,' a new animated PBS series, features characters with autism

PBS' new animated children's program, debuting Thursday, is the first time the public broadcaster has centered a series on a neurodiverse character.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 14

Mozambique social media restricted as runner-up in hiding

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon

Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run.

Election forecaster moves Nebraska Senate race slightly toward independent challenger

An election forecaster moved Nebraska’s contentious Senate race slightly toward Sen. Deb Fischer’s (R) challenger, Independent candidate Dan Osborn. Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the Senate contest ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Independent Senate candidate Osborn criticizes ‘two party doom loop’

Over the past few weeks, independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn has shaken up what many thought was a predictable race in Nebraska.

Shadowy groups seek to hurt House GOP incumbent by boosting independent challenger

A Democratic-aligned PAC and two other shadowy groups in a competitive House district are seeking to boost the chances of an independent candidate running against Republican incumbent Rep. Jen ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Fischer fends off independent rival in Nebraska Senate race

Sen. Deb Fischer (D-Neb.) is projected to win reelection, surviving a surprise challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Fischer, a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans hang onto Nebraska Senate seat, defeating independent challenger

GOP Sen. Deb Fischer has won re-election after facing a competitive challenge from independent Dan Osborn, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Review: Jazz, African independence, secret agents — it's all in 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'

As jazz celebrities rallied to the cause of African decolonization, secret Western interests saw an opportunity for exploitation in this documentary eye-opener.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Armani Williams, NASCAR driver with autism, seeking to connect with and inspire others through racing

Williams is making his second start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend at Homestead-Miami

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

What Do Marathon Runners Think About for 26.2 Miles?

Running a marathon can take the mind on its own strange and sometimes unpredictable journey.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

From an Olympian to a 45-race veteran: the hopes of New York Marathon runners

On Sunday more than 50,000 runners will run a 26.2-mile route from Staten Island to Central Park. The New York City Marathon is seen as the toughest world major for a reason. New York is a city ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

A Runner Shares an Inside Look at the New York City Marathon

A 15-time finisher of a course that traverses through all five boroughs writes about relishing the race from within it.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Ranking award front-runners at midseason: Barnwell makes picks in seven categories

Here's how the races for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year are shaping up.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

These 2 men are the front-runners to be Trump's new Treasury secretary

Two prominent supporters of President-elect Trump’s campaign have emerged as the front-runners to lead the Treasury Department during his second administration. Trump has reportedly narrowed his ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Georgia is back, LSU is angry and Travis Hunter is the Heisman front-runner

Georgia's win over Tennessee in Week 12 plus, more trends from the weekend.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons

Turkey Trots have become an enduring Thanksgiving tradition for many experienced runners and novices alike

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons

Turkey Trots have become an enduring Thanksgiving tradition for many experienced runners and novices alike

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since independence loses power

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the election in a seismic moment of change for the county that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Sen. John Barrasso dodges when asked if Trump should maintain DOJ's independence

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Sunday dodged when asked if President-elect Donald Trump should seek to preserve the Department of Justice’s independence from the White House, telling moderator ...

Politics - NBC News - November 10

Congo says mausoleum holding independence hero Lumumba's gold-capped tooth is vandalized

Congo’s government says the mausoleum of assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba has been vandalized

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

FEMA chief says she will ask for independent probe into orders to bypass Trump supporters

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell said Tuesday that she would call for an Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigation into an employee directing personnel ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Congolese police arrest 6 suspects over break-in into mausoleum of late independence hero Lumumba

Congolese police have arrested six people over a break-in and vandalism earlier this week at the mausoleum of the country’s assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba in Congo’s capital, ...

World - ABC News - 10 hours ago

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