Alan Bennett at 90: ‘What will people think

Alan Bennett at 90: ‘What will people think? I don’t care any more’

In his 10th decade, the writer is as prolific as ever with a war film in the works and a new sex-fuelled novella set in a home for the elderly. He talks about mourning Maggie Smith, turning down a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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 - 22 hours ago

Five people who will be impacted by Tony Bennett's retirement

Virginia coach Tony Bennett announced his retirement on Friday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Israeli airstrike on Gaza residential building kills more than 90 people

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Gaza killed more than 90 people, the deadliest strike in several months. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on the renewed Israeli assaults and the ...

More than 90 killed in Spanish flash floods: What to know

Flooding from excessive rainfall killed 95 people in Spain, according to Wednesday reports from The Associated Press. The storms started on Tuesday, triggering tornadoes and hail and upending ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

What the world thinks of Harris versus Trump

Strongman leaders around the globe would welcome a victory for the Republican former president

World - Financial Times - October 21

What Connor McDavid Thinks Of Duncan Keith

Connor McDavid spoke about some of the impact that the former Chicago Blackhawks had on the superstar.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Gas tanker explosion kills more than 140 people and injures dozens more in Nigeria

More than 140 people, including children, are dead in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they tried to scoop up fuel

World - ABC News - October 16

More than 90 killed, 50 injured after gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria, police say

More than 90 people are killed and 50 injured after a gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria, police say

World - ABC News - October 16

Number of people sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's rises to 90: CDC

The number of cases in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has risen to 90, the CDC said in an update on Wednesday.

CDC says 90 people affected in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

The CDC believes the risk to the public is "very low" due to the actions taken by McDonald's and Taylor Farms to remove slivered onions from affected locations.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

James Patterson hopes to 'get people thinking' beyond 'themselves' with 'American Heroes'

James Patterson says in these politically divided times, Americans have "never needed heroes as much as they do right now.” The best-selling author is bringing readers stories of bravery in his new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Ocasio-Cortez: 'Trump thinks that people who work at McDonald’s are a joke'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed former President Trump for his recent visit to a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, suggesting the photo op was just an attempt at "connecting" with voters. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Will the price of gold hit $3,000 in 2024? Here's what experts think.

The price of gold has surged so far in 2024. But will it hit the $3,000 mark this year? Here's what some experts think.

Many adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD. Here's what to know.

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, may be more common in adults than we realize. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know about the diagnosis.

Obama's comments reveal what the Democratic Party thinks about the Black electorate

Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have criticized Black men for not being excited about the Democratic Party, citing a perceived lack of support for women in politics.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Is a fixed-rate HELOC worth it now? Here's what some experts think.

Fixed-rate HELOCs are a good option for many homeowners — but consider the current rate environment beforehand.

Trump proposes eliminating the income tax. Here's what experts think.

Experts cast doubt on whether the lost revenue could be replaced with tariffs.

What a ‘Tennessee Three’ Member Thinks She Can Achieve by Running for Senate

Gloria Johnson’s bid to unseat Senator Marsha Blackburn appears destined to fail, but she still sees an opening to start chipping away at Republican dominance in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

What happens to disabled people when parents die?

A group of friends with severe learning disabilities are planning a future in a shared home.

Daisy May Cooper on a brush with death, dating after divorce and her passion for the supernatural: ‘People think you’re mad’

After a turbulent few years, she is now hearing voices from the other side. Has the creator of This Country lost her mind?. • ‘I tried to get jiggy with a ghost’: read an exclusive extract from ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Will home prices rise with more Fed rate cuts? Here's what experts think.

With the Fed cutting rates again, home prices are unlikely to remain the same. Here's what some experts are predicting.

Think your job is stressful? Spare a thought for those who can see what’s coming next | Fiona Katauskas

It’s all in the line of sight. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Insider notebook: What coaches think of Travis Hunter vs. Ashton Jeanty, pressure on big-name QBs to deliver

What they're saying at the Week 8 water cooler.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Is it ‘desperate’ to use LinkedIn’s #OpenToWork button? Here’s what hiring experts really think.

The green banner helps let everyone in your professional network know that you’re looking for work. But does it help or harm a job search?

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Miami voters weighed in on the presidential race 6 months ago; here's what they think now

In Miami, A Republican turned Democrat, a Haitian American who was a lifelong Democrat but wasn't excited about Biden and a Latina Trump supporter who used to be a Democrat check in.

This is why David Einhorn thinks Peloton could be worth five times what it is now

David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital had a $6.8 million stake in Peloton as of June 30, and he thinks the company could be worth five times its current value.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Kamala Harris could make history as America’s first woman president: What do women think about it?

CNBC Make It spoke with women across the U.S. about the issues influencing their vote and the possibility of having the first-ever female president.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Winners and losers: How we think the first CFP bracket will look

The inaugural release of the rankings for the first 12-team playoff in FBS history are Tuesday night. There's nothing else major going on that day, right?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Tariffs. Taiwan. Trump. What China is thinking as it observes the U.S. presidential election from afar.

Confusion about who stands for what has muddied the views of China’s investors, consumers and intelligentsia.

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

Harris or Trump? What Chinese people want from US election

People in Beijing tell the BBC's Laura Bicker their hopes and fears about who will win the White House race.

Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day

Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples Day, is a federal holiday. Here's what is open and closed on Monday, Oct. 14.

'What about the people in Gaza?': Pro-Palestinian protester interrupts Biden's speech

At least one pro-Palestinian protester interrupted President Biden during his formal apology for the United States’ Native American boarding school policy during remarks in Arizona.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Bennett, who led Virginia to 2019 title, to retire

Tony Bennett, 55, posted a 364-136 record at Virginia, guiding the program to a national title in 2019 and two ACC tournament titles.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

UVA's Bennett cites state of game for retirement

Tony Bennett cited the current environment in college basketball as a reason for his abrupt retirement as Virginia coach.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Breaking down the effects of Tony Bennett's retirement

The Cavaliers will begin this new era of college basketball without their longtime coach. What does this mean for the program as the 2024-25 season approaches?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Why Tony Bennett Said Goodbye to College Basketball

This version of the sport isn’t the one Bennett fell in love with, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

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