American author Joy Williams: ‘The comfy story has got to change’
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World - The Guardian
American author Joy Williams: ‘The comfy story has got to change’
The novelist and short story writer on her new book about Azrael, the angel of death, her encounters with Raymond Carver and Richard Yates, and why fiction should be uncanny. Joy Williams, 80, has ...10 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Don’t be grumpy about taking RMDs — you’ve got lots of options
What you do with required minimum distributions depends on your eventual plans for that money.11 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Dracula author's lost story unearthed after 134 years
A Bram Stoker fan stumbled upon the short story that evaded scholars and biographers for a century.13 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Australian authorities respond to a reported bomb scare on a New Zealand flight
Australian authorities have responded to a reported bomb scare on flight from New Zealand to Sydney15 hours ago - New Zealand -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Maya Rudolph’s Impression of Kamala Harris Has Changed
As Ms. Harris rose to center stage, the actor playing her on “S.N.L.” modified her approach, turning the vice president into a no-nonsense boss, surrounded by dopey men.18 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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'It got a little bit toxic': Liam Payne's hidden battles with fame
Liam Payne, who died on Wednesday aged 31, was thrust into global stardom as a 16-year-old.Yesterday -
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Trump Among New York’s Elites at the Al Smith Dinner: It Got Awkward
There were grudge matches and sycophancy in equal measure at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. “Isn’t it just exciting, what’s going on,” Donald Trump said.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
American Danielle Collins says she’s changed her mind about quitting tennis
Collins postpones previously announced retirement American is currently at ninth in WTA Tour rankings Danielle Collins says she’s changed her mind about retiring from the WTA Tour at the end of ...Yesterday -
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Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Port Authority Launches Plan to Transform Newark Airport ‘From Worst to Best’
The plan, announced Thursday by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, includes replacing the rickety AirTrain network and the airport’s dilapidated Terminal B.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Nintendo's First Official Switch Joy-Con Charging Stand Launches Today (Cappy Not Included)
Official Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Two-Way Charging Stand ...2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Meet the Gen Z author and economic commentator who coined the term ‘vibecession’
There are some imbalances in the economy that the Fed won’t be able to fix, Kyla Scanlon told MarketWatch — and until then, the bad vibes might continue.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
After Jets and Bills opened trade season, these 5 WRs could be next
Davante Adams and Amari Cooper were the first dominoes to fall. This week's QB Room looks at teams that could make bold moves to support their QBs.3 days ago - NFL -
Business - The New York Times
Harris Came for a Fox News Interview, but Got a Debate With Bret Baier
The vice president’s sit-down with Bret Baier was her most contentious meeting with a journalist since becoming the Democratic nominee.3 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Bulls' Ball, playing 1st game since '22, 'full of joy'
The Bulls' Lonzo Ball, who will play in a game Wednesday for the first time since January 2022, is "full of joy" to return after three procedures on his left knee.3 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Serena Williams has surgery to remove cyst size of ‘a small grapefruit’
Former world No 1 says she is recovering well Biopsy on cyst came back negative for cancer Serena Williams says she had a benign branchial cyst “the size of a small grapefruit” removed from her ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators
Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unit3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Authorities order evacuation of previously liberated Kupiansk
Zelenskyy due to present ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders; Spain rounds up alleged sanctions-busting gang sending chemicals to Russia. What we know on day 966. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...4 days ago - Ukraine -
Business - CNBC
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Prince William shows 'unbelievable' throwing arm as he takes on American football
The Prince of Wales joins the growing numbers of people in the UK trying out American football.4 days ago -
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Maryland grandfather spreads joy with daily "bad dad jokes" on his front yard sign
For the past 1,640 days, Maryland grandfather Tom Schruben has written a "bad dad joke" on a sign in his front yard. He started this tradition during the pandemic to lift his spirits and it has ...4 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The Penguin: Comic-Book Stories Are Still Ashamed of Being Comic-Book Stories
When Fox put the first X-Men movie together, producers looked at the pages of the comics and worried about whether moviegoers would be put off by the silly clowns dancing around on the pages even ...4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Daughter of Wiltshire novichok victim says she ‘never got to say goodbye’
Girl’s grandmother, Caroline Sturgess, reads statement to inquiry into death of Dawn Sturgess in 2018. The daughter of a woman killed in the Wiltshire novichok poisonings has told an inquiry into ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Has Caleb Williams finally broken the Bears’ 75-year quarterback curse? | Doug Farrar
It’s still early in the No 1 overall pick’s career but he is already showing the savvy and command of an NFL veteran. On the flight from Chicago to London for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville ...4 days ago -
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Armed man arrested on suspicion of threatening FEMA workers, authorities say
FEMA conspiracy theories spark rumors and response.5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
How Tom Brady Got to the Brink of N.F.L. Ownership
Less than two years after retiring from the league, the legendary quarterback is expected to become a minority owner of the Raiders.5 days ago - NFL -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.5 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
'Shocker' has Cowboys at crossroads as Jerry Jones says he isn't considering a coaching change
Jerry Jones says he isn’t considering a coaching change5 days ago - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Bridget Jones back in fashion with Gen Z, author says
Helen Fielding says young women are worse off today but take comfort from the character's exploits.5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change
Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.5 days ago - NFL -
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Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Briton died while climbing bridge for social media, Spanish authorities say
The unidentified 26-year-old man fell to his death while creating social media content, according to local authorities.5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Irate Ridley held without catch: 'Got to get ball'
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley didn't hold back when asked about his lack of production in the team's 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, in which he was targeted eight times but ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Caleb Williams has never looked more like the No. 1 pick
In a battle of the quarterbacks, Chicago Bears signal-caller Caleb Williams reached new heights in his team’s 35-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The story of the California couple mauled by chimps has become even more disturbing
St. James and LaDonna Davis spent 30 glorious years with a pet chimp they raised like a son. A horrific attack changed their lives, and then a man allegedly targeted their bank accounts .October 12 - California