Bestselling author Julia Alvarez is the subject of a new PBS documentary
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Edwin Moses documentary '13 Steps' shows how clearing the hurdles was the easy part for a track icon
Not long after Edwin Moses figured out how to attack the solution to track’s ultimate math problem, he transformed himself into the best hurdler in historyYesterday -
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Edwin Moses documentary '13 Steps' shows how clearing the hurdles was the easy part for a track icon
Not long after Edwin Moses figured out how to attack the solution to track’s ultimate math problem, he transformed himself into the best hurdler in historyYesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The week's bestselling books, Sept. 22
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.Yesterday -
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Trump to rally in New York with heightened security measures
Trump to rally in New York with heightened security measuresYesterday - New York -
Financial Times - World
Westminster’s big two and the new race for political space
The UK’s duopoly of Labour and Conservatives has never looked more vulnerableYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
GOP: New threat to Trump will boost his campaign
Republican lawmakers think the second assassination attempt against former President Trump could give his struggling campaign a needed boost by energizing GPO voters and putting Democrats on the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of playoff elimination race at Bristol
Watkins Glen winner Chris Buescher and Spire Motorsports showed that those outside the playoffs still have much to race for in these final weeks of the season.Yesterday - NASCAR -
The Guardian - World
Tupperware files for bankruptcy in US and hunts for new owners
Food container firm affected by ‘challenging macroeconomic environment’. Business live – latest updates Tupperware, the lossmaking 78-year-old American plastic food container brand, has filed ...Yesterday -
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Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
As New Zealand celebrates its annual Māori language week, the government is ramping up initiatives to remove recognition of Indigenous people and language from public policy and lawYesterday - New Zealand -
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Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria; World War I memorial unveiled in Washington, D.C.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Andy Harris elected as new Freedom Caucus chair
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) was elected Tuesday night as the new chair of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, three members told The Hill, officially replacing Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) after he lost ...Yesterday -
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Child psychiatrist unpacks Instagram's new Teen Accounts
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. ...Yesterday -
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Bestselling author Julia Alvarez is the subject of a new PBS documentary
"Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined" covers her breakout semi-autobiographical novel "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" and her searing bestseller "In the Time of the Butterflies."2 days ago -
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The Champions League's new table explained
The Champions League will follow a new format from 2024-25 - BBC Sport explains what will change and what will stay the same.2 days ago - UEFA Champions League -
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A New Mini-Moon Is Being Captured by Planet Earth
It’s just a little guy, and not everyone agrees that it’s actually a mini-moon.2 days ago -
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EA's New Skate Game Gets An Exciting Update
During Summer Games Fest 2024 , EA and Full Circle didn't have much footage of Skate to show off, so instead they featured I Think You Should Leave star Tim Robinson in a comedy skit that set ...2 days ago -
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Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, Dhaka2 days ago -
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Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows
Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Sept. 162 days ago - Apple -
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In new documentary, Demi Lovato asks child stars: Is the price of fame worth it?
Demi Lovato, who got her start in the Disney Channel movie “Camp Rock,” spoke to six former child actors about the impact of fame in her documentary "Child Star."2 days ago -
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Barcelona's new third kit inspired by women's team
Barcelona's latest kit stands as a minty green ode to the success of their women's team.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
DeSantis: Florida authorities launching criminal probe of Trump assassination attempt
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday that the state is launching a criminal probe into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, ...2 days ago - Florida -
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Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures for teens
Meta, Instagram's parent company, introduced new restrictions on teen accounts to address public concerns about online safety. Jo Ling Kent speaks with Meta's global head of safety.2 days ago - Meta -
The New York Times - Top stories
Our Reporter on Trump and a New Era of Political Violence
The latest apparent assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by Mr. Trump and against him. Peter Baker, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Extremists attack a military training camp in Mali's capital and authorities close its airport
Mali's army says extremists attacked military training camp as explosions were heard in the area2 days ago -
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Sean Combs arrested at NYC hotel by federal authorities
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested at a New York hotel by federal agents based on a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District of New York. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley recaps how the ...2 days ago -
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Inquiry reveals new details of serial killer's death
Peter Tobin had multiple health issues after falling and breaking his leg in his cell at HMP Edinburgh.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
How Crossfit Became the New Power Lunch
Two-hour leisurely lunches are over. Today, sweat networking reigns as the power move for hard-charging entrepreneurs.2 days ago -
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Ten new signings to watch in the Women's Super League
BBC Sport picks out 10 new Women's Super League players who you should keep an eye on in the 2024-25 season.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested in New York City
The rapper's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said they were "disappointed" by the arrest and his client was an "innocent man".2 days ago - New York -
The Hill - Politics
Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested in New York after indictment
Federal prosecutors are set to announce the charges Tuesday when the indictment is unsealed.2 days ago - New York -
NBC News - Top stories
Authorities say armed suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt hid along golf course for nearly 12 hours
New police body camera video shows the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump, 58-year-old Ryan Routh, as he was arrested Sunday in Florida. In court documents, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.3 days ago - Microsoft -
The Guardian - World
Intrigue, desire … and awful landlords: why queer authors are suddenly writing about houses
A settled domestic life can seem like a pipe dream for some LGBTQ+ writers, especially in the midst of a housing crisis. Yet novelists such as Booker nominated Yael van der Wouden are finding that ...3 days ago -