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The Guardian - World
Hilary Mantel was my mentor. Here are seven things she taught me about writing – and life
In 2007, after my manuscript had been rejected for the 44th time, a colleague offered to introduce me to a published novelist. It turned out to be Mantel – and I was fortunate enough to soak up her ...3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
I Just Went to Darfur. Here Is What Shattered Me.
“So many men were killed, like grains of sand,” says one survivor.5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
No electronic equipment considered safe after Lebanon device attacks
A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 20 people, Lebanese officials say.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What Kamala Harris told Latinos at Congressional Hispanic Caucus event
Vice President Kamala Harris courted minorities, immigrants and their families during the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's leadership conference in Washington. CBS News senior White House ...10 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What Warner told 49ers' locker room after crushing loss to Vikings
Fred Warner had some pointed and honest comments about the San Francisco 49ers' frustrating loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.11 hours ago - NFL -
VentureBeat - Tech
Tencent’s EzAudio AI transforms text to lifelike sound, sparking innovation and debate
Tencent's EzAudio revolutionizes AI-generated sound, offering unprecedented audio quality from text while raising ethical concerns about deepfakes and the future of voice technology.11 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 Invicta FC event schedule: Dates, locations, start time, where to watch, TV channel, fighters
The women's MMA organization is set for a busy close to the year with four events on tap12 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Chiefs' Kelce on slow start: 'I put that on me'
Travis Kelce, who has four catches for 39 yards in the Chiefs' first two games of the season, blames the slow start to his season on himself.12 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
This blind teen hopes his singing will bring joy to others
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.14 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Neuralink Wins ‘Breakthrough Device’ FDA Approval for Tackling Blindness
The regulatory approval is just the first phase of a long project, but Neuralink owner Elon Musk is already touting his brain implant tech as a world-changing solution for people with vision loss.16 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Dreamhaven unveils 1st publishing partnership with FuzzyBot’s Lynked: Banner of the Spark
While is working on its own games, it's also become a publisher and plans to release Lynked: Banner of the Spark, from a new studio called FuzzyBot.18 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Please save me': The Indians duped into fighting for Russia
Dozens of Indian men have been discharged from the Russian army and are making their way home.23 hours ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
A moment that changed me: my dad helped me with everything – then suddenly he was gone
To lose a parent when you are disabled is a particular kind of grief. When my father died, my sense of safety was ripped away. On a cloudy Monday morning in March 2003, my father came into my room ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Trump told Secret Service more resources needed: adviser
Former President Trump told the Secret Service “that he believes that more resources are needed,” a campaign adviser said Tuesday. “Well, first, the president always makes clear that he very much ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Harris Must Do to Win Over Skeptics (Like Me)
It’s not enough to be “Not Trump.”Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Amazon's Return-to-Office Plans Spark Concern and Debate Among Employees
Corporate staffers grumbled after the e-commerce giant told workers to be in the office full time starting next year.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Why the Story of the Golf Course Shooting Will Be Told Twice
Florida’s governor says a state investigation is needed because federal agencies can’t be trusted.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
The Witcher: Sirens Of The Deep Anime Gets Release Date And Trailer
At today's Geeked Week presentation, Netflix announced that The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, an anime set in the The Witcher universe, will be released on February 11, 2025. The announcement was ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
'Severe' geomagnetic storm reported: Will it spark auroras, impact electrical grids?
You may have seen the northern lights last night, but will you get the same chance tonight?Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
UFC 307 -- Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
Pereira makes the main event walk for the fourth time in 11 monthsYesterday - UFC -
GameSpot - Tech
The Last Of Us Season 2 Gets Exciting Update About Its Release Date
HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 is set for release in 2025, but when during the year can fans expect the sophomore season? HBO programming boss Casey Bloys said in an interview that The Last of Us ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Users of ‘throuples’ dating app Feeld may have had intimate photos accessed
Alternative relationships site says it has resolved concerns about data security that tech firm claims to have uncovered. Business live – latest updates Users of Feeld, a dating app aimed at ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
London Fashion Week Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
Once upon a time the London scene was wild and revolutionary. Now its fashion week is 40. What happens when the wild child of dress grows up?Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Diane Abbott: PM treated me as a 'non-person'
The Labour MP speaks to the BBC about the fallout after a Tory donor made racist comments about her.2 days ago -
CBS News - Entertainment
Motown Museum reveals opening date, new renderings inside expansion
The 40,000-square-foot project, which will include a cafe and immersive and interactive exhibits, is expected to open in summer 2026.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
‘I Told Him I’m Not Getting in It’: Former Titan Submersible Engineer Testifies
The US Coast Guard’s OceanGate hearings started Monday with some startling revelations—including the last messages from the passengers.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Workers tell of £3 an hour jobs in Leicester's garment factories
A BBC investigation hears from one sewing machine operator who says "no one was paying more" and she was desperate for money.2 days ago