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Charles Dickens' characters come alive in a Dutch town enamored with the English author
The Dutch city of Deventer has been transformed into a 19th-century English city where 950 people in costumes brought characters from Charles Dickens’ books to lifeABC News - 4h -
The mysterious origins of Pennsylvania Dutch eggnog
Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell and the iconic statue of Rocky Balboa, but it's also the birthplace of the popular holiday drink Pennsylvania Dutch eggnog. The drink is made in ...CBS News - 6h -
Charles Handy Dies at 92; Philosopher Envisioned Today’s Corporate World
Joining a pantheon of management thinkers, he embraced a humanistic path for business and foresaw outsourcing, remote work and a gig economy.The New York Times - 7h -
The Best Marvel Rivals Character Based On Your Overwatch Main
Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 free-to-play hero shooter, taking the Overwatch formula and applying Marvel characters to it. In several instances, some of the Marvel Rivals heroes feel pretty similar to ...GameSpot - 1d -
Review: Another Marvel character from the margins approaches campiness in 'Kraven the Hunter'
Aaron Taylor-Johnson tries his best in a supervillain offshoot that, like Sony's "Madame Web," may work better for comics fans looking for a campy hate-watch.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Town market set to be moved permanently
The market relocated temporarily in 2022 but there are now plans to make the move long-term.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Banksy that appeared in Margate returns to town
The piece - called "Valentine's day mascara" - can now be viewed at The WonderWorks in Margate.BBC News - 15h -
Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden faces DUI charge following arrest
Snowden is in his fourth season in the NFLCBS Sports - 1d -
Jamaica tables bill to oust King Charles as head of state and become a republic
Like other colonies, the Caribbean nation retained the British monarch as head of state after independence in 1962. The Jamaican government has taken its first step toward removing King Charles as ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Tens of thousands of lives on hold’: the crisis in English courts
Staffing and funding shortages are delaying — and in some cases denying — justiceFinancial Times - 1d -
New Zealand opposition parties back Māori plea to King Charles
Opposition politicians said the letter was a necessary ‘extreme step’, with Māori rights under almost weekly attack from the government. New Zealand’s opposition parties have thrown their support ...The Guardian - 2d -
In ‘Our Town,’ the Characters Are Fictional. The Smells Are Real.
Backstage at the Broadway play, they’re frying up the aroma of breakfast — part of a long tradition of adding scents to plays and movies.The New York Times - 3d -
Bedbound patient facing delay feels 'buried alive'
Deborah Seymour says she has "lost everything" through her declining health.BBC News - 3d -
French Court Finds Author Charles Onana Guilty of Denying Rwandan Genocide
Charles Onana and his publisher were fined for passages in a book that were found to have violated a French law making it illegal to deny an officially recognized genocide.The New York Times - 4d -
This Super Mario Bros. Movie Character May Not Be In The Sequel
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is getting a sequel, but the character Foreman Spike may not be part of it. Comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, who voiced the character in the first film, recently ...GameSpot - 4d -
Raymond Chandler's L.A. comes alive at auction, but 'crown jewel' fails to sell
Fans and collectors sought to connect with the hard-boiled detective writer's vision of Los Angeles in a recent auction of his personal items, including never-before-published writings.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Dutch building explosion kills at least 6, including teenage girl
The head of the public prosecutors' office told reporters there were unspecified indications it was a criminal act.CBS News - 5d -
'Mama wore crown at bath time,' says King Charles
The King also spoke of feeling "slightly anxious" about wearing the heavy St Edward's Crown at his own coronation.BBC News - 5d -
Sources: Southern Miss expected to hire Marshall coach Charles Huff
Huff was in the last year of a four-year deal with the Thundering Herd.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Explosion destroys apartments in Dutch city, killing at least 3 people
The cause of the disaster is unclear but police said a car drove away from the scene "at very high speed" shortly after.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Explosion causes injuries and damages apartments in Dutch city
An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartmentsABC News - Dec. 7 -
Protest planned over Dutch parliament motion to keep details of migrants
Public petition calls for motion by VVD party in ruling rightwing coalition to be withdrawn. Protests are planned in the Netherlands in response to a motion accepted by the Dutch parliament to ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Zenless Zone Zero 1.4 Update Coming Later This Month, Introduces Two New Playable Characters
Zenless Zone Zero players have a new update to look forward to. According to a new post on the official PlayStation Blog, Zenless Zone Zero players will gain access to the 1.4 update on December ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Freedman Town's history comes to life in new documentary
Kathleen Sanders shares the story of her grandmother, Katie Johnson Warren, in a new documentary. The film explores the history of Freedman Town as a safe haven for African Americans during a time ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth Is Fighting to Keep His Nomination Alive
Also, the police are chasing several leads in New York manhunt. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis
With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture. The announcement that Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent is to stop ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Players Push Back Against League Of Legends Character's Arcane Makeover
The recently concluded Arcane animated series on Netflix is one of the best advertisements for League of Legends that Riot Games could have hoped for. But some fans are already voicing their ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
How the USWNT beat the Dutch in the fight for Lily Yohannes
Born in Virginia but living in Amsterdam, 17-year-old midfielder Lily Yohannes faced an identity crisis: Should she play for the Dutch or the U.S.?ESPN - Dec. 5 -
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Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering
Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Lee Child and Malorie Blackman urge English literature syllabus reform
More than 180 authors and publishers warn that writers of colours are under-represented in school curriculumFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
USWNT's Yohannes 'understands' boos from Dutch
Lily Yohannes is keen to put any controversy of her decision to pick playing for the US women's national team over the Netherlands behind her.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The Zombie Tide are still alive!
In today's edition: Alabama over Miami, Golden At-Bat, eight teams advance in NBA Cup, Burrow vs. the Bengals, stacked college hoops slate, and more.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
An Indigenous Group in Quebec Tries to Keep the Caribou Alive
The Canadian government is threatening to use emergency measures to protect three caribou herds at risk of dying out in Quebec.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Prudential Financial CEO Charles Lowrey to Step Down
Andrew Sullivan, head of international businesses and global investment management, will succeed him.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Maresca: Chelsea can 'dominate English football'
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said his side can "dominate English football" in the next five to 10 years.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Chelsea can 'dominate English football' in next decade - Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has no doubts about the quality of his players, but the Italian thinks this season is too early to talk about winning the Premier League title.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike
Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Nicholas Hoult is a man of character — and it's keeping him busy
'What I enjoy doing is trying to disappear and not do the same thing over and over again,' says the actor with three recent releases: 'Juror #2,' 'The Order' and 'Nosferatu.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds
Institutions may be overlooking inadequate language skills to receive high fees from overseas students.BBC News - Dec. 3
