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I’m used to outsiders mangling Belfast's history. So Say Nothing was a breath of fresh air | Rachel Connolly
The adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s book isn’t flawless – but it doesn’t airbrush the complex, messy story of the Troubles. I will admit that when I heard there was to be a TV adaptation of ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
Slegers a 'breath of fresh air' at Arsenal - Mead
Arsenal forward Beth Mead says interim manager Renee Slegers is a “breath of fresh air” and she would like her to stay at the club “in some capacity”.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
'Everyone flew through the air': Survivors describe Israeli strike on Beirut that killed 18
Lebanese tell BBC their residential building was brought down on top of them, killing 18 including children.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
‘No Americans putting on bad Belfast accents!’ How Disney drama Say Nothing brings the Troubles to life
A new series is stepping into the fraught territory of Northern Ireland in the 70s by telling the real-life story of a woman abducted by the IRA. Its creators talk about truth, reconciliation and ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer
Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancerHealth - ABC News - November 7 -
Arrests made at pro-Palestinian protest outside Hillary Clinton speech in Belfast
Four men have been arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest outside a speech being given by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Queen's University in BelfastWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
This Startup Hopes its Air-Breathing Engines Will Keep Satellites in Orbit
The commercial space industry is helping explore the final frontier, and Viridian is one of many new companies developing mind-boggling innovations.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
'You can do anything', says Belfast's Grammy nominated star
Northern Irish hip-hop artist Jordan Adetunji, says he's "still processing" his nomination.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Week 8 showed us a new version of the SEC
Who's the top of the SEC? And who's actually a contender that we dismissed in September?Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
One thing I’m sure of: Harris offered voters nothing on Gaza, and it mattered in the result | Nesrine Malik
Imagine how isolated in their trauma Arab-American voters must have felt to turn to Trump. But that’s what happened. I would be sceptical of post-election analyses in the wake of what is seen as a ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
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US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes
Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania
Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Rachel Reeves ain’t ‘working people’, says Starmer
Definitive errorBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
'He sent me back a wink emoji': How Oregon and others have exploited rule loopholes
When Oregon put 12 men on the field late against Ohio State, the untrained eye saw a gaffe. But really it was gamesmanship and using the rule book.Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
Officer who shot Kaba did nothing wrong, says colleague
Mr Kaba's family say Martyn Blake's aquittal has failed "all those affected by police violence".Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
'Say Nothing' explores 'human wreckage' wrought by young radicals during the Troubles
FX's adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe's bestselling book focuses on the Price sisters and raises questions about how a bitterly divided country can move on from the past.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago -
Brahms for the soul on the night the US election results came in | Rachel Cooke
A stirring performance by Víkingur Ólafsson of a piano concerto written amid a period of great sorrow. I think we could relate. On Wednesday evening, I went to the Royal Festival Hall on London’s ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
15 years of Horrible Histories – kids’ TV so good it’s getting a Bafta
The anarchic show that spawned the team behind sitcom treasure Ghosts is being given a Bafta for its ‘extraordinary impact’. Here are its 15 greatest moments. Hooray for Horrible Histories. It was ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?
A shocking new documentary lays out the many allegations of abuse against the star, from attacking Rihanna to a claim of sexual assault on Diddy’s yacht. On 30 December 2020, Jane Doe, a ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
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US calls deadly Israeli air strike 'horrifying'
At least 93 are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Harris hails first-time and gen Z voters at Wisconsin rally: ‘I’m so proud of you’
Artists including Remi Wolf, Gracie Abrams and Mumford & Sons join VP at rally briefly interrupted by Gaza protesters. Kamala Harris warned a crowd that time was running out at a get-out-the-vote ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
‘I’m so not an astronaut!’ Samantha Harvey on her Booker-winning space novel – and the anxiety that drove it
She won the top prize with a time-distorted novel set on the International Space Station. Yet, the writer reveals, Orbital is actually ‘a celebration of Earth’s beauty with a pang of loss’ – ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Air pollution death settlement is not a win, says mum
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near London's South Circular Road, had a fatal asthma attack in 2013.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
'Outside the box' - Boss Beard says penalty decision cost Reds derby
Liverpool manager Matt Beard says the officials "let them down" after referee Abigail Byrne awarded a penalty to Everton when Fuka Nagano clipped Honoka Hayashi as replays showed the foul appeared ...Top stories - BBC News - 7 hours ago -
Gerry Connolly discloses cancer of esophagus diagnosis
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) revealed Thursday that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus, saying he is “very confident in a successful outcome.” “A few days ago, I learned I joined the ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump campaign says his comments about shooting 'through the fake news' have 'nothing to do with the Media being harmed'
Former President Trump’s campaign said his remarks that he would not “mind” a person shooting “through the fake news” at a rally Sunday have “nothing to do with the Media being harmed, or anything ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Yoav Gallant reportedly says Israeli army has nothing left to do in Gaza
Ousted defence minister also quoted as saying Netanyahu rejected peace deal against advice of his security officials. Israel’s ousted defence minister, Yoav Gallant, has reportedly said the army ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Review: 'Say Nothing' draws strength from telling a focused story about the Troubles
FX's historical drama, based on Patrick Radden Keefe's award-winning nonfiction book, doesn't try to tell the whole history of the Troubles, focusing instead on a few key figures.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago -
Can Rachel Reeves use her defining Budget to escape UK's 'doom loop'?
The chancellor is under massive pressure to deliver - both to balance the books and fix public services.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Kneejerk response, then overcorrection: what the aftermath of the Amsterdam violence should teach us | Rachel Shabi
Assumptions were made about clashes between Maccabi Tel Aviv fans and Amsterdam locals – and the far right took advantage. In the aftermath of a sudden eruption of violence or unrest, there is ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
The U.S. Air Force Strategy That Flexport Uses to Move Billions in Merchandise
Ryan Petersen’s Flexport technology moved $32 billion worth of merchandise in 2023 alone.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
United, Delta and Alaska Air are the buys in ‘mixed’ air-travel recovery, says Goldman analyst
Goldman Sachs analyst Catherine O’Brien resumes coverage of airlines as carriers face choppy post-COVID worldBusiness - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
What American history tells us about fear of immigrants
Immigrants, including those who arrived in America in desperate poverty, from very different cultures and societies, have overcome fearmongering, threats and violence to become accepted as ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
History in the making: is the US finally about to elect its first female president?
Nail-biter of an election could result in Harris being the first female and first Asian American president. “This is monumental,” said 19-year-old Kai Carter as she stood in line behind the White ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Autumn budget live: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools
Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Full report: Reeves raises ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Israeli air strikes kill dozens in northern Gaza, health officials say
Women and children among dead in Beit Lahia as IDF continues offensive after killing Hamas leaderBusiness - Financial Times - October 20
