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Scenes from the streets: international stories told on the ground – in pictures
The work of over 30 street photographers has been assembled for We Are Here: Scenes from the Streets , a new exhibition showing at the International Center of Photography in New York City. A ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali
Several international airlines have canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali because of an ongoing volcanic eruptionWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Spain Flash Floods: Scenes From the Deluge
Flash flooding across Spain killed more than 150 people after torrential rain left towns and villages submerged and turned streets into rivers.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Election Season in America: Scenes From Around the Country
The most online election in history has been snapped, shared, and memed into oblivion. WIRED’s photo department has curated moments across the country from the last few months.Tech - Wired - November 5 -
Scenes From a Battleground Philadelphia Suburb on Election Day
Photos from the nation’s most critical swing state paint a picture of two Americas at odds with each other.Tech - Wired - November 6 -
‘You never knew what to expect!’ London street markets – in pictures
Paul Trevor’s new book, Market Day, captures the lively, chaotic energy of London’s Sunday markets, showcasing a contrast between vibrant market activity and the rundown, pre-gentrification East ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for centuriesTech - ABC News - November 8 -
"Beg-Knows America": Stories on Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge
In this week's "Beg-Knows America," David Begnaud heads to Chattanooga, connecting with locals who share their personal journeys and inspiring acts of kindness.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
From intern to CEO: does it pay to be a company lifer?
Executives who spend their career at one place can boost morale and loyalty but risk stifling innovationBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind
He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
From winter to watching sex scenes with your parents: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
Continue reading...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
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Pictures show mighty smog choking Lahore
The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Nasa astronaut hospitalized after return from International Space Station
Four-member mission splashed off Florida coast and one is under observation for an unspecified medical condition. A Nasa astronaut who just returned from the International Space Station has been ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments
Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projectsBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
‘I’m done’: Joe Marler retires from international rugby to focus on family
Prop calls time on England career after 95 caps ‘I don’t want to leave my house with my kids crying’ Joe Marler has called time on his England career and will play no part in the rest of their ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Biden fades into the background at his final international summits: From the Politics Desk
President Joe Biden’s final international summits almost certainly would have played out differently had the elections back home gone as he had hoped.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
What we learned spending the final weeks on the ground in Pennsylvania: From the Politics Desk
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump and their running mates held 16 events over the final two weeks of the presidential race in battleground Pennsylvania.Politics - NBC News - November 4 -
The waterboy can ball: Stories from Adam Sandler's pickup games
Adam Sandler is one of the wealthiest and most iconic comedians of all time. But to his fellow pickup hoopers, he's known as much for his passing abilities as his punchlines.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Want financial advice from Will Ferrell? Here’s what he told NBA player Austin Reaves.
The 26-year-old — who signed a four-year, $54 million contract with the iconic Los Angeles team last year — talks about life in the NBA.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
2024 NFL playoff picture: Ranking NFC wild card contenders, from tough Packers to sneaky Saints
Which teams are best positioned for a run to the postseason?Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
2024 NFL playoff picture: Ranking top AFC wild-card contenders, from underrated Chargers to scrappy Colts
Here's a look at how the AFC wild-card race is shaping outSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels
It’s holiday season, but that doesn’t have to mean waiting in long lines for big sales to buy the hottest toy or newest game system for the kids in your lifeEntertainment - ABC News - Yesterday -
Welcome to China’s underground raves, from street techno to quotes from Chairman Mao
By day, Xing Long works in an office for a state-owned company in Changchun, an industrial city in the northeastern rust belt of ChinaWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Welcome to China’s underground raves, from street techno to quotes from Chairman Mao
By day, Xing Long works in an office for a state-owned company in Changchun, an industrial city in the northeastern rust belt of ChinaEntertainment - ABC News - November 13 -
U.S. Nordic combined salvages program with grant from International Ski and Snowboard Federation
The United States Nordic combined program has been salvaged for the upcoming World Cup season, receiving desperately needed financial help from the International Ski and Snowboard FederationSports - ABC News - November 6 -
Massive displacement from Israel-Hezbollah war transforms Beirut’s famed commercial street
Inside what was once one of Beirut’s oldest and best-known cinemas, dozens of Lebanese, Palestinians and Syrians displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war now spend their time following the news on ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
The Fed is draining liquidity from markets for longer than expected. Here’s why it’s making Wall Street nervous.
Wall Street is getting anxious about the plumbing in the financial markets as the Fed’s balance sheet shrinks.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Can livestreamed DJ street sets shake up UK music for new artists?
There is hope street sets streamed on social media can help provide opportunities for aspiring artists.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
It's spooky season. Here are some scary stories from around the world you probably haven't heard
The scary legends are many and variedEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
Takeaways from AP story on Ukrainian schools built underground to guard against bombs and radiation
Most of the Russian weapons that hit the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia kill in an instant: the drones, the ballistic missiles, the glide bombs, the artillery shellsTech - ABC News - October 31 -
‘Leave your ego at the door’: from Thriller to Sinatra, Quincy Jones collaborators tell the stories behind his songs
Whether hashing out Beat It over the phone or jamming with Snoop Dogg, artists who worked alongside Jones recall his skill, kindness and lust for life. The 89-year-old musician and bandleader was ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
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 - November 14 -
Trump loses ground with LGBTQ voters
LGBTQ voters shifted away from former President Trump at the polls Tuesday, casting their ballots overwhelmingly for Vice President Harris and in higher numbers than for President Biden in 2020, ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame
Before the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York attraction have to figure out how to showcase the honoreesEntertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
South Korea’s Modern Dance Scene is Thriving
Thanks to government support — and a collaborative spirit among dance companies — the medium is thriving across the country.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
A behind the scenes look at an Arizona ballot printing facility
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for nine states for the November general election. Kris Van Cleave got an inside look at the facility's ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29
