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The Long Wave: How Brazil is celebrating its Black heritage
Afro-Brazilians marked Black Consciousness Day as a national holiday for the first time, but the celebrations are facing resistance. Plus, a fertility ‘miracle’ rattles Nigeria and Kendrick Lamar’s ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
The Long Wave: How Juls journeyed the Black Atlantic to curate his sound
From Brazilian percussion to South African amapiano, the British-Ghanaian DJ and producer is building musical links across the diaspora. Plus: London Rastafarian HQ brought back to life. • Don’t ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Welcome to The Long Wave: ‘The Black diaspora is like a large, sprawling family’
My father’s old radio inspired a place where we can show Black life in all its textures. Plus: Jamaicans on Kamala Harris’s final push for the White House, and Mati Diop follows the return of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
The Long Wave: Unearthing the real story of Black voters at the US election
Trump undeniably made gains but alarm over a rightward shift among African Americans is overblown. Plus: Kenyans embrace standup. Don’t get The Long Wave? delivered to your inbox? Sign up here ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Brazil celebrates Black Consciousness Day as national holiday for first time
Legacy of African Brazilians honored on 329th anniversary of resistance leader Zumbi’s death by Portuguese forces. During the more than 350 years during which slavery was legal in Brazil, harsh ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Disneyland debuts its first ride to celebrate a Black princess: ‘It’s about time’
Disney ‘rethemed’ Splash Mountain, the log-flume ride inspired by a racist 1946 film, into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The year that Disney debuted the first Black Disney princess, Quiana Moore-Glenn ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip
Online tools are helping Americans travel abroad to discover their ancestry, seek out relatives and obtain documentation for dual citizenship. Here are tips for your journey.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
The Long Wave: Is Kemi Badenoch’s victory a win to Nigerians?
Despite initial excitement after becoming the first Black leader of any British political party, a cooling to Badenoch’s ascent is on the horizon. • Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
In Praise of Adele and the Long Black Dress
As the artist brings her Las Vegas residency to an end, she leaves behind a major fashion legacy. Just call her Madame A.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods | Devi Sridhar
Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK is only giving free boosters to some. But the cost of restricting them could be huge. Trust me, no one, even in public health or medicine, wants to talk ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Could Brazil win its first Winter Olympic medals in 2026?
Brazil has podium contenders in two sports and could be the first South American nation to win a Winter Olympic medal.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
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Oregon tribe celebrates as court lifts decades-long hunting and fishing restrictions
US and state acknowledge that 1980 agreement was ‘biased and distorted’ against Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Drumming made the floor vibrate and singing filled the conference room of the ...World - The Guardian - 52 minutes ago -
Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.
In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Brazil judge gives 2 former cops long sentences for the 2018 murder of leftist icon Marielle Franco
A judge has handed down long sentences to two former police officers for the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman Marielle Franco, an icon of Brazil’s political left whose killing ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
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North Korea boasts of 'the world's strongest' missile, but experts say it's too big to use in war
North Korea is boasting that its new intercontinental ballistic missile is “the world’s strongest,” a claim seen as pure propaganda after experts assessed it as being too big to be useful in a war ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has said airport stores' performance could improve.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?
Air travelers face a host of headaches on their journeys: slow security lines, long waits for plush lounges, the threat of delays or cancellations — and the airport Starbucks.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
How the Country’s Oldest Record Plant Keeps Riding the Vinyl Revival Wave
A resurgence of old-school LPs helped owner Mark Michaels expand United Record Pressing to six time the size it was when he bought the business in 2007.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its 'disturbing' giant hand sculpture that many came to love
Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city for five yearsWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its 'disturbing' giant hand sculpture that many came to love
Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city for five yearsEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
Argentina's Racing wins its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1
Gaston Martirena and Adrian Martinez scored first-half goals as Argentina’s Racing won its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil’s Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final on SaturdaySports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
How Long Is Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl takes you back to the Exclusion Zone, where your character, Skif, has to tackle challenges, such as handling fractured groups, deadly anomalies, and even more ...Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago -
How long will Trump’s honeymoon with the stock market last?
Equities investors seem unfazed by the risk that tariffs and tax cuts will push up inflation and deficits. But fears are risingBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
US retailers stretch out Black Friday deals to lure flagging shoppers
Spending is key driver of US economy but shows signs of slowing as impact of past inflation lingersBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
How to safely cook your turkey — and how long to keep leftovers
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.Top stories - CBS News - 7 hours ago -
How the United States is celebrating the Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead, or Dia de Los Muertos, is a celebration that honors the dead. Many of the traditions honoring the holiday come from Latin America, but these days, those who celebrate don't have to ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
How an N.F.L. Player Invented the Popular ‘Seatbelt’ Celebration
Jaycee Horn’s father, Joe, was known for impressive choreography during touchdown celebrations.Sports - The New York Times - November 20 -
After 20 Long Years, WoW Is Getting Player Housing In Its Midnight Expansion
World of Warcraft is, at long last, getting player housing. Blizzard confirmed during its recent Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct that the long-asked-for feature will be part of the MMORPG's ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
Inside Goldman Sachs’ years-long power struggle over its China venture
A deal with a prominent Chinese banker gave the US group market access, but securing full control cost a lot more than it expectedBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
The Kremlin warns that Washington's decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles would stoke the war and escalate international tensionsWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
AMC is poised to ride the box-office rebound, as long as its debt doesn't get in the way
AMC is taking strides to improve its revenue and coax lapsed moviegoers back into its theaters with premium screens and specialty popcorn buckets.Business - CNBC - November 18 -
AMC is poised to ride the box office rebound, as long as its debt doesn't get in the way
The domestic box office is on the rebound, having posted its highest third-quarter ticket sales since the pandemic.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
How US campaigners are battling Black voter apathy
The number of Americans not sure how they will vote has jumped since 2020World - Financial Times - October 30 -
How Trump performed among Georgia's Black voters
Minority voters in Georgia, a key battleground state, helped former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 race. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Lebanon’s ancient heritage faces a barrage of Israeli airstrikes
The conflict is taking a devastating toll on Lebanon’s ancient heritage, with airstrikes wiping out centuries-old villages and endangering fragile, millenia-old archaeological sites, like the Roman ...Top stories - NBC News - November 17
