The big picture: Consuelo Kanaga’s portrait of a young woman in the deep south, 1948
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The big picture: Consuelo Kanaga’s portrait of a young woman in the deep south, 1948
The photojournalist, a pioneer in portraiture of Black Americans, took this shot in Tennessee during the era of Jim Crow. Consuelo Kanaga took this picture of a young woman in Tennessee in 1948. ...5 hours ago -
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Hollywood's big boom has gone bust
Productions are down by about 40% and entertainment industry employees say they can't find work.12 hours ago -
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Seventeen people killed in South Africa mass shooting
Fifteen women and two men were killed in a targeted attack on a village in Lusikisiki, police say.17 hours ago -
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South Africa beat Argentina to win Rugby Championship
South Africa hammer Argentina in Nelspruit to win the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019.18 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Manhunt Underway After South Africa Mass Shooting Leaves 17 Dead
Most of the victims were women killed in one homestead, according to the police, who have started a manhunt for the gunmen.18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Snatched from their beds, taken on the streets - the young men in Myanmar forced to fight the junta’s losing war
After a string of humiliating defeats, the army has turned to press-ganging young men into frontline duty – leaving distraught families unaware of their fate. Than Htun, 29, was still in bed when ...19 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 MLB playoff picture: Bracket, baseball standings, magic numbers, tiebreakers, postseason projections
Less than a week remains in the 2024 MLB regular season, so where do things stand?19 hours ago - MLB -
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Dramatic pictures show scale of destruction as Hurricane Helene kills 45 in US
The category four storm leaves a trail of death and destruction after making landfall over the Gulf Coast.20 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Russia and China Defy the West Deep in the Arctic
A Norwegian archipelago is emerging as a front line in Russia and China’s attempts to dominate trade routes and expand their military presence in the Arctic region, at the expense of the West.Yesterday - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Minnesota Twins 2024 offseason preview: What's next for the Twins after falling out of the postseason picture?
Injuries, underperformance and a September collapse doomed the Twins in what has become a competitive AL Central.Yesterday -
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Ohio man's Halloween display cheers up woman on way to cancer treatments
Some neighbors have had a bone to pick about one man's Halloween display, but for at least one person, it has special meaning. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Oxford, Ohio, to learn more about ...Yesterday -
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Helene devastates Florida's Big Bend region
Helene roared ashore Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane and the most powerful storm on record to hit Florida's Big Bend region. Jason Allen shows us the storm's devastating impact.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Titan Implosion Testimony Paints Picture of Greed, Recklessness
Accounts given indicate company that was willfully ignorant and took risks in the name of profit.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Titan implosion testimony paints a picture of reckless greed and explorer passion
The operator of an experimental submersible that imploded while seeking out the sunken Titanic was either putting profits over safety or pushing humankind’s boundariesYesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new sex assault allegations in woman's lawsuit
Sean Combs has been hit with more sexual assault allegationsYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Big Tech's armies of advocates
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, September 27, 2024 LEADING THE DAY Big Tech mobilizes army to fight new regulations Image © Getty Images Tech companies are ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Maggie Smith: A Life in Pictures
She had a long, award-winning career as a screen and stage actress, finally becoming a household name with her memorable turn in “Downton Abbey.”Yesterday -
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A&E doctor 'refused' to see woman before she died
Marina Young's sister says hospital staff "failed her fundamentally, on every level".Yesterday -
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Abbott, Big Ten kick off blood drive with a $1M prize
Big Ten football is back on CBS, but this season, thanks to Abbott, there's more at stake than just school pride. The healthcare giant has teamed up with the Big Ten for a blood donation ...Yesterday -
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Save Big On Monster Hunter Art And Design Books At Amazon
Excited for Monster Hunter Wilds? Then you'll probably enjoy this Monster Hunter art book that's available for a big discount at Amazon. The Monster Hunter: World - Official Complete Works is a ...Yesterday -
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Kindness 101: Young girl finds unlikely hero
In the latest "Kindness 101" segment, Steve Hartman and his kids tell the story of a young girl who finds inspiration in an unexpected figure, teaching us all about admiration.Yesterday -
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Woman shot at with crossbow urges victims to seek help
Chelsea Hamilton was beaten, punched and attacked with a knife in incidents across three years.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Biden’s last big foreign policy goals
With four months left in his term, President Biden is zeroing in on two key foreign policy issues: ensuring aid to Ukraine and brokering a cease-fire in the Middle East. Ukrainian President ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Art deco homes for sale – in pictures
From a grand six-bedroom Grade II-listed fort-like property, to a studio in a block used in a TV adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel Continue reading...2 days ago -
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Woman, 72, who scammed neighbour out of £100k jailed
The court hears Margarita Clark previously scammed friends out of £2.5m.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Sept. 20-26, 2024 Rio de Janeiro hosted its annual rock music festival. Mexicans protested on the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of 43 students. Argentina’s poverty rate jumped to 53% and ...2 days ago -
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Helene’s Storm Surge Could Break Records for Parts of the Big Bend
The surge could be 15 to 20 feet higher than normal tide levels, flooding dozens of communities along the Gulf Coast.2 days ago -
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Ballykelly woman dies after car collides with bus
Joyce Taggart, 84, was driving the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
What Is Galaxy Gas, and Why Are Young People Inhaling It?
The popularity of videos that show young people inhaling nitrous oxide from whipped cream chargers has prompted TikTok to block searches, and the vendor to halt sales.2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
For young men who grew up in the Trump era, the 2024 election is about one big thing
New focus groups of skeptical young men planning to vote in this fall’s most critical battleground states illustrate how, for those voters, it’s all about Donald Trump.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane Helene could bring unsurvivable storm surges to Florida's Big Bend
Hurricane Helene is already causing storm surges in parts of Florida's Gulf of Mexico coast. Officials are warning the Big Bend area could see surges that may be unsurvivable, potentially reaching ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Opening Week Causes Big Shifts To NCAA Women's Hockey Rankings
The opening week of the NCAA women's hockey schedule already shuffled the balance of power nationally. Here's a look at how the opening week games impacted The Hockey News' national rankings.3 days ago