The last boundary of body shaming and the stories none of us want to tell

Is it a betrayal to speak the harsh truth that childbirth can cost a mother’s body in ways that will never fully repair? To speak only of the wonderment of a new human?. I thought it was ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

We must learn lessons from history, King tells Commonwealth

Some Commonwealth countries have called for the UK to pay reparations for its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Gisèle Pelicot tells mass rape trial ‘it’s not for us to have shame – it’s for them’

Woman who was raped by her husband and allegedly abused by 50 other men says she is driven by ‘determination to change society’. Who are the men accused in Pelicot case? Gisèle Pelicot, the ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

‘Carved on bodies and souls’: Ukrainian men face ‘systemic’ sexual torture in Russian detention centres

Ukraine only beginning to grapple with impact of widespread but unspoken abuse . Russian troops tortured Oleksii Sivak for weeks, applying electric shocks to his genitals in a freezing basement in ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Gisèle Pelicot ‘determined to change society’ as she tells trial that shame of rape lies with the accused – live

Woman at centre of France’s mass rape trial says ‘will and determination to change society’ is what keeps her going in face of evidence heard. Who are the men accused over rape and assault of ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

This is not a Budget we want to repeat, Reeves tells BBC

The chancellor unveils £40bn in tax rises in her first Budget, with employers set to bear the brunt, but she says it should be a one-off.

A right to life, but not to die — it’s not just women’s bodies MAGA wants to control

What just happened in West Virginia is unprecedented.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Gisèle Pelicot takes stand in French mass rape trial

She tells a court she wants women who have been raped to know that "it's not for us to have shame - it's for them".

‘It’s not just shameful. It is humiliating’: four celebrated authors on their hopes and fears before the 2024 US election

With the contest on a knife-edge, four award-winning writers reflect on the state of the nation, their personal feelings about Harris and Trump, and what the future holds. Irish-born novelist and ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Joy and pain, struggle and achievement – who best tells the story of Black lives?

We asked a group of Black Britons, some famous, some not: who do you most revere as a chronicler of the Black journey, in Britain and abroad?. The first book I read by Paul Gilroy was There Ain’t ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Tina Knowles to tell her story in 'Matriarch,' a memoir scheduled for next year

Tina Knowles will have a memoir out next spring with a title that will not surprise her many admirers

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

The Polls Show a Dead Heat, but They Don’t All Tell the Same Story

Either way, it’s too close to make a prediction.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Four things the latest inflation figures tell us

The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts.

US moves to protect giraffes, proposing crack down on body part imports

The Biden administration has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying it would crack down on imports containing giraffe body parts. If finalized, a new proposal would require permits to import ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

You tell us: US voters chose Trump. Now what?

FT readers respond to the outcome of the US election

World - Financial Times - November 7

Will gender be the defining story of the 2024 US election?

Plus, preparing for market volatility and a final snapshot of the polls

World - Financial Times - November 5

Shaboozey on breaking genre boundaries and his journey to stardom

Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" has topped the Billboard Hot 100 and is redefining genres, mixing country with hip-hop in a way that's resonating with fans.

Call about hiker chased by bear leads to body; officials say it was staged, caller wanted for murder

A man who called police claiming he fell off a cliff while running from a bear — leading officials to discover a dead body — is now wanted for murder, Tennessee officials say.

Meta's stock drop tells the wrong story on earnings — so, we're boosting our price target

Don't let the after-hours stock action fool you, Meta delivered one heck of a strong quarter and rosy revenue guidance.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’

An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for one family in 1936 Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 6

‘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

Josh Rivera tells how Aaron Hernandez's CTE and sexuality informed 'American Sports Story' finale

The star of FX's limited series explains why he felt a sense of ownership over the show and how a scene provided an 'acknowledgment of the complexity' of Hernandez's life.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

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 - 6 days ago

Google Gemini unexpectedly surges to No. 1, over OpenAI, but benchmarks don’t tell the whole story

Google's Gemini-Exp-1114 AI model tops key benchmarks, but experts warn traditional testing methods may no longer accurately measure true AI capabilities or safety, raising concerns about the ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

The streetlights going out over Britain tell a brutal story: austerity isn't over – it's getting worse | John Harris

Labour won’t achieve its aim of reviving the UK’s economy until it takes the plight of cash-starved councils more seriously. All over the country, the lights are going out. The level of need for ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Mediha review – remarkable Yazidi victim of Islamic State’s sexual slavery tells her own story

After her village was destroyed, Mediha Ibrahim Alhamad was sold aged 10 by IS. With determination and charm she navigates a difficult aftermath. This is impressive work from film-maker Hasan ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Target's recent trade imports data tells the real story behind massive earnings miss

Target's CEO and COO cited the recent ports strike as a factor in the retailer's big earnings miss, but shipping data shows the problems run much deeper.

Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago

What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election

A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?

World - Financial Times - October 26

Watch: Beyoncé urges Americans to 'sing a new song' as she addresses Kamala Harris rally

The singer is the latest superstar entertainer to endorse Kamala Harris.

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

What Polls Can Tell Us, Beyond the Horse Race

As the election dust prepares to settle, patterns are emerging that might provide valuable context in the weeks to come.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

What the Final Polls Tell Us, and the Music Great Quincy Jones Dies

Plus, right-wing groups prepare to dispute the election.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

US hurricane worker sacked for telling crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

What White House picks tell us about Trump 2.0

The contours and priorities of his new presidency are starting to take shape as he fills key positions.

What the stats tell us about Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

Jake Paul is a slight favorite to defeat the 58-year-old Mike Tyson, but will experience count? Here's a look at the fight through the numbers.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Are You a Member of Gen Z? Tell Us About the Trends You’re Seeing.

Fashion, slang, social media, activism: We want to hear what young people are thinking and talking about.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

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