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Samantha Harvey’s ‘beautiful and ambitious’ Orbital wins Booker prize 2024
The British author’s novel about astronauts on the International Space Station was chosen unanimously as the winner, says judging chair Edmund de Waal. • ‘This is a book we need now’: Sara Collins ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’ wins Booker Prize for fiction
Judges praise ‘beautiful and miraculous’ novel that tells the story of astronauts on the International Space StationBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’ Wins the Booker Prize
Most bets were on Percival Everett’s “James,” but the judges chose Harvey’s “beautiful, miraculous” novel, which is set aboard a space station.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
'Orbital,' which looks down on Earth in awe, wins the 2024 Booker Prize
"Orbital," by Samantha Harvey, won the 2024 Booker Prize on Tuesday. The book follows a day in the life of six astronauts.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fictionEntertainment - ABC News - November 12 -
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction
British writer Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for fiction with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space StationWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Inside the orbit of Trump 2.0
Plus, we’re keeping track of Team 47 with updates on the latest Trump appointmentsWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
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At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets
The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
Putin’s battle to keep Georgia in Russia’s orbit
The country is holding elections that could decide whether it tilts towards Moscow or Brussels. Observers fear that violence may followBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Keir Starmer to unveil ambitious new UK climate goal at Cop29
Exclusive: Target is 81% emissions cut compared with 1990, but activists say it must be backed by plan of action. Keir Starmer will announce a stringent new climate goal for the UK on Tuesday, the ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Interior Chinatown review – ambitious, yet tiring, adaptation of Charles Yu’s novel
There's a lot going in this entertaining, yet overstuffed, new series based on the award-winning meta mystery book. Though written in the form of a teleplay, Interior Chinatown, the 2020 National ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Senegal's ruling party secures majority in parliament, paving the way for ambitious reforms
Senegal’s ruling party has secured a resounding victory in the country’s legislative elections, winning 130 of 165 seats, according to provisional results announced Thursday by the national vote ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Raptors' Barnes out weeks with orbital fracture
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes will miss at least three weeks after he suffered a right orbital fracture against the Nuggets.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
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Georgia votes in an election that could take it toward the EU or into Russia's orbit
Georgians are voting in a parliamentary election that many citizens see as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European UnionWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
The Guardian view on Georgia’s election: drifting dismally into Moscow’s orbit | Editorial
A disputed victory by an authoritarian, anti-west party will be celebrated in the Kremlin. European leaders must find a way to respond. Among the former Soviet states that gained independence in ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
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 -
Russian rocket launches Iranian satellites into orbit as Moscow and Tehran expand ties
A Russian rocket has blasted off successfully to carry a pair of Iranian satellites into orbit, a launch that reflected growing cooperation between Moscow and TehranWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
Elon Musk may already be overstaying his welcome in Trump's orbit
Sources said that Musk’s near-constant presence at Mar-a-Lago in the week since Election Day had begun to wear on people who’ve been in Trump’s inner circleTop stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Music Review: In illness, Halsey tells deep truths on ambitious, reflective 'The Great Impersonator'
Halsey's fifth studio album, “The Great Impersonator," was made over the last two years, while the pop singer was privately battling both a form of lupus and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorderEntertainment - ABC News - October 25 -
Doubts mount over Britain’s ambitious growth plans — with warnings of further tax rises possible
Doubts are mounting over the Labour government's flagship growth and investment agenda, with one analyst warning further tax rises could be on the horizon.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Polls close in Georgia’s election which will determine if the country embraces Europe or falls into Russia’s orbit
Polls close in Georgia’s election which will determine if the country embraces Europe or falls into Russia’s orbitWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
China says it's ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday
China says all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station on the latest mission to make the country a major space powerTech - ABC News - October 29 -
China says it's ready to launch next crew to its orbiting space station Wednesday
China says all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station on the latest mission to make the country a major space powerWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
China launches a new crew to its orbiting space station as it seeks a major role in space exploration
China launches a new crew to its orbiting space station as it seeks a major role in space explorationTech - ABC News - October 29 -
Raptors' Scottie Barnes out for at least 3 weeks with orbital fracture after being hit by Nikola Jokić
Nikola Jokić's elbow hit Scottie Barnes in the eye on Monday night while they were fighting for a rebound.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Raptors F Scottie Barnes to miss at least 3 weeks because of right orbital fracture
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes will miss at least three weeks because of a right orbital fractureSports - ABC News - October 30 -
Rhea Ripley suffers fractured orbital socket; WWE says women's superstar is out indefinitely
Ripley's injury is reportedly a legitimate oneSports - CBS Sports - October 31 -
Why Kamala Harris will win
Because it’s still the economy, stupidBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Harris wins Vermont
Vice President Harris is projected to win Vermont, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The Democratic presidential nominee is expected to clinch the state’s three Electoral College ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump wins Indiana
Former President Trump has won the state of Indiana in the 2024 presidential election, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Indiana carries 11 Electoral College votes and was also home to a ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump wins Kentucky
Former President Trump has won the 2024 presidential race in Kentucky, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. A reliably red state, Trump won Kentucky in 2016 and 2020 by a nearly ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump wins South Carolina
Former President Trump will win South Carolina’s presidential contest, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, positioning him to claim the state’s nine electoral votes. Trump’s win ...Politics - The Hill - November 6
