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I'm a travel writer who has visited 68 countries—the 4 'magical places' I think about moving to most

"I wonder what it would be like to live in most of the places I visit," says Chicago-based writer Meena Thiruvengadam. Here are my top four.

Business - CNBC - 12 hours ago

A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer

The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.

Business - The New York Times - November 20

Arthur Frommer, renowned travel guide writer, dies at 95

Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks helped average Americans embark on budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.

France alarmed by disappearance of writer in Algeria

World - Yahoo News - November 23

I'm offered sex as a favour because I'm disabled

Holly says she wants to challenge negative stereotypes when it comes to people with disabilities dating.

Why AI won’t make you a better writer

Don’t let anything, least of all AI, cheat you out of what is creatively possible. Go forth and write your own story.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Martini recipes from cocktail writer Robert Simonson

The author of "The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World's Greatest Drink" offers "Sunday Morning" viewers two classic recipes.

'I'm undocumented, but I'm not scared' - migrants on Trump's deportation plans

While many are scared, some dismiss the dangers of mass deportations under Donald Trump.

'I'm here to win - emotions will be for the end'

Retiring superstar Rafael Nadal says he will not be distracted by emotion as Spain look to win the Davis Cup in the final tournament of his career.

The Best Travel Deals for Black Friday and Travel Tuesday

Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Maggie O’Farrell: ‘Having a stammer was instrumental in making me a writer’

The novelist, 52, talks about teenage affliction, the missing elements in stories and always loving Where the Wild Things Are. When I was a child, I lived in a town that had a Carnegie library, ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

After Islamic State: how writers and poets are reclaiming the soul of Mosul

IS burned 100,000 books when they occupied the Iraqi city. Now, as the arts flourish once again and help to restore social cohesion, the ancient cultural centre is being reborn. As the sun sets ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

‘A shot of adrenaline for tired ears’: our classical writers on the music that energises them

On the day that Radio 3 launches Unwind, a station dedicated to calming and restorative music , we choose instead the pieces we go to to excite, motivate and thrill us. Apologies to Mozartians, ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Anger is an energy! Stars and writers on the songs that define punk spirit

As Patti Smith’s debut single turns 50, punk musicians and music writers pick the songs that define the genre’s resistance, rebellion and refusal. Chosen by Phoebe Lunny , singer/guitarist of ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Four things enterprises need to think about for effective agents

Writer CEO May Habib explains the four things companies need to know before setting off on their agentic AI journey.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

Some of Substack’s Biggest Newsletters Rely On AI Writing Tools

A new analysis of Substack’s top newsletters estimated that around 10 percent publish AI-generated or AI-assisted content.

Tech - Wired - November 15

Christmases gone wrong inspires Love Actually writer's new film

The romcom king returns with a Christmas movie but this time it's an animation.

Trump likely to choose surgeon and writer Marty Makary as FDA chief

Johns Hopkins doctor touted protection from natural immunity and opposed Covid vaccine mandates. Donald Trump is likely to choose the Johns Hopkins surgeon and writer Martin Makary to lead the Food ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

South African dissident writer, poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85

He was a staunch opponent of the South African government’s apartheid policy.

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85

South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial segregation, has died in Paris

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Breyten Breytenbach, Anti-Apartheid Writer in Exile, Dies at 85

He wrote poetry in Afrikaans and prose in English in his fight against South African racial oppression, an effort that landed him in jail for seven years.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

French Intellectuals Decry Dissident Writer Boualem Sansal’s Arrest in Algeria

An outspoken French-Algerian novelist returned to his homeland and was promptly taken into custody at age 75.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

For a Food Writer, Thanksgiving Is a Spot in the Super Bowl Every Year

Some professionals in the food writing business are spent before Turkey Day arrives. Others feel they can finally cook for themselves.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Four Opinion Writers on ‘Wicked’: ‘Women Deserve Rage. We Have a Lot to Be Angry About.’

A big-budget holiday film with a strong antifascist message? “Wicked” is not what we expected.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

'I'm a hoarder - it's my mess and it's who I am'

Dan MacPhee shares his personal battle with clutter and what is being done to help him.

"Hello, I'm In Finland" | 60 Minutes Archive

In 1999, correspondent Bob Simon reported from Finland on Nokia, the former mobile giant that once dominated the global market with its cell phones.

Joy Behar: I'm 'nauseously optimistic' that Harris will win

Joy Behar says she's "nauseously optimistic" that Vice President Harris will win her White House bid against former President Trump. "Whatever happens, I feel like we're in a very historic moment," ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Jason Kelce apologizes on ESPN after phone-smashing incident with fan who directed anti-gay slur at brother Travis

"In a heated moment, I chose to greet hate with hate."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

'I'm called exotic for being black in a rural town'

Nyarai moved to Carmarthenshire when she was 13 and felt "very different" in a white, rural area.

Amorim: I'm not 'naive,' Man Utd job will be 'difficult'

Rúben Amorim said he is under no illusions about the difficulty of the task he faces when he takes over at Old Trafford.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Fins' Hill: Surgery 'brought up' but I'm playing

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said Thursday that "surgery was brought up" about his injured wrist but he decided to play through the injury.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

‘I'm Going to Bluesky’ Is the New ‘I’m Moving to Canada’

Users frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of X and closeness to president-elect Donald Trump are fleeing to Bluesky—an easier migration than leaving the US.