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World - The Guardian
A moment that changed me: I first heard Oasis at 14 – and they gave me the swagger to come out
Definitely Maybe spoke to me as a working-class Glasgow teenager and gave me hope. Be Here Now brought it all crashing down. I was visiting my brother at RAF Chivenor in 1994, where he was based as ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'I never thought I would make it to this stage'
Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I can do the same job as a man’: Ukraine’s first frontline female commander on war, grief – and her hope for the future
Yulia Mykytenko leads a platoon of men in a reconnaissance and attack unit – and has already lost her husband, father and many friends in the devastating war. In her memoir, she writes that she was ...21 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I have plenty of rhythm when I rap, but not so much when I have sex’: Professor Green’s honest playlist
The rapper is an ‘indie grunge boy’ at heart who belts out Nirvana at karaoke. But why does he blame his nan for his early taste in music?. The first song I fell in love with Incredible by M-Beat ...2 days ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
Blasts across Lebanon as Israel targets Hezbollah banks
The Israeli military tells people in more than 20 areas in Lebanon to leave, ahead of its overnight strikes.2 days ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Blasts heard across Beirut after Israel warns it will hit Hezbollah-linked finance group
Hundreds evacuate after Israeli military says it will strike areas linked to Al-Qard Al-Hassan association, a US-sanctioned banking system. See all our Middle East coverage Hundreds of Beirut ...2 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
'I was a Directioner - a generation of fangirls are grieving'
I was a teenage fan before I interviewed Liam Payne as a journalist - this is why the band were so important to young girls.3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I am now an empty nester’: I encouraged my two adult sons to move out. I was anxious and scared — now my heart is full
‘With the sale of the house, I was able to pay off some small debts, and now I am 100% debt free’3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Tim Dowling: have you heard the one about the out-of-tune banjo? My banjo, to be exact
An unusually damp venue poses my band a challenge: how to stay in tune. One instrument proves particularly vulnerable …. The band I’m in is in the middle of its autumn tour: Hertford, Stroud, ...4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca opens up on getting first Italy opportunity: 'I started from the bottom to get here'
The Italian striker reveals what he's learned on his rise from Italy's second division to Ajax, Udinese and, now, Italy5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
I was not interviewed for England job - Howe
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says he was not contacted by the Football Association in their recent hunt for a new England manager.5 days ago -
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Tech - Wired
Marissa Mayer: I Am Not a Feminist. I Am Not Neurodivergent. I Am a Software Girl
She was the 20th hire at Google, then the head of Yahoo, and now the CEO of Sunshine. For Mayer, geekery supersedes gender.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Boy, 7, dies and six injured in house explosion
Emergency crews remain at the scene in Newcastle, with people being warned to avoid the area.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Ann Patchett: The Decision I Made 30 Years Ago That I Still Regret
What was email but the chance for more friends, more love, more work?October 15 -
World - ABC News
Imprisoned Belarus activist who was a symbol of defiance hasn't been heard from for months
The last time any of Maria Kolesnikova’s family had contact with the imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist was more than 18 months agoOctober 15 -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session
It’s a highly visible role that usually comes with no job description or salary. This group aims to assist. (And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.)October 12