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The New York Times - World
Australian Author’s Novel-Turned-Film Goes Global
Lily Brett’s delight is bittersweet as “Too Many Men,” her story about traveling with her father, becomes a movie he did not live to see.Australia -
CBS News - Top stories
Athlete and author Ivy Pochoda on ambition, sports and more
Former squash athlete and acclaimed author Ivy Pochoda is one of the most talked-about writers in the country, with her latest novel "Sing Her Down" taking home the Los Angeles Times' Book Prize for a mystery or thriller earlier this year. Jeff ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Actively Black Will Be Dressing Team Nigeria for the Olympics
Actively Black, the company that will be dressing Team Nigeria, has gold-medal-worthy ambitions. -
BBC News - Top stories
England's 'massive opportunity' to shock All Blacks
England seek historic series win in New Zealand as All Blacks start new era under Scott Robertson -
BBC News - Top stories
All Blacks defeat 'tough to take' - George
England captain Jamie George says his side are "gutted" not to have claimed their first win in New Zealand since 2003. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Paul Theroux, Author of Almost 60 Books, Has Advice for Aspiring Writers
After 60 years and almost as many books, the novelist and travel writer, 83, will stop when he falls out of his chair. -
ABC News - Top stories
Authorities, churches identify 6 family members killed in Wisconsin house fire
Authorities and churches have identified the six family members who died in a Wisconsin house fire -
Financial Times - World
UK tax authority accused of ‘pattern of costly mistakes’ after latest bungle
Case was recently thrown out after HMRC missed court deadlineUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Relatives of India crush victims accuse authorities of leaving people to die
Family members and eyewitnesses say they had to dig in mud to find survivors and some of the more than 120 killed. Relatives of victims of the deadly crowd crush during a Hindu religious gathering in northern India have accused the authorities of ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Beryl weakens to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico but could become a hurricane again as it heads to Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl moved out of the Yucatán Peninsula and into the Gulf of Mexico Friday night, where it is forecast to take a path toward Mexico and southern Texas and regain hurricane strength along the way, forecasters said. -
The Guardian - World
‘Razor’ Robertson is All Blacks’ surf dude tasked with sinking England
New Zealand’s coach has rugby union credentials that suggest Steve Borthwick’s men might hit stormy waters. Scott “Razor” Robertson could hardly be further removed from the traditional image of an All Blacks head coach. You never heard about ... -
The Hill - Politics
Biden campaign hits Trump over 'Black jobs' remark in new ad
The Biden reelection campaign has launched a new ad hitting former President Trump for his comments about “Black jobs” at the presidential debate. In response to the first 2024 general election debate’s only question regarding Black voters, Trump ...Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
For all the fear of black swans, the stock market is acting roughly the same
“If the modern world is growing ever more complex and more black swans are flying around as a result, it is not apparent in the historical return data,” says one market observer. -
NBC News - Top stories
George Hocker broke through barriers as one of the CIA’s first Black spymasters
George Hocker, one of the CIA's first Black clandestine officers, faced barriers throughout his career and harrowing assignments abroad, but rose to the top ranks. -
The Guardian - World
England target breakdown as route to poll-defying win over All Blacks
Sir Keir Starmer’s elevation may be an omen for Borthwick’s squad who are finally in good shape to face New Zealand. The pre-game polls on big match days in New Zealand seldom fluctuate too wildly. Traditionally the public are given just one ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Moving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black door
Rishi Sunak has made way for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer to move into No 10. Here’s how it all happens. -
The Guardian - World
Alex Mitchell: ‘All Blacks are one of the best sides but they’re not unbeatable’
England scrum-half will start the Test series against New Zealand in a team brimming with confidence and hope. One of Alex Mitchell’s strengths is his calm, unflappable temperament. Very little irritates the England scrum-half, an increasingly ...