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London's Elizabeth line wins top architecture prize
The Stirling Prize is normally awarded to a new building, but has gone to the entire train line.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Liam Payne Vigil in London Brings Fans Together
His death has been particularly profound in Britain, where Payne, a member of the boy band One Direction, first achieved fame. “We don’t know loss like this,” one fan said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
Wakefield replace London in Super League for 2025
Wakefield Trinity to replace London Broncos in 2025 Super League after receiving Grade A status in the restructure of the sport.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Remembrance display to light up Tower of London
The show, held over nine days, is in remembrance of those who lost their lives in both world wars.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Endangered parrots Lily and Margot escape from London Zoo
Blue-throated macaws Lily and Margot took flight on Monday and have not been seen since.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Late-night London struggles to keep the lights off
Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economyWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
London’s endangered language communities to be mapped in new project
London may be second only to New York in the number of at-risk languages spoken. Life in London has been mapped according to its health, wealth, land ownership, politics and transport at key points ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London
Anti-racism counter-protesters and Justice for Chris Kaba campaigners also take to capital’s streets. Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have gathered in central London for a protest which the ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
The 'grate cheese robbery': $400K of cheddar stolen in London
British chef Jamie Oliver is on the case of the stolen cheddar.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
More toilets will take 'worry' out of London travel
Billie Nicholls, who has ulcerative colitis, says some people don't have the luxury of waiting.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Obsessed with: unearthing London’s best autumn-truffle dishes
It isn’t hard to sniff out the delicacy in the capital’s restaurants right now. But here are six places that take it to the next levelWorld - Financial Times - 18 hours ago -
Six of the hottest tickets for the London Jazz Festival
Pat Metheny opens a heavyweight bill, plus sets from Keyon Harrold and Kenny BarronWorld - Financial Times - 13 hours ago -
How ‘Blitz’ Recreates War-Torn London
Steve McQueen’s latest film, set in 1940 during Germany’s bombardment of the British capital, draws extensively from contemporary photos, and much of it was shot outside London.Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago -
Gam3 Awards 2024 reveals shortlist for Web3 game awards and $5M prize pool
The Gam3 Awards for Web3 games is returning for a third year in a row with a prize pool of $5 million, up from $2 million last year.Tech - VentureBeat - October 15 -
Emma Hayes calls top coaching award 'huge honor,' believes awards body treats women's soccer as 'afterthought'
Hayes won the Women's Johan Cruyff Award for her work coaching Chelsea and the USWNTSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson commended for advancing understanding of inequalityBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.Business - The New York Times - October 14 -
Pro-Harris ad to run during BET Hip Hop Awards
An ad in support of Vice President Harris geared toward African American voters will run during the BET Hip Hop Awards, a music awards event airing Tuesday night. The ad, dubbed “Wallet” and ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
9 of the Most Celebrated Awards in Science Outside of Nobel Prizes
The Nobel Foundation offers prizes in only three scientific disciplines, but other awards have been created to honor scientists in different fields.Tech - The New York Times - October 15 -
Chapman headlines Giants' three Gold Glove Award finalists
Matt Chapman is one of three San Francisco Giants players who are among the finalists for the Gold Glove Award at their respective positions.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
Paul Lowe, Award-Winning British Photojournalist, Dies at 60
He was killed in a stabbing near Los Angeles, and his 19-year-old son was arrested, the authorities said. Mr. Lowe had earned acclaim for documenting the siege of Sarajevo and other conflicts.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
The midseason Heisman: 11 players for college football's most coveted award
Fourteen ESPN college football writers voted on their top five for the Heisman trophy.Sports - ESPN - October 17 -
Jane Fonda to receive lifetime achievement award from actors’ guild
Actor and humanitarian Jane Fonda is adding the SAG life achievement award to her many accoladesEntertainment - ABC News - October 17 -
Jane Fonda to receive the 2025 SAG Life Achievement Award
You'd think by now Jane Fonda had won every honorary prize. Nope. The SAG Awards will add to her treasure chest, saluting the actress for her body of work and her humanitarian efforts.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry’s midseason College Football Playoff predictions and awards
Plus, midseason Heisman Trophy winners!Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Poet Naomi Shihab Nye receives $100,000 lifetime achievement award
Naomi Shihab Nye is this year’s winner of the Wallace Stevens Award, a $100,000 lifetime achievement honor named for the great 20th century poetEntertainment - ABC News - October 18 -
Toni Vaz, Stuntwoman and Founder of N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards, Dies at 101
She created a program to honor Black artistic success in the 1960s. But she spent decades trying to get its organizers to recognize her role.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
