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Luther Vandross: the tragic R&B crooner who struggled for acceptance

A new documentary looks back on the career of a singer whose undeniable talent wasn’t always enough for a limited and image-obsessed industry. Luther Vandross is R&B music’s tragic hero – a soulful ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

‘It romanticised my night!’ The R&B slow jam events making Black British clubbers swoon

No pounding beats, no strobes – just sensual tracks, singalongs and nostalgic vibes. Black club-goers explain how this craze gives them a space to call their own. It’s just past 5pm in West ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

‘Young women from the ghetto were taken advantage of’: the power and pain of R&B’s ‘new jill swing’ era

The female counterpart to new jack swing, which exploded in the late 80s by fusing hip-hop, pop and R&B, was thrilling – but held back by sexism, racism and dodgy contracts. A flash of Technicolor ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Jack Jones, a Suave, Hit-Making and Enduring Crooner, Dies at 86

With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including “The Love Boat.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Jack Jones, Grammy-winning crooner of 'The Love Boat' theme, dies at 86

Jack Jones, the Grammy-winning singer of 'The Love Boat' theme — and hits 'Lollipops and Roses' and 'Wives and Lovers' — has died at 86.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24

Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86

Jack Jones, a Grammy-winning crooner known for "The Love Boat” television show theme song, has died

Entertainment - ABC News - October 25

Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star

US central bank risks reviving inflation if it keeps lowering the federal funds rate in pursuit of a nirvana state

World - Financial Times - October 23

France takes stake in Sanofi unit as part of €16bn sale to CD&R

Deal for consumer health arm faced political furore over ceding controlling stake to US private equity group

Business - Financial Times - October 21

'Smaller R in royal' - Prince William wants to do things differently

The prince appeared more relaxed and open with media throughout his South Africa tour.

Royal with a 'small r': Prince William reveals his plans to modernize the monarchy

The Prince of Wales has revealed he is taking a more modern approach to royal duties with “a smaller R in the royal,” marking a pivotal shift for the British monarchy.

Cardi B hospitalized due to medical emergency

Music superstar Cardi B says she is recovering, but will miss a performance Saturday night at an Atlanta music festival after being hospitalized for an unspecified medical emergency. The ...

Cardi B to speak at Harris rally in Milwaukee

Cardi B will be showing "Up" for Vice President Harris's campaign, delivering remarks at a Friday rally in battleground Wisconsin. The "Money" rapper will speak at the "When We Vote We Win" concert ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Sanofi Enters Exclusive Talks With CD&R Over Consumer Business Stake Sale

Sanofi moved ahead with a plan to sell a controlling stake in its consumer-healthcare unit Opella to Clayton Dubilier & Rice, entering exclusive talks for a deal that values the business at $17.4 ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Prince William says he wants to carry out duties with a smaller ‘r’ in the ‘royal’

Prince of Wales says he wants to approach engagements differently and to focus on helping people. Prince William has said he wants the monarchy to evolve and for him to carry out his duties with a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

U.S. conducts new airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen with B-2 bombers

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers were part of an operation to conduct "precision strikes" on five underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of ...

U.S. military uses B-2 bombers to conduct airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen

The U.S. military carried out airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said five underground weapons storage facilities were attacked using B-2 stealth bombers.

World - CBS News - October 17

Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festival

Cardi B says she has been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss a performance at an Atlanta music festival

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Cardi B says she was hospitalized and will miss performance at Atlanta music festival

Rapper Cardi B said Wednesday she is recovering from a medical emergency and will have to miss her performance at an Atlanta music festival this weekend.

Cardi B "medical emergency" forcing her to cancel ONE Musicfest performance

Cardi B says she's been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss her scheduled performance at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.

Susan B. Anthony Was Arrested for Voting. Now Her Home Is a Poll Site.

The home in Rochester, N.Y., now a museum celebrating the women’s suffrage movement, is serving as a polling place for early voters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Things to know before visiting Susan B. Anthony's grave on Election Day

More than 10,000 people are expected to visit on Election Day.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Watch live: Harris, Cardi B rally voters in 'blue wall' Wisconsin

Vice President Harris is in Milwaukee Friday evening, rallying voters in the crucial swing state of Wisconsin as Election Day inches closer. Rapper Cardi B is also expected to speak at the “When We ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Cardi B hits Trump over 'like it or not' women's health comments

Rapper Cardi B knocked former President Trump for comments he made earlier this week about protecting women's health, whether they "like it or not." "Trump says he's going to protect women whether ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

These stocks could benefit from Trump’s election victory, B. Riley says

Trump’s victory could benefit a host of stocks from sectors such as coal mining, fintech, cryptocurrency and for-profit education, says B. Riley Securities.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

U.N. Agency Aiding Millions of Palestinians Is in Jeopardy---and There's No Plan B

On a typical day in Gaza, Unrwa provides food to around 2,000 families and healthcare to thousands more. Israel last week passed laws aimed at halting those operations.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Bruins takeaways: Awful third period costs B's in loss to Ullmark, Senators

Third period struggles are costing the Bruins valuable points, and that was again the case Saturday night against the Senators.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Premiums for Medicare Part B to rise in 2025: What to know

Those with Medicare can expect Part B monthly premiums to rise in 2025.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

US long-range B-2 stealth bombers target underground bunkers of Yemen's Houthi rebels

U.S. long-range B-2 stealth bombers launched airstrikes targeting underground bunkers used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

World - ABC News - October 17

US attacks Houthi targets in Yemen with B-2 stealth bombers for first time

Escalation was to ‘defend US forces and personnel’, says Lloyd Austin, as Houthi official says US ‘will pay the price’. Middle East crisis – live updates The US has carried out B-2 stealth ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Guardians win epic Game 3 against Yankees, Dodgers take commanding lead in NLCS | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the epic ALCS Game 3 that saw the Guardians win in extras against the Yankees, as well as the Dodgers blowing out the Mets again as they sit one win away from ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

No Plan B: England women’s sorry T20 World Cup exit means it’s time for change

Lack of leaders exposes overreliance on the captain, Heather Knight, and the flaws in Jon Lewis’s easy-option coaching. The England women’s cricket team were touted as gold medal hopes at the ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Yankees, Dodgers advance to World Series, ALCS/NLCS series recap, Céspedes sighting | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Yankees and Dodgers advancing to the World Series, give an early preview of the 2024 Fall Classic and Jake shares a rare Yoenis Céspedes sighting at ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

NFL Week 7 grades: Ravens earn 'A+' for steamrolling Buccaneers, Cardinals get 'B' for beating Chargers

Here are the Week 7 grades for every team that played

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Cardi B vows to sue, 'beat' troll behind child protective services prank call: 'It's not funny'

Cardi B vows to take legal and physical action against the prank caller who called child protective services to her home. 'You gonna see the evil side of me.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

DeAndre Hopkins trade grades: Chiefs get 'B+' for WR insurance; Titans get fair value for ex-Pro Bowler

Which side won the deal?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

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