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On the road, full of grievance and bitter wit: A (fictional) woman for our era
Ariel Courage's debut novel, 'Bad Nature,' centers on a chaotic woman who takes to the road after receiving a terminal diagnosis, revenge on her mind.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
'Nothing is left' - BBC witnesses earthquake destruction in Myanmar's capital
The BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake.BBC News - 4d -
Palestinian paramedics shot by Israeli forces had hands tied, witnesses say
Senior doctor who saw bodies says men appeared to have been ‘executed’, adding to evidence of potential war crime. Some of the bodies of 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, killed by ...The Guardian - 2d -
Are we witnessing the BEST Final Four EVER? and double standards we’re DONE with | College Basketball Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young recap the biggest moments from the Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight and look ahead to the Final Four and Championship games in both the men's & women's NCAA ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.BBC News - 11h -
Michael Hurley, singer-songwriter and 'Godfather of freak folk,' dies at 83
Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was 'the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.'Los Angeles Times - 8h -
Oxford Dictionary Adds New Words, Including ‘Gigil’ for Extreme Cuteness
The Oxford English Dictionary added 42 new words borrowed from other languages, including gigil, a Tagalog expression for witnessing something adorable.The New York Times - 6d -
After 44 seasons, Nick Nickson's retirement will mark end of an era for Kings
Nick Nickson, who has witnessed several different eras of the Kings during his 44 years as a team broadcaster, is planning to retire at the end of the season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A man wielding an axe wounds 3 people at the Assyrian Christian new year parade in Iraq
Witnesses and officials in the northern Iraqi city of Dohuk say a man with an axe has attacked a new year parade by Assyrian Christians and wounded three peopleABC News - 2d -
Sean Combs' attorneys seek to block psychologist from testifying at May trial
Lawyers for Sean Combs have asked a judge to prevent a clinical psychologist from testifying as an expert witness for the prosecution at his upcoming trial on charges of sex trafficking and ...NBC News - 12h -
CBS Reports presents "Reverb | Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political ...CBS News - 6d -
Maybe I’m Amazed by John Harris review – with a little help from John, Paul, George and Ringo
The Guardian journalist’s tender account of how music became a bridge between him and his autistic son, James, is full of wit and wisdom. Halfway through Maybe I’m Amazed , there’s a photograph of ...The Guardian - 4d -
How should this Ole Miss basketball team be remembered? Let them tell you.
OXFORD – A five-hour drive from Atlanta back to Oxford with a stop for gas provides a lot of time to think. And, given what I witnessed first-hand over the last week or so, I needed every minute of ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The inside story of the 2024 election
{beacon} It’s Tuesday. It’s April Fools’ Day, so keep your wits about you. And send me any pranks you come across. 😉 In today's issue: Behind the scenes of Biden dropping out Booker’s 16+ hour ...The Hill - 2d -
Boebert appears to confuse Oliver Stone with Roger Stone during JFK records hearing
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) appeared to confuse Oliver Stone, an American filmmaker and a witness before House lawmakers on Tuesday, with political strategist Roger Stone during a hearing on the ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch: Rafael Nadal’s priceless reaction to Rudiger’s dramatic winner against Real Sociedad
Rafael Nadal, a proud Real Madrid supporter, couldn’t resist the lure of witnessing his beloved team take on Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu. The tennis legend, who has openly expressed his ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
