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Jim Donovan, longtime Browns radio voice and beloved Cleveland sports figure, dies at 68

Jim Donovan, longtime radio voice of the Cleveland Browns, died at the age of 68 following a 20-year struggle with cancer.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Michael Parkinson's son defends new AI podcast

An AI version of the chat show host, who died last year, will interview guests in an eight-part series.

'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6

Former actor on the cartoon "Bob's Burgers" who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.

‘You tried to tell yourself I wasn’t real’: what happens when people with acute psychosis meet the voices in their heads?

In avatar therapy, a clinician gives voice to their patients’ inner demons. For some of the participants in a new trial, the results have been astounding. In the summer of 2019, when Joe was 21, he ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Bob Costas retires as MLB play-by-play voice after 44-year career in the booth

Costas, 72, made the decision to retire before the 2024 season began.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Algeria pardons and releases journalist who became a key voice during 2019 pro-democracy protests

Algeria has pardoned a journalist who emerged as a key voice during the country’s 2019 pro-democracy protests and was later imprisoned for taking foreign funding for his media outlets and ...

World - ABC News - November 1

'C'mon. Did we lose?': Raheem Morris' quip leads Week 9 Voices of Victory

The Falcons picked up their fifth win in six games and their head coach expected more energy postgame.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

‘I hope our voices are heard’: illustrated interviews with swing state voters in Pennsylvania

An artist talks to – and draws – people in a crucial state and asks what the election means to them. Last week, I made a short trip to Pennsylvania from New York to talk to people in this crucial ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Enter the ‘Whisperverse’: How AI voice agents will guide us through our days

Within the next few years, an AI-powered voice will burrow into your ears and take up residence inside your head.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 3

Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream

Irish-born Dolan better known for singing on the talent show than his horsecraft until riding Knight’s Choice to victory at Flemington. If the Melbourne Cup is looking to expand its appeal beyond ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

‘I had two kids and didn’t know what an orgasm was’: the Costa Rican film giving grandmothers a voice

Costa Rican director Antonella Sudasassi Furniss explains why her docu-fiction about the sexual lives of an earlier generation of women is also a story for today . ‘Women are always burning ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Gears Of War: E-Day Is Bringing Back Original Marcus And Dom Voice Actors

November 7 isn't just N7 Day for gamers; it's also the date that the first Gears of War debuted on Xbox 360 in 2006. Today marks the 18th anniversary of that game, and Xbox Game Studios is ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 7

Elwood Edwards, voice of the 'You've got mail' AOL email greeting, dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, the graphics guru and camera operator who voiced AOL's iconic and once ubiquitous greeting, 'You've got mail,' has died at age 74.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8

'My voice is needed': Going solo after leaving one of the UK's biggest podcasts

Milena Sanchez quit The Receipts last year, one of the UK's biggest podcasts, after a co-host rift.

Elwood Edwards, the man behind the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' greeting, dies at 74

The man who voiced America Online’s famous “You’ve got mail” greeting has died at age 74

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Ex-Hillary Clinton adviser: Dems 'hostage' to far-left, don't voice 'common sense'

Veteran political adviser Philippe Reines joined others in criticizing the modern Democratic Party after recent election losses, saying it has been taken "hostage" by the far left. "The majority of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Elwood Edwards, voice of AOL ‘You’ve got mail’ greeting, dies aged 74

Edwards taped message that became catchphrase and served as title of 1998 film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Elwood Edwards, who voiced AOL’s “You’ve got mail” greeting, has died, aged 74.. ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians

A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous Australians

World - ABC News - November 10

'He found his voice': How Dan Quinn reinvented himself and made the Commanders contenders

After being fired by the Falcons in 2020, Quinn began a transformation that has helped turn Washington around.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Music Review: Gwen Stefani's 'Bouquet' is a romantic return to mellow rock — with an ageless voice

Words and phrases like “nostalgia” or “back to her roots” come to mind when listening to Gwen Stefani’s fifth studio album, “Bouquet” — and it is in no way negative, writes The Associated Press' ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

'Eh, that's two, round up': Russell Wilson leads Week 11 Voices of Victory

Also post-win quips from Mike McDaniel, among others, topped Week 11.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Column: Meet the voice coach who's become a 'spiritual guru' to Hollywood's biggest stars

Whether they want to sound like Elvis, Judy, Dylan, Springsteen or just a better version of themselves, celebrities turn to Eric Vetro for help. Here's how he does it.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

What did King Richard III sound like? State-of-the-art technology re-creates monarch's voice

State-of-the-art technology has helped to create an avatar of the voice and face of Britain's Richard III over 500 years after his death in battle.

Boeing Workers to Vote on New Pay Deal

A proposal for a 35 percent wage hike over four years could end a costly strike, even as the aircraft maker hustles to sell planes and raise cash.

Business - Inc. - October 21

New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'

Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.

Walz accuses Trump of disrespecting workers by 'cosplaying' at McDonald’s

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential nominee, on Monday accused former President Trump of disrespecting McDonald’s workers by pretending to work at one of its restaurants ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

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