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Walking Dead actor Danai Gurira inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshops
Television and film star, who wrote first play to premiere on Broadway with all female and black cast and creatives, hopes writers’ conference will bring on new talent. A group of upcoming ...The Guardian - 18h -
Malema slams ‘back-stabbing’ Zuma as South African left reshapes
Former president will dump defectors to his upstart party, says Economic Freedom Fighters leaderFinancial Times - 23h -
Young people more susceptible to heat-related death, study finds
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.CBS News - 1d -
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Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 14: No young passer eclipses 200 yards
The former No. 1 overall pick has looked like a completely different quarterback after returning from being benchedCBS Sports - 1d -
France flies its 2 Mirage fighter jets out of Chad, signaling beginning of its military withdrawal from African country
France flies its 2 Mirage fighter jets out of Chad, signaling beginning of its military withdrawal from African countryABC News - 1d -
Choosing a Watch for a Young Man Isn’t Easy
These parents decided a watch would be a good 18th birthday gift. Then their search began.The New York Times - 1d -
Young Francophone Africans pack out poetry slams as region’s woes pile up
Resurgence of poetry culture among west African youth amid political instability, economic insecurity and jihadist threat. Clutching a microphone in one hand and pointing at the audience with the ...The Guardian - 1d -
In China's Rapidly Aging Cities, Young People Flee and Few Babies Are Born
Fushun, where roughly a third of the population is 60 or above, offers a snapshot of nation’s futureThe Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Young meteorologist meets his idol, Jim Cantore
Ethan Clark gained a huge following for his accurate weather updates, earning him a top civilian honor in North Carolina and a meeting with his hero, Jim Cantore.CBS News - 2d -
Young forecaster's Hurricane Helene reports credited with saving lives
Ethan Clark, a 22-year-old self-taught forecaster, received one of North Carolina's highest civilian honors for his reporting during Hurricane Helene. CBS News contributor David Begnaud has the story.CBS News - 2d -
Closing statements begin in the trial of Central African Republic rebels at the Hague
Prosecutors have told the International Criminal Court that they are confident that two alleged leaders of a predominantly Christian rebel group in the Central African Republic are guilty of ...ABC News - 2d -
Young Democrats of America host first DNC chairman race candidates forum
In the first candidate’s forum in the race for Democratic National Committee chair, all four publicly declared candidates spoke to Young Democrats of America (YDA) at their annual winter meeting, ...The Hill - 4d -
Boy, 15, crowned Britain's top young strongman
Keenan Pearson, 15, from Flimby, weightlifts his way to national glory despite being a novice.BBC News - 4d -
Party like it’s 1899: the young, wealthy women still attending debutante balls
Opulent celebrations of well-born women became déclassé under Elizabeth II, but the tradition is making a comeback. The event began with an opening dance, then the “debutantes lined up for a ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Young Ghanaians see presidential vote as a way out of hardship. But their options are limited
Millions of Ghanaians will on Saturday head to the polls to elect their next president, with issues such as the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation and illegal gold mining dominating the ...ABC News - 5d -
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Pearls Have Acquired a New Luster Among Young Designers
The recent “renaissance” of the classic gem has driven up demand as well as prices.The New York Times - 6d -
Young takes two-shot lead at Hero World Challenge
American Cameron Young leads by two shots after the opening round at the Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods in the Bahamas.BBC News - 6d -
McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials
The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.CNBC - 6d -
Coming for Selfies, Staying for Art: Dakar’s Biennale Draws Young Crowd
Encouraged by Senegal’s new president, teenagers and young adults, with social media tools in hand, have thronged an art exhibition that is usually the exclusive realm of the wealthy and elite.The New York Times - 6d -
Some young Kenyans turn to kung fu for self-improvement in difficult times
A growing number of young people in Kenya see kung fu as a path toward future employmentABC News - 6d -
Trio shortlisted for Young Sports Personality award
Sky Brown, William Ellard and Luke Littler are on the shortlist for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.BBC News - 6d -
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Biden marks America's contribution to African infrastructure during Angola visit
From a hillside overlooking the Bay of Corimba, President Joe Biden declared: “The future runs through Angola, through Africa.”NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Young Matildas take their opportunities to shake off a scare against Taiwan
Australia beat Taiwan 3-1 in women’s friendly at AAMI Park Tash Prior, Sharn Freier and Bryleeh Henry score first international goals It wasn’t the regulation result the Matildas had probably ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Bryce Young Was Benched. Now He’s Experiencing a Revival.
After early chaos in Carolina, the former No. 1 pick has settled in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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The dominance of young Derrick Henry
Before he became a generational star, Derrick Henry was trying to convince the world he could play running back.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Co-defendants of Young Thug acquitted in Georgia's longest criminal trial
Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial ended Tuesday with not guilty verdicts, except for one charge, for the two remaining co-defendants in a sprawling racketeering case that had included rap ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Young Thug co-defendants found not guilty of murder in Georgia gang trial
The gang and racketeering case involving rapper Young Thug ended as his co-defendants were acquitted of murder charges.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Last 2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty plea
Last 2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty pleaABC News - Dec. 3 -
Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 13: Bryce Young's ascension continues
The former No. 1 overall pick has looked like a completely different quarterback after returning from being benchedCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Jaylen praises Celtics' ‘young stars' after win over Heat
Celtics star Jaylen Brown credited the team's role players after they stepped up in Monday's win over the Heat.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Ashley Young eyes 'dream' FA Cup tie against son
Everton defender Ashley Young could be in for a dream family clash in the FA Cup third round when his side take on Peterborough United, where his 18-year-old son Tyler plays.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
'Scandal's' Bellamy Young: Domestic abuse can happen at any age. My mom was in her 80s
In a guest column, the 'Scandal' actor recounts her late mother's experience with elder domestic abuse and urges readers to seek help if they're in need.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Young has gone from borderline bust to possible building block
The former No. 1 overall pick has played well since returning from his early-season benching. Now the Panthers need to start building a winning team around hm.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
