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Vanessa Feltz looks back: ‘Russell Brand said he wanted to “have it off” with both my daughters – it was revolting’
The broadcaster and her daughters on her rollercoaster media career, enduring public scandals, and their unbreakable bonds. Born in London, Vanessa Feltz, 62, is a journalist and broadcaster. She ...9 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
8 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Struggling with back pain while you sleep, or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘It was wickedly painful. And transformative’: a tribute to all the women who ever waxed my back
In a culture that venerates grooming, I always felt self-conscious about my body hair. But intimate encounters with a series of beauticians helped me see life differently. It was my post-college ...9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Joy and pain, struggle and achievement – who best tells the story of Black lives?
We asked a group of Black Britons, some famous, some not: who do you most revere as a chronicler of the Black journey, in Britain and abroad?. The first book I read by Paul Gilroy was There Ain’t ...14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Someone who destroyed my life’: rapper Shyne on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in new documentary
Music mogul’s former protege, now a politician, says he was ‘set up to be the fall guy’ for 1999 New York shooting. Shyne, the rapper and former Sean “Diddy” Combs protege, says he “was ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Meet the Swedish Invincibles who did not concede all season … but still finished second
Ulf Johansson, the coach of Swedish fourth division side Ängelholm Women says he is extremely proud of the team who have a playoff decider on Sunday. Imagine completing an entire league season ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The man who played a big role in getting Russ back to neutral
As Russell Wilson navigates the road from his rocky Broncos stint to Steelers starter, the influence of his late mental coach Trevor Moawad persists.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Who really has the best defense? Stop rate for all 134 college football teams
We break down the top defenses based on how many times an opponents' drive ends without points.3 days ago -
World - ABC News
Pakistan police arrest 3 men who stabbed and killed 2 transgender women at their home
Pakistan’s police have arrested three men on suspicion of killing two transgender women with daggers at their home in the country’s conservative northwest3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘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 ...3 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women's hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st time
USC star JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers headline The Associated Press preseason All-America team that for the first time includes three sophomores in a clear sign of the young talent in a ...3 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
USC's JuJu Watkins is one of a record three sophomores on preseason AP All-America team in women's college basketball
USC's JuJu Watkins is one of a record three sophomores on preseason AP All-America team in women's college basketball4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
The 'smartest' thing this HR expert negotiated in a job offer: 'I tell my clients to do that all the time'
This HR expert negotiated the exit from a company before she was hired — and it paid off.4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Liz Cheney Tells Abortion Opponents It’s OK To Back Kamala Harris
As the pair campaigned together in suburban areas of battleground states, the Republican former congresswoman served as Ms. Harris’s ambassador to conservative women.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
From the budget to waxing: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
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Top stories - BBC News
Met Police only sought Al Fayed abuse charges over two of 21 women who accused him
Twenty-one women accused the ex-Harrods owner of sexual offences while he was alive, the force admits.October 19 -
Sports - ESPN
'She just doesn't waver': Can ever-steady Collier lead Lynx back from brink of elimination?
In leadership and production, Collier has been everything to the Lynx this year. Now the poised superstar looks to keep Minnesota's season alive.October 18 -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Inside the five-hour all-star Robbie Robertson tribute at Kia Forum
Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Mavis Staples and many more paid tribute to the late singer and Band co-founder Thursday night in Inglewood.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
To all men who love football: stand up against game-day ‘banter’ and sexual violence | Chris Paouros
Too often we see male bystanders laugh off abhorrent behaviour towards women. The time for a culture shift is now. The Tottenham supporter Eve De Haan’s account of being sexually assaulted on the ...October 18 -
Politics - The Hill
New research reveals the critiques holding women back from leadership that most men will never hear
Despite gender quotas, pay parity reports and global initiatives including International Women’s Day, the stark reality is that leadership positions are predominantly held by men. In fact, ...October 18 -
Tech - GameSpot
All 30 Overwatch 2 My Hero Academia Skins And Cosmetics
Overwatch 2 Season 13 just kicked off with a new battle pass and a new collaboration event. The new crossover pulls in My Hero Academia , adding new skins, highlight intros, and more to the ...October 17 -
World - Financial Times
Sketchy Politics: Labour Pains
How will Labour handle their first Budget?October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
'He was a big piece of my life': Your tributes to Liam Payne
Fans pay tribute to the One Direction singer, with many saying he played a prominent role in their childhood.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Propelled by tech money, the menace of race science is back – and it’s just as nonsensical as ever | Adam Rutherford
Once thought extinct after the fall of empire, this debunked practice has re-emerged with support from rogue experts and rich backers. “Civilisation is going to pieces … if we don’t look out the ...October 17 -
Top stories - ABC News
Trump calls himself 'father of IVF' in all-women town hall with Fox News
Former President Donald Trump sat down with Fox News' Harris Faulkner on Tuesday night in front of an all-female audience in Cummings, Georgia.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Mum's tribute to 'thrill-seeker' who died in Spain
Lewis Stevenson, 26, fell from a bridge while creating social media content, authorities said.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
From Accrington Stanley to England No 2 - who is 'all round good egg' Barry?
New England assistant Anthony Barry played with Jamie Vardy at Fleetwood Town and started his coaching journey with Accrington Stanley Under-16s.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
‘It’s not me, it’s just my face’: the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda
London-based Synthesia’s technology was employed to make deepfake videos for authoritarian regimes. The well-groomed young man dressed in a crisp, blue shirt speaking with a soft American accent ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
My father Frank Habicht, the photographer who captured the ‘heart and restlessness’ of 1960s London
Habicht’s images, of stars such as the Rolling Stones and Jane Birkin and of the everyday, defined the spirit of an era. In 1960s London, photographer Frank Habicht’s work captured the spirit and ...October 15 -
Sports - The New York Times
The Running Back Who Could Shatter a Record Set by Barry Sanders
Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty is on pace to rush for 2,704 yards.October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
USA-Mexico: Who makes the all-time XI for each team?
Ahead of a much-anticipated meeting, we look at the best starting lineups for each team.October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Knicks go all-in on Brunson, Pistons excited for Ivey & bring back the Sonics | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill is joined by James Edwards III, who writes for The Athletic about the New York Knicks and who previously worked the Detroit Pistons beat. The guys talk Knicks, Pistons, NBA Hall of ...October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
You'll definitely want to stash these two rookie running backs on all Fantasy Football rosters ahead of Week 7
Sometimes draft evals equate to accurate Fantasy projections, and other times, not so muchOctober 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
'Elon, can I have my designs back please', says I, Robot director after Tesla launch
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
To men who still want ‘proof’ of women’s pain: be careful what you wish for | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
A UK school’s botched plan to require a doctor’s note for period pain shows we’re still not trusted over our own suffering. How’s your pain threshold? For a few months now, I’ve been obsessively ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump, Harris and the end of Roe all collide in closely divided battle for white women
ERIE, Pa. — Dr. Theresa Wheeling had always been a registered Republican.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Ben Stokes back as England select all-Durham pace attack against Pakistan
Stokes returns alongside Matthew Potts Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson rested Ben Stokes will return to captain England in the second Test against Pakistan, with the seam bowler Matthew Potts also ...October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
SEE IT: Knicks welcome Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo back to MSG with tribute video
Back at Madison Square Garden after the trade for Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks honored Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo with a tribute video during their preseason game with the Minnesota ...October 13