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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 ...11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Drugs were everywhere’: the rise and fall of the NBA’s cocaine era
Recreational drug use boomed in the 1980s and basketball was far from immune. The trend ended careers as the NBA clamped down. Micheal Ray Richardson was a brilliant player: a four-time NBA ...11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on foreign powers in Sudan: struggling for advantage while civilians starve | Editorial
The role of the United Arab Emirates in fuelling the war is under the spotlight. But other countries too are exacerbating the deadly conflict. The often denied but obvious involvement of foreign ...2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 team, plus a player to pick up in fantasy from each club
With a week and change in the books, here are the early risers and fallers. Plus, get help for your fantasy roster with these early waiver targets.4 days ago - NHL -
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, ...5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats look to quash threat from Green Party's Jill Stein
Democrats are sounding the alarm over Green Party candidate Jill Stein as they look to avoid a repeat of the 2016 presidential election, in which Stein was accused of playing spoiler in key swing ...5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Boston’s New Soccer Team Apologizes for the Pain Its Launch Caused
An advertising campaign around Boston’s N.W.S.L. team drew sharp criticism.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Young Black men could swing the election to Trump
“There’s a generational shift that has taken place that I think the older African American community doesn’t see."6 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
These boots were made for … autumn: the best women’s footwear for the season
Whether you’re ambling along in the countryside, running around the city or heading to the office, solid footwear is a must at this time of year. Here’s our pick of the best boots to buy now. Few ...October 16 -
World - The New York Times
Venezuela’s New Comedians Are Using Political Satire to Laugh Amid the Pain
A generation that fled political persecution and economic hardship is finding a way to laugh amid the pain.October 15 -
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 -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
How Does Emily Weiss, Glossier’s Founder, Define Success?
Glossier founder Emily Weiss attributes her success to never giving up. Plus, jewelry shopping from coast to coast and Wet Seal’s gilded age.October 12