‘Carl the Collector’ Puts an Autistic Child (Well, Raccoon) in the Lead

Several recent TV series for adults have featured autistic lead characters. A new PBS show looks to expand that trend into children’s programming.

Science - The New York Times - 6 days ago

'Carl the Collector,' a new animated PBS series, features characters with autism

PBS' new animated children's program, debuting Thursday, is the first time the public broadcaster has centered a series on a neurodiverse character.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 14

Review: Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi lead a 'Godot' that's well worth the wait

Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi star in the Geffen Playhouse's new production of Samuel Becektt's absurdist classic 'Waiting for Godot.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 16

Yields on cash are still 'well ahead of inflation,' expert says. Here's where to put your money now

Even with a new interest rate cut announced by the Federal Reserve, experts say investors can still expect competitive returns on cash.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Second missing raccoon found but two still at large

Four 18-month-old female raccoons escaped from their enclosure at Amazon World, near Sandown.

'My autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital'

Sebastian has been deemed fit for discharge but the 19-year-old has nowhere suitable to go.

Become A Gun-Toting Raccoon--No, Not That One--With Call Of Duty's New DLC

Activision continues to stock the Call of Duty in-game store with new bundles, and the latest lets you become a legally distinct version of Guardians of the Galaxy's Rocket Raccoon. Or at least ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Axelrod: Trump not 'closing well'

Democratic strategist and CNN contributor David Axelrod argued that former President Trump is not “closing well” as he and Vice President Harris address voters in last-minute messages before ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Carl Bernstein: Putin, Netanyahu, China benefiting from Trump picks

Veteran journalist Carl Bernstein suggested that the "three beneficiaries" of President-elect Trump's appointments to key positions will be Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli Prime Minister ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

‘Once my autistic son turns 18, his support ends’

Parents tell politicians about the "cliff-edge" their children face when they leave school.

CCTV shows autistic pupils pushed, pinned to walls and sitting in vomit

Police have said staff will not face action over abuse of autistic children shown in videos leaked to the BBC.

Autistic abuse case must never happen again, No 10 says

CCTV shown to the BBC shows children being thrown to the floor in padded rooms at special needs school.

Is it ever OK to ignore credit card debt collectors?

It can be tempting to ignore debt collectors' aggressive tactics, but it's generally not the best approach to take.

4 Young Collectors Have Phones, but It’s Watches They Love

After all, as one said, ‘It’s not just about knowing what the time is.’

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

The Papers: 'You're rehired' and 'Well, this is awkward!'

One man dominates all of Thursday's front pages after Donald Trump's presidential election win.

Carl Icahn’s investment arm’s stock slides after company again halves dividend

Icahn Enterprises LP’s stock fell 7% early Friday, after a report that Carl Icahn’s investing arm is planning to cut its dividend to help raise the funds to expand his stake in portfolio company ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Collector's Edition In Stock On Launch Day For PS5 And Xbox

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Rook's Coffer Collector's Edition In stock for PS5 and Xbox Series X ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

KAWS, the Collector, Says, ‘I Don’t Feel Like Anything Is Mine.’

Some collectors treat artworks like poker chips and flip work by young artists. That’s not Brian Donnelly. Now his finds star in a show.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Will debt collectors sue over a $3,000 credit card debt?

A $3,000 credit card debt may seem minor, but some debt collectors could still aggressively pursue it. Here's why.

What happens when a credit card charge-off is sold to a debt collector?

Has your charged-off debt been sold to a debt collector? Here's what you can expect to happen next.

The Absurd Toxic Crusaders 90s Cartoon Is Getting A Collector's Edition Blu-Ray

Back in the '90s, nothing was better than watching Saturday morning cartoons, and if you're looking to recapture that nostalgic feeling, one of the more absurd shows of that era is headed to home ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 14

GameStop appoints Nat Turner to board, tightens links with Collectors

Collectors Holdings CEO Nat Turner has joined the board of video game retailer and original meme stock GameStop.

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

Will my credit score drop if I pay a credit card debt collector?

Paying off an old debt could have an impact on your credit score — but not always in the way you'd think.

Is your Disney memorabilia worth anything? These are the items — and characters — collectors are looking for

Does your "Disneyana" have any resale value?

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Grab The Spider-Verse 4K Collector's Edition For $45 At Amazon Before It's Gone

Spider-Man fans can get a massive discount on the awesome Spider-Verse 2-Movie Collector's Edition at Amazon for Black Friday . Originally released last year for $120, Amazon's discount drops ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST on Saturday.

Big Tech CEOs send well wishes to Trump

Tech world reactions came from leaders including Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos.

Eudemonia, a Wellness Summit, Brings Health Seekers Together

Thousands of health seekers, many of them distrustful of the medical system, made a pilgrimage to Florida to commune with the influencers and the self-proclaimed healers they believe in most.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Feeling fine: the rise of ‘wellness real estate’

The Global Wellness Institute estimates that the sector could be worth $913bn by the end of 2028. It’s a big development for what was once regarded as ‘woo-woo’

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Wellness influencers love bovine colostrum – but what is it?

One popular brand boasts the supplement can ‘revive whole body health’. But can an aesthetically packaged powder actually achieve that?. Wellness influencers have a new obsession: bovine ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Head of Walmart’s Health and Wellness Division Departs

Walmart closed 51 health clinics six months ago.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

How Murderbot Saved Martha Wells' Life

Martha Wells created one of the most iconic characters in 21st-century science fiction: Murderbot, reluctant savior of humanity. Then she faced an existential threat of her own.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".

Michael McMonagle jailed for child sex offences

Michael McMonagle has been sentenced to nine months in custody and a further nine months on licence.

I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown

Before the floods, I was always with my boys. Always. This is Tera’s story. Location Martock, Canada. Disaster Nova Scotia floods, 2023. Tera works with people who have physical and mental ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

‘Carl the Collector’ Puts an Autistic Child (Well, Raccoon) in the Lead

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