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Long Island by Colm Tóibín review – the sequel to Brooklyn is a masterclass in subtlety and intelligence
This follow-up, set 20 years on, kicks off with a marriage in crisis and skilfully conveys how blind we are to our own motivations. The great thing about writing a sequel is that you can go straight in with the action, and no need to worry about ...The Guardian - World -
Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade wants to 'maximize each day' of his post-NBA career
The 42-year-old's projects include sports team ownership, TV commentary and writing books.CNBC - Business -
Ireland’s push to shore up share of ECB staff triggers call for nationality quotas
Union hits at warning by bank’s chief economist that retirement wave risks diluting Ireland’s presenceFinancial Times - World -
Xi Jinping Embracing Vladimir Putin in Defiance of the West
Western leaders looking for signs that the Chinese leader used his influence on President Vladimir V. Putin to end the war in Ukraine are likely to be disappointed.The New York Times - World - China -
Former ‘Love Island’ stars charged with promoting trading scheme on Instagram
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority accuses ‘finfluencers’ in social media crackdownFinancial Times - Business -
Bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island remains closed after barge crash
The bridge connecting Galveston, Texas, to Pelican Island remains closed after a barge crashed into a pillar supporting the span, causing it to partially collapseABC News - Top stories -
The quiet Japanese island paradise on the frontline of growing Taiwan-China tensions
Yonaguni is a tourist hotspot – but its location just 100km from Taiwan means residents must wrestle with the creeping militarisation of their home. In the minds of many Japanese people, Yonaguni is a sleepy paradise of crystal-clear sea and ...The Guardian - World - China -
As it happened: William Lai sworn in as Taiwan's new president
William Lai faces an aggressive Beijing, a divided parliament and a disgruntled youth in his first term.BBC News - Top stories -
Taiwan’s President Vows to Keep Island Safe Amid Chinese Pressure
President Lai Ching-te has pledged to stay on his predecessor’s narrow path of resisting Beijing without provoking it. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - World -
Daniel Martin on embracing his roots and empowering women through makeup
Celebrated makeup artist Daniel Martin is known for his work with Hollywood stars like Michelle Yeoh, Nina Dobrev, Jessica Alba and Meghan Markle.CBS News - Top stories -
UK water companies embrace PFI to deliver £14bn of infrastructure
Ofwat encourages debt-laden utilities to set up entities to deliver reservoirs and pipelinesFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
‘Proud and happy’: Ukrainians embrace Oleksandr Usyk’s boxing victory
People in Kyiv and Kharkiv celebrate win in world heavyweight unification fight as symbolic achievement for the country. From the capital, Kyiv, to the heavily attacked region of Kharkiv, news of Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury brought ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Who's afraid of cultivated meat? Why Florida should embrace, not ban it
Florida has the chance to lead in this area, to embrace the future rather than cling to the past. Let's not be the generation that bans the future. Let's be the ones who welcomed it, nurtured it and thrived from it.The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Counterfeit goes cool: high-end brands urged to embrace rise of #dupe
Gen Z are flaunting their knockoffs and imitations – so experts say companies should play along. High-end brands should “lean in” and embrace the #dupe subculture that feeds off recommending duplicates or cheaper alternatives to luxury products, ...The Guardian - World -
South Africa's long job queues overshadow election
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France Bans TikTok in Island Territory After Pro-Independence Protests Turn Violent
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Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition that is likely to bolster island's ties with the U.S.
Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition that is likely to bolster island's ties with the U.S.ABC News - World -
Emerging Trends for Home Renovation and Design
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The FBI investigated David Copperfield for two years. The claim that he was ‘exonerated’ was widely embraced. Was he?
A woman alleged that the magician sexually assaulted her on his private island in 2007. His lawyers said he was falsely accused. Lacey Carroll headed straight to Harborview medical center after touching down in Seattle following a three-day stay ...The Guardian - World -
Patriots' Jacoby Brissett embracing mentor role in second stint with team, 'excited to work with' Drake Maye
Brissett could begin the year as QB1, but it won't stop him from helping out the rookieCBS Sports - Sports -
Colorado GOP chair's embrace of Trump tactics splits party as he tries to boost his own campaign
He's used Trump’s belligerent politics to advance himself.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Smaller European brands are embracing the U.S. as alternative growth markets such as China and Russia become increasingly fraught.
Smaller European brands are embracing the U.S. as alternative growth markets such as China and Russia become increasingly fraught.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Slovakia’s Politics Were Toxic Long Before Its Prime Minister Was Shot
Years of vitriolic rhetoric, worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, left Slovakia with bitter political division.The New York Times - World -
Thousands of children waiting too long for school support, BBC finds
Many councils in England are failing to meet legal deadlines to set out the extra help pupils need to access education.BBC News - Top stories -
Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.CBS News - Top stories -
OpenAI’s Long-Term AI Risk Team Has Disbanded
The entire OpenAI team focused on the existential dangers of AI has either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups, WIRED has confirmed.Wired - Tech -
Road to Riyadh: Fury and Usyk’s long journey to date with destiny
The two fighters have experienced epic highs and crushing lows in the lead-up to Saturday’s undisputed decider. His eye-catching size and improbable name earned Tyson Fury attention but his amateur career was marked by frustration. Fury fought ...The Guardian - World -
Mexico City Has Long Thirsted for Water. The Crisis Is Worsening.
A system of dams and canals may soon be unable to provide water to one of the world’s largest cities, a confluence of unchecked growth, crumbling infrastructure and a changing climate.The New York Times - World - Mexico -
Scheffler looks to the weekend after a long, strange day at the PGA Championship
The only quibble about Scottie Scheffler’s recent domination on the golf scene was that perhaps he was too normal and maybe not quite exciting enough to capture the attention of millions on a week-in, week-out basisABC News - Sports -
Bipartisan group of senators unveil long-awaited guidance on AI bills
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Infected blood victims have waited too long - Shapps
Families have been let down over decades, says minister, ahead of a long-awaited inquiry report.BBC News - Top stories -
Jurgen Klopp’s long farewell leaves Liverpool in state of euphoric melancholy
Jurgen Klopp’s last dance was approaching its climax, his side waltzing to victory as the most congratulatory chant thumped around Anfield.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Chevron to sell UK North Sea assets as it exits ageing oil basin
Company to focus on newer oilfields, bringing to an end more than 55 years of operations in regionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Five Israeli soldiers killed by apparent friendly fire in north Gaza
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U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.CBS News - Top stories -
Chevron to sell off its remaining North Sea oil and gas fields
US company denies decision is linked to UK’s 35% windfall tax on North Sea producers. Chevron is preparing to call time on more than five decades in the North Sea with a plan to sell its remaining oil and gas fields in the ageing oil basin.. The ...The Guardian - World -
Proposed North Carolina law would make it illegal to wear masks in public
Republican senators in North Carolina passed a bill Wednesday revoking a pandemic-era law allowing for masks to be worn in public for health concerns.NBC News - Top stories -
North Korea continues recent spate of weapons tests, South says
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.CBS News - Top stories - North Korea -
Review: 'Girl From the North Country' blows into the Pantages on a Bob Dylan wind
'Girl From the North Country,' now having its L.A. premiere at the Hollywood Pantages, stitches together Bob Dylan classics in a play by Irish playwright Conor McPherson.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.CBS News - Politics