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Books for a better world: as chosen by Lenny Henry, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Andrew O’Hagan and others
Game-changing books that offer hope, as recommended by speakers at this year’s Hay festival, including Theresa May, Tom Holland, Helen Garner and Jon Ronson
chosen by Lenny Henry, actor and comedian
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Henry: Vini Jr. achieving greatness in face of racism
Thierry Henry has expressed admiration for Vinícius Júnior and his ability to achieve greatness and continue improving in the face of racism and other adversity.ESPN - Sports -
That Other Guy
People tethered to a particular someone else, whether they like it or not.The New York Times - Top stories -
Five Best: Books on Teachers
Selected by Salman Khan, the author, most recently, of ‘Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing).’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Warriors' Andrew Wiggins on playing for Canada this summer at 2024 Olympics: 'Stay tuned'
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The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live review – Andrew Lincoln is back!
The latest spin-off features the return of Rick and lover Michonne – as well as some very overwrought plots. Although there is something totally new at one point: an actual joke. Like many, I had to remove myself from The Walking Dead’s viewership ...The Guardian - World -
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US-Best-Sellers-Books-PW Week ending 5/25/2024ABC News - Entertainment -
14 Books We Read This Week
An American history of inflation, a novel that revisits Beijing in 1989, country music’s outlaws and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Economists Can't Convince Americans Inflation Is Getting Better
There's a difference between what academics say about prices and how it feels to everyone else.Inc. - Business -
Touch Controls on Stoves Suck. Knobs Are Way Better
Annoying, mistake-prone touch controls have become standard on induction stoves, but good old-fashioned knobs are far superior in the busy, messy kitchen. It’s high time we bring back the knob.Wired - Tech -
Celtics' Porzingis 'getting better' ahead of Finals
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said center Kristaps Porzingis, who has been out for more than four weeks with a calf strain, is "getting better" ahead of the NBA Finals.ESPN - Sports
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