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Her 8-Year-Old Drove Herself to Target and Became an Internet Star
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2024 00:23
Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible.
Akala: rapper, author, public intellectual - and friend of Angelina Jolie?
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 09:00
Since their appearance together at the Venice film festival, there has been much speculation about the pair As the A-list stars assembled at the Venice film festival this autumn, there were few there more famous than Ang...
'The facts of the case were so disturbing': Kate Summerscale on our obsession with true crime
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 10:00
When the author began investigating the case of a London serial killer in the 1940s and 50s, she found chilling echoes with current events - and was forced to confront her own fascination Sometimes, in the three years th...
Celtic's Elena Sadiku: 'That infection made me question everything. I was scared of losing my life'
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 12:00
The Swede, who almost lost a leg at 23, on recovery, success and being the youngest ever Champions League coach Elena Sadiku's modesty very briefly breaks. "I was pretty good," she says. "I am not going to lie." The poin...
Oklahoma seeks to buy 55,000 Bibles - exactly like the ones Trump is hawking
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 15:31
State's bid cites requirements that $60 Trump-endorsed God Bless the USA Bible appears to be tailor-made to meet Oklahoma's top education official is seeking to buy 55,000 Bibles for public schools and specifying that ea...
JD Smirks His Way Into the Future
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2024 13:00
The misogynist ticket takes a shot at Kamala for dancing -- and being a woman.
Boy whose Mousetrap show at school led to legal threat joins West End cast
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 19:00
Alasdair Buchan, who directed his version aged 11 in 1997, will play mysterious stranger in long-running whodunnit As the curtain falls on every performance of The Mousetrap, the world's longest-running play, applauding ...
Are the NFL's reimagined kickoff rules working? The early returns are mixed
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 10:30
The general idea behind the NFL's revamped kickoff rules was spicing up a stale play by encouraging returns with a lower risk of injury. Further tweaks could be necessary With four full weeks of the NFL regular-season sc...
Lakers fall in preseason opener to the Timberwolves
L.A. Times - 5 Oct 2024 07:15
Bronny James makes his only basket in the fourth quarter while Dalton Knecht and Austin Reaves have a team-high 16 points each against Minnesota.
Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here's How to Rebuild--and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
Wired - 5 Oct 2024 11:30
As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital thoroughfares from intense storms.
Terrelle Pryor Sues OSU, NCAA, Big Ten Over Denied NIL Compensation from CFB Career
Bleacher Report - 5 Oct 2024 00:12
Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has filed a class-action lawsuit in the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division, naming his former school, the...
'I'm looking for a man in finance ... and a gilet': the rise of banker bro fashion
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 16:00
Return of hit TV series Industry brings sleeveless garment back into the spotlight and may even have boosted sales "I'm looking for a man in finance. Trust fund, 6ft 5, blue eyes." The lyrics to Man in Finance, the earwo...
Michigan Father Dies in Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon, Family Says
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2024 11:19
Kamel Ahmad Jawad, a U.S. citizen, was remembered by friends and relatives as someone who chose to stay behind to help others who couldn't flee.
The week in audio: The English Disease; Mag Hags; Parents vs the Internet; Between the Ears - review
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 18:00
A thoughtful study of football hooliganism; glossy mags of yore amusingly revisited; the mother of murdered teen Brianna Ghey on online safety; and it's a wonderful pond life The English Disease (Stak)Mag Hags (Franki Co...
Campus Protest Investigations Hang Over Schools as New Academic Year Begins
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2024 11:00
Dozens of discrimination complaints brought by conservative and pro-Jewish groups after the Oct. 7 attacks last year have spawned lengthy federal inquiries that some worry could chill free speech on campus.
UK 'resolutely committed' to its overseas territories, says foreign minister
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 20:22
Stephen Doughty's remarks come as Argentina vows to gain 'full sovereignty' of Falkland Islands The UK is "resolutely committed" to all of its overseas territories, the responsible foreign minister said, after Argentina ...
NFL Rumors: Jets Aren't 'In a Rush' on Davante Adams Trade Despite Aaron Rodgers Buzz
Bleacher Report - 5 Oct 2024 00:23
The New York Jets "haven't been in a rush" to trade for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams despite Aaron Rodgers' reported interest in reuniting...
Dear Mum: in Israel this year has been indescribably awful. How I wish you were here | Etgar Keret
The Guardian - 5 Oct 2024 10:00
Many Israelis say they are glad their parents aren't alive to see these horrors. But you would have found hope in the darkness Etgar Keret is an Israeli writer and poet Dear Mum, It's been five years since you died, and ...
Best early Prime Day monitor deals to shop in October 2024
ZDNet - 5 Oct 2024 00:21
Many high-definition monitors from major brands are seeing discounts in the lead-up to Amazon's October Prime Day sale. To save you time and from headaches, we tracked down the best early deals on computer monitors and c...
Like Joker 2? Then watch these 3 movies right now
Digital Trends - 5 Oct 2024 17:00
Looking for more movies like Joker 2? Watch a standout moment from Jake Gyllenhaal, a thriller with Christian Bale, and an underrated Joaquin Phoenix film.
Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios schedule, results from 2024 boxing fight
Sporting News - 5 Oct 2024 08:00
British pressure fighter Nick Ball makes the maiden defense of his WBA featherweight title against American Ronny Rios at home in Liverpool. The Sporting News will provide undercard results and a full report on the main ...
Spinners lead England to World Cup win over Bangladesh
BBC - 5 Oct 2024 19:05
Danni Wyatt-Hodge scores 41 as England beat Bangladesh by 21 runs in their first match of the Women's T20 World Cup.