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Hisham Matar Discusses 'My Friends'
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2024 18:59
Matar won a Pulitzer Prize for his memoir, "The Return," mourning his homeland and his father. In his new novel, he turns to the untranslatability of exile -- and friendship.
Hayden Hackney gives Middlesbrough Carabao Cup advantage over Chelsea
The Guardian - 10 Jan 2024 00:14
Chelsea fans probably did not expect their expensively assembled team to be tortured by a right-winger who cost Middlesbrough a nominal fee when he made the step up from Tooting and Mitcham five years ago. Yet Isaiah Jon...
Madrid museum has right to keep Nazi-looted Pissarro, says US court
The Guardian - 10 Jan 2024 15:49
Appeal decision unanimous but one judge says she had hoped Spain would voluntarily return piece to Jewish family A US appeal court has said that a Madrid museum has the right to retain a painting by Camille Pissarro that...
Lauren Boebert's ex-husband faces charges for allegedly assaulting 18-year old son, mugshot released
New York Post - 10 Jan 2024 22:46
Jayson Boebert faces multiple charges related to two separate incidents involving his 18-year old son and his former wife US Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Dave Portnoy called this Chelmsford pizzeria his favorite in Mass. Now there's 2-hour waits daily.
Boston - 10 Jan 2024 18:55
Joanie's Pizza in Chelmsford had been raved about regionally, but after pizza influencer Dave Portnoy sang its praise, there's now a line out the door daily. The post Dave Portnoy called this Chelmsford pizzeria his favo...
Israeli hostages could be freed and Hamas leaders exiled under new Qatari proposal
New York Post - 10 Jan 2024 22:21
A new deal drafted by Qatar could see the more than 130 hostages being held by Hamas finally freed in exchange for both Israel and the terror group's exit from Gaza, according to a report on Hebrew media.
Will Mike Vrabel succeed Bill Belichick? What former Patriots, insiders are saying
Boston - 10 Jan 2024 01:24
"He's very experienced with the organization. He was a Patriots legend when he was a player." The post Will Mike Vrabel succeed Bill Belichick? What former Patriots, insiders are saying appeared first on Boston.com.
Hunter Biden Makes Unexpected Appearance at Contempt of Congress Hearing
Wall Street Journal - 10 Jan 2024 18:34
President Biden's son could face additional criminal charges for failing to testify at a December deposition.
19 GOP Former Members Of Congress Issue Stark Call To Courts On Trump
The Huffington Post - 10 Jan 2024 13:29
Their open letter warned of the "existential" threat to American democracy.
A Second Trans Woman's Ohio Campaign Is Challenged For Not Disclosing Dead Name
The Huffington Post - 10 Jan 2024 05:59
The challenge comes a week after the state removed another trans woman from an Ohio House race ballot because she refused to disclose her dead name.
Allegations Against D.A. Fani Willis Bolster Trump's Criticism of Georgia Case
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2024 03:53
A defendant in the case has accused the district attorney in charge of it and a special prosecutor she hired of being romantic partners, saying the case should be dismissed.
Felon who lunged at judge 'superman' style charged with attempted murder in shocking attack
New York Post - 10 Jan 2024 03:43
Deobra Redden was surrounded by guards with a spit mask covering his mouth and orange mitts as he appeared in front of a different judge in a different courtroom Tuesday.
Natural Gas Played Role in Fort Worth Hotel Explosion, Officials Say
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2024 02:42
A fire official said that the authorities had yet to determine the specific cause but that there was nothing to indicate any foul play.
Fauci tells House COVID panel he's 'not convinced' kids suffered learning loss due to pandemic school closures
New York Post - 10 Jan 2024 02:08
Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the top public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic, told House lawmakers on Tuesday he was "not convinced" that children suffered learning loss due to school closures his agency suppor...
As Political Theater, Trump's Court Appearance Wasn't a Show Stopper
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2024 02:00
The former president plans to continue showing up at various legal proceedings against him, but in this case the spotlight stayed largely on the judges and their skepticism about his immunity claims.
Armed men storm Ecuador TV studio during live broadcast as attacks escalate
ABC News - 10 Jan 2024 01:58
Masked men have broken onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast
More Than 1,000 Flights Are Canceled as Extreme Weather Batters the U.S.
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2024 01:43
The cancellations were felt most acutely in Chicago, where ice and snow briefly halted all flights on Tuesday afternoon. Airports elsewhere in the Midwest and the Northeast were also affected.
Spiritual medium accused of raping woman he claimed was lover in past life
New York Post - 10 Jan 2024 17:00
A Thai spiritual medium has been arrested for allegedly raping an autistic woman after telling her mother that the 21-year-old was his former lover in a previous life.
Police chopper crash lands on Brazilian highway
New York Post - 10 Jan 2024 16:52
Six people, including a doctor and a nurse, were on board the aircraft when it came down in Belo Monday, but luckily no one was injured.
Thousands of New Yorkers without power as another powerful storm looms ahead
New York Post - 10 Jan 2024 16:44
Heavy rain and blustery winds began to clear the tristate area Wednesday morning after leaving thousands in New York City suburbs without power overnight -- as a second powerful storm gears up to unleash havoc on the Big...
Equinix Raises Debt Abroad to Clip Interest Costs
Wall Street Journal - 10 Jan 2024 13:00
The Redwood City, Calif.-based data-center operator last year raised debt in Switzerland and Japan, and is looking for more low-rate jurisdictions, its CFO says.
Congress demands answers from Harvard and Penny Pritzker on antisemitism on campus -- and gives two weeks to comply
New York Post - 10 Jan 2024 02:07
The nine-page letter signed by Rep. Virginia Foxx, says members of congres express "grave concerns regarding the inadequacy of Harvard's response to the antisemitism on campus."