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1 week, 3 days ago

There might be no limits for Skyy Clark and UCLA: Five takeaways from Arizona win

LA Times

For the season’s first month, Skyy Clark did things that pleased his coach and quietly helped win games. 24 UCLA’s 57-54 victory over Arizona at the Footprint Center, a fitting bookend to the junior guard’s best performance as a Bruin. “Skyy made a great play on the offensive rebound and smart enough to dribble it out,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Players who began Alabama careers as national champs try to help their coach do the same

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Moore, Tim Smith, Jah-Marien Latham and Quindarrius “Que” Robinson are trying to bookend their careers with a second title during coach Kalen DeBoer’s own debut season. “After we won the first one, I’m thinking, I know I’m going to win two or three more before I …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Right on Red: The Culture War Comes for Traffic Lights

Politico

As always with Congressional mess-with-D.C. provisions, there’s an actual policy divide at play, as well as a philosophical question about whether Congress should be acting as an unelected city council for 700,000 American citizens. “Just about every study that I’ve seen shows that increases crashes,” Sam Schwartz, the prominent traffic engineer and former New York City traffic commissioner, told me. …

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4 months, 1 week ago

‘Manorathangal’ series review: An uneven anthology celebrating M. T. Vasudevan Nair, with a few hidden gems

The Hindu

Two letters that have almost become synonymous with Malayalam literature, conjuring up images, emotions and characters that are at the same time universal as well as representative of Kerala of a particular time period. So when some of Malayalam cinema’s best filmmakers, actors and technicians come together in Manorathangal, an anthology to celebrate 91-year old M.T. Armed with a story …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Lyles, Hassan bookend fabulous track and field program

China Daily

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Paris 2024 Olympics women's marathon gold medal on Sunday. The closest and highest quality men's 100-meter race and a late-night pole vault world record lit up the first week, while Sifan Hassan's final-day marathon win, to cap a barely believable hat-trick of medals, was a fitting …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Noah Lyles and Sifan Hassan bookend a fabulous Paris Olympics programme

The Hindu

The Olympic athletics programme, highlighted by the shortest event and then the longest, saw performances of astonishing quality and spine-tingling drama, played out to a beautiful and unique purple backdrop that will forever mean Paris. The closest and highest quality men's 100 metres race and a late-night pole vault world record lit up the first week, while Sifan Hassan's final-day …

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5 months, 1 week ago

How to have a great day at work: Bookend your day with magnesium

The Independent

Magnesium is becoming known as “the wonder mineral”, and it’s no mystery why when you look at the claims being made about it. Our nutrient-depleted diets and the ever-present stresses of modern life could be to blame – two things that aren’t always easy to keep on top of in a working day. Even if you’re not a fast-food lover, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

How the Warriors’ moves this offseason built a bridge to the next possible era

New York Times

So this coming season probably won’t be the last dance of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty, after all. The decision to let Klay Thompson go signaled the full arrival of the Mike Dunleavy Jr. era as the Warriors’ general manager. What they’ve got now: Bigs Draymond Jackson-Davis Looney Combo forwards Kuminga * Anderson Wings Wiggins Moody * Waters * Hield …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kinds of Kindness review: Yorgos Lanthimos returns to deadpan cruelty and despair with Emma Stone

ABC

There are two fantastic needle drops that bookend Yorgos Lanthimos's new anthology film Kinds of Kindness. Following two consecutive awards darlings – the Oscar-winning Poor Things and The Favourite – Kinds of Kindness marks Lanthimos's return to the deadpan excursions into cruelty and despair for which he first made his name. Emma Stone's 'exquisite strangeness' on screen Photo shows Emma, …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles moves closer to 3rd Olympic trip as injuries mount behind her at US trials

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Maybe the most remarkable thing about Simone Biles’ decade-plus run redefining what’s possible in gymnastics is how she has managed to stay healthy while doing it. Before Biles hopped on the uneven bars in her first event, Kayla DiCello’s hopes of joining Biles in Paris ended with a torn right Achilles suffered a few feet away on vault. …

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6 months ago

UK Fans Wonder If Taylor Swift Will Say 'So Long, London' Following 'Eras Tour'

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter’s lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of mind. The record’s fifth track is titled “So Long, London.” As Swift brings her blockbuster Eras Tour to London’s Wembley Stadium, some Swifties therefore are wondering if they are witnessing the beginning of an extended …

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6 months, 1 week ago

France’s Dembélé urges fellow citizens to vote in elections taking place during Euro 2024

Associated Press

PADERBORN, Germany — Soccer and politics mixed Thursday when France winger Ousmane Dembélé urged people to vote in the national elections suddenly called by President Emmanuel Macron. “I think the alarm bell has been sounded,” the Paris Saint-Germain star said when asked at the team’s European Championship training camp about the situation at home. “I think we need to mobilize …

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9 months, 1 week ago

At 70, Kim Gordon is still alt-rock’s coolest icon

Live Mint

In late January, when everybody was already anticipating Kim Gordon’s new solo album, The Times, London, ran an interview of Gordon with the headline, Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon: “I don’t feel cool”. Raisen’s signature “damaged” production, characterised by distorted beats and dub influences, provides a stark backdrop for Gordon’s signature vocals and lyrical explorations. When BYE BYE was released as …

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1 year ago

Ewers throws 4 TDs as No. 7 Texas bids farewell to Big 12 with 49-21 title win over Oklahoma State

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “To get it in our final game in the Big 12, I hope everybody enjoys it as much as we do.” At one point during the postgame presentation, Sarkisian waved both of his arms trying to quiet the jeers toward Yormark, who before the season when …

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1 year, 1 month ago

For his final work, with Martin Scorsese, Robbie Robertson found a personal connection

LA Times

Singer-songwriter-composer Robbie Robertson, here in 2019, spent the better part of a year writing and recording a score for Martin Scorsese’s epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” — all while suffering the effects of cancer. The singer-songwriter-composer spent the better part of a year writing and recording a score for Martin Scorsese’s epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” — all …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Commanders trade Chase Young to 49ers, via sources: Why it was a no brainer for San Francisco

New York Times

By Dianna Russini, Ben Standig, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi The Athletic has live coverage of Commanders vs Cowboys in the NFL Thanksgiving game. The Washington Commanders traded defensive end Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2024 third-round draft pick, league sources said. The Commanders traded fellow defensive end Montez Sweat to the Bears on Tuesday in …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Mark O’Brien: The footballer who needed two hearts for an 11-year career

New York Times

The way Mark O’Brien saw it, he had two things to save when he went under the knife for open heart surgery as a 16-year-old. “When I speak with my family about it now, my mum has said she would have wanted me to take the metal valve then and stop playing football,” O’Brien says. The reason I retired after …

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1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: History Beckons with England, Spain One Win from Glory

News 18

A Women’s World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time. ‘Fairytale’ for Wiegman Sarina Wiegman’s England are European champions and came into the World Cup as favourites along with the United States. The two teams met in the quarter-finals …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Music Review: ‘Barbie’ soundtrack delivers a dreamhouse of Kenergy and ballads alike

Associated Press

“Barbie The Album” by Various Artists The Barbie industrial complex has detonated, coating the planet in pink, sparkly fallout. For the blockbuster’s soundtrack, “Barbie The Album,” film director Greta Gerwig and music producer Mark Ronson corralled a set of huge artists at the top of their games and have come away with a raucous, joyous and, occasionally, touching compilation. Lizzo …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Why Generative AI Won’t Disrupt Books

Wired

In the early weeks of 2023, as worry about ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools was ratcheting up dramatically in the public conversation, a tweet passed through the many interlocking corners of Book Twitter. Huge opportunity here to disrupt Kindle and Audible.” The tweet’s author, Gaurav Munjal, cofounded Unacademy, which bills itself as “India’s largest learning platform”—and within the edtech …

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1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s US state visit: Why gastro-diplomacy must be on the table too

Firstpost

In May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted the desi diaspora in Sydney to get his Australian counterpart to taste chaat and jalebis. In Washington DC, he can persuade the Bidens to try desi food, though not necessarily Modiji Thali Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US, a ‘Modiji Thali’ was launched this week at New Jersey’s …

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1 year, 6 months ago

‘Succession’ finale: Waystar Royco has a new CEO. Here’s what happened

LA Times

The series finale of “Succession” aired Sunday on HBO. Here’s what you need to know: Read our “Succession” coverage | Tom and Shiv’s marriage | Logan Roy dies | Sarah Snook on Season 4 ‘Succession’ comes to an end after four seasons Jeremy Strong in the series finale of “Succession.” “Succession” heads, the end has come. In the final episode, …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Unveiling of new Red Dog sculpture ignites 'healthy rivalry' between Pilbara towns

ABC

A campaign by local primary school students has inspired a new sculpture of Red Dog at his birthplace in Western Australia's Pilbara region, sparking an inter-town rivalry. Key points: A statue of much-loved Red Dog now has pride of place in Pardburdoo, where he was born As a year 6 student, Holly Dutch lobbied the local shire to commission the …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Chris Rock to finally have his say in new stand-up special

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 58-year-old comedian on Saturday night will perform his …

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There might be no limits for Skyy Clark and UCLA: Five takeaways from Arizona win

Players who began Alabama careers as national champs try to help their coach do the same

Right on Red: The Culture War Comes for Traffic Lights

‘Manorathangal’ series review: An uneven anthology celebrating M. T. Vasudevan Nair, with a few hidden gems

Lyles, Hassan bookend fabulous track and field program

Noah Lyles and Sifan Hassan bookend a fabulous Paris Olympics programme

How to have a great day at work: Bookend your day with magnesium

How the Warriors’ moves this offseason built a bridge to the next possible era

Kinds of Kindness review: Yorgos Lanthimos returns to deadpan cruelty and despair with Emma Stone

Simone Biles moves closer to 3rd Olympic trip as injuries mount behind her at US trials

UK Fans Wonder If Taylor Swift Will Say 'So Long, London' Following 'Eras Tour'

France’s Dembélé urges fellow citizens to vote in elections taking place during Euro 2024

At 70, Kim Gordon is still alt-rock’s coolest icon

Ewers throws 4 TDs as No. 7 Texas bids farewell to Big 12 with 49-21 title win over Oklahoma State

For his final work, with Martin Scorsese, Robbie Robertson found a personal connection

Commanders trade Chase Young to 49ers, via sources: Why it was a no brainer for San Francisco

Mark O’Brien: The footballer who needed two hearts for an 11-year career

FIFA World Cup 2023: History Beckons with England, Spain One Win from Glory

Music Review: ‘Barbie’ soundtrack delivers a dreamhouse of Kenergy and ballads alike

Why Generative AI Won’t Disrupt Books

PM Modi’s US state visit: Why gastro-diplomacy must be on the table too

‘Succession’ finale: Waystar Royco has a new CEO. Here’s what happened

Unveiling of new Red Dog sculpture ignites 'healthy rivalry' between Pilbara towns

Chris Rock to finally have his say in new stand-up special