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Carifta Boys' Under-17 400-metre champion, Nickecoy Bramwell, yesterday broke Usain Bolt’s record at the Carifta Games inside the Kirani James Stadium the ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240331/bramwell-breaks-22-y-o-bolt-carifta-record #GLNRSports
Guyanese Nala: Shemina Peroune ‘cops’ Miss Caribbean Culture Queen - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2023/08/11/guyanese-nala-shemina-peroune-cops-miss-caribbean-culture-queen/
Miss Dominica to compete in her second regional pageant, Miss Caribbean Culture, tomorrow - Dominica News Online
dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/miss-dominica-to-compete-in-her-second-regional-pageant-miss-caribbean-culture-tomorrow/
NBD receives ECCB Bank of the Year award for 2022 - Dominica News Online: The National Bank of Dominica Ltd (NBD) took home all five ECCU 2022 Bank of the Year ...
dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/nbd-receives-eccb-bank-of-the-year-award-for-2022/
Fire engulfs iconic stock exchange building in Denmark’s Copenhagen: A blaze at Copenhagen’s former stock exchange toppled the historic building’s spire which ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/fire-engulfs-iconic-stock-exchange-building-in-denmarks-copenhagen
Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
Fiction has a special power to give us insight into our flaws: Losing yourself in a book, film or show provides a useful mirror for character – one that is hard ...
psyche.co/ideas/fiction-has-a-special-power-to-give-us-insight-into-our-flaws
The daily grind of non-playable characters offers a clever critique of capitalism’s ‘infinite loop of labour performance’ ... Show more www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch
Philosophical theories are like good stories: Margaret Macdonald | Aeon Essays: For Margaret Macdonald, philosophical theories are akin to stories ...
aeon.co/essays/philosophical-theories-are-like-good-stories-margaret-macdonald
Genome study reveals prehistoric Ethiopian origins of coffee: You might call it a cup of Joe, java, mud, brew, mocha, or your morning jolt ...
reuters.com/science/genome-study-reveals-prehistoric-ethiopian-origins-coffee-2024-04-16/
Want a four-day workweek? 30% of companies are considering it: A new report reveals that 30% of CEOs are exploring schedule shifts to retain employees and ...
simplemost.com/four-day-workweek-30-companies-are-considering-it/
Ancient New Year celebration caps long Eid holidays in Bangladesh: DHAKA: Thousands of Bangladeshis crowded the streets of Dhaka on Sunday to welcome the Bengali ...
arabnews.com/node/2492921/world
Legalise abortions in first trimester, German commission says: Opposition parties accused the commission of political bias and threatened to challenge any ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68816693
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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Beyoncé and a New Class of ‘Hat Acts’ Are Helping Cowboy Core Ride Again: Cowboy culture is hot right now, thanks to artists as diverse as Beyonce and Tyler ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/cowboy-core-fashion-beyonce-1235004621/
Reinhold Messner is not a fan of summit crosses: VIENNA. “The summit cross is a late phenomenon and not part of our Alpine culture,” says mountaineering legend ...
nachrichten.at/sport/mehr_sport/reinhold-messner-ist-kein-fan-von-gipfelkreuzen;art109,3940263
Survey on the return to Frisian naming in SH: Frisian naming will soon be possible again in Schleswig-Holstein. In our survey we want to know what you think.
shz.de/deutschland-welt/schleswig-holstein/artikel/umfrage-zur-rueckkehr-zur-friesischen-namensgebung-in-sh-46828079
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Psyche : After a near-fatal fall from a tree, an ecologist studies healing from disturbance in the rainforest canopy and her own life ... Show more psyche.co/films/an-ecologist-finds-an-apt-metaphor-for-healing-in-the-rainforests-she-studies
ESPN Films has greenlit an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on Stuart Scott 🎬
The film will tell the story of a broadcaster who shattered preconceived notions of ... Show more espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/04/espn-films-greenlights-30-for-30-documentary-on-trailblazing-broadcaster-stuart-scott/
Salome Zurabishvili at the opening of the Tbilisi Contemporary Art Fair: “Tbilisi will always be free, art will always be free, Georgia will always be European ... Show more
Gloucester festival celebrates Ukrainian culture: The two-week festival aims to give Ukrainian refugees the opportunity to be proud of their culture.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68808219
Fears sick people will 'soldier on' at work with pseudoephedrine: Michael Baker said pseudoephedrine masks Covid-19 symptoms, meaning people could go back to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514250/fears-sick-people-will-soldier-on-at-work-with-pseudoephedrine
Love looks a bit different for a chain-smoking couple in a small apartment | Aeon Videos
aeon.co/videos/love-looks-a-bit-different-for-a-chain-smoking-couple-in-a-small-apartment
Visible mending | Psyche Films: This charming stop-motion animation shows how knitting can help us process pain, embrace imperfection and mend ourselves
psyche.co/films/a-whimsical-ode-to-the-reparative-power-of-knitting-rendered-in-wool
Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics: White, chief executive of the bloody and beloved Ultimate Fighting Championship ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/business/dana-white-ufc-trump.html
Is it okay to ask for a doggy bag in a restaurant?: Food for Thought: In an Irish context, let’s see if a straw poll on Instagram can enlighten us
irishtimes.com/food/2024/04/12/is-it-okay-to-ask-for-a-doggy-bag-in-a-restaurant/
Jason Derulo and Michael Bublé share their thoughts on celebrity culture and how it has changed for the better.
War or No War, Ukrainians Aren’t Giving Up Their Coffee: Coffee shops and kiosks are everywhere in Ukraine’s capital, their popularity both an act of wartime ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/europe/kyiv-ukraine-coffee-culture.html
Detroit sign on I-94 should have included more residents, input from artists | Letters
freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/13/i-94-detroit-sign-nfl-draft/73308159007/
Everybody Loves Usher Raymond
We call him U-S-H-E-R-R-A-Y-M-O-N-D. Also known as ESSENCE Sexiest Man of the Moment!
Usher Raymond has always been at the ... Show more
O.J. Simpson's murder trial lost him the American dream: For a long time, O.J. Simpson had it all. He lived the American dream as a sports legend, movie actor ...
apnews.com/article/oj-simpson-dead-cancer-football-murder-trial-782a2c38373a695a9b12e4371ece9cf8
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
🇬🇷❤ 🇸🇦 This is Greece in Saudi Arabia! The Boulevard of the World, brings together cultures of different countries via ethnic experiences and the Greece ... Show more #greeksareeverywhere
'$700 Million in Lost Productivity Due to Eclipse': A Headline That Shouldn't Be a Headline at All
inc.com/nick-hobson/700-million-in-lost-productivity-due-to-eclipse-a-headline-that-shouldnt-be-a-headline-at-all.html
"Millions of people around the world have engaged in boycott culture."Journalist Helen Fares says she was fired from her network in Germany over ... Show more
Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii uncover sumptuous banquet hall: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41373001.html
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy isn’t sold on Steve Cohen’s 4-day workweek: ‘We still don’t know yet where we’re going to end up’
fortune.com/2024/04/12/andy-jassy-amazon-four-day-week-steve-cohen/
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Car Culture Hub With Dozens of Classics Destroyed in Garage Inferno in Ireland: A fire in a garage near Dublin may have destroyed millions of dollars worth of ...
thedrive.com/news/car-culture-hub-with-dozens-of-classics-destroyed-in-garage-inferno-in-ireland
“Magic ticket”: Rapper Apache surprises five-year-old Shahil: “Magic Ticket”: Rapper Apache surprises five-year-old Shahil
gn-online.de/grafschaft/magisches-ticket-rapper-apache-ueberrascht-fuenfjaehrigen-shahil-534231.html
She is expected to win the Nobel Prize for Literature within the next five years: Jenny Erpenbeck. In the German literary world, it is at best a guess ... Show more www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/jenny-erpenbeck-international-booker-prize-shortlist-1.6535213
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter highlights the long history of Texas' Black cowboy culture
bbc.com/travel/article/20240404-beyoncs-cowboy-carter-highlights-the-long-history-of-texas-black-cowboy-culture
The west is suffering from its own success: Smartphone addiction, culture wars and low birth rates are byproducts of wealth
ft.com/content/74918df2-6911-4087-8add-c11df2811129
‘Not happy, do not come to work’: China retail tycoon introduces ‘unhappy leave’, sparks online discussion
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3257179/not-happy-do-not-come-work-china-retail-tycoon-introduces-unhappy-leave-sparks-online-discussion
America fell for guns recently, and for reasons you will not guess | Aeon Essays: The US today has extraordinary levels of gun ownership. But to see this as a ...
aeon.co/essays/america-fell-for-guns-recently-and-for-reasons-you-will-not-guess
My dismal years in psychoanalysis with Melanie Klein’s disciple | Aeon Essays: Going to a child psychoanalyst four times a week for three years was bad enough ...
aeon.co/essays/my-dismal-years-in-psychoanalysis-with-melanie-kleins-disciple
The dreamlike photos that changed the world’s imagination of Black Brazil: Walter Firmo, an 86-year-old photographer, spent most of his career radically shifting ...
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/10/walter-firmo-photographs-brazil/
Dwayne Johnson says he will not repeat Joe Biden endorsement : The wrestler and actor will not say who he backs in the Biden and Trump rematch. Instead ...
businessinsider.com/dwayne-johnson-wont-endorse-presidential-candidate-2024-4
Quick Glance: Dwayne Johnson Addresses Cancel Culture and Woke Criticism
- Dwayne Johnson comments on his frustrations with 'woke culture.'
- Reflecting on endorsing Joe Biden, Johnson regrets causing division and vows not to endorse political candidates in the future.
- He aims to bring the country together and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself despite potential backlash.
- Johnson criticizes 'cancel culture' and highlights the value of authenticity, even if it may lead to disagreements.
More UAE residents are learning Chinese; here's why - News | Khaleej Times: The trend of learning isn’t just confined to students but also among working ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/more-uae-residents-are-learning-chinese-heres-why
Friends, foes and family: The Sophia Club is a new international program of cultural events. Live Philosophy takes the audience on an immersive journey of ideas.
sophiaclub.co/event/friends-foes-and-family
Popular streaming sensation Kai Cenat had social media buzz during his recent tour of Jamaica. While many celebrated his island adventures – shared with ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/kai-cenat-defends-jamaica-tour-amid-cultural-appropriation-accusations/
Inside a $5 Million Villa at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis: The sprawling villa has a two-bedroom residence plus a one-bedroom guest house set amid a lush ...
robbreport.com/shelter/homes-for-sale/four-seasons-sugarbird-villa-saint-kitts-nevis-1235575072/
Donte DiVincenzo, who only missed a single game this season, is not eligible for the Most Improved Player award because he fell just nine seconds short of the ... Show more
‘Once in a lifetime’: What Caitlin Clark said after being selected at No. 1 in the WNBA draft
cnn.com/2024/04/16/sport/caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-wnba-draft-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Police issue update as missing teenager found: The mum of Ben Smith, 15, appealed for him to return
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/police-issue-update-missing-teenager-29007521
Despite poor weather, the Paris Olympics flame is lit in Greece: International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said the flame lighting combined “a ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/despite-poor-weather-the-paris-olympics-flame-is-lit-in-greece
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287657255.html
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid joins exclusive group with 100-assist season: Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid on Monday became the fourth player in NHL ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/oilers/2024/04/15/oilers-connor-mcdavid-100-assists/73234446007/
Wings still alive in playoff race, stage dramatic comeback to beat Habs 5-4 in OT
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2024/04/15/wings-still-alive-in-playoff-race-stage-dramatic-comeback-to-beat-habs-5-4-in-ot/73327122007/
Paris Olympics 2024: Offering prize money at Games against 'Olympic spirit' says cycling boss
bbc.com/sport/cycling/68825739
US to award Samsung $6.4 bln in grants for Texas chip production complex: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea's ...
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5 takeaways from day one of Trump’s criminal trial: The first criminal trial of an American president got underway in downtown Manhattan on Monday ...
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The 2024 #WNBA Draft was the most-viewed WNBA Draft in league history.
It averaged 2.446 MILLION viewers, up 307% over last year.
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"I think women's sport is having a moment that it always should've had."
23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams spoke exclusively to CNN Sport ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/15/sport/serena-williams-interested-owning-wnba-team-spt-intl
A hockey puck hurtled toward her son’s head. A fan jumped to block it.: During a Cleveland Monsters hockey game, the puck flew toward Asia Davis’s 4-year-old son ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/15/hockey-puck-cleveland-monsters-save/
Prince Harry's Reaction to Meghan Kissing Teammate Goes Viral: Meghan Markle watched husband Prince Harry play polo and joined his teammates on the winners' ...
newsweek.com/prince-harry-reaction-meghan-markle-kiss-viral-1890707
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Brother Ridicules Duchess in 'Grotesque' YouTube Video: 'Ultimate Betrayal'
- Thomas Markle Jr., 57, impersonated the duchess in a YouTube video, sparking accusations of 'betrayal'.
- Royal commentator Jennie Bond criticized the video as 'grotesque' and the 'ultimate betrayal'.
- Thomas plans to release merchandise like glasses, mugs, and T-shirts to profit from his royal connection.
- While Meghan ignores her hateful half-brother, she enjoys a relaxed time in Florida with Prince Harry, who is filming a new Netflix series.
Kelly Brook admits she 'looks better naked' as she hits out at clothes: Kelly Brook has opened up about her body confidence journey and the cruel trolling she ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/kelly-brook-insists-looks-better-32588917
On the day UK introduced Mark Pope, it was Kentucky fans who made a statement
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287673890.html
OKC Thunder's Mark Daigneault voted NBCA Coach of the Year: OKC's Mark Daigneault was voted the National Basketball Coaches Association's NBA coach of the year ...
oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2024/04/15/okc-thunder-mark-daigneault-voted-nbca-coach-of-the-year/73332781007/
Beijing half marathon results under investigation after runners appear to hand win to Chinese star
apnews.com/article/beijing-half-marathon-winner-e55fdf7a2a42f94e16883878e6703f68
Quick Glance: Beijing Half Marathon under Controversy Investigation
- Organisers are probing the Beijing half marathon following claims that three African athletes purposefully slowed down to let China's He Jie cross the finish line first.
- He completed the race in 1 hour, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds, surpassing Kenya's Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, and Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu, who all tied for second, a second behind the leader.
- While an investigation is ongoing, none of the involved runners have issued a statement regarding the incident, although users on the Chinese social media platform Weibo have discussed the race and criticized the conclusion.
- The Beijing Sports Bureau, responsible for sports in the city, stated that an investigation is in progress and the results will be disclosed once available.
Another honorary doctorate for Esther Mahlangu, for 'mathematical prowess'
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-16-another-honorary-doctorate-for-esther-mahlangu-for-mathematical-prowess/
LeBron James Opens Up About the One NBA Award He Hasn’t Won: The King says it stings to have never won Defensive Player of the Year.
si.com/nba/2024/04/16/lebron-james-defensive-player-award-quote-marc-gasol
Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary with WNBA sparks outrage: Women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has signed a four-year contract with the Indiana Fever worth $338 ...
independent.co.uk/life-style/caitlin-clark-wnba-salary-contract-b2529712.html
Playing 26 roles in one production, Sarah Snook wins prestigious Olivier Award in London
smh.com.au/world/europe/playing-26-roles-in-one-production-sarah-snook-wins-prestigious-olivier-award-in-london-20240415-p5fjs6.html
Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program Black Students Following The End Of Affirmative Action
essence.com/news/duke-ends-scholarship-program-black-students/
Rangers clinch NHL's top record, Islanders get berth, last playoff spot still up for grabs
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2024/04/15/nhl-playoff-races-presidents-trophy-final-berths/73337161007/
Canadiens' Lane Hutson takes step to establish floor, flashes ceiling in NHL debut
sportsnet.ca/nhl/canadiens-lane-hutson-takes-step-to-establish-floor-flashes-ceiling-in-nhl-debut/
Tyler Butterfield shines as Bermuda flag flies at Boston Marathon: Former Olympian Tyler Butterfield produced a sparkling performance to finish just outside the ...
royalgazette.com/running-triathlon/sport/article/20240415/tyler-butterfield-shines-as-bermuda-flag-flies-at-boston-marathon/
$200K winning lottery ticket sold at Omaha Hy-Vee; central Nebraska man wins $300K
omaha.com/news/local/200k-winning-lottery-ticket-sold-at-omaha-hy-vee-central-nebraska-man-wins-300k/article_dd279956-fb51-11ee-bc84-5362df19c78a.html
Quick Glance: $200K Winning Ticket Sold in Omaha; Man Wins $300K
- A $200,000 ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee supermarket in Omaha.
- A 48-year-old man from Greeley, Nebraska, won $300,000 in a scratch game.
- The winner rushed to claim his prize, driving 142 miles to Lincoln.
- Additional local lottery winners were also announced, including a $40,000 prize in Omaha.
Backlash after wife of UK cyclist Chris Froome calls Muslims ‘drain on society’: Michelle Froome declared that there were 'no innocent Gazans' and that ...
middleeasteye.net/news/backlash-after-wife-uk-cyclist-chris-froome-calls-muslims-drain-society
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