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Down two guys, here’s who Cleveland played.

It seems to be impossible to tell a story about Judee Sill without resorting to overused tropes and cliche. The Los Angeles musician and composer completed two exquisite albums in the early 1970s in what she called her “country-cult-baroque” style, filled with “licks of Pentecostal fury,” but her critics, documentarians, and fans alike often reduce […]

Republicans in North Carolina are poised to wipe out the prospect of competitive legislative elections in their state for the rest of the decade. A state Senate committee voted on Monday to advance a new set of maps for congressional and state legislative districts. Since North Carolina’s governor can’t veto redistricting plans, all that’s left is for final votes in the state House of Representatives and state Senate.

On Thursday, after weeks spent in clownish limbo, House Republicans finally banded together and unanimously elected a speaker. Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, is soft-spoken and generally well liked within his conference—a rarity, apparently, given that the party’s four previous nominees for the position all had enough enemies to make their ascent to party leadership impossible. Johnson is vehemently opposed to abortion and same-sex marriage, but he is perhaps best known as the legal architect... Читать дальше...

The world according to Yascha Mounk is a bleak place: In the stranglehold of a new ideology, contemporary society has abandoned the liberal tenets that once guided it, in favor of race-based segregation and discrimination. This ideology is not, as you might be thinking, that of Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis. It is not the fascism of the new right. No, it is an ideology of the left. What some call “wokeism,” “identity politics,” or “cultural Marxism,” Mounk terms the “identity synthesis.” 

“Mylla Cabin” is a winter cabin situated in Nordmarka, a forested region comprising the northern part of Oslo, Norway. Accessible within an hour’s skiing distance from the city center, this route is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: Rick Barry of the Golden State Warriors, shooting over New York Knicks’ defenders, Walt Frazier and Phil Jackson during the NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on February 17, 1976. The Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 104-96. | Photo by Ross Lewis/Getty Images

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Visual merchandising is more than just about the eye of the beholder. What are some emerging trends in visual merchandising that retailers could consider adopting to stay competitive and offer a unique shopping experience?

Adweek continued exploring the depths of the Creatorverse earlier this month at Social Media Week Europe. The event was held in the heart of London from October 10-11 and featured creators and marketers alike sharing their thoughts and expertise on the ever-expanding role of the creator in driving engagement and recognition for brands. With such...

The HBO show reportedly swapped locations over a $4.4 million tax rebate.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been branded as "relatable" for speaking up on a topic that is important to parents around the world.

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Sorry, folks, I hadn't expected this, but it looks like I've been having a tough time posting this week as I've been traveling. More to come in the next twelve hours...

Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University will thunder to life again this Sunday 29 October when the Perth Thundersticks go head-to-head with Hockey Club Melbourne.

Hockey NZ’s Indoor Hockey programme is following up its recent World Cup experience by attending an FIH sanctioned event in Malaysia.

Noa Muller has been appointed as reserve together with Mea de Vries. Photo: Willem Vernes

Dave Smolenaars – national coach of the Dutch Juniors – has announced the eighteen-man selection for the World Cup-21 in Chile (November 29 – December 10). Noa Muller (Amsterdam) and Mea de Vries (Kampong) did not survive the final selection. They have been designated as reserves.

From 29 October to 5 November, the best men’s and women’s hockey teams from Africa will assemble at Pretoria, South Africa for the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 tournament with the winners joining France (men and women), Australia (men and women), Netherlands (men and women), India (men) and China (women) in securing direct qualification to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Thailand is set to face opponents like Malaysia, China, Korea, Japan, and hosts India at the prestigious event.

Thailand women’s team is a fairly young one, with seven players out of the squad of 18 still in their teens, the youngest of the lot is Parichart Phopool, a 15-year-old with 6 caps to her name.  | Photo Credit: Hockey India

The Thailand Women’s Hockey Team was welcomed with the sounds of drums and fireworks as it arrived in Ranchi for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 on Wednesday. Читать дальше...

China will open their campaign against Korea on 27th October

Ranchi: The excitement is building as the China Women's Hockey Team touched down at Birsa Munda Airport today, ready to make their mark at the highly anticipated Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023. The Team received a warm and enthusiastic welcome upon their arrival, as they set their sights on clinching their first Women's Asian Champions Trophy title.

Men’s National Team opens with a win against Brazil

In a thrilling opening match of the Pan American Games field hockey competition, Team Canada displayed their quality as they triumphed over Brazil, securing a 2-0 victory. This back-and-forth showdown left Canadian hockey fans excited as their team took the first step toward the medal rounds.

Day 1 continued with men’s Pool A play at the XIX Pan American Games at Estadio Nationale in Santiago, Chile as four goals from Thomas Domene propelled Argentina 10-1 over Mexico. An excited home crowd fueled the Chileans to a dominant 15-0 win over Peru featuring 11 different scorers.

The opening games of the XIX Pan American Games saw the North American sides come out victorious in Pool B play. Up first, the Canadian Red Caribou downed Brazil 2-0, while the USA stormed to a 6-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago at Estadio Nationale in Santiago, Chile.

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25 Oct 2023 09:30     CAN v BRA (Pool B)     2 - 0
25 Oct 2023 11:30     USA v TTO (Pool B)       6 - 1
25 Oct 2023 17:30     ARG v MEX (Pool A)     10 - 1
25 Oct 2023 19:30     CHI v PER (Pool A)       15 - 0

27 Oct 2023 09:30     BRA v TTO (Pool B)     
27 Oct 2023 11:30     USA v CAN (Pool B)     
27 Oct 2023 17:30     MEX v PER (Pool A)     
27 Oct 2023 19:30     CHI v ARG (Pool A)      

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The Motorola bendy phone is the talk of the town as Lenovo, Motorola's parent company, reveals its new foldable concept.

A drone flying outside of that abandoned train station that Ford wants to turn into an innovation hub. | Image: Michigan Central

Detroit’s Michigan Central Station, the once beautiful but now abandoned train station that Ford is rehabilitating into an innovation and technology hub, is about to be swarmed by drones.