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Dozens of Pa. districts have book bans, LGBTQ+ policies, group finds
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York Daily Record - Pennsylvania
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A recent analysis of dozens of Pennsylvania school boards found one in five of them have adopted culture war policies that censor material, ban books or target LGBTQ+ students. The group School Board Spotlight — which has ties to the progressive...
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Estate of Play: Authors families are cashing in
It's remarkable in hindsight, but 2001 marked the start of two film franchises that would go on to generate billions of dollars at the box office - sparking billions more in merchandise and associated revenues too. But the release of the Lord of...
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Qhawekazi Mazaleni, Miss South Africa 2025, aims to broaden reach of her isiXhosa book
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The Miss South Africa 2025 finale took place on Saturday, October 25, at the SunBet Arena in Time Square, Pretoria. Among the finalists, one young woman stood out for her clear purpose and community-driven vision. Qhawekazi Mazaleni, a 24-year-old...
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Community urged to donate books for Maune Primary School library
POLOKWANE – The Kgadi Moshukutswane Foundation and Vahluri Reading Club have partnered to launch a community campaign called ‘Help Us Fill Our New Library’ to collect books for Maune Primary School’s library. They first visited the school during...
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The Anthony Bourdain Reader review – undiscovered gems from the charismatic chef-turned-writer
Think Anthony Bourdain and a whole rush of TV memories flood back. There he is – in shows such as Parts Unknown and No Reservations – a gonzo gourmand trekking to backstreet nooks and favela hideouts in parts of the world where celebrity chefs...
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History Book: The massacre in Iraq
Editor's note: The following text is a transcript of a podcast story. To listen to the story, click on the arrow beneath the headline above. LINDSAY MAST, HOST: Today is Monday, October 27th. Good morning! This is The World and Everything in It...
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The Four Spent the Day Together by Chris Kraus review – a cult writer tries something new
The Four Spent the Day Together is full of people seeking fresh starts, attempting to give up drugs or abusive marriages, only to find hope curdling into violence. Chris Kraus uses the phrase a lot, making it wilfully jaded in its repetitions. “He...
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Q&A: Author Gabriella Buba on Filipino pride, ‘romantasy,’ and queerness
MANILA, Philippines – Since her grandparents’ departure from the Philippines during the Marcos dictatorship, Gabriella Buba had a long time coming before setting foot in the country again in 2022. Diving into what her family had left after being...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold: Everything You Need to Know (Price, Release, Specs, & More!)
If you thought foldable smartphones were already exciting, wait until you dive into the world of the Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold. This device is more than just another foldable phone—it’s Samsung’s bold move to redefine the format with a tri-fold...
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10 luxe eco-friendly staycations to book in the UAE
Life With more awareness surrounding being sustainable, various properties in Dubai have adapted an eco-friendly system for the conscious guest. As the UAE continues to be a growing hub of biodegradable initiatives and climate change, especially...
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From the photo-book: How Mumbai suburban women contributed to the freedom struggle
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Scroll.in
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On 26 October 1930, when the Civil Disobedience Movement was at its crescendo, the Bombay War Council, the team of senior Congress leaders developing and implementing strategies for satyagraha, attempted to hold a flag salutation ceremony at the...
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The climate panic industry: History shows alarmism fails
Bjorn Lomborg Over the past half-century, environmentalists have predicted countless calamities. Their extreme predictions were consistently wrong, their draconian countermeasures turned out to be mostly misguided, and we should be grateful we...
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“Everybody knows the end of the story” - Wrestling veteran doubts WWE can book AJ Styles’ final year right (Exclusive)
Former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently spoke about AJ Styles ending his career. The star will possibly hang up his boots at the end of next year. The Phenomenal One is currently in the final phase of his career. He is already a Grand Slam...
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Mamelodi Sundowns Outclass Remo Stars To Book CAF Champions League Group Stage Spot
Mamelodi Sundowns have cruised into the CAF Champions League group stage after completing a dominant 7-1 aggregate win over Nigeria’s Remo Stars. Mamelodi Sundowns sealed the job with a 2-0 win in Sunday’s second leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in...
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PM Takaichi moves to unleash Japan’s long-stifled defence industry
TOKYO – Japan is taking off the gloves as it seeks to become an international arms powerhouse amid a political realignment under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has embraced a coalition partner eager for major defence liberalisation. Ms...
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British commentator detained by ICE after 'Israel criticism' on US book tour
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Heart Radio
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27 October 2025, 04:25 | Updated: 27 October 2025, 05:57 British commentator Sami Hamdi has been detained by US immigration, who have revoked his visa and banned him from completing his speaking tour, a Homeland Security official said. Immigration...
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The Books That Teachers Say Made Them Better at Their Job
Today’s post continues a series in which educators recommend books and online resources that have impacted their work. Equity in Schools Keisha Rembert is a lifelong learner, equity advocate, and award-winning educator: Street Data Cult of...
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‘People write books about Laurel Canyon or New York in the 1970s, or Berlin, and I think: ‘Man, I was there during a wave just like that.’ Josh Ritter on Dublin in the early Noughties
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Irish Independent
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The musician was, at one point, in love with a girl from the Galway gaeltacht Josh Ritter joins Glen Hansard in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2015. Photo: Getty Today at 06:30 There is the world before Josh Ritter came to Ireland for the first time,...
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Police summon Mutanho over book launch violence
SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Police has summoned and interviewed Zanu PF Masvingo District Coordinating Committee (DCC) secretary for security, Esau Mutanho over the violence he allegedly unleashed leading to the disruption of the...
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UK commentator detained by ICE after 'Israel criticism' on US book tour
British commentator Sami Hamdi has been detained by US immigration, who have revoked his visa and banned him from completing his speaking tour, a Homeland Security official said. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has Mr Hamdi in custody,...
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