James McBride wins $50,000 Kirkus Prize for fiction for “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store”
Three books that explore and celebrate the diversity of American culture were awarded Kirkus Prizes on Wednesday night, with each winner receiving $50,000.
Day: October 12, 2023
Bobby Wagner proving to Seahawks he’s just as effective playing at 33
Bobby Wagner returned to the Seahawks at age 33, but he’s proving he hasn’t lost a step by posting big tackle numbers and grading high by analytic sites.
Is India still a bright spot? IMF upgrades growth, but economists say it will be a bumpy ride
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for India, saying that the country’s growth will remain strong in 2023 and 2024.
At least 32 Americans were killed in Israel. Here’s what we know so far.
A scholar. A former nurse. A Missouri native who died shielding her teenage son. They’re among the Americans killed in Saturday’s terrorist attacks in Israel.
Federal judge won’t block suspension of right to carry guns in some New Mexico parks, playgrounds
A federal judge will allow enforcement of a public health order that suspends the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in New Mexico’s largest metro area.
Support not ‘indefinite’, White House tells Ukraine
The US is running out of money to send Ukraine unless Congress can approve more, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has said
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Indonesia Moots Possible World Cup Bid With Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
Saudi Arabia is currently favored to host the soccer tournament in 2034.
Disney 100: Animation boss Jennifer Lee says strike could halt production
The director of Frozen warns strikes may hit Disney animation production by the end of this year.
Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churches’ land, streamline housing permits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to fast-track low-income housing on surplus land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions.
Vegas’ Brett Howden gets two-game suspension for hit on Kraken’s Brandon Tanev
Vegas’ Brett Howden was suspended for two games for an illegal check to the head of Kraken winger Brandon Tanev.