Former talent agency boss had closer relationship with sex offender than thought, and supported him after 2009 arrest A female executive at the top of the modelling industry had a close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and introduced him to women on the agency’s books, a Guardian investigation has found. Until last November, Faith Kates ran Next Management modelling and talent agency, which has represented the likes of Alexa Chung, Milla Jovovich and Billie Eilish, a position she held for decades
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Musician urges public to send clear message at what is expected to be UK’s biggest ever multicultural rally Billy Bragg has encouraged people to send a clear message to those seeking to divide the country by turning out to support what is expected to be the biggest multicultural march in UK history on Saturday. Speaking to the Guardian before the Together Alliance’s march against the far right in central London, the musician and political activist said participants hoped to “send out a message t
A community fishery in Cambodia was struggling. There weren't enough fish to make ends meet, until local fishermen started planting a specific type of tree. (Image credit: Ryan Kellman)
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A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.
NPR News · Oct 8
For StoryCorps, a nun in Kansas City reminisces about helping families in need of low-cost childcare.
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Guardian - World · Oct 8
Australia’s east coast slammed on Thursday night with wind and rain, and more warnings in place for Friday Thousands of people woke without power on Friday after a series of wild autumn storms soaked communities in multiple states – and the high country saw its first big snowfall of 2026. While many storm watchers kept their eyes on the west and the path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, Australia’s east coast was slammed on Thursday night with more warnings in place for Friday. Continue reading...
