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Cormac McCarthy: where to begin reading his searing, brutal and unforgettable novels

The novelist Cormac McCarthy was suspicious of punctuation, profoundly interested in violence, respected skill and physical labour, and loved the richness of the English language. He was particularly fond of short, declarative sentences and the word “and”.

The Conversation

How IndyCar opportunity knocked again for Hunter-Reay

Ryan Hunter-Reay “was not pursuing” an IndyCar Series return until Ed Carpenter called him last week, but the man they call ‘Captain America’ is ready to grasp this fresh opportunity. It’s the latest twist of a rollercoaster career that’s seen Hunter-Reay reach the peaks of a championship title in 2012…

Autosport

For novelists of Westerns, Cormac McCarthy transcended — and reinvented — the genre

In his obituaries, Cormac McCarthy has been widely praised as a descendant of William Faulkner and Herman Melville among others, those excavators of the American spirit whose biblically influenced prose raised narratives to tragic and poetic heights

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Obama criticizes GOP hopefuls Nikki Haley and Tim Scott over racism stances

Former president notes tendency among Republican candidates to gloss over effects of racism, prompting pushback from both

The Guardian - US

Royal Ascot 2023: Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Javier Castellano to make debut

Javier Castellano has won two of America's three Triple Crown races, the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes this year, and will have his first ride in Britain in the Queen Mary Stakes

Daily Mirror

Commentary: On Juneteenth, consider what made Frederick Douglass great

This Juneteenth is the 10th anniversary of the unveiling of Frederick Douglass’s bronze statue in the United States Capitol. As we reflect on his well-earned place in our history, we have to ask: What makes him one of the great Americans?

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A body in a suitcase, Bonnie and Clyde fantasy and baby born in Bali prison: The chilling case of Heather Mack

As Chicago woman Heather Mack pleads guilty over the killing of her socialite mother Sheila von Weise-Mack at a 5-star Bali resort in 2014, America remains horrified by the case involving a Bonnie and Clyde fantasy, a body stuffed in a suitcase and a baby born behind bars. Rachel Sharp…

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MAGA violence goes underground

Right-wing foot soldiers fall back as the generals in the GOP ramp up eliminationist rhetoric

Salon

Denny's in Swansea brings back two giant eating challenges for one day only

The American diner is offering up 'a feast for breakfast and a challenge for dinner'

Wales Online

Fentanyl Fuels Ongoing US Drug Overdose Crisis: Over 109,000 Deaths Lost In 12 Months

Over 109,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses in the 12 months ending in January 2023

Zenger

The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor review – a class act

A college campus in the midwest provides the setting for this expansive novel of sex, politics and self-discovery

The Guardian - UK

Editorial: China and Cuba are getting closer. Now is the time for Biden to reengage with Havana

Few countries in the Western Hemisphere have evoked for Americans the spirit of the Monroe Doctrine as much as has Cuba. For years, the Soviets used the island nation 103 miles off the coast of Florida as a listening post, and, in 1962, they brought the world to the brink…

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Is racism making us too tired to fight it?

June already has its share of monthly observances, including Pride, ALS awareness and African American Music Appreciation. Let me add one more to the list: It should be National Vigilance Month.

Los Angeles Times

Trump's promise of payback for prosecution follows years of attacking democratic traditions

Donald Trump’s attacks on the justice system after his indictment on federal charges this week are the latest step in a now eight-year campaign by the former president and his allies against the traditions and institutions that have helped maintain American democracy

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China’s spying in Cuba picks up where the Soviet Union left off

For a half century, America’s top geopolitical rival used a spy base in nearby Cuba to steal U.S. military secrets by listening in on phone and data communications.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

City Council could explore reparations for Black Philadelphians

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia is poised to study whether it’s able to pay reparations to Black Americans.

The Independent UK

Karl Rove says Trump and America will pay high price for ex-president’s ‘reckless petulance’

Veteran Bush administration figure lays out how Trump’s indictment is direct result of own actions

The Guardian - US

Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez enters 2024 Republican presidential race

Cuban American mayor, 45, will be an outsider in a crowded field dominated by Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis

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Gallup survey shows support for abortion in US remains strong

Nearly three-quarters of Americans say abortion should generally be legal in first trimester, a record high

The Orange County Register

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard prepare to take on the Hollywood Bowl

ANAHEIM, Calif. — In 2014, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard‘s first international tour included the Australian band rock band quickly navigating its way through America for the first time. They played dive bars for an audience of sometimes 20 people or less and scrolled for deals on Craigslist for…

Tribune News Service

Republican states arm teachers, fortify buildings in another year of school shootings

As another school year defined by mass shootings ends in America, Republican-led state legislatures passed measures this session to fortify schools, create guidelines for active shooter drills and safety officer responses, and allow teachers to be armed.

The Independent UK

Bud Light, top US seller since 2001, loses sales crown to Modelo as beer backlash continues

After more than two decades as America’s best-selling beer, Bud Light has slipped into second place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bud Light is not the bestselling beer in America for the first time in 2 decades

ST. LOUIS — After a 22-year reign as the bestselling beer in America, Bud Light slipped to No. 2 in the month of May.

The Independent UK

A body in a suitcase, Bonnie and Clyde fantasy and baby born in Bali prison: The chilling case of Heather Mack

As Chicago woman Heather Mack prepares to plead guilty over the killing of her socialite mother Sheila von Weise-Mack at a 5-star Bali resort in 2014, all these years on America remains horrified by the case of – a case involving a Bonnie and Clyde fantasy, a body stuffed in…

Tribune News Service

US soldier pleads guilty to helping ISIS plan ambush on American troops abroad and target NYC

NEW YORK — U.S. Army Pvt. Cole Bridges attempted to help the Islamic State group murder U.S. soldiers abroad — and offered advice on attacking New York City.

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