Monday, 2 August 2021

Review: Stephen King's 'Billy Summers' stars a hitman writer

“Billy Summers,” by Stephen King (Scribner)

Among the many remarkable things about Stephen King is that he has yet to run out of ideas. Or put another way: He’s very good at finding new ways to explore themes that have interested him his entire career.

“Billy Summers” tells the story ...
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Laurel Hubbard, transgender weightlifter, fails to complete lifts in Olympic bid

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history Monday by becoming the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the women’s Olympics based on gender identity, but her bid to win a medal fell flat.

Hubbard, 43, did not finish after failing to lift successfully in her three tries in the ...
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Belarusian sprinter who sought protection in Japan granted Polish visa

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This U.S. women’s soccer core group has been one for the ages. It’s time to pass the baton.

Fully half of this team — nine of 18 — is in its 30s. Had there been any fans in the stands here — American fans — it would have been time for tribute videos on the scoreboards at either end of the stadium.
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Simone Biles plans to compete in beam final Tuesday

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Wilson leads US to quarters with 93-82 win over France

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) – The U.S. can do something no other women's basketball team can at the Tokyo Games: bring former WNBA MVPs Tina Charles and Sylvia Fowles off the bench.

The Americans' depth in the post continues to be the difference for the U.S.

“We know that’s the strength ...
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Canada upsets U.S. with 1-0 win in women's soccer

KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer competition on Monday.

Canada goes on to face the winner of the late semifinal in Yokohama between Sweden and ...
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