How did Joe Biden and Donald Trump perform in the first US presidential debate of the 2024 election season? Our writers give their views on the debate. Now I’m certain: Donald Trump will win in November. Joe Biden called for a summer debate to remind voters of Trump’s extremism. Instead he showcased his own senility. […]
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Grand Forks writers win awards at national event
Jun. 25—GRAND FORKS — Three Grand Forks women won awards during a recent writers’ conference in Missouri. The National Federation of Press Women conference awards banqeut was held Saturday, June 22, in St. Louis, at which contest winners were recognized. Amanda Kosior, of Grand Forks-based JLG Architects, won a first place award and two seconds. […]
German branch of writers’ association PEN bans far-right AfD members
The German branch of the writers’ association PEN does not want any members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in its ranks and has passed a resolution to that effect. The resolution prohibiting simultaneous membership of the party and the writers’ association was passed unanimously at a general meeting in the northern port city […]
May Has Arrived — So Here Are The 31 Tried-And-True Recipes Our Writers And Editors Can’t Wait To Cook This Month
Alongside its plentiful spring blooms and warmer days, the month of May brings a lot of small culinary delights to get excited about, like lighting up your grill after a long winter season or simply getting an early preview of all the gorgeous produce that awaits us in the summer months. For all your May […]
PEN America cancels literary awards after writers’ boycott over Israel-Hamas war
PEN America has cancelled its annual literary awards after dozens of nominated writers withdrew their work in protest over its response to the Israel-Hamas war. The writers organisation, which is dedicated to protecting free expression, said of the 61 authors and translators nominated for a prize, 28 writers chose to withdraw their books from consideration. […]
‘Sesame Street’ writers set new contract, avert strike
Writers at Sesame Workshop reached a five-year agreement with the production company behind “Sesame Street,” averting the possibility of picket lines popping up in the show’s friendly neighborhood. The Writers Guild of America confirmed the deal late Friday. The group of 35 writers employed by the nonprofit organization voted unanimously to support a strike authorization […]
Writers for Sesame Street producer approve strike if ‘fair’ deal is not reached
Writers for Sesame Workshop, the producer of children’s TV show Sesame Street, have unanimously voted to support a strike if a fair contract is not reached. A group of writers began bargaining negotiations on February 13th, requesting industry standard annual raises, improvements to residuals, and union coverage for Sesame Workshop’s animation and social media segments. […]
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A skin care-obsessed shopping writer’s honest review
I’ll admit: I’m not a fan of lipstick. The formulas often dry out my already-parched mouth, and because I’m not great at applying it, I usually end up resembling a toddler who got into their mom’s makeup bag. That said, I’m obsessive when it comes to skin care — especially sunscreen. Yes, it’s important year-round. […]
This flameless candle warmer is the smartest invention ever: A fire-fearing writer’s review
There’s something about winter that always makes me want to dust off my candle collection. Maybe it’s because my homebody self loves an excuse to stay inside, and filling my home with inviting aromas seems like the coziest thing ever. Well, it would be — if it weren’t for my massive phobia about fire. For […]