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Man accused of setting on fire a Ugandan Olympic athlete dies of burns

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete, causing her death days later, has succumbed to burns sustained in the attack, according to the Kenyan hospital where he was treated. Dickson Ndiema was admitted at the Moi Referral Hospital in the western Eldoret city for

The 10 Best Freelance Gigs—And What You Need to Get Started in Each

In a world where people are experiencing increasing levels of workplace burnout—which is fueling a widespread desire to find more work-life balance—freelance careers, sometimes called gig work or consulting, are attracting more and more American workers. In an Upwork study, researchers found that 64 million Americans freelanced in 2023, making

4 Tips for Developing a Thicker Skin

We all deal with people who say something offensive, whether they mean to or not. But how can we learn to focus on the positive when we are programmed to focus on the negative for self-preservation? I interviewed a couple of experts to better understand why we react so strongly

Harris faces delicate walk with Trump’s racism at presidential debate

Though Vice President Kamala Harris has faced incessant attacks from Donald Trump and Republicans on her race and gender since emerging as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, don’t expect her to lean too much into it during Tuesday night’s presidential debate. According to the New York Times, the Harris campaign

Meghan Markle and Oprah surprise guests at a California indie bookstore opening

Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey gave the literary community of Summerland, California, a huge seal of approval over the weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, and the media mogul, 70, were spotted attending the opening of Godmothers, a new independent bookstore just outside of Montecito —

James Earl Jones, the man behind voice for the ages, dies at 93

Noted for his iconic deep, resonant baritone, James Earl Jones was a giant on stage and on screen.  Jones’ career spanned more than six decades; he was described as “one of America’s most distinguished and versatile” actors. He was among a small group of performers to have an Emmy, Grammy,

Man accused of setting on fire a Ugandan Olympic athlete dies of burns

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete, causing her death days later, has succumbed to burns sustained in the attack, according to the Kenyan hospital where he was treated. Dickson Ndiema was admitted at the Moi Referral Hospital in the western Eldoret city for

The 10 Best Freelance Gigs—And What You Need to Get Started in Each

In a world where people are experiencing increasing levels of workplace burnout—which is fueling a widespread desire to find more work-life balance—freelance careers, sometimes called gig work or consulting, are attracting more and more American workers. In an Upwork study, researchers found that 64 million Americans freelanced in 2023, making

4 Tips for Developing a Thicker Skin

We all deal with people who say something offensive, whether they mean to or not. But how can we learn to focus on the positive when we are programmed to focus on the negative for self-preservation? I interviewed a couple of experts to better understand why we react so strongly

Harris faces delicate walk with Trump’s racism at presidential debate

Though Vice President Kamala Harris has faced incessant attacks from Donald Trump and Republicans on her race and gender since emerging as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, don’t expect her to lean too much into it during Tuesday night’s presidential debate. According to the New York Times, the Harris campaign

Meghan Markle and Oprah surprise guests at a California indie bookstore opening

Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey gave the literary community of Summerland, California, a huge seal of approval over the weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, and the media mogul, 70, were spotted attending the opening of Godmothers, a new independent bookstore just outside of Montecito —

James Earl Jones, the man behind voice for the ages, dies at 93

Noted for his iconic deep, resonant baritone, James Earl Jones was a giant on stage and on screen.  Jones’ career spanned more than six decades; he was described as “one of America’s most distinguished and versatile” actors. He was among a small group of performers to have an Emmy, Grammy,