Nearly two decades after being put on trial for ‘insulting Turkishness’, Shafak has become one of the UK’s most popular authors. Ahead of her appearance at the Hay Festival, she speaks with Annabel Nugent about her latest novel and Turkey’s fraught politics

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/elif-shafak-interview-turkey-democracy-books-b2743647.html

#independent

A Burnley pensioner has revealed a humorous “letter from the front” sent by his late father while fighting in Burma towards the end of the Second World War.

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/people/letters-from-the-front-burnley-soldier-serving-with-the-forgotten-army-in-burma-5111989

#burnleyexpress

Povodom proslava rođendana predsednika Donalda Trampa i 250. godišnjice američke vojske, Pentagon razrađuje planove za vojnu paradu koja bi mogla uključivati.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4101222-vojna-parada-u-vasingtonu-za-godisnjicu-americke-vojske-i-trampov-79-rodjendan

#Telegraf

One player who has harnessed the power of technology to enhance his performance is Jayden Daniels. His strategic use of virtual reality training has not only propelled him to success but also caught the attention of his peers. According to The Athletic’s report, Daniels attributes much of his growth as a quarterback to his consistent […]The post Seahawks’ Jalen Milroe To Follow Jayden Daniels’ Playbook; Reveals ‘Main Focus’ in Training Camp appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-seahawks-jalen-milroe-to-follow-jayden-daniels-playbook-reveals-main-focus-in-training-camp/

University calls move a relocation because 30-bed geriatric psychiatric unit at East Campus hospital will handle patient load

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/05/02/ucsd-health-to-close-hillcrest-mental-health-unit-for-seniors/

#signonsandiego

They say you always want what you can’t have—and Jim Harbaugh just proved that on national TV. Sitting across from Rich Eisen, the Chargers head coach cracked a smile, sighed so loud it might’ve shook SoFi, then buried his head like a man who just saw his ex glow up with someone richer. The topic? […]The post Jim Harbaugh’s Regretful Admission on Colston Loveland for Chargers as HC Celebrates Special Michigan Milestone With 6-Word Message appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-jim-harbaughs-regretful-admission-on-colston-loveland-for-chargers-as-hc-celebrates-special-michigan-milestone-with-six-word-message/

A man and woman were caught on surveillance video stealing two high-end bicycles from an apartment complex in Solana Beach.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/video-shows-bicycles-worth-27k-being-stolen-from-san-diego-apartment/

#kusi

Idaho State Police say seven people were killed and eight others injured after a pickup truck and a tour van with foreigner visitors

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/at-least-7-people-killed-in-tour-van-crash-near-yellowstone-national-park/article69533261.ece

A report found the far-right AfD to be racist and anti-Muslim, allowing security services step up monitoring. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was “tyranny in disguise”.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/german-spy-agency-brands-main-opposition-party-as-extremist-the-us-is-not-happy-20250503-p5lw7m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Fernando Tatis Jr. never got the chance to electrify the basepaths Friday night—and it wasn’t by choice. The Padres’ superstar, known for his explosive speed and flair, was forced to exit the game early after taking a Mitch Keller fastball squarely on his left arm. In a split second, what should’ve been another thrilling night […]The post Padres Fans Explode at Pirates Pitcher After Scary Fernando Tatis Jr. HBP Leaves Gnarly Welt: “Benches Should’ve Cleared” appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-padres-fans-explode-at-pirates-pitcher-after-scary-fernando-tatis-jr-hbp-leaves-gnarly-welt-benches-shouldve-cleared/

Mat Rogers is asked can the Wallabies win the 2027 Rugby World Cup under Les Kiss

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/why-kiss-can-win-world-cup-20250503-p5lw7z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

As the first player from Mbia University‘s women’s basketball team to be drafted in the pros, Abbey Hsu made history by becoming the 34th overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. With an overall average of 20.4 points per game under her belt, she became the all-time leading scorer at the program with a total […]The post What Was Abbey Hsu’s Contract With the Connecticut Sun? Exploring Waived WNBA Star’s Salary and Endorsements appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-what-was-abbey-hsus-contract-with-the-connecticut-sun-exploring-waived-wnba-stars-salary-and-endorsements/

Pamela Anderson debuted a shocking short hair transformation at the Tory Burch Foundation Honors Martha Stewart at the 2025 Founders Breakfast

https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/hair/829856/pamela-anderson-shocking-super-short-hair-transformation/

#hellomagazine

Mailers sent earlier this year by the dark money Common Ground Collective argue “Chicago is in chaos” in a bid to beat up Mayor Brandon Johnson and four allies.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/02/group-opposing-johnson-and-allies-10-million/

Johnson, the interim coach in San Antonio this past season, becomes the third youngest active head coach in the NBA

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/spurs-hire-mitch-johnson-as-gregg-popovichs-replacement-after-legendary-coach-steps-down/

#CBSSports.com

Boutiques, five-star and landmark locations – these are the best places to spend a night or two in Manchester

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/england/manchester/best-manchester-hotels-b1976831.html

#Independent

Formula 1 will continue to race in Miami at least until 2041 after signing a 10-year extension with the South Florida race.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dancancian/2025/05/02/miami-grand-prix-signs-10-year-extension-with-formula-1-until-2041/

#Forbes

Despite their "disagreements" and "differences," the Duke of Sussex insists that "there's no point in continuing to fight."

https://pagesix.com/2025/05/02/royal-family/prince-harry-says-king-charles-iii-wont-speak-to-him-but-hed-love-reconciliation-with-royal-family/

#Post

Toronto Blue Jays fans might agree—for a minute there, it felt like they might need to start making breakup songs over Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaving, didn’t it? Mostly after Vladdy wasn’t shy when the extension talks halted and he said, “They had their numbers; I had my numbers.” The team and he didn’t get to […]The post Being “Seduced” by Yankees & Juan Soto Trade, Blue Jays GM Clears Stance on Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s Loyalty appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-being-seduced-by-yankees-juan-soto-trade-blue-jays-gm-clears-stance-on-vladimir-guerrero-jrs-loyalty/

The Legos shipbuilding contest is an annual draw at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum in San Pedro.

https://www.presstelegram.com/2025/05/02/colorful-legos-challenge-returns-to-san-pedros-maritime-museum/

#Press-Telegram

The fundraiser had raised over $27,000 as of Friday.The post GoFundMe started for family of boy killed by school bus in Hyde Park appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/05/02/gofundme-started-for-family-of-boy-killed-by-school-bus-in-hyde-park/

#boston

This wasn't a Sharon Van Etten concert, it was a postpunk-fueled, goth-inspired Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory concert.The post Review & setlist: Sharon Van Etten … rocks? In fact she does, at powerhouse Roadrunner show appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/culture/concert-reviews/2025/05/02/review-setlist-sharon-van-etten-at-roadrunner-boston-may-1-2025/

#boston

Deposed Warwickshire County Council leader Izzi Seccombe OBE admits it will be a long road back for the Conservatives after a battering by Reform UK.

https://www.warwickshireworld.com/news/politics/warwickshire-county-council-elections-deposed-leader-admits-conservative-recovery-will-take-a-while-5111918

#kenilworthweeklynews

In the late evening of August 27, 1965, this British rock 'n' roller gave his idol, Elvis Presley, an impromptu bass lesson.The post “Let Me Show You a Few Things”: The British Rocker Who Gave Elvis Presley an Impromptu Bass Lesson appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/let-me-show-you-a-few-things-the-british-rocker-who-gave-elvis-presley-an-impromptu-bass-lesson/

#americansongwriter

President Donald Trump attacked "60 Minutes" Wednesday morning amid a report that CBS was set to enter mediation in Trump's lawsuit against the network.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/05/02/trumps-war-with-the-media-trump-tries-to-defund-pbs-npr/

#Forbes

The latest news on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' as he awaits trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/05/02/sean-diddy-combs-officially-rejects-plea-deal-heres-the-latest-on-his-federal-charges/

#Forbes

The Wolverines finished 8-5 last season in what seemed to be a massive downgrade after Jim Harbaugh led the team to their 2023 natty win. But was it? Sherrone Moore, in just his first year of being the head coach, slayed Ohio State, trumped against Lincoln Riley’s offense, and finally topped it up with a […]The post Sherrone Moore Suffers Huge Blow to Struggling Rivals; Adding More Misery to Michigan’s Roster Cap Woes appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-sherrone-moore-suffers-huge-blow-to-struggling-rivals-adding-more-misery-to-michigans-roster-cap-woes-brian-nelson-ii/

Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” earns a record-breaking thirty-eighth week at No. 1 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, and it now ranks as the second-longest leader.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/05/02/billie-eilish-makes-chart-history-again-as-her-song-refuses-to-fall/

#Forbes

Harborfields junior track star Rhys Walter made it his mission to run 1,000 miles to raise $2,000 for mental health awareness.

https://nypost.com/2025/05/02/sports/harborfields-rhys-walter-learns-community-over-everything-through-running/

#Post

Kerry Washington is an actress known for her role in the hit TV series 'Scandal'. She has also been married to Nnamdi Asomugha for nearly 10 years. Here are five things to know about him!

https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-nnamdi-asomugha-4874417/

#hollywoodlife

The formal bail application of the Walter Sisulu University (WSU)’s Mthatha Campus residence manager, who allegedly shot and killed a student during a student protest last month, was postponed due to a power outage. Suspended residence manager Manelisi Mampana, 54, appeared at the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on Friday on charges of murder, attempted murder, possession […]

https://sundayworld.co.za/news/power-outage-delays-murder-trial-of-varsity-residence-manager/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-outage-delays-murder-trial-of-varsity-residence-manager

#sundayworld

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Devdutt Padikkal issued an update regarding Phil Salt's recovery from injury ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against the Chennai Super King

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-devdutt-padikkal-provides-crucial-update-phil-salt-s-availability-rcb-vs-csk-ipl-2025-match

#Sportskeeda

Arizona State Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham had a funny reaction after one analyst said the Sun Devils would take a step back in 2025.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-hc-kenny-dillingham-drops-1-word-reaction-amid-predictions-arizona-state-taking-step-back-2025

#Sportskeeda

The acquisition of Jimmy Butler by the Golden State Warriors is one of the defining moves of the NBA season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-is-jimmy-butler-playing-tonight-houston-rockets-latest-warriors-star-s-availability-game-6-may-2

#Sportskeeda

College football insider JD Pickell of On3 thinks the Alabama Crimson Tide are poised to win in 2025.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-bama-s-longer-talking-phase-cfb-insider-shares-kalen-deboer-co-bound-win-2025

#Sportskeeda

The 2025 NASCAR Truck Series season heads to the Texas Motor Speedway for the season’s eighth race, the SpeedyCash.com 250.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/nascar-insider-picks-spire-motorsports-driver-favorite-win-2025-texas-truck-race

#Sportskeeda

Jeopardy! is ready to bring an end to one incredible week in the 41st season of the game show, which has seen a lot happening in recent months.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/today-s-final-jeopardy-answer-friday-may-2-2025

#Sportskeeda

Lewis Hamilton is not throwing in the towel just yet as the Ferrari driver points out how the first year at Mercedes was a bit of a struggle.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-lewis-hamilton-throwing-towel-ferrari-mercedes-comparison-made

#Sportskeeda

Detroit Tigers ace and reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal has had a strong first month in the 2025 MLB season, and many would say he is one of the front runners for the award this y

https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-tarik-skubal-snubbed-mlb-analyst-s-early-al-cy-young-prediction

#Sportskeeda

Coach Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide will be looking to get back to the College Football Playoff next season after a disappointing 2024 season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-kalen-deboer-addresses-whether-alabama-takes-overcome-tyler-booker-s-absence

#Sportskeeda

On Thursday, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk shared a post on Instagram, golfing with teammates George Kittle and Brock Purdy.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-christian-mccaffrey-drops-2-word-message-brandon-aiyuk-hits-golf-course-george-kittle-brock-purdy

#Sportskeeda

Kiyan Anthony's mom, La La Anthony, ex-wife of former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, took a moment on Thursday to share her love for late Gigi Bryant on what would have been her 19th birthday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/high-school-sports/news-kiyan-anthony-s-mom-la-la-anthony-expresses-love-late-gigi-bryant-19th-birthday

#Sportskeeda

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opening batter Travis Head isn't a part of the playing XI for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Friday, May 2.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-is-travis-head-playing-today-s-gt-vs-srh-ipl-2025-match

#Sportskeeda

Bryson DeChambeau is a key player on the LIV Golf Tour. In a press conference at LIV Golf Korea, he compared the breakaway league's events with the four golf Majors.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-bryson-dechambeau-says-liv-golf-tournaments-very-similar-major-championships

#Sportskeeda

Trey Hendrickson has reportedly been seeking a contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals during the course of the 2025 NFL offseason.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-nfl-rumors-bengals-aiming-keep-trey-hendrickson-despite-spending-276-000-000-ja-marr-chase-tee-higgins

#Sportskeeda