Stories beyond borders。
Sandi Toksvig is raising support for Mappa Mundi, a digital atlas project being developed with the University of Cambridge. She argues that existing knowledge platforms overlook important material, especially information about women, and wants to create space for that work.
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A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA finals has been sold privately for fourteen million dollars, according to Hunt Auctions. The auction house described the amount as a record for basketball memorabilia.
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Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh says financial pressures are weakening regional identity in British theatre. She argues that co-productions between venues can sometimes create broadly transferable shows at the expense of stories rooted in a particular place.
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Digger, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu, is facing a large projected loss after a weak second weekend. Reporting cited by The Guardian put North American weekend revenue at about $3.2 million, down sixty percent from its opening.
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England has issued a record thirty-nine men’s central contracts alongside new split coaching arrangements under Stephen Fleming and Brendon McCullum. Team director Rob Key says the changes help plan the next two years.
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Daniel Maldini scored in a fourth consecutive Serie A match as Cagliari continued to attract attention near the top of the table. His latest finish followed a rebound and a return pass from teammate Paul Mendy.
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A dispute over the Palais Garnier ceiling is moving towards legal action, with a descendant of Jules-Eugène Lenepveu seeking to uncover his original nineteenth-century painting. Marc Chagall’s later ceiling remains installed above the auditorium.
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Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexéi Rojas has described how environmental concerns became part of his football development. His interest began through his mother’s work in wind energy and visits that introduced him to renewable technology.
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A travel feature visits Monte Isola on Italy’s Lake Iseo, where old fishing hamlets and hillside villages sit beneath wooded slopes. The short ferry from Sulzano arrives at Peschiera Maraglio, providing a starting point for exploring the island.
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Milwaukee opened the National League Championship Series with a 2–1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brice Turang homered against Tarik Skubal, and Luis Lara supplied the deciding single in the fifth inning.
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The Beach Boys played their first public show since July in Cincinnati, with co-founder Mike Love joining the performance. His appearance followed cancelled comeback dates and statements that he was facing significant health difficulties.
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The Washington Commanders and New York Giants finished level at 27–27 after both teams wasted opportunities in overtime. Washington’s final possession reached field-goal range, but the clock expired before the side could attempt a winning kick.
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