The cover of the "Parable of the Sower" graphic novel, an adaption of the Octavia E. Butler book by Damian Duffy and John Jennings. (Photo: Courtesy of Abrams Books) With the Doomsday Clock ticking ever closer to midnight and threats of nuclear war and illness outbreaks, things are a little scary right now, globally. In 1993, science-fiction writer Octavia E. Butler released “Parable of […]

Former England captain Alec Stewart labelled Ben Stokes and Mark Wood “game-changers” after their contributions to England’s 3-1 Test series success against South Africa. The Durham duo both came close to top marks as Stewart ran the rule over each member of the England squad and their roles in an impressive turnaround from going 1-0 down at Centurion. Here’s what […]

As the world mourns the shocking loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, a mysterious virus spreads across the globe. It’s Ashley with the news you need to know.  But first, pour one out for the Earth: Climate change threatens the world’s wine supply, a new study says. The Short List newsletter is a snappy USA TODAY news roundup. Subscribe here!  Did weather cause the crash that […]

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly discussing a deal to bring Antero Henrique in to oversee the club's transfer activity. Henrique, 51, most recently spent two years as Paris Saint-Germain sporting director after a long association with Porto. The Red Devils do not currently have a person in that exact role with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward responsible for bringing players to Manchester. […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s son was one of the last people to hear from Kobe Bryant before the Lakers legend boarded a tragic helicopter flight. Shareef O’Neal posted a screengrab on Twitter of a text conversation between himself and Bryant from Sunday morning. “You good fam?” Bryant asked Shareef, who announced last week he would be transferring from UCLA. “Yeah! Just getting […]

JUAN MATA and Luke Shaw arrived for Manchester United training this morning in mucky motors – but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is just happy to have kept a clean sheet against Tranmere. The Red Devils arrived at Carrington on a high after keeping a rare clean sheet while scoring six times in the FA Cup fourth-round win. And it looks like […]

RAFAEL BENITEZ would "jump at the chance" to return to Newcastle under new Saudi owners, it has been claimed. The Spaniard is hugely popular among Toon fans and is included in proposals drawn up by the club's prospective new owners. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is driving a £340m bid for the club following four months of talks between Toon owner […]

In this photo taken Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, Nazi camps survivor Marija Frlan, who will turn 100 on the Holocaust Remembrance day, talks to the Associated Press during an interview at her home in Rakek, Slovenia. Frlan, who was held at the Ravensbruck camp in northern Germany for over a year in 1944-45, will join other survivors and officials in […]

Lots of things have to go right for President Donald Trump to retain his grasp on the Oval Office. But so far, much in the 2020 political environment and in Trump’s campaign tactics point toward a replay of his upset victory. There are three broad characteristics of the 2016 political environment that helped Trump gain the White House: a growing popular […]

Teams likely to honor Kobe Bryant during NBA games Six games are on the NBA schedule for Monday, a day after Kobe Bryant, one of basketball’s greatest players, was among nine passengers who died in a helicopter crash. The victims also included Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Despite intense emotions around the league, the NBA played its entire slate of games […]