Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Johnston suffered from debilitating mental health issues throughout his career Daniel Johnston, whose guileless, homemade recordings inspired dozens of musicians from Kurt Cobain to Lana Del Rey, has died at the age of 58. The songwriter and artist “passed away of natural causes” at his home in Texas, said […]
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Image copyright Babcock Image caption Babcock has been named preferred bidder with its Arrowhead 140 design The race to design and build a new generation of Royal Navy frigates has been won by a consortium led by Babcock. The firm has been named preferred bidder for the £1.25bn contract for five Type 31 warships. The
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There’s not much of a scouting report on Seattle Mariners rookie Kyle Lewis. After two major league games, an impressive one is taking shape. Lewis broke up a no-hitter bid with a home run for the second consecutive game, helping the Mariners to a 5-3 win over Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday
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Image copyright Alamy The NHS needs to be given a legal right to buy out “toxic” deals hospitals have agreed for new buildings, experts say. More than 100 schemes were signed off over the past 20 years in England under PFI contracts where private firms paid for new hospitals and centres. In return, NHS trusts
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The host of NBC’s “Late Night” said the president asked a question “that has vexed and bedeviled academics for centuries, a question of such import that it could very well define Trump’s presidency in this country for decades to come.” Namely, should he say “Made in America” or “Made in the U.S.A.” “That might be
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Image copyright PA British American Tobacco has announced plans to cut 2,300 jobs as it shifts away from traditional cigarettes. BAT said it was creating a “more efficient, agile and focused” company as it focused on e-cigarettes and other new categories of product. The firm said management layers would be reduced and simplified under a
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A look at what’s happening around the majors today: BIG BROOM The Mets will try for a four-game sweep over Arizona amid a crowded NL wild-card race. The Diamondbacks had won 11 of 13 entering the series, but New York has shut them down completely, outscoring them 15-3 through the first three games. Right-hander Marcus
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It is going to be a busy fall for legislators and regulators dealing with retirement policy. Congress is to consider separate bills that reform the finances of both Social Security and struggling pension plans. Another bill that expands retirement saving options also will be on the legislative docket. Meanwhile, several states and professional groups will
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Asian shares were mixed Thursday after China and the U.S. moved to ease trade tensions. Investors drew encouragement from China’s decision to exempt some U.S. products from a recent round of tariffs. Tokyo, Shanghai and Sydney advanced while Hong Kong slipped. Stocks notched broad gains on Wall Street Wednesday, with technology, health care and communication
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Quietly, discreetly, more and more reality shows have been showing stars regularly attending therapy. But unlike earlier iterations of therapy on TV, these sessions feel like a normal part of life, like going to meet your girlfriend for lunch at, say, SUR to work through your relationship drama. And with a recent American Psychological Association
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