Karl Wallinger, Who Sang With World Party and the Waterboys, Dies at 66

As a songwriter and instrumentalist as well, he blended pop and folk influences into music that helped define college radio in the 1980s and ’90s. NYT > Obituaries

Global economy set for its worst half decade of growth in 30 years, World Bank says

The global economy is on course to record its worst half decade of growth in 30 years, according to the World Bank. International: Top News And Analysis

Bill Gates shares his ‘big hope’ for COP28 as world leaders gather for climate talks

Bill Gates on Friday said he was “definitely glass half-full” when it comes to preventing the worst of what the climate crisis has in store. U.S. News

Two Nashville hotels among best in the world, according Fodor’s Travel

Fodor’s Travel has named the 60 best hotels across the globe and two Nashville properties made the list. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Bobby Charlton, an England Soccer World Cup and Manchester United Icon, Dies at 86

A mainstay of Manchester United and one of the game’s best-loved figures, he won the World Cup in 1966 and the European Cup in 1968. NYT > Obituaries

Modi, Biden pledge to deepen India-U.S. partnership as world leaders descend on Delhi for G20 summit

This Biden meeting is part of the dozen or so bilateral meetings Modi planned for this weekend, underscoring India’s strategic ambitions as a key global player. International: Top News And Analysis

Warren Hoge, Who Covered Wars and World Crises for The Times, Dies at 82

As a correspondent, including as a bureau chief, he wrote vividly from all corners of the globe. He later served as foreign editor and assistant managing editor. NYT > Obituaries

A New Air India is unveiled, representing bold New India on the world stage

Air India unveils new global brand identity and aircraft livery Breaking Travel News | News

Richard Barancik, Last of the World War II Monuments Men, Dies at 98

He played a role in the celebrated Allied operation to preserve European artworks and cultural treasures stolen by the Nazis. NYT > Obituaries

Singapore’s passport is now the most powerful in the world. Here’s how other countries ranked

Singapore has overtaken Japan to boast the most powerful passport in the world, the Henley Passport Index showed. U.S. News

Tennessee Baseball: Vols Advance to College World Series

After a nail-biting series against Southern Miss, Tennessee baseball is headed to Omaha for the College World Series, where they’ll face off against LSU in a high-stakes showdown. Baseball fever is in the air as the Tennessee Volunteers prepare to take on LSU in the College World Series. After a hard-fought series against Southern Miss, […] Tennessee Baseball: Vols Advance to College World...

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