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Location: Singapore  Impact statement: Shaking up Singaporean poetry with an uncompromising attitude and a no holds barred approach Poet Marylyn Tan is breaking down all sorts of barriers in Singapore’s literary scene. The first woman to win the Singapore Literature Prize for English poetry in its 28 year history, she is known for her iconoclastic, witty, outspoken take on subjects including gender politics, and consistently shows a willingness to take on taboo subjects, many of them sexual ...

Location: Singapore  Impact statement: Shaking up Singaporean poetry with an uncompromising attitude and a no holds barred approach Poet Marylyn Tan is breaking down all sorts of barriers in Singapore’s literary scene. The first woman to win the Singapore Literature Prize for English poetry in its 28 year history, she is known for her iconoclastic, witty, outspoken take on subjects including gender politics, and consistently shows a willingness to take on taboo subjects, many of them sexual ...

Report provides clear look at how police and city leaders were overwhelmed as unrest in Chicago after the death of George Floyd escalated beyond their control.

Snow blankets 200 million Americans from the Midwest to Mexican border: Multiple people injured in pile-up on icy Oklahoma highway and Texas declares state of emergency as winter storm sweeps nation The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the incident occurred westbound on the Turner Turnpike, in Oklahoma City, near mile marker 141 on Sunday evening Two of the semis involved in the wreck burst into flames shortly after, and multiple people have since been rushed to the hospital The number of vehicles ...

Council members hope public art can help the city diversify its visitor attractions along the lines of larger cities such as Chicago and Richmond where murals and other public art projects have proved to be tourism draws.

Pulses: More than just a meat alternative Beans, peas and lentils are often overlooked when it comes to food staples. In a world where the devastating environmental impact of mass meat production is becoming increasingly clear, could pulses provide a solution? Pulses: Dawn of a new superfood Tasty with an added health benefit Pulses, the dry seeds of legume family plants such as peas, beans, lentils or chickpeas, are easy to prepare and have all sorts of positive health effects. Theyve been cre...

Did you know theres one place that is actually the best spot for selfies in Illinois? According to their list of  Amazing Places to Take a Selfie in All 50 States, they say the supreme selfie spot is in Chicago at Cloud Gate. Colloquially known as "the Bean," the sculpture in Millennium Park is a quintessential selfie location. With its giant, curved, mirrored surface, Cloud Gate reflects and distorts the figures in front of it. If youre looking for proof, just search #thebean on Instagram to ...

Heres how to satisfy your wanderlust without leaving Houston Chron 1/26/2021 Sonia Ramirez Its funny how a place can inspire you if you just learn to live in the moment and let your imagination run wild. As it has with many people across the world, COVID-19 has stopped me in my tracks. It has changed the way I work, affected my time spent with family and friends, and put a damper on any travel plans I had in 2020 as well as 2021. Over the course of one day, I decided to ventur...

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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