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Review: 'Looking for Jane' is gripping, historical, relevant

Gripping from the moment it begins, Heather Marshall’s novel “Looking for Jane” is getting a well-deserved re-release to hit the post-Roe v. Wade U.S. market. Nancy begrudgingly accompanies a friend to an illegal abortion in 1979. Angela is undergoing another stressful round of in vitro fertilization attempts in 2017. And in 1960, Evelyn finds herself at one of Canada’s homes for unwed mothers. Donna Edwards of The Associated Press says the novel has the momentum of a high-speed chase as Angela races back to uncover the past and Nancy and Evelyn’s timelines converge and speed toward the future. “Looking for Jane” is scheduled for release Feb. 7 from Atria.

Dell to lay off more than 6,500 employees

Dell plans to lay off roughly 5% of its workforce, the company said in a regulatory filing Monday, in the latest example of tech companies cutting costs in an uncertain economic climate.Dell has about 133,000 employees, the company told CNN.…

Iran singer who faces prison wins Grammy for protest anthem

An Iranian singer who faces possible prison time for his song that’s become an anthem to the ongoing protests shaking the Islamic Republic wept early after seeing he’d won a Grammy. Shervin Hajipour appeared stunned early on Monday in Iran after hearing Jill Biden, the wife of President Joe Biden, announce that he’d won the Grammy’s new song for social change special merit award for “Baraye.” An online video showed Hajipour in a darkened room, wiping tears away after the announcement. There was no immediate reaction in Iranian state media or from government officials to Hajipour’s win. The singer is among over 19,600 people arrested amid the demonstrations.

Lionel Messi scores to secure victory for Paris Saint Germain

Paris Saint-Germain has struggled in recent games, relatively speaking, but thankfully for the Parisian club, Lionel Messi has been in fine scoring form.The Argentine was on target again Saturday, scoring in the second half to secure a 2-1 comeback win…

2023 Pro Bowl Games: How to watch and what to expect

The traditional NFL Pro Bowl has been revamped for the 2022-23 season. The rebranded Pro Bowl Games breathe new life into the longstanding praxis of bringing together the league's top talent.The festivities kicked off with a skills competition on Thursday…