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Georgia O’Keeffe was honoured by the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival through a piano quintet commissioned from composer John Harbison and dedicated to the artist. The work was presented in a 30 August 1981 edition of Sunday Morning, which visited O’Keeffe and examined her enduring connection with the landscapes and desert flowers of New Mexico. Harbison’s music was described as reflecting qualities found in O’Keeffe’s paintings, translating stark, unfilled spaces into sound. The report was presented by Bruce Morton.

Poundland sales have risen sharply despite its owners filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators, placing up to 12,000 jobs at risk. A note sent to suppliers indicated that sales increased by 8.4 per cent in the three weeks to October 18. Sales, margins and gross profits were said to be running ahead of expectations, with one source describing the business as “flying”. The improvement has been described by bosses as a return to profitability, but the discount retailer’s future remains uncertain after investment firm Gordon Brothers approached the High Court on Thursday. Poundland now has ten days to…

With only days remaining before Election Day, polls are showing momentum for Democratic candidates while opposition to data centres is emerging across party lines. The findings point to two prominent themes heading into the vote: gains for Democratic contenders and bipartisan distaste for data centres.

Employers can have a significant influence on voter turnout, with workers becoming more likely to vote after moving to companies that encourage civic participation, research involving 30 million employees suggests. Researchers from the universities of Michigan, Harvard, Columbia and Maryland linked LinkedIn employment records with voter files covering workers at 377,000 employers. They found that the workplace was a decisive factor in whether people voted. To account for the possibility that people who are already more likely to vote choose particular employers, the researchers also examined eight million workers who changed jobs. Those who moved to a higher-scoring employer became…

Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed’s emotional performances in Frank Capra’s 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life have been examined by Hollywood historian Sam Wasson. Wasson, author of Frank Capra: A Life, spoke with Lee Cowan about the making of the classic and the impact of Stewart and Reed’s performances. The discussion also considers how Capra created a film that became timeless, despite It’s a Wonderful Life not becoming the box-office success he had hoped for.

Tottenham’s hopes of signing Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi in January appear limited, with the Premier League club determined to keep the 20-year-old until at least the end of the season. Spurs have continued to monitor Kroupi after identifying him as a target during the summer transfer window. However, Bournemouth’s stance and the potential cost of a deal make an immediate move difficult. Tottenham face wait for Kroupi transfer Football Insider reports that Bournemouth could demand more than £80 million for Kroupi, who is under contract until 2030. That leaves the Cherries under no pressure to accept a reduced fee…

Six people were shot on a crowded street near the University of Delaware during Halloween celebrations, prompting a major police response and sending people running for safety. Newark police said the shooting happened at about 11.13pm on Saturday, 31 October, on the south pavement of East Main Street, directly opposite Choate Street. All six victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Police have not released their identities or conditions, and no arrests have been announced. Witnesses said large crowds had gathered near bars and restaurants when gunfire broke out. Jayden Ngalim told NBC10 Philadelphia: “People were running, screaming. They…

Trust in Australia’s federal politicians has fallen to just 30.5 per cent, while fewer than half of voters believe people like them have a meaningful say in government, according to the 2026 McKinnon Index. The assessment of Australia’s democratic health also found that almost three-quarters of people believe the country has become more divided over the past year. Its findings reveal a pronounced education divide, with university graduates significantly more satisfied with democracy and more confident in election outcomes than those whose education ended at high school. Trust in state and territory politicians has dropped six percentage points to 32.7…

French authorities say suspected far-right activists from Britain have been detained in France with tear gas bombs.

A fire broke out at a hotel in Dingboche, Nepal, along the popular trekking route to Mount Everest Base Camp. Police suspect the blaze may have been caused by an exploding gas cylinder. The cause has not been confirmed. All hotel staff and guests were evacuated safely, and no casualties were reported.