XJ Kennedy, prize-winning poet and educator, dies at 96

XJ Kennedy, prize-winning poet and educator, dies at 96

NEW YORK — X.J. Kennedy, an award-winning poet, author, translator and educator who schooled millions of students through “The Bedford Reader” and other textbooks and engaged voluntary readers with his children’s stories and intricate, witty verse, died Sunday at 96. Kennedy died of natural causes at his home in Peabody, Massachusetts, according to his daughter,…

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China EV brands Zeekr, Neta inflated car sales using insurance scheme

China EV brands Zeekr, Neta inflated car sales using insurance scheme

Chinese electric vehicle brands Neta and Zeekr inflated sales in recent years to hit aggressive targets, with Neta doing so for more than 60,000 cars. Koiguo | Moment | Getty Images Chinese electric vehicle brands Neta and Zeekr inflated sales in recent years to hit aggressive targets, with Neta doing so for more than 60,000 cars, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and interviews with…

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The Grammys are here with Kendrick Lamar leading the nominees. Here’s how to watch

The Grammys are here with Kendrick Lamar leading the nominees. Here’s how to watch

LOS ANGELES — The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday with a dramatically different tone than last year. The 2025 award show was completely reimagined and refocused to relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. In 2026, focus has been placed once again on the music, where Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad…

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