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Blue Jays’ Chris Bassitt Brushes Off a Fierce Aaron Judge Line Drive to Deliver a Stellar Performance

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Toronto, Ontario — A frightening moment at Rogers Centre turned into a display of resilience Saturday afternoon as Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt weathered a powerful line drive off the bat of New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. Despite getting struck on his forearm by the 101.6 mph comebacker in the first inning, Bassitt remained in the game, overcoming the initial pain to deliver a commendable performance. Immediately after the incident, concern spread through the stadium as Judge reached first base and watched closely from across the field. The game paused momentarily as Bassitt … Read more

Arundhati Roy Crowned with 2024 PEN Pinter Prize for Her Fierce Literary Voice

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London, UK – Acclaimed author Arundhati Roy has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize, an accolade recognizing writers who confront society with the “unflinching, unswerving” gaze that Harold Pinter, the award’s namesake and Nobel laureate, advocated for in his literature. Established by English PEN in 2009, the award celebrates literary figures who demonstrate a relentless pursuit of truth in their work. The ceremony, slated for October 10 at the British Library, will not only honor Roy but will also feature her delivering a thematic address. Roy, an esteemed novelist and … Read more