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‘The damage is terrifying’: Barbara Kingsolver on Trump, rural America and the recovery home funded by her hit novel

Demon Copperhead, the author’s retelling of Dickens during Virginia’s opioid crisis, was a global success. Now she has used royalties from the novel to open a recovery residence

The Guardian - UK

TV series on Sam Bankman-Fried and crypto firm FTX heads to Netflix

The Altruists, from Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions, to star Anthony Boyle as disgraced founder and Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison

The Guardian - US

Tiger Woods biopic in development at Amazon MGM Studios

A movie about the early career of golf legend Tiger Woods is in the works, with Barack and Michelle Obama set to produce for their Higher Ground company.

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Michelle Obama launches podcast discussing life and divorce with brother

Launching on Wednesday, Michella Obama podcast IMO will cover her life experiences but will stop short of going into politics

The Independent UK

A trail of two cities: an alternative guide to Salford and Manchester

Sunday’s Sounds from the Other City festival is a joyful celebration of Greater Manchester’s leftfield culture

The Guardian - UK

Barack Obama's Net Worth Reflects Only A Fraction Of The Nobel Laureate's Profound Influence

Barack Obama, who was elected the 44th U.S. president in 2009 and served as the POTUS for another term, had a net worth of $1.3 million when he assumed the Oval Office in the White House. Now, 15 years later, that figure is estimated to be $70 million.

International Business Times

All the Manchester restaurants that have made it into the Good Food Guide’s ‘Best Local Restaurants guide

These are the local spots as nominated by 37,000 public votes

Manchester Evening News

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Restaurant named best in England is less than an hour from Manchester

The full list of 100 best restaurants has been revealed

Manchester Evening News

Manchester restaurant named among very best in the UK less than six months after opening

It has shot straight into the top 100 list - ranking higher than many Michelin Star restaurants

Manchester Evening News

Two new Manchester restaurants up for gongs at prestigious national awards

Both are in the Opening of the Year category

Manchester Evening News

Spotify charts podcasting future after controversies, challenges and shakeups

LOS ANGELES — Spotify on Wednesday unveiled a series of new podcasts, partnerships and features as part of its effort to dominate in all things audio, despite recent challenges and controversies in the space.

Los Angeles Times

Manchester restaurant named one of the ‘most exciting’ in the UK

Higher Ground and its chef Joe Otway got themselves name-checked

Manchester Evening News

First look inside Higher Ground, one of the most anticipated new restaurants in Manchester

It's being opened by the team behind Flawd

Manchester Evening News

The restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this February

There are some crackers set to open their doors this month

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New restaurant from acclaimed team behind Flawd opens in Chinatown next month

Higher Ground is from the folks behind Flawd

Manchester Evening News

Hit Manchester restaurant gets name-checked in Good Food Guide

Flawd is 'very good', according to the esteemed publication

Manchester Evening News

The 20 places to eat out in Manchester in 2023

Next year is shaping up with some great openings, and a few places you should catch up with too

Manchester Evening News

'Glorious' Manchester restaurant with 'Michelin star' team set to open in city centre

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Benzinga

Bye Bye, Spotify! Obamas Sign Deal With Amazon-Owned Audible

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have announced a new home of their audio content.

The New Daily

Obamas sign deal with Audible, ditch Spotify

The Obama production company, Higher Ground, will team up with Audible in an exclusive multi-year first-look deal announced on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Audible scores first-look audio deal with Obamas' production company, Higher Ground

Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, has signed an exclusive, multiyear, worldwide first-look deal with Amazon subsidiary Audible, the audio content company announced Tuesday.

Benzinga

Netflix Confirms Details On The Obamas' First Scripted Series From Higher Ground Productions

Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) confirmed details about the first scripted drama series from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, who will serve as executive producers. Here is what we know so far.

Irish Mirror

Netflix series produced by Barack and Michelle Obama to begin filming in Cork

Saturday Night Live star Will Forte has been signed up for a leading role in the dark comedy, called Bodkin

Los Angeles Times

How Batman and Scotland Yard are helping Spotify move beyond Joe Rogan fallout

LOS ANGELES — Four months ago, the Swedish podcasting giant Spotify was in its own pop culture free fall.

Salon

Adam ruins government & criticizes Obama

Netflix's "The G Word" host tells Salon government is "astonishing" when it works and how to stop doomscrolling

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