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Two women, who initially look unassuming, can be seen identifying their target, who is oblivious to the looming danger, as he walks past. A third woman then joins them in a frenzied attack on the Brit.

Photo by Mariana Beltrán / Unsplash A childless dressmaker must rescue her young niece from an unwanted pregnancy. The family crisis exposes the calcified contours of a sisterhood in which one sister benefits to the other’s detriment. Written by Ukamaka Olisakwe and appearing first in OlongoAfrica, “Maybe Now, Maybe Never” is suffused with quiet suspense as the protagonist navigates the Nigerian city of Aba, its rush and its din, and its idealized notions of womanhood. Through her rescue mission, the dressmaker finds herself struggling to break free from an old pattern of abuse and patch together an independent identity for...

This first poetry round-up of summer includes the launch of a new press, a mystery of a missing painting, the inaugural offering of a new series for immigrant writers, a re-issue of a Ronald Johnson collection, and a Wendy Guerra translation that has been a long time coming. Whether entering in poetic conversation with visual artists—from painters Agnes Martin and Arthur Dove to photographer Malick Sidibé—navigating the natural world, or wandering global cities, these seven poets offer transport through their vision. Small presses dominate this early summer list, reminding us that American poetry thrives year-round. Head out to your June...

The 52-year old's frock hugged every inch of her jaw-dropping figure and boasted a fitted bodice along with a balloon skirt.

The Murlocs Find Love, With A Twist, In 'Queen Pinky' Video Decked out in dresses, tops, lingerie, sun hats, and leggings found in the “Bonnaroo” section of a local Goodwill store, the members of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard performed in drag last night (June 3) as part of a Pride Night celebration during the third of four shows at the Caverns in rural Pelham, Tn. The move came just hours after a federal judge ruled as unconstitutional a Tennessee law banning drag shows in public or places where children could view them. The law has been roundly opposed...