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Joseph Morgan on stepping into the sci-fi realm in second season of "Halo"
Known for his roles as memorable villains, including "Klaus" from "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," actor Joseph Morgan is set to join the cast of "Halo" for its second season on Paramount Plus.CBS News - Entertainment -
They made 'Game of Thrones' into blockbuster TV. Why they went full sci-fi for Netflix
Netflix is betting that epic tale "3 Body Problem," based on Chinese sci-fi novels that chronicle an impending alien invasion, could be the next "Game of Thrones." The show launches March 21.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Netflix -
Known for starring in sci-fi franchises, Zoe Saldaña takes on new role in the "Absence of Eden"
Actor Zoe Saldaña is known for her roles in big sci-fi franchises like “Avatar” and “Star Trek.” Now, she’s taking on a new role as an undocumented immigrant in “The Absence of Eden,” a film directed and co-written by her husband, Marco Perego.CBS News - Top stories -
Sci-Fi Author Vernor Vinge, Who First Wrote of the AI Singularity, Dead at 79
Vernor Vinge’s writings heavily influenced futurists like Ray Kurzweil, who in turn influenced those at companies like OpenAI.Wired - Tech -
A President We Don't Have to Fear
‘Meek’ is far from the worst leadership style.The Wall Street Journal - World -
WSJ Letter Writers for Congress?
In appreciation of the everyday people from across the country who can succinctly summarize, defend or refute recent articles.The Wall Street Journal - World -
We have a winner! Single ticket takes $1.12B Mega Millions jackpot
The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and 4.The Hill - Politics - Lottery -
No 'Aaron Rodgers for Veep?' We Can Still Have Political Football
What if the NFL recruited from the ranks of politicians, rather than the other way around?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Zion Williamson and the Pelicans are finally having fun: 'We play for each other'
After the team embarrassed itself earlier in the season, the Pelicans have found an identity and worked their way into the championship conversation.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Inside the crypto hype machine
FTX caretaker boss blasts Sam Bankman-Fried as his sentencing nearsFinancial Times - Business - Crypto -
Ocasio-Cortez defends accusing Israel of genocide: 'I believe we have crossed the threshold of intent'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday defended her claim that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, arguing the humanitarian situation in the enclave has “crossed the threshold of intent.” Asked by CNN anchor Jake Tapper about her ...The Hill - Politics -
Does China spy on Britain? Of course. But we have more important things to discuss with them | Simon Jenkins
While diplomatic rows are inevitable, the priority is to keep channels open, and engage with Beijing about the climate crisis. Once upon a time Britain would have sent a gunboat up the Yangtze River. That would teach those Chinese a lesson. To ...The Guardian - World - China -
Trump hush money trial will start April 15, judge rules
Jury selection in the criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump will begin April 15, a New York judge ruled in a court hearing.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Australia chose Aukus and now it faces the prospect of having no submarine capability for at least a decade | Malcolm Turnbull
The provision of American Virginia-class subs depends on US industrial development, military needs, politics – and possibly Trump. Australia has no agency or leverage over any of these. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily ...The Guardian - World -
8 white noise machines for better sleep
Sleep experts say using a white noise machine can improve sleep. Here, editor-tested picks from Hatch, HoMedics, YogaSleep and more.NBC News - Top stories -
George R.R. Martin, Tom Hanks and More Recall Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’
As “Carrie” turns 50, George R.R. Martin, Sissy Spacek, Tom Hanks, the Archbishop of Canterbury and others recall the powerful impact the writer’s work has had on their lives.The New York Times - Top stories -
Writer Percival Everett: "In ownership of language there resides great power"
In his latest book, "James," the author who tackled race in such satirical novels as "Erasure" (basis of the Oscar-winning "American Fiction") re-tells the story of "Huckleberry Finn" from the point of view of Huck's enslaved friend, Jim.CBS News - Entertainment -
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Why You Hear Voices in Your White Noise Machine
If you've ever heard music, voices, or other sounds while trying to sleep with a white noise machine running, you're not losing your mind. Here's what's going on.Wired - Tech -
Robots replicate reality: High-tech pitching machine mimics every pitcher
Baseball technology has come a long way since the days of the Iron MikeABC News - Tech -
March Madness star DJ Burns vending machines to make passive income
Burns, about to play in March Madness’ Sweet Sixteen, says, ‘I’m gonna be honest, I can’t eat what’s in my vending machines’MarketWatch - Business -
Andy Kim deals blow to New Jersey Democratic machine
Rep. Andy Kim's (D-N.J.) insurgent Senate bid has overcome the New Jersey Democratic machine, likely cementing him as the state's next senator after a whirlwind week saw the path to the seat cleared. Kim seized control of the Democratic primary ...The Hill - Politics -
Rocked by Deadly Terror Attack, Kremlin Amps Up Disinformation Machine
Conceding that the Islamic State alone carried out the assault on a Moscow concert hall would mean admitting to a security failure, and risk diluting Vladimir Putin’s narrative war with the West.The New York Times - World - Russia -
TV can spark social change. These big names just urged Hollywood writers to embrace it
Kerry Washington, First Lady Jill Biden, Halle Berry, Kesha and Cord Jefferson make for an unlikely gathering of voices in 'A Day of Unreasonable Conversation.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Commuting is back — but not as we knew it
Pandemic predictions that the daily journey to work would die off are greatly exaggerated, according to FT analysisFinancial Times - Business -
Megan Fox confirms her engagement to Machine Gun Kelly is off, lists plastic surgeries
'Jennifer's Body' star Megan Fox opened up about her engagement to Machine Gun Kelly and listed all her cosmetic procedures on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Intuitive Machines says Odysseus has ‘permanently faded’ on the moon, but is planning another mission this year
The lunar lander has no chance of waking up on the lunar surface, but Intuitive Machines is preparing another mission to the moon later this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Haaland v Havertz: a style subplot as City’s goal machine meets Arsenal’s false 9 | Karen Carney
The Norwegian remains ruthless but in the awkward German the title pretenders have acquired a player growing in efficiency. Sir Alex Ferguson once said: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you championships.” The meeting of Manchester City and ...The Guardian - World -
Honey, We Shrunk the GOP Majority
Too many House Republicans would prefer to be in the minority.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What we know about the incident
How events unfolded when a cargo ship crashed into and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge.BBC News - Top stories -
We can end the culture wars
The conflict seems unending, but a peace treaty is possibleFinancial Times - Business -
Trump Returns to Stock Market With Truth Social Listing
The former president’s Truth Social will begin trading Tuesday on Nasdaq.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Moscow concert hall attack: What we know
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Triple lock for pensions to stay if Tories win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.BBC News - Top stories -
We need a cure for the curse of digital overabundance
Having all the products of human civilisation at your fingertips can feel overwhelmingFinancial Times - Business -
The Supreme Court is broken — we need Congress to fix it
Reforming the Supreme Court should be top of the list for the next Congress's Contract with America.The Hill - Politics -
Blank: 'Don't believe we tampered' for Cousins
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says he doesn't believe his organization committed tampering during its pursuit of new QB Kirk Cousins amid an NFL investigation.ESPN - Sports -
Can We Power the EPA's EV Fantasy?
The overhaul of electrical grids and distribution would require labor and resources we don’t have.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘We are all unwell’: a scholar’s radical approach to health
Mimi Khúc discusses the concept of unwellness and how it is shaped by the structures around us in a new book, dear elia. Mimi Khúc began thinking about “unwellness”, or the idea that we all struggle to be “well”, more than a decade ago. At the ...The Guardian - World -
What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed after being hit by a massive cargo ship early Tuesday.ABC News - Top stories