Maggie Smith Harry Potter and Downton Abbey Actor Dies at 89

Repairing Scotland's historic 'Harry Potter' bridge

Engineers have been working day and night on the Glenfinnan Viaduct as part of a £3.4m restoration project.

Nicholas Daniloff, 89, Dies; Reporter’s Arrest in Moscow Ignited a Firestorm

A veteran foreign correspondent during the Cold War, he was held on trumped-up espionage charges. He credited President Ronald Reagan with fighting for his release.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

New Harry Potter Series Promises Deeper Exploration Of The Wizarding World

Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group, has provided an update on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series at MIPCOM in Cannes, an event that "powers the business of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Actor Teri Garr dies at 79

Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.

Universal Plans Early Summer Launch of New Park With Marquee Harry Potter Ride

The earlier-than-expected opening raises the stakes in Comcast’s theme-park rivalry with Disney in Florida.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

WATCH: 10 points to this dog that learned 'Harry Potter' Avada Kedavra spell as a trick

What Hogwarts house do you think Bruno would be sorted into?

Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93

One of the few survivors of the golden age of the Hollywood musical also appeared in We’re Not Married and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Mitzi Gaynor, the dancer and actor who starred as ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

The quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” Teri Garr has died

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79

Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."

Teri Garr, actor from Tootsie and Friends, dies aged 79

Oscar-nominated actor was also known for roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Young Frankenstein. Teri Garr, the actor known for roles in Tootsie, Young Frankenstein and Friends, has ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Teri Garr, comedic actor in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' dies at 79

Actor Teri Garr, who was Oscar-nominated for 'Tootsie' and stood out in 'Young Frankenstein,' died Tuesday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Alan Rachins, ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ Actor, Dies at 82

He became recognizable as a performer whose specialty was difficult men, in both absurd comedies and tense dramas.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Harris to address Al Smith charity dinner by video

Vice President Harris will address an annual charity dinner in New York via a recorded video message, organizers said Thursday ahead of the event. Harris's campaign previously announced she would ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trump roasts absent Harris at Al Smith dinner

Former President Trump on Thursday unloaded on Vice President Harris at the Al Smith charity dinner in New York City, mocking her absence from the evening’s event, disparaging her intelligence and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Trump and Harris trade jabs at Al Smith Dinner, though Harris wasn't there

The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate is showing up in person this year.

Mitzi Gaynor, 'South Pacific' star among the last actors of the Hollywood musical era's golden age, dies at 93

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Alan Rachins, Emmy-nominated actor from 'L.A. Law' and 'Dharma & Greg,' dies at 82

Rachins died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of heart failure, his family confirmed in a statement to The Times.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 23 hours ago

Maggie Haberman on What an Unleashed Trump Might Do

The New York Times political correspondent discusses Donald Trump’s past, present and possible future.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Sen. Maggie Hassan shares her miscarriage story

Reproductive rights are a major factor in the 2024 presidential election for many voters. Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire joins CBS News to discuss her decision to open up about ...

Haberman says Harris will face 'zero cost' for skipping Al Smith dinner

National political correspondent Maggie Haberman suggested earlier this week that there would be "zero cost" for Vice President Harris to skip the annual Al Smith dinner. "There is, I think, zero ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Hannity, Stephen A. Smith lock horns over Trump-Harris race

Fox News host Sean Hannity and sports media pundit Stephen A. Smith argued Thursday evening about the presidential race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. After Hannity asked ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Why Chelsea are now seeing 'real' Caicedo - Potter

Ex-Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter tells BBC Sport why Chelsea are now seeing the best of Moises Caicedo after his £100m move.

Beatles for sale: new home sought for Abbey Road recording console

Current owners hope to attract musicians who want to work with desk used to make fab four’s celebrated album – after it previously failed to sell. Millions of dollars worth of Beatles memorabilia ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Harris slams Trump for IVF comments, Trump calls Harris disrespectful for skipping Al Smith Dinner

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were back on the campaign trail trading barbs Thursday. Harris held a rally in Wisconsin where she said Trump was clueless about women's health care, while Trump ...

Maggie O’Farrell: ‘Having a stammer was instrumental in making me a writer’

The novelist, 52, talks about teenage affliction, the missing elements in stories and always loving Where the Wild Things Are. When I was a child, I lived in a town that had a Carnegie library, ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Trump attends Al Smith dinner while Harris appears in pre-recorded video

Donald and Melania Trump are attending the Al Smith charity dinner, while Kamala Harris skips the event to stay on the campaign trail.

Harris jabs at Trump with help from Molly Shannon in Al Smith dinner video

Vice President Harris on Thursday swiped at former President Trump with jokes about his election denialism and his criticism of Detroit during a pre-recorded video address to the Al Smith charity ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Trump speaks at Al Smith dinner after Harris during rally ridicules ‘father of IVF’ claim – US politics live

Donald Trump receives warm response and criticises lack of personal appearance by Kamala Harris, who spotlights reproductive rights during rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Don’t miss important US ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Harris holds rally in Georgia with Barack Obama and celebrities – live

Early voting totals have been breaking records in Georgia, with about 30% of the electorate having already cast a ballot. Tell us: is the looming election stressing you out? Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Apple, Goldman Sachs Ordered to Pay $89 Millions Over Transaction Disputes

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau ordered the two to pay out over Apple Card disputes.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Tom Jarriel, Globetrotting ABC News Reporter, Is Dead at 89

In his 37 years at the network, he was a White House correspondent, weekend anchor and correspondent for “20/20.” He won 19 Emmy Awards.

Business - The New York Times - October 27

Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey

The country grew rich from slavery, but those who directly benefited the most – and still do – were wealthy. They exploited everyone. So it’s a “no” to reparations, yet again. No to repairing the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Batman '89 Official Sequel Novel Released This Week - Get A Nice Discount At Amazon

Batman: Resurrection , an official sequel to Tim Burton's Batman '89, is on sale for $22.19 at Amazon just a few days. after its October 15 release. Written by John Jackson Miller and published by ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 19

Apple and Goldman Sachs ordered to pay more than $89 million for Apple Card failures

Apple and Goldman Sachs were fined more than $89 million for mishandling consumer disputes of Apple Card transactions, the CFPB said.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Apple, Goldman Sachs ordered to pay $89 million over Apple Card failures

Apple and Goldman "illegally sidestepped" their obligations to Apple Card customers, federal regulators say.

Maggie Smith Harry Potter and Downton Abbey Actor Dies at 89

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