'Government Project' Review: Big Dreams, Bitter Harvest
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Megalopolis review – Coppola’s passion project is megabloated and megaboring
Cannes film festivalFrancis Ford Coppola’s question – can the US empire last forever? – may be valid but flashes of humour cannot rescue this conspiracy thriller from awful acting and dull effects. Everyone who loves cinema owes Francis Ford ...The Guardian - World -
‘Georgia is now governed by Russia’: how the dream of freedom unravelled
‘Foreign agents’ law just one of many moves made back towards Moscow while the west looked the other way. Europe live – latest updatesThe army of riot police had finally retreated from Rustaveli Avenue, the broad thoroughfare in front of the ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
The Big Cigar review – proof that Hollywood can’t be trusted to tell the stories of Black radicals
This drama about a fake movie fabricated to let Black Panther fugitive Huey P Newton flee to Cuba in the 70s not only dilutes the story of a Black leader – it centres the white characters. Eyes will roll. A few years back, in conversation with ...The Guardian - World -
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms
Lawmakers in Taiwan shoved, tackled and hit each other in a bitter dispute about parliamentary reforms, days before President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office/NBC News - Top stories - Taiwan -
How bitter college experience ignited Podziemski's NBA rise
Brandon Podziemski's bitter college experience ignited the Warriors guard's meteoric rise in the NBA.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Dream moving Clark, Fever visits to NBA arena
The Atlanta Dream are moving their two regular-season home games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever to the home of the NBA Hawks to accommodate much larger crowds expected at those games.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
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The stuff that Coppola’s dreams are made of: The director on building ‘Megalopolis’
Of the many quotations and slogans that flitter through Francis Ford Coppola’s idea-stuffed, open-hearted, unabashedly optimistic “Megalopolis,” one that particularly resonates with the director is: “When we leap into the unknown, we prove that ...ABC News - Entertainment -
How it went wrong for Project Sunak
His supporters hoped Rishi Sunak would breathe life back into the Conservatives. Few are convinced he has.BBC News - Top stories -
Republicans vow a robust 'ballot harvesting' operation after years of protest and fraud claims
After years of railing against the practice of collecting and delivering other voters’ ballots, Republicans are vowing to mount their own “ballot harvesting” operation ahead of the 2024 presidential election.NBC News - Top stories - Republican Party -
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Scheffler statement: 'There was a big misunderstanding'
Scottie Scheffler was arrested following an incident with an officer outside the entrance to Valhalla Golf Club.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Frelund projects 49ers to lead NFC in wins after 2024 schedule release
NFL Network’s Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund projects for the 49ers to remain a NFC juggernaut.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Bruins vs. Panthers Game 6 lineup: Projected lines, pairings, goalies
Will Brad Marchand play for the Bruins in Game 6 vs. the Panthers? Here are the projected lineups for Friday's must-win matchup.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NHL -
Pension funds need ‘compelling’ returns from UK nuclear projects to invest
Potential investors tell Jeremy Hunt regulatory clarity also essential before backing new power plantsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
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These home remodeling projects offer the highest return on investment in history, report finds
Not all home renovations deliver the same return on investment, but some can pay off twofold, according to a recent report.CNBC - Business -
Iran Moves to Project Stability After President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
The ayatollah announced five days of mourning for the president and foreign minister who died when their helicopter plunged into a mountainous region. Some Iranians celebrated the deaths.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Iran Moves to Project Stability After President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
The ayatollah announced five days of mourning for the president and foreign minister who died when their helicopter plunged into a mountainous region. Some Iranians celebrated the deaths.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
'The Winner' Review: Lessons in Ambition
In Teddy Wayne’s novel, a young man’s summer teaching tennis to the rich on Cape Cod puts him in deeper waters than he bargained for.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Big Decision Before the Trump Verdict
Whether the jury weighs misdemeanor charges could affect both the outcome and any appeal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Atlanta Dream moving two games vs Caitlin Clark-led Fever to NBA arena
To accommodate much larger crowds, the Atlanta Dream are moving their two regular-season home games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever to the downtown home of the NBA HawksABC News - Sports - NBA -
WNBA's Atlanta Dream to move two games against Indiana Fever to NBA Hawks' arena
Atlanta's regular WNBA venue is the smallest in the league, only seating 3,500CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
How compassion, not just money, helped one student achieve his college dreams
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side.CBS News - Top stories -
Proud to Serve Israel, but Not Its Government
Some reservists in the Israel Defense Forces who have returned home from war have joined the growing calls within Israel for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition to step aside.The New York Times - World - Israel -
'Here There Are Blueberries' Review: At Leisure at Auschwitz
A powerful play by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich at New York Theatre Workshop takes its inspiration from a photo album that depicts the concentration camp’s staff relaxing and enjoying themselves in close proximity to unimaginable horror.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Babes' Review: A Wacky Welcome to Motherhood
Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau star in director Pamela Adlon’s comedy about pregnancy and what comes after.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Pilobus' Review: A Graceful Body of Work
The experimental dance troupe focused on athletic, gymnastic forms to create startling displays of what the human body can do.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'The Road to the Country' Review: To War for Biafra
Chigozie Obioma’s novel follows two brothers into the inferno of Nigeria’s civil war.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'The Infernal Machine' Review: The Language of Violence
Radicals of the early 20th century sent political messages with bullets and dynamite.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'A Fatal Inheritance' Review: A Legacy of Cancer
Over time, scientists discovered that cancer could have a genetic component. Some families proved to be tragically hexed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meghan mania and big skirts: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.BBC News - Top stories -
Murray 'feels great', 'hungry' for big Game 7
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, dealing with a right elbow injury he picked up in Game 6, went through a full practice Saturday and is "feeling great."ESPN - Sports -
Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan
Journalist Piers Morgan says there are issues to be addressed by the programme makers.BBC News - Top stories - Netflix -
Prada chief rules out big acquisitions
Andrea Guerra suggests Italian luxury group is not looking to snap up competitors such as Armani or VersaceFinancial Times - Business -
England's Euro 2024 squad - Southgate's big decisions
England manager Gareth Southgate picks his initial Euro 2024 squad on Tuesday and faces a few difficult selection issues.BBC News - Top stories -
Couples using project-management software to maintain relationships, New York Times reports
Corporate tools like Slack are apparently being used to maintain relationships, according to a new report from The New York Times, but not everyone is so fond of this kind of relationship organization. Erin Griffith, the reporter who looked into ...CBS News - Top stories - New York -
The Bezos Earth fund has pumped billions into climate and nature projects. So why are experts uneasy?
Jeff Bezos’s $10bn climate and biodiversity fund has garnered glittering prizes, but concerns have been voiced over the influence it can buy – and its interest in carbon offsets. Late last month, the coronation of Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren ...The Guardian - World - Climate