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‘Downright terrifying’: readers on their scariest horror villains
After Guardian writers listed their most nightmarish baddies for Halloween, now it’s our readers’ turn. As a film it tends to be considered the weakest of Fulci’s big four or five, but a barely ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
‘Genuinely disturbing’: Guardian writers on their scariest horror villains
For Halloween, critics pick their most nightmarish baddies, from Count Orlok in Nosferatu to Annie Wilkes in Misery. You wouldn’t have Michael Myers if it weren’t for Billy from Black Christmas. ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
For Phasmophobia To Be So Terrifying, The Devil Is In The Details
There's an almost imperceptible sound you hear when you cross the threshold of a haunted house in Phasmophobia , the co-op ghost-hunting game from Kinetic Games that took Steam and Twitch by storm ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’
A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Budget Q&A: Readers’ questions answered
Experts respond to queries about measures announced in the autumn BudgetWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory
With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?World - Financial Times - November 4 -
The quiet, terrifying weaponization of state judicial conduct commissions
In recent years, state legislators, governors and other partisan actors have increasingly sought to exert control over state courts to get the outcomes they want.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen
The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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U.S. stocks could face scariest week yet of 2024. Here’s why.
The U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally could face its scariest stretch of 2024 in the week ahead, with a dizzying array of risks on the docket.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Kindle Paperwhite Review (2024): The E-Reader to Get
Amazon’s new Paperwhite remains its best ebook reader, now with a larger display, thinner chassis, and longer battery life.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
An ‘Old Reliable Friend’: Readers Share Their JanSport Memories
After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
The Best Ebook Readers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
Booker prize 2024: and the winner is... you, the reader
The judges have a hard task at this week’s Booker prize ceremony with five of the six shortlisted books worthy winners, though Percival Everett’s James – a retelling of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
How a Hockey Goalie Mask Designer Helped Create an Iconic Movie Villain
The most famous mask Ed Cubberly ever made belongs to Hannibal Lecter.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
Column: 'Heretic's' villain treats women as props. Unfortunately the film does, too
As men chant 'Your body, my choice' in the aftermath of the presidential election, the horror film's handling of its female characters is bitterly disappointing.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12 -
Target-Exclusive Disney Villain Icons Lego Set Is On Sale For A Limited Time
Target's current batch of early Black Friday Lego deals includes the very cool Disney Villain Icons display model commemorating Disney's 100th anniversary. Exclusive to Target and the Lego Store, ...Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago -
Animated contenders spotlight a ghost cat, snail hoarder, robots and a fowl villain
In another year of wildly varied animated features, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and the planet Cybertron send us their best.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago -
From Joker to Terrifier to It: why killer clown characters are on the rise
The great clown panic of 2016 may have passed – but in Hollywood, these curious circus folk are multiplying. Name: Killer clowns.. Age: 100. Continue reading...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Van Jones: 'People who don't have papers' are 'terrified tonight'
Democratic strategist Van Jones said late Tuesday that "people who don't have papers" were "terrified" as votes were tabulated and the election moved toward former President Trump and away from ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Women walking Camino de Santiago speak of ‘terrifying’ sexual harassment
Sexual aggression said to be ‘endemic’ on route through Spain, Portugal and France with solo female pilgrims at risk. ‘I feared for my life’: stories of sexual harassment on the Camino de ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Ex-HHS chief: Trump RFK Jr. selection 'terrifying'
Kathleen Sebelius, a former Democratic governor who served as Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary during the Obama administration, said having anti-vaccine activist and environmental ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Zelenskyy says Putin is 'terrified,' calls ballistic missile launch 'escalation'
Ukraine this week launched U.S.-made missiles at targets inside Russia.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Why Saw Is The Greatest Horror Movie Franchise Ever
When we think of long-running horror franchises, traditionally we're talking about strings of movies that don't have much to do with each other beyond the ongoing premise. This stuff is supposed to ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods
Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
17 Best Horror Shows to Binge for Halloween
Whether you seek spooky chills, jump scares, or creeping dread, we have horror show recommendations to sate your thirst.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Witnesses recall horror of deadly Halloween shooting in Orlando
Halloween took a horrific turn in Orlando, Florida, when gunshots rang out during a large celebration overnight. Two people were killed and at least eight were injured. Police have arrested a ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
‘Fundamentally saddened’: Washington Post readers on failure to endorse Harris
Readers say newspaper is failing to abide by its principles as some cancel subscriptions in ‘disgust and disappointment’. Furious Washington Post readers have accused the news organisation of ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
‘I grew up with it’: readers on the enduring appeal of Microsoft Excel
From baby names to wedding planning, fans of the 40-year-old spreadsheet program reveal how it has transformed their lives. “I’m a boring man,” says Mike Elwin, an energy management consultant from ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes readers on a cosmic journey with "Merlin"
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Readers Shed Subscriptions After Washington Post and LA Times’ Non-Endorsements
After their billionaire owners declined to endorse a presidential candidate, after preparing editorials endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, more than 200,000 furious readers canceled their paid ...Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Kindle Colorsoft Review: A Color E-Reader and Not Much Else
The first color Kindle is a nice upgrade, but Amazon missed out on a few opportunities to make the Colorsoft even more special.Tech - Wired - October 30 -
The news industry needs a bar association to restore readers' trust
To truly address the media’s trust crisis, journalism needs an approach that goes beyond stopping endorsements and borrows from a historic model of reform: the American Bar Association.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
‘I named my son after him’: readers on the greatness of Quincy Jones
Whether advising him on restaurant menus or meeting him at Prince’s house, Guardian readers recall their encounters with the entertainment icon. • Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney and ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
‘A therapist shouldn’t be giving you hugs’: readers share bad counselling experiences
From inappropriate behaviour to encouraging patients to stop medication, reckless therapists can cause real damage. Government urged to regulate psychotherapists and counsellors When Karin ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
‘It felt wild and mystical’: readers’ favourite remote spots in Europe
Our tipsters have found solitude in glorious mountains, islands and coastlines from the Highlands to the Aegean. Davaar island , off the Kintyre peninsula in south-west Scotland, is a true ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Book Review: 'How to Think Like Socrates' leaves readers with questions
In “How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World,” Donald JEntertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago
