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Neva's Voice Acting Is Incredible, And It Only Ever Says One Word
From the first trailer, I knew Neva would be an emotional experience. Nomada Studio's previous game, Gris, was a poignant exploration of grief and the effects it can have on a person, told through ...GameSpot - 3h -
Rise in talk about killing in films raises health concerns, researchers say
Study finds small but significant increase in characters talking about murder or killing over past 50 years. Talk of homicide is on the rise in films, researchers have found, in a trend they say ...The Guardian - 6h -
Forces should cut officer numbers and use tech to fight crime, police chief says
Finance lead for England and Wales police chiefs says focus on officers gets in way of making better use of budgets. Police forces should be allowed to cut officer numbers and spend more money on ...The Guardian - 10h -
AI tools may soon manipulate people’s online decision-making, say researchers
Study predicts an ‘intention economy’ where companies bid for accurate predictions of human behaviour. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools could be used to manipulate online audiences into making ...The Guardian - 22h -
Cillian Murphy on his preparation, instinct he uses when acting
"Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy pulled back the curtain to talk about his approach to acting.CBS News - 22h -
Britain will never be great again until we stop flogging our top companies to the US | Will Hutton
Tech selloffs not only cost tax revenue and jobs, but are turning the UK into a vassal state. There is much to admire about the US. The great French social observer Alexis de Tocqueville, nearly ...The Guardian - 1d -
Putin apologizes for 'tragic incident' but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down
Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 peopleABC News - 1d -
S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote
Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say.BBC News - 2d -
We all love TV show The Traitors … what does that say about us?
As the scheming show returns for a third series, its appeal to millions worldwide suggests everyone has a wicked side. For the benefit of the uninitiated, The Traitors is a BBC One game show ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Dubious’ use of the Freedom of Information Act stopping access to files on Prince Andrew, researchers say
Biographer says government departments give contradictory refusals to requests and accuses them of ‘cover up’. Researchers have called for greater transparency from the Foreign Office over the ...The Guardian - 2d -
The most persuasive people always use 3 tactics to influence others, say psychologists and executive coaches
The most persuasive people use these three tactics to get their point across, say psychologists and executive coaches.CNBC - 2d -
How ‘Health Freedom’ Became a Winning Rallying Cry
For decades, vaccine skeptics were a vocal protest movement. Now, they find themselves much closer to power.The New York Times - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Human wave’ of North Korean troops being sent to their deaths, says US
Kyiv reports heavy casualties among Pyongyang’s soldiers in Russia while Washington accuses generals of seeing the troops as ‘expendable’. What we know on day 1,039. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 2d -
Russia may be responsible for downed Azerbaijani plane, says US
The Kremlin has refused to comment, but Russia's civil aviation agency said the situation in Chechnya was "very complicated" at the time.BBC News - 2d -
FDA says the Zepbound shortage is over. Here’s what that means for compounding pharmacies, patients who used off-brand versions
The decision will largely prevent compounding pharmacies from making and selling compounded versions of the drug in the next two to three months.CNBC - 3d -
US saw dramatic rise in homelessness at start of 2024, housing agency says
US Department of Housing and Urban Development reports largest increase among families with children. The US saw a dramatic rise in homelessness at the start of 2024, counting 18% more unhoused ...The Guardian - 3d -
Make more use of open prisons, former minister says
As he reviews sentencing policy, David Gauke points to Spain where reforms have cut prison numbers.BBC News - 3d -
Alicia Munnell, Founder of a Retirement Research Hub, Is Retiring
Alicia Munnell started the Boston College Center for Retirement Research in 1998. As she prepares to leave, she says fixing Social Security should be a priority now.The New York Times - 3d -
8 changes following NBC News' reporting on unclaimed bodies used for medical research
NBC News’ investigation into the University of North Texas Health Science Center's use of unclaimed bodies led to significant changes even before the first article ran.NBC News - 3d -
Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.CBS News - 3d -
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says
Mutations are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often in extreme infections. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck Azerbaijan Airlines plane, says US
Ukraine official also says crash caused by Russian air defence fire, while Russia plays down involvement. Russia and Kazakhstan have sought to play down speculation about the Azerbaijan Airlines ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Hard-Right Freedom Caucus Takes Power in Wyoming
A Freedom Caucus bloc has never won control of a state legislative chamber — until now. Some lawmakers worry that the newly ascendant conservatives want to “burn it all down.”The New York Times - 4d -
Damar Hamlin-supported HEARTS Act signed into law, aims to improve access to resources for heart health
The law provides grants to schools for purchases including automated external defibrillators, CPR and AED trainingCBS Sports - 5d -
Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.CBS News - 5d -
Royal family celebrates Christmas with no sign of Prince Andrew
King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.CBS News - 5d -
Russian cargo ship’s owner says sinking in Mediterranean was ‘act of terrorism’
Three explosions caused Ursa Major to sink off Spanish coast, says company linked to Russian defence ministry. A Russian cargo ship that sank on Tuesday in the Mediterranean Sea was the target of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Haiti’s media association says 2 reporters were killed, several wounded in gang attack at Port-au-Prince’s main hospital
Haiti’s media association says 2 reporters were killed, several wounded in gang attack at Port-au-Prince’s main hospitalABC News - 5d -
NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to spread their love of Jesus
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit LionsABC News - 6d -
Jordan Love says 'there's a lot more points out there for us' after dropping 34 in 'MNF' destruction of Saints
Green Bay could have been even better offensively, according to its quarterbackCBS Sports - 6d -
Trump is waging a legal war against press freedom
Lawsuits can be time-consuming and expensive for defendants, even if there is no merit to them. Trump understands this.The Hill - 6d -
American Airlines lifts ground stop of all US flights after technical issue
Ground stop, ahead of the busy Christmas travel, had threatened the holiday plans of thousands. American Airlines on Tuesday lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights in the US due to an ...The Guardian - 6d -
Nay wa Mitego, the Tanzanian rapper who has been banned, jailed and threatened but says he won’t stop
Making hip-hop critical of the government has caused him trouble, but Nay insists his music is a force for change. Tanzanian rapper Nay wa Mitego detests the thought of the number of times he’s had ...The Guardian - 6d -
Why 2024 was Prince William's 'annus horribilis'
From cancer battles to an ongoing family fallout, it was a testing year. But it also gave a telling glimpse into his approach to leadershipBBC News - 6d -
‘A sense of freedom’: China’s small bookshops relocate across the world
As stores that were spaces for open discussion have been forced to close, new ventures spring up overseas. On 24 November, exactly two years after a fire in an apartment building in Xinjiang ...The Guardian - 6d -
Immigrants prepare action plans after Trump says he will allow ICE to act in schools, churches and hospitals
Immigrant's rights advocates are helping vulnerable families prepare plans of action in case an undocumented relative is suddenly detained or deported.NBC News - Dec. 23 -
The Container Store Just Filed (Neatly) for Bankruptcy
The home-organizing giant struggled with a pullback in store sales and increased competition from discounters.Inc. - Dec. 23 -
House Ethics report says Matt Gaetz paid women for sex and used illegal drugs
The final report of the House Ethics Committee said that there was evidence former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz had paid women for sex, including a then-17-year-old girl at a party in 2017. NBC News’ ...NBC News - Dec. 23 -
Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates, AP source says
Andrew McCutchen is sticking around to see if the Pittsburgh Pirates can finish the climb back to contentionABC News - Dec. 23
