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Adolescence writer calls for 'radical action' not role models
The writer behind the year's most talked-about TV show discusses the changes he hopes it will inspire.BBC News - 13h -
‘Unnervingly on-the-nose’: why Adolescence is such powerful TV that it could save lives
The Netflix four-parter has touched many a nerve with its gut-punch power and staggering performances – but it’s also a vital call to action for parents and their teens. The arrival of searing new ...The Guardian - 4d -
Breaking down the biggest roles of the Department of Education as Trump prepares action
President Trump is preparing to take executive action to dismantle the Department of Education. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the biggest roles of the federal ...CBS News - 1d -
Sir Gareth Southgate: Boys need role models not gaming and porn
Young men are increasingly turning to "callous, manipulative and toxic" influencers as role models, Sir Gareth Southgate says.BBC News - 2d -
Journalist quits role after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre
Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by comments he made on broadcaster RTL. A prominent French journalist has said he is stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
‘A computer’s joke, on us’: writers respond to the short story written by AI
Sam Altman, the OpenAI boss, has declared its new model ‘good at creative writing’. We asked writers including Tracy Chevalier, Kamila Shamsie and David Baddiel if they agree. This week has seen ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
‘The younger me would have sat up and nodded’: Adolescence writer Jack Thorne on the insidious appeal of incel culture
Researching mine and Stephen Graham’s Netflix drama, I realised the brains of under 16s are unable to cope with ideas as dangerous as those in the ‘manosphere’. The government needs to ban ...The Guardian - 3d -
Netflix drama Adolescence hailed as 'flawless' TV
The show is called "an early contender for the best thing you will see on the small screen this year".BBC News - 4d -
PM reveals he watches Adolescence with family and backs call to tackle misogyny
The drama focuses on the impact of social media and misogynist influencers on some teenage boys.BBC News - 2d -
Adolescence review – the closest thing to TV perfection in decades
Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s drama about a teen accused of murder is astounding. Its dazzling performances, and the devastating questions it asks, will linger with you. In the late 80s, there ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
UK Treasury to review under-fire Financial Ombudsman Service
Announcement of probe comes as government sets out ‘radical action plan’ to cut regulation and red tapeFinancial Times - 4d -
Thelin on 'best' birthday gift, Nisbet call-up & Shinnie role
Jimmy Thelin has been speaking to the media before Aberdeen face St Johnstone in the Premiership this weekend. On his 47th birthday Thelin says three points at McDiarmid Park would be "the best ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
How toxic masculinity, Andrew Tate and the online 'manosphere' inspired 'Adolescence'
Netflix's “Adolescence" follows the fallout after a teenage boy is arrested for murdering his female classmate.NBC News - 1d -
Adolescence to The Virtues: the most heartbreaking TV of all time
The gut-wrenching crime drama is so poignant it will leave you in pieces. But it’s far from the only televisual masterpiece to deliver a devastating emotional punch …. Adolescence, as the world ...The Guardian - 1d -
West Virginia governor threatens legal action against NCAA after Mountaineers’ tournament snub
Governor Patrick Morrisey called the decision a 'miscarriage of justice.'Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NCAA Tournament 2025 bracket picks, Cinderella teams, top upsets: Model simulates March Madness 10K times
SportsLine's college basketball model has called 24 first-round NCAA Tournament upsets by double-digit seedsCBS Sports - 1d -
White House criticizes 'activist judges' interfering with Trump's actions
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the judge who blocked President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations and called on the Supreme Court to "reign in activist ...NBC News - 2d -
Live updates: Musk's USAID actions ruled 'likely' unlawful; Roberts pushes back on Trump's call for judge's impeachment
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare rebuke of President Trump on Tuesday amid an escalating battle between the executive and judicial branches of government over the president's ...The Hill - 3d -
UFC Fight Night 255 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Michael Bisping calls action on home soil
The UFC visits London for the 16th time Saturday with UFC Fight Night 255, which goes down at The O2.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hundreds of Olympians call on IOC candidates to make climate top priority
Just days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elects a new president in Greece more than 400 athletes on Friday called on the future leader of the body to strengthen its action for the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Ex-Barcelona presidential candidate criticises Laporta’s leadership and calls for new model
Former FC Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has once again voiced his concerns about the club’s management, urging a complete restructuring to align with modern football’s demands. Spe...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
OpenAI’s new voice AI model gpt-4o-transcribe lets you add speech to your existing text apps in seconds
Three, all new proprietary voice models called gpt-4o-transcribe, gpt-4o-mini-transcribe and gpt-4o-mini-tts.VentureBeat - 1d -
Werner Herzog on the role of "good criminal energy" in making movies
At director Werner Herzog's so-called "film school for rogues," he shows students how to forge a shooting permit. With more than 70 movies to his name, Herzog says making movies requires going ...CBS News - 5d -
‘Watch closely and you see the camera operator’: seven things you didn’t know about Adolescence
From cinematography nightmares to its young star’s surprising response to emotional trauma, the hit Netflix drama’s team open up about behind-the-scenes secrets. Adolescence has dominated the UK’s ...The Guardian - 21h -
Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk
Standing in the driveway of the White House with Tesla vehicles, Trump said he would label violence against the company’s showrooms as domestic terrorism. Donald Trump said he is buying a “brand ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Higher medicine sales tax makes UK ‘uninvestable’, drugmakers warn
Industry lobby group calls for action from government ahead of summit in AprilFinancial Times - 2d -
Many said the Starmer era would be just Tory-lite – now it’s worse than that. Time to stop the pretence
He’ll be radical, the PM’s allies claimed. Well, look now, as poor people are targeted and ministers boast of wearing Tory clothes better than the Tories. I reckon it’s time to call it. The threat ...The Guardian - 5d -
Far-right Romanian frontrunner sees Russia as a ‘threat’
George Simion takes baton from barred presidential candidate who described Vladimir Putin as a role modelFinancial Times - 4d -
Moonvalley’s Marey is a state-of-the-art AI video model trained on FULLY LICENSED data
Marey enables filmmakers to create using storyboards, sketches, and even live-action references, making it more intuitive for pros.VentureBeat - Mar. 14 -
Civil Service reforms will be radical, minister vows
Measures including linking the pay of senior civil servants to performance are expected to be unveiled this week.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Abolishing NHS England is radical - why do it?
There are three main reasons body is going - money, bureaucracy and control, says Nick TriggleBBC News - Mar. 13 -
A radical European law could devastate the U.S. economy
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive seeks to impose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates on businesses worldwide.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Guardian writers on their ultimate feelgood movies: ‘Keeps me optimistic’
Our writers highlight the films they find endlessly rewatchable, including Notting Hill, The Wedding Singer and Mamma Mia!. “Feelgood” movies are often thought of as big-hearted romantic comedies, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Optimal sleepers via computer model that called Willy Adames' huge season
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepersCBS Sports - 15h -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Breakouts from proven model that called Jackson Merrill's strong season
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball breakoutsCBS Sports - 14h -
Trump calls arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil ‘first of many to come’
President says in post his administration ‘will not tolerate’ actions of protesters at Columbia and other US universities. Donald Trump said on Monday that the arrest of a prominent Palestinian ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
John Feinstein, bestselling author and one of country’s foremost sports writers, dies at 69
John Feinstein, one of the country’s foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, died unexpectedly Thursday.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth
Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billions. Rachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Honesdale baseball team looking to reload after another solid season in 2024
Nick Martin, Brody Patrisso and Jared Ahern will play major roles for the Honesdale varsity baseball team in Lackawanna League action the season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
