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Becoming Madonna review – a megastar’s extraordinary ascent to pop royalty
The singer’s journey to the top is retold through archive clips and audio, efficiently albeit perhaps too straightforwardly. The story of Madonna’s leap to stratospheric celebrity is breathlessly ...The Guardian - 3h -
Pep: City must use struggling Haaland better
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has defended star striker Erling Haaland and said the team must "use him better" to help fix his form slump.ESPN - 4h -
Man shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve
West Mercia Police refers itself to the policing watchdog after a man was shot in Redditch.BBC News - 7h -
Utah man saves brother buried in avalanche
A Utah trip to enjoy the snow nearly ended in tragedy Tuesday when an avalanche struck a snowmobiler on a backcountry hillside — but his younger brother rushed to his aid and saved him.NBC News - 8h -
William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97
He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.The New York Times - 13h -
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 - 16h -
Israeli soldier who died 417 days after his Oct. 7 wounds becomes symbol of sacrifice
An Israeli soldier who died more than 400 days after being wounded in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza now symbolizes the sacrifice of fallen fightersABC News - 1d -
Wendy Williams is 'sober and wants to come home' from treatment facility, son reveals
Wendy Williams' son says his family is working to get the TV host back home from her treatment facility, where 'isolation is killing her faster than anything else.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move
"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.CNBC - 1d -
This couple retired in their 30s in 1991 and have no regrets: 'It just keeps getting better'
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli have been retired for over 30 years. Here's what financial independence means to them.CNBC - 1d -
Woosh Smart Air Filter Review: No More Guessing
I spent nearly a year with Woosh's smart air filter, which can give you a better idea of when to replace your home's HVAC filter.Wired - 1d -
Review: Entombed in irrelevance, a new 'Nosferatu' forgets to be timely — or scary
Director Robert Eggers has wanted to remake F.W. Murnau's silent horror classic for decades, but his results show a lack of imagination and too much deference to the original.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Review: Giddy, imaginative 'Better Man' is the next evolution of the music biopic
This stunner of a profile from Michael Gracey, the director of "The Greatest Showman," might finally get Americans to tune into the British pop star's hits.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Review: As the boss of 'Babygirl,' Nicole Kidman does a bad, bad thing
Written and directed by Halina Reijn, this age-gap office romance tests if we're mature enough for a thorny conversation about sex and power.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Nippon's U.S. Steel Acquisition Plan Referred to Biden for Review
The Japanese company urged Biden to reflect on the steps it has taken to address national-security concerns.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
‘Babygirl’ Review: Nicole Kidman Takes Control
Nicole Kidman bares body and some soul in a story about a married woman who enters a dominant-submissive affair with a younger man.The New York Times - 14h -
‘A Complete Unknown’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Goes Electric
The actor stars as a young Bob Dylan, who woos folk followers only to betray them later at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.The New York Times - 16h -
Long an unofficial symbol, bald eagle becomes official US bird
After long being an unofficial symbol, the white head, yellow beak bald eagle became the official U.S. bird on Christmas Eve. President Biden signed 50 bills into law Tuesday. Among them was ...The Hill - 18h -
“Nosferatu” Review: Robert Eggers Takes on Dracula
The director Robert Eggers dares you to feel seduced in his take on the classic vampire tale, starring Bill Skarsgard and Lily Rose Depp.The New York Times - 19h -
Who’s Who in the Bob Dylan Biopic, ‘A Complete Unkown’
The biopic, with Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, is peppered with figures from the folk world and beyond. These are some of them.The New York Times - 1d -
Better Man review – Robbie Williams becomes CGI chimp in surreal biopic
A candid look at the toxic force of envy that drove his musical career but turned a talented musician into a deeply unhappy man. But why the CGI?. Robbie Williams – only he is a chimp! This is a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Man raped in centre of Brighton, police say
Sussex Police release CCTV images of the two men they want to talk to.BBC News - 1d -
Arrest after man killed in alleged hit-and-run
Dyfed-Powys Police say they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.BBC News - 1d -
Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 16: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams shine in losses
Two of the first three quarterbacks selected in April had quality performances in Week 16CBS Sports - 1d -
GOP lawmaker says House 'better off' without 'volatile' members
Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.), who won a hotly contested general election race last month, said the House GOP will be “better off” without “volatile” lawmakers in the next Congress. Bacon did ...The Hill - 1d -
NFL Week 16 rookie rankings: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels lead strong week from quarterbacks
Kris Abrams-Drain logs first career interception against division rival.CBS Sports - 1d -
If Netflix is going to play the Christmas Day game, the product better be good
The NFL gifted Netflix two playoff-implication games and a Beyoncé halftime show. Fans are hoping the streaming service doesn't deliver coal.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Starbucks strike grows as workers demand higher pay and better conditions
Starbucks baristas in 12 cities are on strike, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.The walkouts come just days before Christmas, with workers speaking out against the company's ...CBS News - 1d -
Mouse droppings lead to Man Utd hygiene downgrade
The club said a "robust pest-control system" was in place and improvements were under way.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
‘I’m obsessed’: parkrun becomes a Christmas Day ritual for some
For enthusiasts, the festive period would not be complete without doing the 5km run alongside jogging Santas. For some, the idea of a Christmas that contains any more exertion than reaching for the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Rippy review – kangaroo slasher bounces into Cocaine Bear territory
Horror drama about a marsupial in the frame for murder brings earnestness and maudlin backstory where none is needed. It is a horror movie truth universally acknowledged that if your killer bounces ...The Guardian - 2d -
Favourite Ukrainian Christmas carol becomes rallying cry for soldiers
Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.BBC News - 2d -
The migrants who face becoming political pawns again
Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned againFinancial Times - 2d -
UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns
Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK launches review of targets for sales of electric vehicles
Carmakers say current plan could lead to job cuts as shift away from petrol and diesel engines stallsFinancial Times - 2d -
Scheffler & Korda dominate, McIlroy's miss and a Woods ace - 2024 in review
Iain Carter embarks on a round to represent 2024 with, in no particular order, 18 of the key memories from the year.BBC News - 2d -
Jameson Williams reacts to Antwaan Randle El's reaction to his TD 'GMFB'
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams reacts to wide receiver coach Antwaan Randle El's reaction to his TD.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
As Drug Culture Becomes Mainstream, Our Language Needs To Evolve.
We need a new language to talk about the chemicals and plants that change our consciousness.The New York Times - 3d -
College Football Playoff quarterfinal schedule, matchups, odds: Texas becomes new title favorite
The Longhorns beat the Tigers 38-24 and now have shorter odds than both Ohio State and Oregon to win it all.Yahoo Sports - 3d
