Blitz — a bravura wartime epic from Steve McQueen

The director tells the story of bomb-struck London through the eyes of a family — and a child in particular

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

In ‘Blitz,’ Steve McQueen shows wartime London through a child’s eyes

It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.”

Entertainment - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Steve McQueen on making WWII personal with 'Blitz': 'It's about us fighting ourselves'

The Oscar-winning director's complicated relationship with Britain informs his latest film, which follows a mixed-race boy during the bombing of London.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24

Movie Review: Steve McQueen's WWII drama 'Blitz' is more unconventional than it appears

Steve McQueen's “Blitz” feels stuck between a conventional war drama and something more adventurous and probing

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

The 3 takeaways from Epic Games’ battle to open up mobile storefronts

In 2020, Epic Games — developers of Fortnite and the Unreal Engine that powers a significant number modern video games — declared war on both Apple and Google’s mobile storefronts. Epic wanted to ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 15

Steve Bannon to be released from prison days ahead of election

Trump's former chief strategist was imprisoned for two counts of contempt of Congress related to the Jan. 6 riots on the Capitol.

Newly freed Steve Bannon says time in prison 'empowered him'

Donald Trump adviser and rightwing podcast host Steve Bannon to be released from prison a week before the election.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month sentence

Firebrand rightwing influencer Steve Bannon served a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from a congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon released from jail

Bannon says his time in prison "not only didn’t break me, it empowered me".

Steve Bannon released from prison a week before US election

Trump ally served four-month sentence for defying subpoena in investigation into 6 January attack. US politics live – latest updates Bannon peddles US election conspiracy theories hours after ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Key Trump ally Steve Bannon released from prison

Just a week before Election Day, Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist in the Trump administration, was released from federal prison after serving four months for contempt of Congress ...

Billie Eilish review – a bravura arena set offers both energy and intimacy

Madison Square Garden, New York . The singer continues a wildly successful year with a major tour that gives fans a fast and furious ride through her biggest hits. How can an artist who’s reached ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Steve Bannon released from prison one week out from Election Day

Steve Bannon was released from prison Tuesday after serving a four-month sentence for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Bannon’s exit ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Georgia sees record voting on the first day of in-person early voting

Trump to rally in Atlanta while Harris interviews in Detroit

As IV shortage continues, U.S. invokes wartime power to speed recovery

Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.

In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches

Ukraine’s Premier League is holding its first full season with fans present since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, with crowd sizes limited by the capacity of nearby bomb shelters

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

How Steve Ballmer went from selling brownie mix to owning the LA Clippers

Billionaire Steve Ballmer bought the LA Clippers in 2014 after a run as Microsoft's CEO. These days, he's focusing his energy on the Intuit Dome — the Clippers' new home — and on getting an NBA title.

Here’s the 1 Lesson Every Founder Should Learn From Steve Jobs. Most Founders Learn the Opposite

In a viral essay, VC Paul Graham calls Jobs an example of “founder mode.” But was he?

Business - Inc. - October 18

Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon released from prison after 4 months behind bars for contempt

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon was released from federal prison Tuesday, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to CBS News. The former Trump campaign CEO served a four-month ...

Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month contempt of Congress sentence

Steve Bannon, the former advisor to former President Donald Trump, completed his nearly four-month prison sentence for a contempt of Congress charge. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports on Bannon’s ...

Evening Report — Harris blitzes 'blue wall' states

Plus: Remembering Lilly Ledbetter {beacon} Evening Report Monday, Oct. 14 © AP Photo/David Yeazell Harris blitzes 'blue wall' states in final sprint Vice President Harris is hunkering down in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

12:30 Report — Harris’s unconventional media blitz

🐼 Plus: The National Zoo got new pandas! {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Have you heard the exciting news?! Two pandas 📹 just landed in Washington, D.C. They flew from China last night! ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Harris and Trump go on campaign blitz in Michigan

With just over two weeks to go until election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held dueling rallies in battleground Michigan on Friday. NBC’s Dasha Burns reports ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

Trump, Harris go on campaign blitz in battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.

Universal’s Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May

Initial ticket packages for the new area of Universal Orlando Resort, the first new Florida theme park in a generation, will cost as much as $521.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Five epic Barca-Bayern Champions League matches

Barcelona and Bayern Munich will meet each other for the 11th time in Champions League history when they face off on Wednesday night.

This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie Is Now Live

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Harris launches 'blue wall' blitz through Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

Vice President Harris is blitzing through the states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan this week, as polls tighten and Democratic nerves fray over the possibility they could again lose the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Trump and Harris kick off campaign blitz in key battleground states

With Election Day just three weeks away, a new CBS News poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris holding a razor-thin lead over former President Donald Trump both nationally and in key battleground ...

Harris launches media blitz in bid to regain momentum against Trump

Vice-president starts with pitch to Black voters after top Democrats express concern about campaign

Business - Financial Times - October 16

NFL not considering narrowing goalposts amid record-setting field goal blitz

Kickers have already made 77 kicks of 50 or more yards through six weeks

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Harris campaign running ads on DraftKings as part of blitz targeting young men

The Harris campaign on Friday launched a series of ads specifically aimed at winning over young male voters, including a first-time political ad on the sports betting platform DraftKings. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Trump’s Allies Revive Debunked Voting Machine Theories

The former president and his closest allies are returning to false claims about hacked machines as they prepare to contest the vote next month.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

2024 election updates: Trump concludes MSG rally with anti-immigrant rhetoric

Donald Trump and some prominent supporters will speak at a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Thune, Cornyn look to clinch top leadership spot with campaign blitz

Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) has crisscrossed the country this month to campaign with Senate GOP incumbents and challengers, hoping to lock down the votes he needs to put him over the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Harris makes campaign blitz through North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

Vice President Harris will swing Wednesday through three critical battleground states — North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Harris took her closing message on the road after giving a speech ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Review: Provocatively, 'Blitz' evokes England's finest hour to take on fascism at home

Directed by Steve McQueen and featuring Saoirse Ronan, the vividly mounted WWII film tries an unusual tack into an era that is often celebrated without question.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 9 hours ago

‘Inspiring, courageous’: Nedd Brockmann completes epic 1,000-mile charity run

Ultra runner raises $2.6m for people experiencing homelessness Australian runs an average 128km per day at Sydney Olympic Park Nedd Brockmann’s 1,000-mile (1,609km) charity run has been dubbed ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

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