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Duke's strength in numbers: More than just the Cooper Flagg Show -- and way too much for North Carolina
The Blue Devils are flexing their masterclass in team-buildingCBS Sports - 7h -
Bridget Jones is a welcome reminder of a much more comfortable era | Zoe Williams
She worried about her drinking, smoking and weight – but there was never any doubt she would have a job and be able to pay her rent. It’s a very different world for gen Z. It is 29 years since the ...The Guardian - 9h -
Welcome to the ‘mask-off’ era
The return of Donald Trump to the White House captures a broader cultural shiftFinancial Times - 1d -
Is it time to stop bashing Bridget Jones? Hapless everywoman has evolved – and so have we
A fourth film about Helen Fielding’s creation will be released on Valentines’s day, and this time it’s gen Z that has fallen in love with her. Bridget Jones is back. The fabled diary (probably a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Return of Bridget Jones taps into 90s trend as gen Z looks to ‘simpler’ time
It’s not just the middle-aged who are nostalgic for the Britpop decade, when ‘everything seemed a bit more fun’. Almost three decades after Bridget Jones first appeared in a whirl of chardonnay, ...The Guardian - 2d -
First, there was Malbec — but Argentine wine has so much more to offer
Notes from an embassy tasting of ‘anything but Malbec’Financial Times - 2d -
'Little House on the Prairie' star claps back at Megyn Kelly: 'TV doesn't get too much more "woke"'
"Little House on the Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert is hitting back at Megyn Kelly after the conservative commentator expressed concern that Netflix would "wokeify" its reboot of the classic Western ...The Hill - 3d -
Big knickers, bad decisions and old bats: Renée Zellweger on the return of Bridget Jones
Nearly 25 years after the first film, the actor, her co-stars and the writer Helen Fielding discuss the ultimate singleton, love and loss – and why Bridget Jones is the female James Bond. Mark ...The Guardian - 3d -
Emily Osment has gratitude for 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' and so much more
The star of the "Young Sheldon" spinoff discusses her acting career, Thursday's winter premiere episode and how she owes "a lot to Chuck Lorre."Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Water bills are set to rise - how much more will you have to pay?
Average annual water bills in England and Wales will rise by £123 in April but some will pay more.BBC News - 4d -
Renée Zellweger: 'Fingers crossed' this is not the end of Bridget Jones
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has been billed as the final film in the series - but speaking at the London premiere its star says she is hoping that is not the case.BBC News - 4d -
Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered, Indiana Jones, And More Land On Steam's Top Titles For December
Almost a month into 2025, Valve has shared Steam's top releases of December 2024 . But in typical Valve fashion, the titles are presented in random order and we're not entirely sure what they ...GameSpot - 5d -
A stranger offered me a seat on public transport – and it’s thrown me into crisis | Zoe Williams
Is my 51 years of age now old? Did he think I was pregnant? Or was I just staring at him too much? . I was minding my own business on the tube the other day, but that’s maybe not the most precise ...The Guardian - 6d -
The term 'Blairite' is meaningless. So why do people continue to use it? | Zoe Williams
Given that not even Tony Blair would be a Blairite now, it’s probably time to retire it. Late last year, before Nigel Farage fell out of Elon Musk’s favour, the technology writer William Cullerne ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Felicity Jones: ‘I try not to look in the mirror too much’
The Brutalist actor, 41, talks about perfect childhoods and imperfect performances, crying on planes and looking like Eddie Redmayne’s twin. I think about bringing up our children all the time, ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
A Piece of Jewelry That Reminds “Abbott Elementary” Actor William Stanford Davis of His Grandmother
The “Abbott Elementary” actor talks about how his grandmother inspired his sense of style.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Gaza at Last Welcomes More Aid. It Needs a Deluge.
Hundreds of truckloads of food, fuel and other supplies have arrived in Gaza each day since the cease-fire took effect. But the need is vast after 15 months of war.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
What’s the point of Davos when even the rich are fed up with the super-rich? | Zoe Williams
Rachel Reeves told the elites gathered in Switzerland she was relaxed about ‘wealth creation’. She’s in the minority on that. Rachel Reeves might give the impression of being someone who’s never ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Netflix is raising prices. Here’s how much more your plan will cost.
Netflix is raising the price of its standard ad-free plan for the first time in three years, though it will still cost less than the comparable version of Hulu,MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
The great Harry and Meghan debate rages on – but I’m staying out of it | Zoe Williams
The exiled royals are caught between their need for attention and their disgust at the tabloid media crusade against them. I won’t pick a side in this tawdry culture war. It may have been straight ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Eggs are about to get even more expensive, expert says. Here's how much
Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It's about to get even worse, one expert says.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Welcome to the Wellness Era: Gyms Are the New Third Space
Gyms aren’t just a place to work out anymore. They’re now where people hang out and create community.Inc. - Jan. 18 -
US flag football star Ashlea Klam eyes 2028 Olympic gold – and so much more
Three years out from the flag football’s debut as an Olympic sport in Los Angeles, few women have seized on the opportunities it’s created like Ashlea KlamYahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Roki Sasaki contract: How MLB rules limit Japanese ace's Dodgers deal, and why he is worth much more
Sasaki is reportedly getting a $6.5 million signing bonus as he makes the jump to MLBCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Bob Uecker left it all on the field: In honor of the broadcaster who was so much more
The baseball world lost Bob Uecker on Thursday. It was our pleasure to have him for 90 yearsCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
OpenAI’s agentic era begins: ChatGPT Tasks offers job scheduling, reminders and more
OpenAI will let some users schedule task reminders on ChatGPT, a sign the company may be readying itself to release an agent.VentureBeat - Jan. 14 -
Simon Schama: ‘Britain is a much more tolerant place now. I’m Mr Sunshine on this’
The historian on taking the social pulse of the nation in his new TV series, why we’re such word addicts, and his fear that the needle in the US is moving towards red. Simon Schama, 79, is a ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Fantasy Football Wildcard Round Injury Report: Latest updates on Jalen Hurts, Aaron Jones and more
Who's in, who's out, who's still in question for the Wildcard RoundCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Ex-RFU official 'extremely comfortable' with bonuses
Genevieve Shore, the ex-chair of the Rugby Football Union's remuneration committee, defends its controversial bonus scheme.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
Many Americans are anxious and confused when it comes to saving for retirement.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Falcons 'comfortable' with Cousins as QB2 in '25
The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
There's no magic number for everyone. But a 15% target is a good guidepost for many people, experts said.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
This 77-year-old climate activist should never have been jailed – and now faces a Kafkaesque struggle to get out | Zoe Williams
A failure of justice, and draconian Tory law, put Gaie Delap in prison. A failure of government is keeping her there. Gaie Delap will turn 78 on Friday, in Eastwood Park prison, Gloucestershire. ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
‘He jolted us out of our comfort zone’: Antonio Pappano, Martyn Brabbins and more on Pierre Boulez
As the classical music world celebrates his centenary, musicians tell us why the French iconoclast remains a towering figure, and his music still casts a spell. Composer, conductor, polemicist and ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Haberman: Trump Canada expansion talk 'much more of a troll'
New York Times national political correspondent Maggie Haberman said late Tuesday that President-elect Trump’s swipes at Canada being the "51st state" are more of a “troll” than a likely reality. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
How much money you need to retire in every U.S. state—it's more than $700,000
Retiring in Hawaii costs over twice the U.S. average, making it the most expensive state for retirement.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
I know how to fix new year’s resolutions – and it could change everything | Zoe Williams
Resolutions are undeniably terrible when we make them for ourselves. But what about if we began making them for each other?. What’s the right age to realise new year’s resolutions are trash that ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Elon Musk loves to provoke – and Nigel Farage is his latest victim | Zoe Williams
The world’s richest man won’t be satisfied until all the politicians in his pocket have submitted to his dictatorial whims. In fiction, when a billionaire supervillain mobilises himself and his ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Amorim: Everyone 'too comfortable' at Man United
Ruben Amorim praised Manchester United's spirited 2-2 draw against Liverpool and then said he is trying to "shock" with his comments.ESPN - Jan. 6
