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Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza
The Israeli military will no longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.”The New York Times - 1d -
Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI
The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.Wired - 2d -
Crime, comedy and The Count of Monte-Cristo: French flock to cinemas … to watch homegrown films
Cinephiles and industry insiders explain why the most-watched films in 2024 were made in France. The most-watched films in French cinemas last year were a feelgood comedy featuring a cast of ...The Guardian - 11h -
‘Every day is 24 hours of panic to just get out the door’: Jesse Eisenberg on self-indulgence, candid aunts and his Oscar-tipped Holocaust comedy
The writer-director of A Real Pain and co-stars Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Grey and Will Sharpe talk about being overcome by generational trauma while making Oscar season’s funniest film. Jesse ...The Guardian - 17h -
L.A. wildfires have caused more than $135 billion in economic losses — and counting
Fires across Southern California are already one of the most damaging in the states history.MarketWatch - 20h -
Can January really tell the stock market’s future? Let us count the ways.
Looking for bullish signs from the “first five days of January indicator” and the “January barometer.”MarketWatch - 22h -
Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes
Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.The New York Times - 1d -
Rowan Atkinson at 70: his best films – ranked!
To mark his birthday this week, we celebrate his versatility from bumbling Mr Bean to his punctilious headteacher in The Secret Policeman’s Ball. Atkinson is the bumbling Father Gerald, who praises ...The Guardian - 1d -
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials
The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.NBC News - 1d -
Classic Chris Farley Comedy Tommy Boy Getting A 4K Steelbook Blu-Ray Edition
Tommy Boy (4K steelbook) ...GameSpot - 1d -
A Real Pain review – Jesse Eisenberg’s sauntering Holocaust tour comedy is a masterpiece
The writer, director and actor effortlessly walks a tonal tightrope in this film about Jewish American cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland. But Kieran Culkin steals the show as the more ...The Guardian - 2d -
Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave
With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...The Guardian - 2d -
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New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again
Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.The New York Times - 3d -
Congress to finalize Trump's victory as lawmakers count electoral votes
Congress will convene to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.CBS News - 4d -
A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.
Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.CBS News - 4d -
WATCH: The major films and TV series to watch for the Golden Globes
As the Golden Globes mark the unofficial kick off Hollywood’s award season, ABC News’ Will Ganss takes a look at the top contenders to take home an award.ABC News - 5d -
Amazon's Prime Video Acquires Melania Trump Film
The project is expected to be released in the second half of this year.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Film concerts: Performing movie music live
An increasingly popular symphony orchestra concert is a screening of a movie such as "Jaws" accompanied by a live performance of the music—reeling in new audiences to the concert hall.CBS News - 5d -
Congress counts electoral votes tomorrow. What to know
Several changes to the electoral vote count have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.CBS News - 5d -
UK altnets count cost of ‘gold rush’ end after collective losses surpass £1bn
Alternative network providers under pressure to demonstrate they can be profitable businesses not just buildersFinancial Times - 5d -
Violent crime in DC at 30-year low
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...The Hill - 6d -
The Crime Series Drawing Young Men Into Bookstores
C.J. Box makes the rounds on fishing, hunting and rodeo podcasts and media to reach readers for the Joe Pickett books.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.
Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.The New York Times - 6d -
Two more family members sentenced in Ohio crime of ‘boundless depravity’
Eight members of a family were killed in a 2016 shooting and another two members received lengthy sentences. Two more family members convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
The nexus of organized crime and foreign meddling threatens Latin America
The growing power of organized crime and its destabilizing effects on Latin American democracies present new vulnerabilities for foreign powers to exploit.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
What Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias' love of wrestling taught him about building his brand in comedy
Ahead of the release of his new Netflix special, 'Legend of Fluffy,' the SoCal-bred comedian talks about his career, why he thinks he's had longevity and what comedy means to him.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter
The attack that left 15 dead and about three dozen injured followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits
Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw
The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops
Reduction of military presence is latest sign of weakening western influence in regionFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Americans keep flocking to Florida—3 young people share what it's like living there: 'My money goes a long way'
Florida's population has continued to boom despite costs going up and hurricanes intensifying.CNBC - Jan. 1 -
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025
These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights of the year.BBC News - Jan. 1
