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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 -
Clues, improvisation and anti-pigeon devices – the vision behind Mike Leigh’s new film Hard Truths
The director’s trademark extemporising extends to touring suburbia to find the perfect setting for his latest production. Mike Leigh is known for asking his cast of actors to develop their ...The Guardian - 5d -
Jeff Baena, Film Director and Husband of Aubrey Plaza, Dies at 47
Mr. Baena, who was married to the actress Aubrey Plaza, co-wrote the existential comedy “I Heart Huckabees,” and wrote and directed films including “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours.”The New York Times - 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 -
Indie film-maker Jeff Baena dies aged 47
Husband of actor Aubrey Plaza was known for writing and directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees. Independent director and screenwriter Jeff Baena – who was known for quirky hits ...The Guardian - 6d -
Viola Davis and Ted Danson celebrated for career achievements in film and TV at Golden Globes event
Viola Davis and Ted Danson have been celebrated for their career achievements in film and television during the Golden Gala: An Evening of ExcellenceABC News - 6d -
Kidman gives tearful dedication to late mother as film stars gather for heartfelt Palm Springs gala
Nicole Kidman has given a long-awaited dedication to her late mother at the Palm Springs Film Festival's 36th annual International Film AwardsABC News - 6d -
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 -
China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.BBC News - 6d -
NY governor eyes changes to involuntary commitment standards amid surge in transit crime
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she would include legislation regarding the state’s involuntary commitment standards in her new executive budget following a series of violent subway attacks ...The Hill - 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 -
French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack
The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
French and German foreign ministers ‘want new relationship with Syria’
Jean-Noël Barrot and Annalena Baerbock call for peaceful transition in highest-level western visit since Assad’s fall. The foreign ministers of France and Germany have said they want a new ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Andrew Garfield on weepie rom-com We Live in Time: ‘I love that this film wears its heart on its sleeve’
Take a hanky to this film – you’ll laugh and you might well cry. Andrew Garfield and the director John Crowley talk about portraying grief on screen so it rings true. It’s no spoiler to say that We ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
French red wine in sharp decline as tastes change among young drinkers
Domestic consumption falls as consumers switch to beer, spirits and alcohol-free optionsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Music brings New Orleans' French Quarter back to life
Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year's Day tragedy.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Gracie Mansion Intruder Films Himself During New Year’s Break-In
A man jumped a fence early on New Year’s Day, entered the New York mayor’s official residence and stole a Christmas ornament, the police said. The mayor, Eric Adams, was not there.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
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 -
Canceling the apocalypse? What can we learn from films set in 2025
From monsters fighting robots to a grim look at a decaying healthcare system, past movies set in this new year offer a mixed outlook on what’s to come. The year 2025: It certainly has that ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Dining across the divide: ‘He’s keen on punishing people for their crimes. It’s not something I believe in’
Can a former police officer and a medical student come to any agreement on prisons? . David, 82, Chesterfield . Occupation Retired policeman/journalist/consultant Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Ridley Scott is a genius film-maker who can do anything – even start a political crisis in Malta
It wouldn’t be a press tour without the Gladiator II director saying something contentious, and now he’s managed to upset big cheeses on the Mediterranean island. For a while, it looked as if ...The Guardian - 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 -
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'We're all considering death all the time': Willem Dafoe on new vampire film Nosferatu
Willem Dafoe reflects on the appeal of Dracula: "It's interesting to have the undead visit the living".BBC News - 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
