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Cult folk singer Bill Fay, writer of The Healing Day, dies aged 81
Songs by the reluctant live performer have been covered by the War on Drugs, Wilco, Pavement and Marc Almond. The folk singer Bill Fay, known for songs such as The Healing Day and Thank You Lord, ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Guardians owner Larry Dolan dies at 94: Cleveland native led team to nine MLB postseasons in 24 years
Dolan bought the team in 2000CBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
Roberto Orci, 'Star Trek,' 'Transformers' and 'Hawaii Five-0' writer-producer, dies at 51
Roberto Orci, the producer and writer behind the TV reboot 'Hawaii Five-0' as well as 'Star Trek,' 'Transformers' and several other action-adventure movies, has died.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Guest writer: Great documentaries reveal history's truth. Unregulated AI threatens to distort it
Ask a generative AI program for 'historical' footage and what you get could spell the end of documents and documentaries we can believe in.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
The Guardian view on a tax war: the world must unite against American obstruction | Editorial
Donald Trump’s threats to global tax reform have backfired, leaving the US isolated as nations push ahead with a new UN tax convention. Donald Trump’s Oval Office tirade on Friday laid bare his ...The Guardian - 1d -
BBC undercover filming exposes Indian pharma firm fuelling opioid crisis
An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
As Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration ...ABC News - Feb. 22 -
UK to name and shame tech firms in online misogyny crackdown
Regulator Ofcom publishing plan intended to reduce abuse of women on social media platformsFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
North Korean hackers behind $1.5 billion crypto hack: Security firm
North Korean hackers were behind a sophisticated hack that stole about $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, according to security firm TRM. “TRM has ...The Hill - 6d -
UK firms must ‘get on with’ investing abroad, says City of London mayor
Alastair King says companies need to take more risks doing business overseasFinancial Times - 6d -
Chinese tech firms take two steps forward, one step back
Well-founded rally remains in jeopardy from geopolitical risksFinancial Times - 6d -
House GOP advances budget resolution as conservative opponents hold firm
House Republicans advanced their budget resolution to enact President Trump’s legislative agenda on Tuesday, teeing the measure up for a final vote even as GOP opponents of the measure appeared to ...The Hill - 6d -
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.BBC News - 6d -
Museums defend BP sponsorship after firm abandons climate targets
British Museum and Science Museum said BP’s decision to grow fossil fuel investment would not alter relationship. Business live – latest updates Two of Britain’s best-loved museums have been ...The Guardian - 4d -
DOGE Cost Cuts Zero in on Top U.S. Consulting Firm Contracts
As Elon Musk’s quest for slashing wasteful spending continues, DOGE places $65 billion in federal contracts with elite consultancies under review.Inc. - 5h -
Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live
One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Sifu Movie Moving Ahead At Netflix With John Wick Veteran
A movie based on the video game Sifu was first revealed back in 2022 , and now it's gathering steam. It was confirmed today that Netflix has signed the movie, which is based on the Slocap game and ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
Movie Review: In 'My Dead Friend Zoe,' a dark comedy about PTSD
“My Dead Friend Zoe,” starring Natalie Morales and Sonequa Martin-Green, confronts a dark reality of post-combat struggle with as much humor and playfulness as it does trauma and sorrowABC News - 5d -
The Best Minecraft Movie Easter Eggs Hiding In The New Trailer
The Best Minecraft Movie Easter Eggs Hiding In The New Trailer The impression that you get the first time you log into Minecraft is of a simple, straightforward world. Experienced players know ...GameSpot - 4d -
The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (March 2025)
Longlegs, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Deadpool & Wolverine are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.Wired - 4d -
The 39 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (March 2025)
Parasite, Y Tu Mamá También, and The Two Popes are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 2d -
The 21 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2024)
Challengers, My Old Ass, and The Creator are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Wired - 2d -
"It's the pictures that got small": How movies have changed in the era of streaming
Has the rise of streaming services, and the ability to watch movies on mobile phones, changed what we expect, or want, movies to be? A leading filmmaker, critic, and movie executives discuss the ...CBS News - 1d -
Sonic Movie Reacts To Shrek 5's Divisive Character Redesigns
DreamWorks recently showed off a first look at Shrek 5, and among the many reactions from fans was commentary about how the art style for Shrek and his family was not quite hitting the eye right. ...GameSpot - 9h -
‘Like a horror movie’: Ice detaining German tourist in California indefinitely
Jessica Brösche has spent more than a month in detention center after being denied entry at San Diego from Mexico. A German tourist is fighting to be released from an immigration detention center ...The Guardian - 4h -
The Gene That Made Mice Squeak Strangely
A new study suggests that the NOVA1 gene may have been a key player in the evolution of human language.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Fossil fuel firm’s $300m trial against Greenpeace to begin: ‘Weaponizing the judicial system’
Experts warn victory for Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a Trump donor, could have a ‘chilling’ effect on free speech. A fossil fuel company’s $300m lawsuit against Greenpeace opens in rural North ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
'We felt at home': Israeli weapons firms out in force at Abu Dhabi defense expo
A record 34 Israeli companies exhibited at IDEX this week, the Middle East's largest defense expo hosted biennially by Abu Dhabi.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Parents with these 2 toxic habits raise kids who are bad with money, says investment firm CEO
Spending money you don't have, and using cards too much, can give your kids financial anxiety as they grow up, says Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
Elimination of federal climate tools, some used to inquire in to Musk’s firms, sparks alarm
Environment justice advocates say tools to study pollution in vulnerable communities by companies, including xAI and SpaceX, have disappeared. As Donald Trump’s administration continues its purge ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Just Eat shares soar 54% after Prosus offers to buy food delivery firm for $4.3 billion
Just Eat Takeaway.com is poised to be acquired by Dutch technology investor Prosus in a deal worth roughly 4.1 billion euros ($4.3 billion).CNBC - Feb. 24 -
VC Firm Slow Ventures Is Investing $60 Million in Content Creators. Here’s What It’s Looking For
Megan Lightcap, partner at Slow Creator, on the fund’s thesis and what makes a pitch successful.Inc. - 6d -
Trump action targets law firm representing former special counsel Jack Smith
The memo strips Jack Smith's attorney of his security clearance as well as any other attorneys at the firm who assisted Smith while he was investigating Trump.ABC News - 5d -
ICE signs $1 billion contract with private firm for New Jersey detention center
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Wednesday it would reopen a 1,000-bed New Jersey detention center after signing a $1 billion contract with a private global lender. ICE will ...The Hill - 4d -
Amazon-backed AI firm Anthropic valued at $61.5 billion after latest round
Anthropic on Monday closed its latest funding round at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation, the company confirmed to CNBC.CNBC - 6h -
'Hoosiers' star Hackman found dead at age 95
Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose films included what is considered one of the greatest sports movies of all time in "Hoosiers," has died at the age of 95.ESPN - 4d -
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language
Why did humans start speakingABC News - Feb. 18 -
Brighton renaissance down to 'good genes' - Welbeck
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck's extra-time winner over Newcastle continues his fine late-career form in Sussex.BBC News - 1d