How a morally ambiguous assassin and a spy 'spoke to the moment' in 'The Day of the Jackal'

In Peacock's thriller series, Eddie Redmayne is the titular assassin being chased by Bianca, a British intelligence officer played by Lashana Lynch.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Weekend watchlist: ‘The Day of the Jackal,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,' more

From the thriller series “The Day of the Jackal” to the genre-bending musical “Emilia Pérez” and more, pop culture expert Naz Perez sits down with Hoda and Jenna to share the top movies and TV ...

Former Bolivian president Morales claims he survived assassination attempt

Former President Evo Morales of Bolivia claims he survived an assassination attempt after unidentified men opened fire on his car.

Ex-Bolivian president says car shot at in assassination attempt

His party said it held President Luis Arce's government responsible. Arce condemned violence in politics and pledged an investigation.

Bolivian minister accuses Evo Morales of ‘staged’ assassination attempt

Interior minister ridicules ex-president’s claim that government tried to kill him by firing shots at his car. Bolivia’s government has accused former president Evo Morales of staging an attempt on ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Q&A: Lashana Lynch is on the hunt for Eddie Redmayne in 'The Day of the Jackal'

Lashana Lynch has been running away from spies since she starred in James Bond film “No Time To Die.”

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Review: In 'Cross' and 'Day of the Jackal,' driven heroes hunt unreal killers

Prime Video's "Cross" and Peacock's "The Day of the Jackal," premiering Thursday, are cat-and-mouse stories, though exactly who is the cat and who the mouse is a revolving situation.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

The Day of the Jackal: Eddie Redmayne is so astonishing he’s uncovered a whole new way of acting

Can the charming Oscar-winner convince as a cool, calculated contract killer? With a turtleneck, a gun and that face, of course he can. When I was a late teenager I went to my mate’s house to pick ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

How Slowing Down With People Boosts Team Morale and Performance

The long-term benefits far outweigh the initial time investment.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Introduce A New Direction For Its Modern-Day Story

The early years of Assassin's Creed saw players explore both the past and the modern day through its protagonist Desmond Miles, and while recent games have focused less on the person inside the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

Five days out, Arab Americans are split on Harris v Trump: vote ‘strategically’ or ‘morally’?

In swing state Georgia, activists are urgently organizing against Trump amid a break from Democrats over Gaza. It’s a Saturday afternoon at Al Madina Halal market and restaurant in Norcross, ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Trials, drop-outs and assassination attempts: 15 moments that defined the US election campaign

We revisit the key moments of a political struggle that holds US democracy itself in the balance. US election 2024 – live updates It has been called the most critical election in US history, ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Officer reveals how he locked eyes with would-be Trump assassin

A bipartisan US House report, based on dozens of interviews, called the July assassination attempt "preventable".

Assassination attempts and a candidate change - how the US election campaign unfolded

A quick refresher of the entire US presidential campaign.

How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe

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World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Bonds are facing a make-or-break moment over the next 10 days or so

The rise in long-dated Treasury yields has been a major preoccupation for investors since the Federal Reserve delivered its jumbo cut to its policy-rate target in September.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Music and Morale in a Country at War

In Ukraine, where war feels omnipresent, music is helping lift spirits and raise money for the military.

World - The New York Times - October 31

NBA never spoke with ex-girlfriend in Hayes case

The NBA never spoke with a woman who said then-New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes hit her in 2021 -- an incident that led to his arrest on domestic violence charges. Hayes, now with the ...

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Charles Manson spoke of more killings in prison tapes

In newly released audio featured in a documentary, Manson appears to speak about previously unknown killings.

How Steph, Klay gave Moody his ‘welcome to the NBA' moment

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Moses Moody recalled how Steph Curry and Klay Thompson welcomed him to the NBA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

How election day unfolded in the US

Voters make their choice in historic election

World - Financial Times - November 6

King Charles Australia visit wrap: key moments from day two of the royal tour

King says Australia’s climate leadership of ‘critical importance’ in Parliament House address disrupted by Indigenous senator’s protest. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

So Human It's Scary: My Day Alone Talking to Bots That Sound Like Us

Joanna Stern strapped chatbots from Meta, Google, OpenAI and Microsoft to a tripod and took them to the woods to uncover the secrets of AI friendship.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Tom Holland Wants Miles Morales To Join MCU

Earlier this month, Tom Holland revealed that he and Zendaya have already read an early draft for Spider-Man 4 , which excited both of them. While Holland hasn't shared what aspect of the script ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

How the United States is celebrating the Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead, or Dia de Los Muertos, is a celebration that honors the dead. Many of the traditions honoring the holiday come from Latin America, but these days, those who celebrate don't have to ...

How Harris and Trump are spending eve of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are spending the last hours of the 2024 presidential race making their final pitches at rallies in several battleground states. CBS ...

How Congress will look after Election Day

CBS News projects that Republicans have flipped the Senate and could take control of the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has a look at what the makeup of Congress will ...

How Sheeran played part in Ipswich's 'massive day'

Ed Sheeran plays his part as the Ipswich fan, sponsor and minority shareholder watches his local team's first Premier League win in 22 years.

Ryan Day knows 'noise' comes with Ohio State job; he silenced it in gritty, must-win moment vs. Penn State

A shorthanded Buckeyes willed themselves to victory in a key Big Ten road game in Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

A moment that changed me: I was trapped in a burning building – and realised how much I wanted to live

I was in a friend’s fifth-floor flat when the place went up in flames. Suddenly I understood my mortality and what I was prepared to do to save myself. . When my friend Jonathan heard the crash ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

How Donald Trump ruined his prom queen moment at Madison Square Garden

Donald Trump's campaign has committed several missteps since July, including a controversial opening act at a rally in Madison Square Garden, while Kamala Harris's campaign has run a tight ship and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Secret Service chief warns of Trump shooting report's "impact on agency morale"

The independent review panel found the Secret Service suffers from "deep flaws" and called for it to undergo "fundamental reform" to carry out its mission of protecting top government officials ...

Trump’s proposal for mass deportation of immigrants is a moral abomination | Moira Donegan

This would be a horrific program of ethnic cleansing – yet most of the media reaction has focused on the economic costs. If you didn’t know any better, you might think, from recent media coverage, ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Bolivia’s Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise

Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the ...

Evo Morales accuses Bolivian government of trying to kill him

Ex-leader implicates former ally Luis Arce after his vehicle hit by gunfire amid rising unrest in country. Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales has accused the government of his one-time ally Luis ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Axelrod agrees with Dave Portnoy: Democrats’ ‘moral superiority’ not working

Democratic strategist David Axelrod agreed with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy’s assessment of the Democratic Party following Vice President Harris’s loss to President-elect Trump in the 2024 ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

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