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In life, David Lodge was surprisingly mirthless. Luckily, his wife was a hoot | Rachel Cooke
A delightful but decidedly unfunny encounter with the author led to a train of thought about his comic books. When I was a teenager, David Lodge , who died last week at the age of 89, meant more ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Prince William ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of British man in New Orleans attack
Edward Pettifer, stepson of princes’ former nanny, was one of 14 killed in New Year’s Day truck attack. The Prince of Wales has said he is shocked and saddened by the death of his former nanny’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
‘I became an optimist the night my wife died’: a science writer on loss and letting go of rationalism
Sumit Paul-Choudhury had always prided himself on his critical thinking, until his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he was forced to rethink his life from scratch. People reacted in different ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Mark Kermode on… director Sean Baker, who thrillingly puts the marginalised centre stage
The American indie director who made his mark with Tangerine and The Florida Project, and whose latest film, Anora, is an Oscars favourite, owes an unlikely debt to British social realists Mike ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
How filmmakers and actors in Asia and the Asian diaspora are expanding representation
It’s vastly different to work as an Asian actor in North American hubs such as Toronto, Los Angeles and New York — than in those in Asia, including Hong Kong and TaipeiABC News - Jan. 3 -
Awaiting Sentencing, Menendez Pleads for Leniency and Blames His Wife
As they did during his trial, lawyers for the former senator argued in a court filing that he had been led astray by his wife, Nadine Menendez.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Suit for $95 Million
Despite a reputation for prioritizing customer privacy, plaintiffs claimed the company activated Siri to collect data even when users didn’t summon the virtual assistant.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy ...ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
British woman and fiance found dead in Vietnam villa
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered dead in a room at a tourist villa in Hoi An, police said.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Decades after their deaths, an ex-Florida deputy admitted killing his wife and a store clerk
In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Actor Justin Baldoni fires back after co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment
Actor Justin Baldoni is firing back after co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment in a lawsuit. Baldoni's lawyer spoke exclusively to NBC News about Baldoni's own allegations against ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devicesABC News - Jan. 2 -
Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Recordings Tied to Siri
The class-action lawsuit alleged the company obtained private communications and shared them with third parties without consent through Siri.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Half-Life Actor Stirs Up Half-Life 3 Rumors With Cryptic New Year's Message
For the last two decades, players have looked for any sign that Valve is moving forward with Half-Life 3 . The 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 came and went without any announcement about the ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
Jim Knaub, Premier Wheelchair Racer, Dies at 68
He motivated and challenged fellow paraplegics: ‘Why walk when you can fly?’The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Preventing a British royal regency nightmare
Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”The Hill - Jan. 2 -
TV figures, chess shenanigans and Shakespeare’s wife – take the Thursday quiz
Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Welcome to the first Thursday quiz of 2025. For those of you new to the feature, every ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Actor Daniel Stern documents his quiet life on a remote California ranch
The “Home Alone” star says he has found “deep artistic satisfaction in my life as a bronze sculptor, cattle rancher, and lemon farmer.”MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
YouTube video of New Orleans attacker uncovered, ex-wife had restraining order against him
We're learning more about the New Orleans truck attacker who killed at least 10 people early Wednesday morning when he plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. CBS News Anna Schecter has the latest.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
‘Bizarrely, I enjoyed bungee jumping!’ How Ed Davey became the Tom Cruise of British politics
The Liberal Democrat leader’s summer of stunts ended in the party’s biggest electoral success ever – and managed to push social care up the agenda. His next project? Mastering TikTok. There he was, ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Oscars 2025: Who's in for supporting actor and actress?
Supporting or lead? Sometimes it's hard to say, but here's a look at some likely supporting nominees.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1 -
‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel
Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Ex-Wife of Ambushed Doc Arrested; Gender-Affirming Care Suit; COVID Testing Scheme
This is a MedPage Today story. The ex-wife of a Los Angeles doctor who was murdered in an ambush outside his office has been arrested for the crime along with four other suspects. (People) A ...ABC News - Dec. 28