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Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh's punishing 'Hard Truths'
The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
'I changed jobs, work nights, and we still can't afford a home'
Struggling families say they can only dream of having their own home, as the BBC tracks government housebuilding targets.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
What to know about Trump's latest legal cases and his meeting with GOP senators
The Justice Department is pushing for the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on the investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis
New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory . Weeks after its first ever pro-independence government collapsed, New Caledonia has named ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
IDF restricts media coverage of soldiers to protect them from risk of legal action
Israeli military’s new rules intended to protect reservists travelling overseas from facing allegations of war crimes. The Israeli military has placed new restrictions on media coverage of soldiers ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Trump’s Wind Turbine Threats Could Leave the Sector Spinning
President-elect Donald Trump pledged to halt development of wind energy projects, a threat that could slow offshore wind beyond his term.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Meta is trying to repair its relationship with Republicans. It seems to be working.
Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is now saying he hopes Mark Zuckerberg will be an ally in the free speech fight. Last Congress, Jordan threatened to hold Zuckerberg in contempt.Politico - Jan. 8 -
‘We need to be in the room’: DOGE Caucus Democrat works with GOP to slash spending
Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Ore.), a member of the new House caucus partnering with President-elect Trump’s announced Department of Government Efficiency, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the bipartisan ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
He’s a Security Guard at the Met. Now His Work Is Showing There.
How the dream of a lifetime became reality for a sculptor from Egypt.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Watch: California neighbors work to stop flames spreading between homes
KNBC reporter Michelle Valles watches as a group of neighbors in Altadena, Calif., work to stop flames spreading between homes as they wait for fire crews to arrive.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Fires rage uncontained as crews strained for resources
The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire have forced the evacuations of over 80,000 people as powerful winds continue to fuel the deadly wildfires.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Back to office disputes spread across UK public sector
Staff at Land Registry to take industrial action after being ordered back to their desks three days a weekFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Brazil marks 2nd anniversary of right-wing coup attempt as Bolsonaro's legal troubles deepen
Brazilian authorities are gathering in capital Brasilia to mark the second anniversary of an alleged coup attempt by supporters of former far-right President Jair BolsonaroABC News - Jan. 8 -
Democrats must work with President Trump — strategically
Democrats must be willing to seriously engage the president-elect’s fickleness. If they don’t, the left will find itself left behind by events as Republicans spend the next two to four years ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Private sector companies added 122,000 jobs in December, less than expected, ADP says
Job creation eased more than expected in December while wages grew at the slowest pace in nearly 3½ years.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's lawyers issue new statements amid legal battle
Lawyers for Blake Lively have issued a new statement in support of the actress amid her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge
The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
SteamOS Is Coming To More PC Gaming Handhelds, Starting With Lenovo's New Unit
It's official: Valve's SteamOS will be available on more platforms soon, and the first handheld PC gaming device to adopt the operating system will be the new Lenovo Legion Go S. At CES 2025, it ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human traffickingABC News - Jan. 8 -
Column: How the stars of 'It Ends With Us' spawned a universe of legal and PR battles
Actors and producers Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have traded accusations of sexual misconduct, smear tactics and more. But the film is doing quite well.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Colleges prepare for new legal and political terrain under Trump
Colleges and universities are preparing for new legal and political territory as President-elect Trump returns to office. Concerns for international students, GOP attacks on higher education and ...The Hill - Jan. 8
