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Britain should stop pretending it wants more economic growth
Almost everyone in politics has something they prioritise over itFinancial Times - 2h -
Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?
As the popular video app faces a ban in the United States, Chinese officials are said to be weighing options to save it — including a sale to the tech mogul.The New York Times - 1d -
Which recent films failed at the name game?
Here's a rundown of some of this season's more well-wrought movie titles — along with a few missed opportunities.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
These two bank stocks stand out for improvement in 2025
Bank stocks had a wonderful 2024. A lighter regulatory burden and better interest-rate environment might set up another year of gains.MarketWatch - 1d -
Millions of pilgrims and naked, ash-smeared ascetics take holy dips in India's mega Hindu festival
Tens of thousands of naked Hindu ascetics and millions of pilgrims are taking dips in sacred rivers in the first of a series of major baths in the Maha Kumbh festival, the largest religious ...ABC News - 1d -
Don’t Let Technology Be the Downfall of Your Organization
Technology is great for simple tasks, but human mentorship is way more effective.Inc. - 2d -
India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering
Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women flocked to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festivalNBC News - 2d -
In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India
The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.BBC News - 2d -
India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival gets under way for first time in 144 years
The grand version of the 12-yearly Hindu pilgrimage is expected to draw more than 400 million devotees. The world’s largest religious gathering kicked off on Monday as millions of Hindu devotees ...The Guardian - 2d -
India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering
Millions of Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on earthABC News - 2d -
Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival
The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.BBC News - 2d -
Will the ‘real’ Speaker Johnson please stand up?
Given the GOP’s razor-thin House majority, no one can be certain what the Speaker can and will do in 2025.The Hill - 2d -
Easy Come, Easy Go: Parkes Elvis Festival 2025 – in pictures
The 32nd year of the festival is themed around Presley’s 1967 film ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ and marks what would have been his 90th birthday. The festival is the largest celebration of the king of rock ...The Guardian - 4d -
Midseason check-in: Which picks are we standing by -- or redoing?
South Carolina still the favorite for the title? These are the picks we're standing by -- or picking again.ESPN - 4d -
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Get An Electric Standing Desk For As Low As $80
Standing desks are a great addition to any office, as they offer serious health benefits like improved circulation and reduced back pain. Unfortunately, many standing desks are expensive, featuring ...GameSpot - 5d -
TikTok’s Last Stand Before Supreme Court Looms
The video platform app’s fate is bound up in collision of free speech and national security, which will be debated in a hearing that starts Friday.Inc. - 5d -
Rowan Atkinson at 70: his best films – ranked!
To mark his birthday this week, we celebrate his versatility from bumbling Mr Bean to his punctilious headteacher in The Secret Policeman’s Ball. Atkinson is the bumbling Father Gerald, who praises ...The Guardian - 6d -
Canada on Trump's Proposed Union: Thanks, but Let's Just Be Friends
The president-elect’s comments about the U.S. annexing its northern neighbor were rejected by Canadians of all political stripes.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Jim Cramer opines on TikTok ban: 'Let's just call it anybody’s ballgame'
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday gave investors his read on the future of TikTok.CNBC - 6d -
Midseason check-in: What picks are we standing by -- or redoing?
Kansas to win it all? Florida to bow out early? Here are picks we're standing by .. and those we're making again.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
NASA Will Let Trump Decide How to Bring Mars Rocks to Earth
The Mars Sample Return effort was billions of dollars over budget and not expected to return to Earth with its samples until 2040.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
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Suicide Squad Developer Let Go Of More Employees At The End Of 2024 - Report
Rocksteady, the studio behind Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, reportedly laid off six more workers at the end of 2024.. According to a report from Eurogamer , those who were impacted were ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
Sony's "Immersive Entertainment Concept" Could Potentially Let You Smell Zombies
With CES 2025 in full swing, one of the more intriguing exhibits at the trade show is a proof-of-concept entertainment experience from Sony. The PlayStation company is currently showing off what a ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
WATCH: Chinese city unveils magical ice and snow festival
China's city of Harbin unveiled its annual Ice and Snow Festival this week, which features sculptures, castles and even huge ice slides.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s $3,000 ‘Personal AI Supercomputer’ Will Let You Ditch the Data Center
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also announced new AI tools for creating autonomous agents during a keynote address at CES.Wired - Jan. 7 -
'Conclave' screenwriter stands by movie after Megyn Kelly criticism: 'I don't think the film is anti-Catholic'
The screenwriter of "Conclave" is defending the Golden Globe-winning film from criticism by Megyn Kelly, saying it's not "anti-Catholic." “I don’t think the film is anti-Catholic. I was brought up ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Forged by pressure, Chiquis lets her artistry flourish on 'Diamantes'
After a decade of putting in the work as a musician, Janney Marín 'Chiquis' Rivera has hit a new stride in her sound.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 5 -
Amazon's Prime Video Acquires Melania Trump Film
The project is expected to be released in the second half of this year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
Reelables lets you track packages using paper-based electronics
Reelables is showing a new way to track shipped packages using inexpensive paper-based electronics that are on one side of a shipping label.VentureBeat - Jan. 5 -
Film concerts: Performing movie music live
An increasingly popular symphony orchestra concert is a screening of a movie such as "Jaws" accompanied by a live performance of the music—reeling in new audiences to the concert hall.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Johnson: 'Let's put aside the infighting'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Tuesday that she would be endorsing Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) for House Speaker, a notable win for the Louisiana Republican given Greene has at times ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Smart stands by 'aggressive' playcalls in CFP loss
Georgia coach Kirby Smart says he doesn't regret aggressive offensive playcalls that backfired during the Bulldogs' College Football Playoff quarterfinal loss to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Cheney gets standing ovation as Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal
President Biden honored former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and several other Americans Thursday with the Presidential Citizens Medal to recognize their service to the country. Cheney was recognized ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit
Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space projectFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Let’s Try Something Different in How We Deal With Trump
I know many voters reject my party’s significant leftward shift. So do I. Democrats need to refocus on bipartisan solutions to America’s problems.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury 2025, claiming festival is ‘under corporate control’ of BBC
The 79-year-old musician says the music festival is ‘not the way I remember it being’ after BBC ‘wanted us to do a lot of things in a way we were not interested in’. Neil Young has announced that ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
‘Stop, stop, stop!’: jet carrying Gonzaga basketball team avoids collision at LAX
Jet carrying Bulldogs ordered to stop to avoid collision FAA launches investigation into LAX runway incident The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after a private ...The Guardian - Dec. 31
