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The Sims at 25: a terrifying facsimile of life, death and the endless cycle of work
Launched in an era when voyeurism reigned supreme, The Sims was both a curious pleasure and a Lynchian oddity. A new program in Melbourne celebrates its legacy. Get our weekend culture and ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
‘Photography is therapy for me’: Martin Parr on humour, holidaying and life behind the lens
He has a prolific career and extensive portfolio, with his images of British life especially iconic. At 72, he tells Miranda Sawyer, he’s still thinking about what to shoot next. About 20 years ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
How Guerrilla And Lego Brought New Horizon Adventures Set To Life
Lego and video game collaborations have been a big trend for years now. Lego sets have featured the worlds of Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and Sonic the Hedgehog, among others, and soon the next ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Taking care of the grandchildren? No, thanks: ‘I love my obligation-free life’
The belief that mothers should focus solely on their children is no longer the default. But with grandmothers, traditional ideas still hold sway. Constance fills her days with music. The ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
In One Woman’s Life, the Story of Ukraine’s War, 3 Years On
In treatment for cancer and with her husband in a Russian prison, Olha Kurtmallaieva, 25, worries that time may be running out for her and, possibly, her country.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Roberta Flack’s performances softly burned with the fire of life itself
The soul singer was ambitiously diverse in her musicianship, and enthralled at every turn – whether doing desolate folk cover versions or lighter, sophisticated pop. In the liner notes to 2023’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Wild Robot: How These Sea Drones Will Help Marine Life
The drones can stay underwater for as long as a month at a time.Inc. - 6d -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Why Gossiping Could Help Your Love Life
Kelsey McKinney, author of the new book “You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,” talks about the joys and problems gossiping has brought to her relationships.The New York Times - 6d -
Veteran journalist Don Dahler reflects on a life covering the world's biggest stories
In his new memoir, "Souvenirs from an Absurd Life," Don Dahler shares firsthand accounts of war zones, wildlife and decades of groundbreaking reporting.CBS News - 5d -
Life without parole for Nice church attacker who murdered three
Brahim Aouissaoui claimed the fatal stabbings at a church in southern French city were revenge on westerners. A Tunisian man who fatally stabbed three people in a terrorist attack at a church in ...The Guardian - 5d -
For director Brady Corbet, bringing 'The Brutalist' to life was a family affair
For director Brady Corbet, bringing "The Brutalist" to life was a family affair. He and his life partner, Mona Fastvold, who co-wrote the screenplay, are both up for Oscars.NBC News - 5d -
Electric Shocks and Tied Crucifixion-Style: The Life of a Scam-Mill Worker
Tens of thousands of people from dozens of nations have been trafficked to cyberfraud hubs in Myanmar, where they must con victims or endure brutal punishment.The New York Times - 4d -
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Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39: Look back at life and career
Fans are devastated after Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in “Harriet the Spy,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” was found unresponsive by her mother Wednesday in a New York ...NBC News - 4d -
A Tunisian extremist is imprisoned for life for killing 3 people in a French basilica in 2020
A Tunisian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in France for the murders of three people in October 2020 in an attack linked to Islamic extremismABC News - 4d -
How Yehonatan Indursky Fled His Ultra-Orthodox Life — and Returned
Despite the strictures of his faith, Yehonatan Indursky continues to make TV.The New York Times - 4d -
Framework's Laptop 12 Could Inject New Life Into Budget Portable PCs
Budget Windows laptops still suck. Framework’s upcoming repairable and upgradeable machine could change the game.Wired - 4d -
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The Humane Ai Pin Has Already Been Brought Back to Life
Humane bricked its pricey gadget on Friday afternoon. A short time later, a hacker got the codes to unlock it and potentially turn it into the true smartphone replacement it was meant to be.Wired - 2d -
Pilates, painting and bike rides: Gene Hackman's life in Santa Fe
After leaving Hollywood, Gene Hackman retired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became a fixture in the community.BBC News - 2d -
'The Accidental Getaway Driver' is a real-life thriller that's comfortable in the slow lane
Filmmaker Sing J. Lee's O.C.-set debut about the 2016 case of three escaped convicts and a kidnapped taxi driver steers to some intriguing emotional places.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
I’m struggling to feel like I matter in any area of my life
Sometimes we slip into exchanges that feel more functional than meaningful, and leave us feeling unseen. The question I am hoping you can help me make sense of the feeling that I just ...The Guardian - 1d -
How One Athlete’s Simple Act of Kindness Changed a Teenager’s Life
Jim Marquardt was lacking direction. Then he wrote a letter to the St. Louis Blues goalie Mike Liut.The New York Times - 1d -
Is giving old reactors new life the future of nuclear energy?
Countries want to squeeze more electricity from ageing power plants to help meet global demand, but the strategy has its own challengesFinancial Times - 19h -
Mental health crisis ‘means youth is no longer one of happiest times of life’
UN-commissioned study in UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand finds satisfaction rises with age. For more than half a century, the midlife crisis has been a feature of western ...The Guardian - 15h -
USAID Climate Programs Fighting Extremism and Unrest Are Closing Down
Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Guterres to propose UN assumes funding for mission struggling to fight gangs in Haiti
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says he will request that the United Nations assumes funding for the structural and logistical expenses of a multinational force in Haiti that is struggling ...ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations
Dozens of employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections have been reassigned or forced out, according to current and former officials.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
UnitedHealth now has to fight the government on another front. The stock is sinking.
The stock is having its worst day in five years, even as the company denied any new Justice Department investigation and a Mizuho analyst recommended buying.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Dubois’ absence hurts ‘fight card of the century’ but Bakole brings danger
Big hitter from DR Congo has flown out to replace ill Briton against Joseph Parker for Saturday’s showdown in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia’s attempts to seize control of boxing have been relentless but not ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump
Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe
The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
How Federal Employees Are Fighting Back Against Elon Musk
Some civil servants are using whatever levers they have to resist the orders of the world’s richest man, both in public and behind closed doors.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Global Right-Wing Leaders Revel in a Renewed Fight, Supercharged by Trump
Emissaries of far-right parties overseas, gathering this week at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington, described a resurgence spanning continents, buoyed by the U.S. president.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Tens of thousands fighting for Russia dying unnoticed on Ukraine frontline
The Kremlin’s recruitment policy is shielding society from the true impact of war.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Hochul ratchets up fight with Trump amid competitive reelection bid
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is under increasing political pressure as she faces a likely competitive reelection fight and legal battles with President Trump. Hochul’s approval rating has been ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Democrats won’t fight Trump’s tariff policies. On trade, Trump is a Democrat.
President Donald Trump's recent trade policy has been met with surprising support from congressional Democrats, despite his protectionist policies being more aligned with progressive Democrats than ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Fight results: Bivol defeats Beterbiev, becomes undisputed champ
Bivol avenged the only loss of his career with a decision win over Artur Beterbiev in a rematch.ESPN - Feb. 23
