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Mark Kermode on… director Mike Leigh, who mines the comedy and tragedy of life
From Nuts in May to Vera Drake and the forthcoming Hard Truths, Leigh’s unique creative process gives us perfectly crafted dramas and characters who feel real. A few years ago I went on a ...World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Mark Kermode on… composer John Williams, master of unforgettable blockbuster soundtracks
From his killer two-note Jaws riff to the sheer uplift of Star Wars, Williams captures a movie’s essence with tunes that stick. Now the Hollywood great is celebrated in a Disney+ documentary. Some ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ to Premiere: What to Know About the Movie Marked by Tragedy
The film, whose cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, was killed in a shooting on the set, is being screened at a festival devoted to cinematography.Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
Matthew Gaudreau Was So Much More Than the Brother of Johnny Hockey
The brothers died after being struck by a car on Aug. 29. For some, the sense of loss still hasn’t sunk in.Sports - The New York Times - November 21 -
Mike Schur watched a documentary. Next thing, he has a Ted Danson comedy on his hands
Mike Schur found unlikely inspiration for his new Ted Danson comedy in a Chilean documentary. His goal: to make viewers feel like they want to call their moms.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago -
Who is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence?
Former Democratic congresswoman, 43, has been publicly suspected of being ‘groomed’ by Russia. US politics live – latest updates Tulsi Gabbard’s biography has some rare distinctions, including ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
When historians and directors clash: ‘Ridley Scott was Napoleonic – there was no doubt who was in charge’
Film and TV have a slippery relationship with the truth when it comes to historical epics. So spare a thought for the historical experts whose advice often goes unheeded. If we set aside the more ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
The World Health Organization’s regional director-elect for Africa has died while receiving medical treatment in IndiaWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Mike Tyson’s Comeback Is Another Chapter in a Life Defined By Evolution
At 58 years old, Tyson will fight Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTube-star-turned-boxer who wasn’t even born when Tyson’s career was in its prime.Sports - The New York Times - November 15 -
Secret Level Trailer Shows Video Game Franchises Coming To Life From Deadpool Director
Prime Video has released a new trailer for Secret Level, its upcoming video game-themed anthology series from Deadpool director Tim Miller. The show features original stories set in the universes ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
Mark Zuckerberg Once Outlined His 4 Rules for Life to a Class of Middle Schoolers. It’s Great Advice for Adults Too
Looking for simple but powerful life advice? A 20-year Meta veteran just shared Mark Zuckerberg’s lessons for eighth graders.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
This Single 2-Word Question From Mark Cuban Made Fellow Shark Robert Herjavec Completely Rethink His Life
Herjavec said the question hit him ‘like a ton of bricks.’ Until he used emotional intelligence to turn it around.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Mike Williams trade grades: Jets earn higher mark than Steelers after sending veteran WR to Pittsburgh
Let's grade the dealSports - CBS Sports - November 5 -
Champions Wigan to start season against Leigh
Super League champions Wigan Warriors will start the 2025 season with a home game against Leigh on Thursday, 13 February.Top stories - BBC News - November 21 -
Dog who fell 50ft down abandoned mine shaft rescued by California firefighters
Firefighter was lowered into shaft and dog, who was ‘a good sport’, was ‘secured and raised out’, authorities said. Firefighters fetched a dog from an abandoned mine shaft in northern California ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Russia soldiers who massacred Ukraine family get life in prison
The case marks a rare example of Russia admitting to a crime committed by its troops in Ukraine.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Urologist Who Sexually Abused Patients Is Sentenced to Life in Prison
Darius A. Paduch, a fertility specialist, assaulted men and boys for years at prominent New York hospitals, prosecutors said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 21 -
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Edu Gaspar out at Arsenal: Sporting director who helped lead Gunners' rebuild makes surprise departure
Departure leaves Arsenal looking for a successor at the executive level less than two months before the winter windowSports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
Who else will Trump pick for his Cabinet after Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz?
President-elect Donald Trump's team is taking shape with Sen. Marco Rubio expected to be tapped as Secretary of State and and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Who Are Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Picks?
Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff have both made pro-Israel statements. Here’s a closer look at the two men who will help shape Mr. Trump’s approach in the Middle East.World - The New York Times - November 13 -
How Mike Tyson's improbable life and redemption arc has led to a major main event at 58 years old
The fact that Tyson is even alive and able to step into the ring on Friday against Jake Paul is a marvel in its selfSports - CBS Sports - November 13 -
Ted Danson and Mike Schur celebrate 'living a bigger life' with age in 'A Man on the Inside'
Schur and Danson have reunited for a tender, humorous meditation on loneliness and the search for late-in-life purpose with Netflix's "A Man on the Inside."Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 14 -
Mark Zuckerberg loves his wife? That’s nice – but let’s stop fawning over a guy who fawns over Trump | Arwa Mahdawi
Meta’s ‘awkward dork’ boss has updated his haircut and his wardrobe – and shown the world how much family means to him. He’s still a billionaire with skeletons in the cupboard. Do they hand out ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
The boy who kicked the hornets’ nest: Stieg Larsson’s double life as an anti-far right activist
His Millennium trilogy was a worldwide hit. But to the Swedish author, it was only ever a sideshow to his true life’s work: fighting fascism, racism and rightwing extremism. It is a relatively ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
June Spencer: Veteran Archers star who found art could imitate life
The actress was the last surviving original cast member of BBC Radio 4 serial The Archers.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Copenhagen guarantees happiness to anyone who moves there: 'We’re confident people will fall in love with life in the GCR'
The Greater Copenhagen Region consists of Zealand, the capital region in Denmark, and Skåne and Halland in Sweden.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Harvard prof who spent 10 years studying retirees: To ease into 'a satisfying retirement life,' ask yourself 1 question
Harvard Business School professor Teresa M. Amabile shares her best advice for what to do before "leaving work behind" so you can set yourself up for success.Business - CNBC - November 22 -
Opera singer Bryn Terfel: ‘Who would play me in the film of my life? Meat Loaf’
The bass-baritone on nerves at King Charles’s coronation, upsetting conductor Daniel Barenboim, and a nasty dog bite. Born in north Wales, Bryn Terfel, 59, made his Welsh National Opera debut in ...World - The Guardian - November 23 -
Iron Mike vs. El Gallo: We predict who will emerge victorious tonight
Mike Tyson will need to turn back the clock against Jake Paul. What about Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano's rematch? Uncrowned offers its takes.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
Week 11 Rankings: No Tank Bigsby, Sam LaPorta, George Kittle unlikely to play
fft 9/2Sports - CBS Sports - November 17 -
How does comedy respond to another Trump presidency?
With the election result settling in, comedians and late-night hosts grapple with another four years of an easily ridiculed yet dangerous leader. It’s become an easy and overdone coping mechanism ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Verstappen 'should start doing comedy' - Norris
Lando Norris says Max Verstappen "should start doing comedy" after the Dutchman suggested he could have won the world title in Norris' McLaren.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday
