No Other Land review – powerful Israel Palestine documentary is essential viewing

Review: Labor organizers score against Amazon in 'Union,' a complex, essential documentary

In 2022, Amazon's Staten Island warehouse became the site of a defiant labor showdown that made national headlines, here chronicled in its many twists and turns.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

With ‘Martha,’ R.J. Cutler Lands in Center of Celebrity Documentary Debate

R.J. Cutler, a longtime filmmaker, is at the center of a debate in Hollywood over whether documentaries about celebrities are real documentaries.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Reformist clerics imply Iran should back two-state solution for Israel and Palestine

In shift that would mean recognising existence of Israel, assembly calls for ‘formation of an independent Palestinian state’. Reformists in Iran have ignited a debate about whether Tehran should be ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

Review: In sharp documentary 'Dahomey,' African art returns home, but colonialism still stings

A conversation-starter of a film by director Mati Diop, this brief but complex examination of a France-to-Africa transfer of ancient art asks: Who benefits?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Trump and Harris agree on a bleak view of the US – if the other one wins

The ex-president and vice-president converge on a unifying message: if I lose, the country will not be the same. In a speech filled with promises, falsehoods, insults and jokes delivered by Donald ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

‘Death is everywhere’: fears grow that Israel plans to seize land in Gaza

Increasingly violent siege of north raises suspicions about Netanyahu’s war aims. Israel has tightened its siege of northern Gaza in the face of warnings from the UN and other aid agencies that ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024) Review: Portable and Powerful

This tiny tablet’s processor is its biggest upgrade.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Marquez Valdes-Scantling landing spots: A possible reunion with the Chiefs, plus two other AFC teams

The Bills released MVS after signing Amari Cooper

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

The Guardian view on Israel v the UN: the making of an outlaw state | Editorial

Banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency with no replacement will only cripple aid to Palestinians in their hour of need. It is a deeply irresponsible move by Israeli lawmakers. Israel’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Off-White: The Truth About Antisemitism by Rachel Shabi review – racism by any other name

In this sharp and engaging book, Shabi addresses the need to understand and confront antisemitism at a time when it is being downplayed by parts of the left and exploited by others on the right. ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

U.S. is sending a powerful defense system to Israel, deepening its involvement in the conflict

The United States announced it is sending the powerful THAAD advanced anti-missile system and a number of troops to Israel.

Why the US is sending Israel a powerful Thaad anti-missile system

The move has been the focus of attention as it involves putting American boots on the ground in Israel.

House progressives point to war powers act in letter to Biden on Israel

A group of progressive House Democrats want President Biden to give a full picture of the U.S. military’s role in Israel’s widening conflict in the Middle East, contending that a “deepening ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

The Guardian view on foreign powers in Sudan: struggling for advantage while civilians starve | Editorial

The role of the United Arab Emirates in fuelling the war is under the spotlight. But other countries too are exacerbating the deadly conflict. The often denied but obvious involvement of foreign ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Review: Charli XCX broke through with 'Brat' memes. At the Forum, she proved her staying power

After Charli XCX helped to define a "Brat" summer (and a presidential campaign) with her lime-green ode to hard partying and messy relationships, she arrives in L.A. for two nights at the Kia Forum.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Soft landing vs no landing

And election prediction markets

World - Financial Times - October 21

Brown University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine organization

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Middle East crisis live: Israel says it killed Hezbollah’s presumed next leader Hashem Safieddine in early October

Israeli military says strikes in Beirut three weeks ago killed most likely Nasrallah successor. As Israel continues its war in Gaza and assault on Lebanon, a growing number of international ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Two BBC documentaries explore the stark binaries of Trump

‘Trump: A Criminal Conspiracy’ outlines why many see the ex-president as a threat to democracy while ‘Trump: A Second Chance’ follows a group of his supporters

World - Financial Times - October 28

Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary

Imtiaz Tyab reports on Prince William's "Homewards" program, which aims to end homelessness in Britain. Inspired by Princess Diana, the initiative is underway in six cities and showcases William's ...

Pro-Palestine protestors cause disturbance outside the New York Stock Exchange

A pro-Palestinian protest erupted outside of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.

Business - CNBC - October 14

1 arrested following ‘unauthorized’ pro-Palestine demonstration at UCLA

World - Yahoo News - October 22

First annual ‘Rhode Island Palestine Day’ held in Providence