Review: Jazz, African independence, secret agents — it's all in 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'

As jazz celebrities rallied to the cause of African decolonization, secret Western interests saw an opportunity for exploitation in this documentary eye-opener.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 hours ago

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat — dizzying history of colonialism, murder and jazz in the Congo

The 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba is at the core of a fiercely intelligent, freewheeling documentary

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Coups, colonialism and all that jazz: the film that unravels extraordinary cold war truths

Johan Grimonprez’s documentary Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat reveals the curious link between Black Americans’ fight for civil rights and the assassination of Congo’s first democratically elected ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Independent review finds systemic Secret Service failures enabled first Trump assassination attempt

The bipartisan panel of former law enforcement officials warned that “another Butler can and will happen again” and urged the agency to enact “fundamental reform.“

Independent report on Trump shooting says Secret Service needs fundamental reform

An independent panel tasked by President Biden to review the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is calling for the Secret Service to undergo fundamental reform. CBS News ...

Independent report outlines several failures by Secret Service in Trump rally shooting

An independent bipartisan panel released a report Thursday that examined the Secret Service failures that led up to the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a ...

Music by John Williams review – the man behind the soundtracks, from Star Wars to Superman

Steven Spielberg, Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Martin contribute to this fascinating if fleeting glimpse into a remarkable career that also encompasses Jaws, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter. Seventeen ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Obama's Secret Service agent breached security to have an affair: Memoir

A Secret Service agent assigned to Barack Obama was breaching security while leading a double life, according to a memoir by the agent's former girlfriend.

Trump rally shooting review finds 'deep flaws' in Secret Service

An independent review of the July 13 assassination attempt of former President Trump offered a critical review of the Secret Service, said the episode “reveal[s] deep flaws” in the agency and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Fire Exit by Morgan Talty review – secrets and lies in Maine

The virtues of truth-telling are explored in this tale of one man’s need to confront and reveal his past. Charles Lamosway, the lone wolf narrator of Morgan Talty’s debut, is uncompromising in his ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Annarella and Django: Jouer review – flute and west African lute shine in expressive new partnership

(We Are Busy Bodies) This marriage of instruments is best when the full-band moments are stripped back to highlight the duo’s artistry. The plucked melodic twang of the ngoni, a west African lute, ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

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 - November 2

M.L.B. All-Free-Agent Team Highlights Options at Each Position

The 26-man roster illustrates the ample options for a needy rotation, bullpen or outfield corner.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

Secret Service agents are pushed to the brink, acting director says after critical report

The acting director of the U.S. Secret Service said Thursday he was concerned about the morale of his overworked agents.

Trump overcharged Secret Service agents to stay at his D.C. hotel, Democratic report says

Then-President Donald Trump violated the Constitution's Emoluments Clause with stays from the Secret Service and those seeking pardons and jobs at his D.C. Trump Hotel, House Democrats allege.

Politics - NBC News - October 18

2 found guilty of robbing off-duty Secret Service agent at gunpoint after Biden fundraiser

Two men have been convicted of robbing an off-duty Secret Service agent at gunpoint after the agent had finished working at a Los Angeles fundraiser that President Joe Biden attended, prosecutors ...

Bipartisan House review finds systemic Secret Service failure enabled first Trump assassination attempt

The bipartisan House panel warned that “another Butler can and will happen again” and urged the agency to enact “fundamental reform.“

Politics - NBC News - October 17

US Secret Service needs new leadership after attempt on Trump’s life, review finds

Bipartisan commission lists multiple failures that led to assassination attempt on former president in Pennsylvania in July

Business - Financial Times - October 17

4 Best All-in-One Computers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

If you need a PC but don't want to ponder over all the specs and peripherals, get one of these all-in-one computers.

Tech - Wired - November 8

Movie Review: A luminous slice of Mumbai life in ‘All We Imagine as Light’

The rhythms of bustling, working-class Mumbai are brought to vivid life in “All We Imagine as Light.”

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Five MLB free agents who just missed the top 50: Two former All-Stars, an ex-Yankee and more

Not all free agents are created equal, but that doesn't mean they're not valuable

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Need a soundtrack for an L.A. stroll? There's a walking podcast for that

Comedian Allan McLeod hosts "Walkin' About," a podcast that celebrates the "complex and profound" act of traveling by foot in and around Los Angeles.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

The Minds Behind the Top Sports Video Game Soundtracks

The songs bind the gameplay experience to moments that go beyond scoring virtual touchdowns or blasting animated home runs.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Review: In 'All We Imagine as Light,' the big-city blues yield to a sublime sisterhood

Winner of the Cannes Grand Prix, writer-director Payal Kapadia's intimate spell of a movie shows a complex side of India that many urbanites will relate with.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 13 hours ago

A Test of Independence for an Ultramarathon Runner With Autism

A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Nintendo Music App Provides The Soundtrack For The Wait For Switch 2

Following the unexpected announcement of new hardware in Alarmo last month, Nintendo has once again surprised us with an out-of-left-field announcement. This time, it’s Nintendo Music, a new music ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

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

An independent journalist arrested on treason charges in Belarus

An independent journalist in Belarus has been arrested on treason charges, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on news media by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s government

World - ABC News - October 17

Harris courts moderate and independent voters at town hall

During a town hall Wednesday, Vice President Harris took questions directly from undecided voters. She vowed to bring change to the country, but at times failed to provide specifics when asked ...

From fantasy to Freud, Bloomsbury’s independence has worked

UK publisher has broadened revenues beyond its bestsellers JK Rowling and Sarah J Maas

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

Iowa Poll's independent women rattle Trump supporters

The latest Des Moines Register poll showing skyrocketing enthusiasm for Vice President Harris among Iowa's independent women set off alarm bells for former President Trump and his allies, as both ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Who Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania independents are voting for

Early 2024 election exit polls revealed which presidential candidate independent voters in the battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are voting for. CBS News chief ...

Trump over-performing with independent voters in Pennsylvania

Independent voters will be a crucial voting bloc this election, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading nationally among them. However, in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, former President ...

Trump warned against meddling with Federal Reserve’s independence

Any effort by president-elect to interfere in interest rate policy could destabilise markets

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

World - Yahoo News - October 23

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