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Review: Angelina Jolie glides through 'Maria' like an iceberg, but a chilly Callas isn't enough
While the glamorous role of a declining opera diva would seem perfect for a star of Jolie's profile, it's undernourished by the screenplay's limited conception.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 7 hours ago -
Movie Review: Angelina Jolie is graceful and sharp as opera star Maria Callas in 'Maria'
Angelina Jolie glides through the final days of Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s “Maria."Entertainment - ABC News - 15 hours ago -
To play Maria Callas, Angelina Jolie had to learn how to breathe again
Angelina Jolie never expected to hit all the notesEntertainment - ABC News - 12 hours ago -
Angelina Jolie could reach another Oscar high note
Angelina Jolie's performance as legendary opera singer Maria Callas in director Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' seems likely to return her to serious acting awards contention.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday -
Angelina Jolie scored as an evil fairy in 'Maleficent,' her top box-office hit
The actor now spends significant time behind the scenes, but the 'Maria' star has appeared in many box-office hits during her career. Here are her biggest live-action movies.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago -
Enough
To suggest we should yield even a little to Trump’s odious politics is unacceptable. Even if we did, it would never be enough.Top stories - The New York Times - November 17 -
Review: Hospital mockumentary 'St. Denis Medical' isn't 'The Office,' at least not yet
Consistently amusing if a little sentimental, NBC's new sitcom about life in a remote Oregon emergency room needs more time to mature.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11 -
Jerry Jones not ready to give Trey Lance a look as Cowboys quarterback
If the Cowboys aren't yet ready to give Trey Lance a look, will they ever be?Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19 -
Warren glides to reelection in Massachusetts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) won her reelection bid, easily beating her Republican opponent John Deaton, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. First elected to the U.S. Senate in ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Book Review: 'How to Think Like Socrates' leaves readers with questions
In “How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World,” Donald JEntertainment - ABC News - November 19 -
Book Review: 'The Name of This Band is R.E.M.' is a vivid journey through the rock band's history
Peter Ames Carlin writes a cultural history of the rock bank in “The Name of This Band is REntertainment - ABC News - November 5 -
Sunday with Chilly Gonzales: ‘I’ll be piling up my pancakes’
The musician enjoys slow, quiet Sundays in Germany, likes a catnap and tries to live in reality. Sunday work or rest? My job doesn’t differentiate weekends from weekdays. Most musicians would say ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Review: In 'Emilia Pérez,' a musical heightened by danger, passion pours out like a confession
Directed by Jacques Audiard, a Frenchman attuned to the internal turmoil of conflicted criminals, the film becomes more than the sum of its spicier elements.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 2 -
My Brilliant Friend season four review – every episode of this stunning drama is like a mini movie
One of TV’s finest series in years reaches its end with a gorgeous finale. This Elena Ferrante adaptation is rich, sumptuous and deliciously overwrought – it truly is a wonder. Having adapted Elena ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
New York Times Book Review Book Club: ‘Small Things Like These,’ by Claire Keegan
In December, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “Small Things Like These,” a meditative Christmastime novella about a man confronting a local horror.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Trudeau facing ‘iceberg revolt’ as calls grow for embattled PM to step down
The scale of what lurks beneath the surface could be vast – can the Liberal leader defy the odds and win a fourth term?. Justin Trudeau, who promised “sunny ways” as he won an election on a wave ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Bill Moyes, Australian ‘Birdman’ Who Popularized Hang Gliding, Dies at 92
A modern-day Icarus, he set a world record for the longest unassisted flight, was arrested after soaring into the Grand Canyon and nearly killed himself several times.Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
Is the UK spending enough on defence?
And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Bland, soggy slop or scratch-cooked chilli and pancakes? The best and worst hospital food around the world – in pictures
From Kenya to Brazil, patients need tasty, nutritious food more than most – so which countries do it best?. • ‘We have learned to have low expectations’: why is UK hospital food so bad? . One of ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile kill 6, injure 30 in Ukraine
Officials say Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile have smashed into cities in southern and eastern Ukraine, killing at least six civilians and injuring about 30 othersWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
College Football Playoff: Parity is about to bring chaos ... especially in the SEC
It's possible there could be an eight-way tie atop the SEC standings at the end of the regular season. Then what will the College Football Playoff committee do?Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13 -
760,000 women in the UK waiting for a gynaecological appointment? That’s just the tip of the iceberg | Zoe Williams
A broken NHS makes life worse for everyone. What happened to the dream of promoting ‘good health in all citizens’?. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has landed on an ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Bill Belichick, Jason Sudeikis and Maria Taylor join Week 9's 'ManningCast'
The "ManningCast" is back with three guests for the matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Imprisoned Belarus activist Maria Kolesnikova is considering asking for a pardon, her father says
The father of imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova says she's considering asking authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko for a pardon after more than four years behind barsWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Evolution Mining Founder Isn't Finished Yet
With tailwinds from a record-high gold price, Evolution is racing to pay down debt accumulated from acquisitions and to show investors that a difficult Canadian mining operation can make money.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year
Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Kinzinger gives a pep talk: 'This isn't forever'
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), a vocal critic of President-elect Trump, sought to give a pep talk Wednesday after Trump's victory in the White House race. “Everybody keep your heads up,” ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over
Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Montana abortion measure might not be enough to save Tester
A ballot measure to protect abortion rights in Montana stands a good chance of passing, but it may not be enough to push Sen. Jon Tester (D) across the finish line in one of the most watched ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Conte: Prayers not enough for Napoli title win
Napoli are the surprise early pacesetters in Serie A this season, but if they are to remain on top then work is required more than prayers, manager Antonio Conte said.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
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Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Campaign 2024: 100 days is more than enough
The 2024 presidential campaign was a brief and refreshing change from the usual two-year campaigns, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris only campaigning for 107 days, and proving that shorter ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Democrats Got the Recovery They Wanted. It Wasn’t Enough.
America’s economic growth is the envy of its global counterparts. But voters wanted more from the Biden administration — specifically, lower prices.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
Trump talk is enough to fire up a crypto boom
Thin foundations do not really matter to the market frenzyBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death
For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Some players 'lucky enough' to face Pumas - Farrell
Andy Farrell welcomes the pressure last week's All Blacks loss has put on Ireland and admits some players are "lucky enough" to be given an immediate shot at redemption against Argentina.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Standing Desks Are Better for Your Health—but Still Not Enough
Two recent studies offer some of the most nuanced evidence yet about the potential benefits and risks of working on your feet.Tech - Wired - November 15
