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Iran defies international pressure, increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
The U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levelsWorld - ABC News - 7 hours ago -
Review: In 'Conclave,' a quest to elect a new pope leads down some less-than-holy pathways
Starring Ralph Fiennes and set within the private inner sanctum of the Vatican, the movie treats the papal balloting like a thriller.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24 -
After a Landmark W.N.B.A. Season, How Much Higher Can Women’s Basketball Soar?
“The finals mark the culmination of what I think is the most transformational year in the W.N.B.A.’s history,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.Sports - The New York Times - October 23 -
Teens Think Movies and TV Shows Have Too Much Sex, Study Finds
At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
The Dollar Still Has Its Mojo. X, Not So Much.
Ruining a network is hard, but Elon Musk shows it’s possible.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Music Review: The Breeders' Kim Deal soars on solo debut, a reunion with the late Steve Albini
Nearly 35 years after the Pixies enlisted the late Steve Albini for their 1988 debut studio album “Surfer Rosa,” bassist Kim Deal reunited with the acclaimed audio engineer before his death for ...Entertainment - ABC News - 12 hours ago -
Movie Review: ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ a stop-motion charmer, examines the shells we build around us
“Memoir of a Snail” is a stop-motion movie that is most definitely not for kidsEntertainment - ABC News - October 22 -
Movie Review: An unmoving camera and de-aging technology make 'Here' with Tom Hanks painful to watch
Robert Zemeckis’ latest movie is insanely ambitious, starting with the dinosaurs and ending in present day with the RoombaEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
Movie Review: Steve McQueen's WWII drama 'Blitz' is more unconventional than it appears
Steve McQueen's “Blitz” feels stuck between a conventional war drama and something more adventurous and probingEntertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
Movie Review: A mercurial Kieran Culkin shines in Jesse Eisenberg’s deft, accomplished ‘A Real Pain’
Writer-director Jesse Eisenberg's “A Real Pain” strikes an almost impossible balanceEntertainment - ABC News - November 1 -
Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’
An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for one family in 1936 Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.”Entertainment - ABC News - November 6 -
What Steph-less Warriors can take away from ugly win vs. Rockets
It wasn't pretty, but the Golden State Warriors can take solace in pulling off a win without their superstar point guard on the road vs. the Houston Rockets.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
NFL scores: Lions make huge statement with win at Packers, Eagles hold on for win vs. Jaguars
The Lions have staked their claim to being the best team in the NFC, and maybe the NFL.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
Reddit's explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first profit as a public company
Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public companyTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Super Micro files plan for its delayed reports, names new auditor; stock soars 40%
Super Micro’s stock rallies after news that staves off delisting — at least for now.Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago -
Review: Provocatively, 'Blitz' evokes England's finest hour to take on fascism at home
Directed by Steve McQueen and featuring Saoirse Ronan, the vividly mounted WWII film tries an unusual tack into an era that is often celebrated without question.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31 -
Book Review: 'Believe' takes a curious, not judgmental, look at success of 'Ted Lasso'
“Believe: The Untold Story Behind ‘Ted Lasso,’ the Show that Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts” tells the story of the unlikely success of the hit Apple TV+ seriesEntertainment - ABC News - November 12 -
Book Review: 'Believe' takes a curious, not judgmental, look at success of 'Ted Lasso'
“Believe: The Untold Story Behind ‘Ted Lasso,’ the Show that Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts” tells the story of the unlikely success of the hit Apple TV+ seriesSports - ABC News - November 12 -
Boybands Forever review – behind the scenes of Take That’s topless, muscled kingdom
Full of gossip, confessions and revelations, this documentary is packed with all you ever wanted to know about the peaks – and troughs – of British boyband culture. Yes, even that infamous jelly ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Linde falls after its guidance fails to wow the market. We've seen this movie before
Shares of the industrial gas supplier dropped around 3% in a down market.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
U2 made a concert movie of its Sphere show. Sphere is the only place you can see it
In an interview, the Edge talks about U2's residency at Las Vegas' state-of-the-art Sphere and the band's new concert movie that documents the show.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago -
Great movies can play fast and loose with history. But not Gladiator II with its rhinos and cafe culture | Charlotte Higgins
It’s hard to know where to begin when presented with the full, lavish spread of historical inaccuracy offered by this sequel. Does accuracy in a movie set in the past actually matter? When one ...World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago -
Review: Get under its shell and you'll be charmed by 'Memoir of a Snail' and its unique loner
Voiced by Australian stars Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Jacki Weaver, this decidedly grown-up piece of animation makes a sophisticated case for the medium.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25 -
The Uplift: An adaptable dog
A dog wows onlookers by walking around town on his two hind legs — but it's not a trick, it's an adaptation. A woman decks out her house in eye-catching decorations each October, not for Halloween ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Paddington in Peru review – you can take the bear out of South America, but think twice before taking him back
The third instalment in the film adventures of the furry marmalade addict may boast Olivia Colman as a singing nun but it lacks home comforts. Just as jolly as the previous two films, but not ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Chiefs injuries: TE depth takes major hit as two backups suffer season-ending injuries less than a week apart
Jody Fortson and Jared Wiley won't play again in 2024Sports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March
Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Amazon’s satellite constellation doesn’t offer its stock much upside, says BofA
The company’s ambitious Project Kuiper broadband satellite system has been attracting a lot of attention recently.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
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Elon Musk's election-doubting posts shared 9 times more than his less extreme election content
An NBC News analysis of Elon Musk's tweets about the election found that he increasingly shared conspiratorial posts in recent months.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Embattled fashion house Burberry reveals massive overhaul sending shares to an all-time high
Burberry is aiming to boost waning sales by refocusing on heritage designs and statement pieces under sweeping revamp plans announced Thursday.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Bitcoin resumes its climb, briefly touching $90,000 in late afternoon trading
Bitcoin climbed over the $90,000 level in late afternoon trading Tuesday.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Agent's Take: How much salary cap relief do insurance policies on NFL player contracts provide teams?
Breaking down the intricacies of these policiesSports - CBS Sports - October 25 -
JJ Redick takes blame for first Lakers loss, but his flawed roster had just as much to do with Phoenix's win
Redick is now 3-1 as coach of the LakersSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
‘I met the actor I replaced at a party!’ From Friends to Paddington, the tricky art of taking over a much-loved character
Sally Hawkins being replaced in the Peruvian bear’s latest romp is nothing new: from Ross’s wife-switch in Friends to Dallas’s short-lived Miss Ellie stand-in, recasting can cause confusion – and ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Ezra Klein says Democrats 'need to take seriously how much scarcity harms them'
Ezra Klein, a columnist with The New York Times, said that Democrats “need to take seriously how much scarcity harms them” in a Monday post on the social platform X. In his post, the left-leaning ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Carvana’s stock soars 20% as used-car retailer calls for better times ahead
Online used-car platform blows past Wall Street expectations for its third quarter.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Killing Time by Alan Bennett review – senior moments full of wit and style
The author employs his pitch-perfect repertoire of satirical skills in his first book for five years – a novella about the residents of an upmarket care home during the pandemic. Alan Bennett, now ...World - The Guardian - November 4
