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Meteorite strike captured in rare video from Canadian home’s doorbell camera
Sound was also recorded in footage of space rock hitting house entranceway, producing cloud of smoke and a crackle. A doorbell camera on a Canadian home has captured rare video and sound of a ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
From Mulholland Drive to Twin Peaks via Lost Highway: all David Lynch’s films and TV shows – ranked
The great American film-maker died this week, leaving behind a body of work unmatched in its seductive strangeness and transcendent mystery. We put it in order. It is one of life’s eternal ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
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Can Hollywood bounce back?
After strikes and the pandemic, studios hoped for a rebound in 2025. Then LA was set ablazeFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
UK backs local inquiries into child sexual abuse gangs after Musk stoked controversy
The British government says it will support a series of local inquiries into organized child sexual abuse in the wake of a furor largely stoked by the world’s richest man Elon MuskABC News - Jan. 16 -
Coyote strike on the runway forces United Airlines flight back to Chicago's O'Hare
A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote during takeoff in ChicagoABC News - Jan. 16 -
UK to back Ukraine ‘beyond this terrible war’ with 100-year pact, says Starmer
PM visits Kyiv to agree partnership and says Putin shows no signs of wanting to stop ‘unrelenting aggression’. Keir Starmer has announced a “historic” 100-year partnership with Ukraine, saying the ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The Dirty Secret About Productivity
There’s often a nasty surprise waiting for business leaders when they reach ‘peak productivity.’Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Hollywood production rose at the end of a brutal 2024. But wildfires add new uncertainty
From October to December, Hollywood production was up 6.2% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the nonprofit FilmLA.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
How do UK regulators plan to cut back rules and boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants the regulatory sector to do more to drive the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees
Financial reports show the potential defense secretary’s pay from past speaking and writing, some of which provided fodder for senators during his confirmation hearing.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Diontae Johnson back with Baltimore after Ravens claim wide receiver off waivers from Texans
An unrestricted free agent, Johnson can earn the Ravens an extra 2026 draft pick if he signs with another team in the offseason.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14 -
Government minister Tulip Siddiq urged to step back from anti-corruption duties
Siddiq, whose role includes tackling corruption in UK financial markets, has been named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
‘I was waking up five times a night’: how film-maker Mikhail Krichman escaped from Russia
The revered cinematographer was making an apocalyptic musical with Tilda Swinton deep in a salt mine when he realised he had to flee. Can he now save his son?. It was March 2022 and Joshua ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Stay on top of tech: five ways to take back control, from emails to AI
Is tech calling the shots in your life? From making AI work smarter to tracking stolen phones, our expert explains how to get ahead. Asking ChatGPT to write your emails is so two years ago. ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
‘Long way to go’ on gender parity in film and TV industry, Bafta chair says
Sara Putt cites lack of access and retention in an increasingly precarious industry. There is still a “long way to go” to achieve gender parity in the film and television industry, Sara Putt, the ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
UK should back tough Trump sanctions on Iran, report says
Former top UK official believes intensifying economic pressure on Tehran would erode internal support for regime. The UK should back Donald Trump’s expected maximum economic sanctions against Iran ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
UK government to crack down on MPs earning extra cash from media firms
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage are among those who have earned large sums from broadcasters, but a tightening of rules on MPs’ outside interests is being considered. MPs would no longer be able ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Ad filmed at TV stars' wedding banned over smoking
The advertising watchdog upholds complaints about Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan's clothing ad.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Thunder bounce back to rout Knicks 126-101 in first game since end of 15-game win streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points in 29 minutes, and the Oklahoma City Thunder emphatically bounced back to rout the New York Knicks 126-101 in the first game since their 15-game winning ...ABC News - Jan. 10 -
From oatzempic to mouth taping: does science back up TikTok health tips?
Here are some of the more curious health hacks circulating on the social media platform – and what the evidence says. The deluge of improbable health hacks on TikTok can only mean it’s the start of ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Man films escape from LA fires with elderly father-in-law
The men were forced to leave the car they were in and escape on foot as fire closed in around them.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Emma Raducanu bitten by jumping ants
Emma Raducanu has become the latest victim of Australia’s famously hostile wildlife – although it was not spiders or snakes in her case, but rather “jumping ants”.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
The rising threat of deadly diseases jumping from animals to humans
Zoonotic pathogens very likely caused the last pandemic. Can we get better at halting them before the next one?Financial Times - Jan. 10 -
UK businesses back scheme to prevent repeat offending
Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into workFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
For Hollywood workers, L.A. fires are the latest setback as productions halt
Already grappling with a production slowdown, Hollywood workers now face another hurdle with the fallout from the Southern California fires.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
Andy Burnham backs ‘limited’ national inquiry into UK grooming scandal
Manchester mayor says fresh probe could bring new evidence to lightFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Demi Moore Teaches Hollywood a Lesson
She’s the 62-year-old queen of an awards season with overdue female diversity.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Behind the scenes of the new "Hollywood Squares"
The classic game show "Hollywood Squares" is getting a fresh update. Nate Burleson got a sneak peek.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
Britain's top diplomat says Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spendingABC News - Jan. 9 -
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Grey seals, minke whales and bluefin tuna: is the North Sea bouncing back to its glory days?
Hollywood stars once came for the big-game fishing, but the return of a host of species to the depleted waters around Britain’s coast is a cause for quiet optimism. From the outside, the Tunny Club ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Early 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top-12 Running Backs from the entire Fantasy Football Today team
An early look at how the RBs rank for the 2025 Fantasy Football seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Back to office disputes spread across UK public sector
Staff at Land Registry to take industrial action after being ordered back to their desks three days a weekFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Fantasy Football 2024 WR Exit Interview: You should expect the position to bounce back in 2025
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon takes one last look at the wide receiver position as we turn our attention to 2025.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Piers Morgan targets US after YouTube venture buyout from Rupert Murdoch’s News UK
British presenter’s production company to acquire his ‘Uncensored’ showFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
'Shifting Gears' brings Tim Allen back to TV, along with some familial political differences
Tim Allen stars as a curmudgeonly father and Kat Dennings as his estranged daughter in this ABC multicam sitcom that features some sociopolitical humor.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
An Israeli TV reporter lost his ability to speak clearly. AI is helping him get back on air
A renowned Israeli TV journalist who lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS is returning to the air using artificial-intelligence software that recreates his widely recognized gravelly voiceABC News - Jan. 8
