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‘Bold and fresh’: why Hollywood has gone crazy for gruesome, full-blown fairytales
Oscar nominations for Anora , The Substance and Emilia Pérez reflect shift towards surreal plots based on enduring myths. The magical granting of a wish, suddenly bestowing untold riches or ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Trump says FEMA has been a "disaster" as he visits Hurricane Helene survivors
President Trump visited Hurricane Helene survivors after surveying damage in North Carolina. Mr. Trump will also visit California as wildfire victims seek more federal aid.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Prince Harry’s phone-hacking case has been settled – but is the story over?
Duke of Sussex and Tom Watson have struck a deal, but saga may not have ended for News Group Newspapers. It was at 10.16am – just 14 minutes before the trial was due to start in court 30 of the ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Eagles vs. Commanders: Why Philadelphia has NFL conference title game history on its side vs. Washington
Washington will have to defy the odds on SundayCBS Sports - Jan. 24 -
Elon Musk has his doubts about Stargate. Here’s why he may be right.
Elon Musk is skeptical about Stargate, the AI joint venture that includes OpenAI, and in a rare occurrence, he may be right.MarketWatch - Jan. 23 -
Early Facebook investor Jim Breyer says Zuckerberg has been 'revitalized' by Meta's AI push
Venture capitalist and early Facebook investor Jim Breyer said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been energized by his company's recent push into AI.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the country’s first human death due to bird flu, vaccination isn’t yet recommended.Wired - Jan. 22 -
2 people killed in knife attack in Germany; suspect has been arrested, police say
Two people, including a two-year-old boy, have been killed and three others were injured in a stabbing attack in BavariaABC News - Jan. 22 -
NFL mock draft: Why Kiper Jr. has 49ers picking Texas OT at No. 11
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. mocked an offensive tackle to the San Francisco 49ers at pick No. 11 in the 2025 NFL Draft.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
The Taliban say a Chinese national has been killed in northeastern Afghanistan
An Afghan police official says a Chinese citizen has been killed in the country's northeastABC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump is back. And the resistance has been humbled into near-impotence | Osita Nwanevu
Much remains uncertain about the path the next four years will take us down. But it’s crystal clear who’s going to come out ahead and who it’s all for. Needless to say, a nation capable of sending ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
American held in Afghanistan has been released, his family says
Ryan Corbett, an American detained in Afghanistan, was released amid the U.S. presidential transition, according to his family.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
There's a way to beat a far-right takeover in the UK. So why has Starmer gone silent about it? | Polly Toynbee
With Trump back in the White House, democracy is in danger across the west. Electoral reform is the best way to protect it. Inauguration day in the US signalled the drum beat of the far right ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
The Great Wave: why has this become the defining image of our era?
Almost two centuries after its creation, Hokusai’s print is more popular than ever, featuring on everything from nail art to Lego to socks. What is its appeal?. You are never far from a great wave. ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Tom Brady Has Been Improving on Air, but a Different Former Player Stands Out More
There’s an expression in sports — the players always know. That could not be more true of ESPN analyst Troy Aikman.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Has Ravens' Super Bowl window closed? Why optimism surrounds Lamar Jackson and Co., but serious issue looms
Examining the future in BaltimoreCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
Heard has 23 points, 10 rebounds, No. 24 Oklahoma State women race past UCF 72-58
Stailee Heard scored 23 points with 10 rebounds, four steals and three assists and No. 24 Oklahoma State cruised to a 72-58 win over UCFABC News - Jan. 18 -
Zion Williamson has 24 points and 14 rebounds to power the Pelicans past the Jazz, 136-123
Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on ...ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Murray scores 30 points, Jokic has another triple-double to help Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat
Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler’s return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on ...ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Edwards has 36 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves past the Knicks 116-99
Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York KnicksABC News - Jan. 17 -
I worked for a well-known company 40 years ago, which has been taken over several times. How do I find my pension?
“This company has been acquired by other companies a number of times over the years.”MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
How much has the pound been trashed?
Our sideways charts get a second outing シFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Anthony Edwards says Wolves' starting five has been 'terrible,' needs to play 'like we love the game'
Minnesota got off to an awful start against the Warriors on WednesdayCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Porzingis' critique of Celtics after ugly loss to Raptors is spot-on
Kristaps Porzingis offered a candid assessment of what's plaguing the Celtics after their worst loss of the season in Toronto.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?
Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable. ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Is transfer spending finally normal? Why a $100M player might be a thing of the past
Finances are stretched and clubs watch every penny now. Deflation is hitting the transfer market and it's why you won't see a massive deal anytime soon.ESPN - Jan. 15 -
Energy Secretary Pick, Chris Wright, Has Been an Evangelist for Fossil Fuels
Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as gas, oil and coal.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
I’m a climate scientist and my house in LA burned down. My work has never been more real | Benjamin Hamlington
I feel like I am safe in saying that we are not thriving on our changing planet – and we will not in the coming decades. My house in Altadena burned down in the wildfires on Wednesday. It all ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Why hasn’t Tulip Siddiq been sacked?
City minister’s proximity to Keir Starmer and delayed reaction from Tory opposition are part of the pictureFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger's Agadez city, authorities say
Gunmen have kidnapped an Austrian woman in Niger's Agadez cityABC News - Jan. 12 -
A company that tracks and sells Americans' location data has seemingly been hacked
A company that tracks American location data through smartphones has been hacked by Russian cybercriminals, according to cybersecurity researchersNBC News - Jan. 10 -
The sad beige aesthetic: why has the world suddenly turned taupe?
Whether it’s oat, bone, sand or fawn, this colour palette has a strong anaesthetising effect – and it has become the leading fashion and interiors style of our era. It’s not that 39-year-old Mina ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released
Cecilia Sala, 29, was detained last month while on a reporting trip. She had been held for 20 days and told her family that she was kept in isolation.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Why Saquon Barkley's first Philly season has been a rousing success
He did not break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, but Barkley has eyes on a bigger prize.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas
Self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election, says that his son-in-law has been kidnapped in ...ABC News - Jan. 7 -
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The US stock market has never been more concentrated. Does it matter?
World’s biggest game of JengaFinancial Times - Jan. 7
