Why does Pharrell's biopic sidestep Blurred Lines?

Williams was fined $5m in a plagiarism lawsuit, but a film about his life doesn't touch on the issue.

Piece By Piece review – heartfelt biopic of Pharrell Williams’s life … in Lego

The remarkable story of a brilliant musician and producer is told in this surreal but also strangely wrongheaded film. Pharrell Williams’s life … only it’s Lego. A fun idea – like Muhammad Ali in ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

The Guardian view on UK-EU security cooperation: some red lines must be blurred | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer should not assume that defence cooperation can be kept separate from the thornier issue of trade integration. In the big picture of global security, a single factory making gun ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Is Trump actually a fascist – and why does the answer matter?

Given the comparisons to Hitler and Mussolini, experts say it’s important to remember that fascism is a process. While Democratic strategists debate whether or not their attack ads labeling ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Why does it cost £100m for HS2 to protect bats?

Questions have been asked after HS2 said it had to apply for more than 8,000 consents.

Why does the NHS have a productivity problem?

Data suggests that the long-term drag on health service delivery may finally be lifting

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Why does Musk want to join Trump during second term as president?

Elon Musk will have to balance the many business dealings he has with the U.S. government as he contemplates joining President-elect Donald Trump for his second term in office. David Yaffe-Bellany, ...

Animal rights protesters disrupt Pharrell Williams film premiere

A biopic of the singer, titled Piece by Piece, was delayed at the London Film Festival on Sunday.

Jobs report offers blurry snapshot of economy days before election: What to know

The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.

When does free speech cross the line into breaking U.S. anti-terrorism laws?

Charlotte Kates, co-founder of the pro-Hamas organization Samidoun, has become the focus of an ongoing legal debate: When does free speech cross the line into breaking federal anti-terror laws?

Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?

Studies show that employee pay plans almost always underpay top talent.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Explained: what is fluoride, is it safe, and why does RFK Jr want Trump to remove it from drinking water?

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a potentially influential figure if Trump wins the US election, has called fluoride an ‘industrial waste’. Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Why does the NFL keep exporting its worst games to Europe? Because it can

The NFL has staged 42 games in Europe since 2007. Of those, only two have been between teams with winning records.

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The Apprentice review – Jeremy Strong is the Trump card in measured biopic of the Donald

The Succession star chills as US lawyer Roy Cohn opposite Sebastian Stan as his grasping protege Donald Trump in Ali Abbasi’s intriguing drama. It’s not quite an ultra-villain origin story. But nor ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

First look at Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in upcoming biopic

The first photo of Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere" was released by 20th Century Studios on Monday.

Blur drummer says UK law on assisted dying is ‘psychopathic’

Dave Rowntree speaks out about his ex-wife’s choice to take her life at Dignitas in Switzerland. The Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree, has attacked the UK law on assisted dying as “psychopathic” as he ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Would you pay Disney $449 extra for front-of-line access? Why VIP upgrades are becoming the new norm.

Companies want to extract every dollar they can from customers, say experts. But many consumers welcome the opportunity to feel like big shots.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Netanyahu crosses every red-line and yet is rewarded with more weapons. Why? | Mohamad Bazzi

Netanyahu has broken multiple promises to Biden to restrain Israeli attacks on Gaza. Biden is complicit in Israel’s impunity. For the past year, as the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Blur v Oasis was only part of the story: the case for a wider – and wilder – Britpop canon

The UK musicians who came to prominence in the mid-90s were more diverse and thrilling than is often acknowledged. In her new book, Miranda Sawyer, who was writing for the music press at the time, ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Where Does This Leave Democrats?

The coalition the Democratic Party built in the Obama years has crumbled. But Democrats can choose how to respond.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

What does King Charles do?

The King resumed public duties in April after a temporary pause following his cancer diagnosis.

Does Australia want the British monarchy?

A visit by King Charles has reignited the debate over cutting ties with the royals

Does the EU have a strategy for gas?

One of the largest US LNG producers is pitching flexible contracts to help the bloc diversify its energy mix

World - Financial Times - October 29

How does the Electoral College work?

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.

What does Norris need to do to beat Verstappen?

BBC Sport analyses the Formula 1 title battle including the factors that may help Lando Norris overhaul Max Verstappen.

Does the Stock Market Want Trump to Be President?

Election odds favor Trump over Harris, but investors actually care about the Fed and economic data more than the White House.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Soto powers Yanks to 1st World Series since '09

In his first season with the Yankees, Juan Soto sent the storied franchise back to the World Series for the first time since 2009, as his three-run homer proved to be the difference in a 5-2 win ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

What debt types does debt consolidation cover?

Debt consolidation can be a smart way to cut down on interest charges — but there are limitations to know about.

What does the future hold for Girona after their sudden rise?

Spanish minnows Girona made it into the Champions League for the first time last season. What does the future hold for the club, who were bought by City Football Group in 2017?

U.S.-China relations expected to be strained no matter who wins the White House

As Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the presidential election, China’s President Xi Jinping has not expressed a preference for either.

Tesla is not a car company but it does a good impersonation

Although its vehicles are yielding more profit, most of the $750bn carmaker’s value hangs on things that are yet to exist

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Trump's being called a 'fascist.' What does that mean?

Former President Donald Trump has been hit with claims that he's a "fascist" from his former chief of staff,f John Kelly, and his opponent, Kamala Harris.

The Perfect Red Lipstick Doesn’t Exist … Or Does It?

The makeup artist and influential YouTuber Lisa Eldridge may have cracked the code.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

Who does Trump see as 'enemies from within'?

Donald Trump’s allies have tried in vain to persuade him to stop venting his rage against “enemies from within” in the campaign’s waning weeks

Entertainment - ABC News - October 26

Carried interest: private equity’s tax break

The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunes

Business - Financial Times - October 27

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