Wicked’s green skin trigger warning may feel silly – but not as silly as those crying woke

As BBFC’s Wicked warning leaves usual suspects green with anger, is a polite notice on a website really worth frothing about?. Wicked has faced more than its fair share of controversies since it ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Hot Frosty review – Netflix’s sexy snowman romance is as silly as expected

Lacey Chabert falls for a snowman with abs in streamer’s latest cheap, cheerful foray into Hallmark territory. Though I am personally of the belief that all Christmas movies should wait until after ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Inside the World of High School Mascots: Silly, Sweaty and Surprisingly Athletic

The New York Times for Kids goes inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Silly season: Here's how No. 2 Georgia can finish 11-1 and not reach the SEC Championship Game

A nightmare of a tiebreaker scenario would also have the Texas Longhorns out of Atlanta.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

The Old Man season two review – Jeff Bridges’ CIA saga is so silly it’s basically unwatchable

Almost every character in every scene has no idea what’s going on … and the viewer knows even less. It’s awkward, arrogant – and reeks of desperation. There are cliffhangers – and then there is the ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Economists warn Trump’s policies will trigger inflation

US president-elect won on claims he could rid of high prices yet many analysts think he will do the opposite

World - Financial Times - November 6

‘Emotionally daunting’: Thanksgiving feels different for those affected by Hurricane Helene

After recent hurricanes devastated US south-east, some look to community as food and water remain in low supply. Tucker Shelton grew up in Hendersonville, North Carolina , and then studied and ...

World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago

Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere

Parts of the film were made in the United Kingdom, and British actress Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, said she's "finally back home".

Heatwave forecast for south-eastern Australia triggers energy supply and fire danger warnings

Coming hot weather prompts Australian Energy Market Operator to predict shortfall in electricity supplies for NSW and Queensland. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

The Trump majority may soon feel buyers’ remorse

The 2024 election results suggest that the Trump majority may soon have cause for second thoughts, as the proposed tax cuts and tariffs could lead to increased inflation and worker shortages, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Report: Trump may create "warrior board" to remove "woke" military leaders

President-elect Trump is pushing to end diversity training in the military and has pledged to fire generals he believes support a "woke" agenda. A new board of retired military officials could help ...

Trump's tariffs could trigger 'dramatic' price spikes on clothes, furniture, warns retail group

Vice President Kamala Harris has campaigned against Donald Trump's tariff proposals, calling them a sales tax on American consumers.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Fires trigger red flag warnings in Northeast as crews continue to battle California blaze

Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings Tuesday in the Northeast and firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres.

Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs

This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.

Marjorie Taylor Greene issues warning to Republicans opposing Matt Gaetz nomination

Congresswoman threatens to release what she says are reports of harassment claims filed against colleagues . Marjorie Taylor Greene , the firebrand Republican congresswoman from Georgia, has ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Northvolt chief warns of faltering green transition after battery maker’s bankruptcy

Europe’s best-funded start-up raised $15bn but was left with just $30mn in cash

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Polish bank chief warns capital shortage will affect green transition

Szymon Midera says mortgage mis-selling costs have depleted funds available to finance switch towards renewables

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Painting the town pink and green: 'Wicked' takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut

Universal's "Wicked" is drumming up buzz ahead of its Nov. 22 release with hundreds of merchandise offerings from dozens of retail partners.

Business - CNBC - November 11

How 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo became Elphaba, from 'Defying Gravity' to 'the perfect green'

In the season premiere of The Envelope, 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo on becoming Elphaba and Saoirse Ronan on her pair of awards contenders 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 21

Here’s Why Experts Warn Early Vote Counts May Be Misleading

In an instant news cycle, closely watched ballot counts may show up in favor of one candiate, but swing to another for many reasons, like in 202, when a ‘red mirage’ became a ‘blue shift.’

Business - Inc. - November 5

Apple warns future products may never be as profitable as iPhone

Analysts say artificial intelligence and virtual reality headsets might have lower margins than smartphones and App Store

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

JD Sports prices will rise due to Budget, warns boss

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said firms will have to absorb higher taxes through their profits.

Home prices only beginning to feel the bite of climate change, J.P. Morgan analysts warn

Home prices are reaching new all-time highs, but those prices may be built on outdated assumptions about climate risk, J.P. Morgan analysts warned in a new note.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Manchester City players may need to go through pain barrier, warns Guardiola

Nine of first team squad could miss trip to Bournemouth ‘Sometimes if you have problems you have to play’ Pep Guardiola has stated Manchester City’s fit squad members will have to continue ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Global carbon deal agreed even as US warns climate may be on ‘back burner’

Biden diplomat at COP29 says Trump’s election is ‘bitterly disappointing’ for those worried about global warming

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Moscow warns US missile authorization may mark new level of involvement in conflict

Russian would consider Ukraine's use of U.S. long-range weapons against Russian forces to be a "qualitatively new round of tensions" between the Moscow and Washington.

Snail Mucin Is a Skin Care Sensation With Ancient Origins

Here’s why people have been willingly smearing snail slime on their faces for centuries.

Tech - Wired - November 17

The Best Pimple Patches for Every Skin Type

Why slather on concealer when you can just stick on a pimple patch?

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Secretary of State triggers protocol vote process

Controversially unlike other Stormont votes, there is no requirement for cross-community support.

Fortnite Remix Chapter 2 Battle Pass - All Remix Pass Skins, Emotes, And Other Rewards

Fortnite is ending Chapter 5 with a follow-up to last year's throwback season with Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix . This shorter season features a nostalgic map with familiar POIs, along with a ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 1

The sunscreen myth: could it really be causing skin cancer? | Antiviral

Overblown concerns about potential dangers of a common chemical threaten to undermine scientific evidence to the contrary. Because of his job as a dermatologist, Dr Deshan Sebaratnam frequently ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Soft as skin, strong as steel: Powerful magnetic muscles lift 1000x their weight

World - Yahoo News - November 11

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