Winter is coming. And this year, it belongs to Hollywood power player Barry Jenkins

With two major movies opening next month, filmmaker Barry Jenkins discusses 'Mufasa,' 'The Fire Inside' and bouncing back from near-catastrophe on 'The Underground Railroad.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 16 hours ago

Here’s what BlackRock’s Larry Fink says will be powering the stock market for years to come

The head of BlackRock says companies are growing into ‘extreme’ price-to-equity ratios.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Former PlayStation Worldwide chairman says the the future of the industry no longer belongs to the big players

Learn why the former chairman of PlayStation Worldwide says Web3 gaming will bring badly needed innovation back to the game industry.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 8

DNA testing reveals skull found in a wall belonged to teen who died 150 years ago

DNA testing has revealed that a skull found decades ago in the wall of an Illinois house belonged to an 18-year-old woman who died just after the American Civil War.

Winter fuel cut to put 50,000 pensioners into poverty next year

Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.

Winter is coming … but don’t panic! 54 expert tips on getting through the cold, dark months ahead

How to survive the season – with mood-lifters, skin-savers, life-changing layers, and ways to have fun in the rain. Question your ‘winter blues’ Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Winter is coming – and so is my 50th birthday. It’s time to eat all the pastries and grab all the joy | Emma Beddington

I’ve had enough of depriving myself. Give me a holiday, give me Campari, give me a soft, happy body. Support for seasonal self-love comes from an unexpected quarter: the French daily Libération has ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

From Soto to Jansen, here are MLB's top 50 free agents

This Major League Baseball offseason's free agent class is headlined by a generational hitter, but it's also full of fascinating players at a variety of positions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

The year of the 'lega-sequel': What 'Gladiator II' and 'Twisters' say about Hollywood

From 'Twisters' to 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' decades-later sequels have scored big at the box office. Will 'Gladiator II' continue the trend?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Chris Mason: Chancellor will set agenda for years to come

Rachel Reeves' historic first Budget will set the agenda for the Labour government for years to come.

Messi: Miami will 'come back stronger next year'

Lionel Messi vowed to "come back stronger" in 2025, following Inter Miami's elimination for the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs on Saturday night at Chase Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Nuclear power is coming back — and that could be a win for older workers

The revival of nuclear power — and the push for clean energy — may depend on keeping older workers online for longer.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Russo named England women's player of the year

Alessia Russo is named England women's player of the year for 2023-24.

Douglas could be youngest Scotland player for 60 years

Back row Freddy Douglas could become the youngest Scotland men's debutant for more than 60 years after being named as a replacement against Portugal.

Sale, Crochet named comeback players of year

Left-handers Chris Sale of the Braves and Garrett Crochet of the White Sox were selected Major League Baseball's comeback players of the year on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Move Over, Duolingo. Dunkin’ Is the New Chaotic Social Media Power Player

The chain’s latest online shenanigans prove that everything—even a Halloween-themed doughnut—can become a meme.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Power Rankings: Important role players for all 30 teams

New No. 1? With role players on the rise, a new team snaps Boston's yearlong reign

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

NHL Power Rankings: Panic or patience on these struggling players in fantasy hockey?

The Jets maintain the top spot, but who follows? Plus, our fantasy experts weigh in on a critical player on every team.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

A party in power for 58 years pledges change for Botswana

World - Yahoo News - October 26

TikTok's 'Winter Arc’ challenge helps you get ahead of your New Year goals. Here’s why it’s gone viral and 4 tips to get started

The latest obsession on TikTok is the "Winter Arc" challenge, which sees young people get ahead of their New Year's Resolutions.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Victor Radley: ‘I love coming to England. Every year gets better’

NRL and England forward on World Cup heartache, the challenge of Samoa and loving life in South Yorkshire. There are not many who would be willing to swap Bondi beach for the outskirts of Barnsley ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

The world needs $700bn a year to restore nature. But where is the money coming from?

Representatives from nearly 200 countries at the UN’s Cop16 summit in Colombia have yet to break the deadlock over who pays and how much. Experts agree that the world needs $700bn (£539bn) a ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Nadal’s Retirement at the Davis Cup Comes 20 Years After His Debut There

The legend of men’s tennis is best known for his French Open achievements, but his record at the team event might be the silliest of all.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Barry Keoghan: My background is not a pity story

The Saltburn star wants his foster-care childhood to inspire children with a similar upbringing.

Watkins vs. Betts and 30 other conference player of the year battle predictions

Hidalgo or Latson in the ACC? Booker vs. Morrow in the SEC? We project all 31 Division I conference POY races.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player's death in England

It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England

Sports - ABC News - October 28

The Sims 4 added 15 million players in the past year

As part of its report for its Q2 FY25 earnings, EA noted that The Sims 4 attracted 15 million new players over the past year.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Russell Wilson isn't getting Comeback Player of the Year consideration, but he should

The AP has reiterated the criteria of Comeback Player of the Year to voters.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Final Four picks, Player of the Year predictions and top storylines

From 'most interesting' and 'mystery' teams to players deserving more attention, our writers look ahead.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Sony Reveals New PS5 Sales Figures, Says A Mix Of Single-Player And Live-Service Games Are Coming

Sony just revealed new sales numbers for PS5, and set expectations on what kinds of games will be coming in the future for the console.. In a new financial report from Sony , the company said it ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

2025 Fantasy Baseball Offseason: Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB; how excited should Fantasy Baseball players be?

From a Dynasty perspective, Sasaki has so much value, but for 2025 Fantasy Drafts? Not so much

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election Friday, in a seismic moment of change for the country that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since ...

Gabon votes on a new constitution after the military seized power last year

Gabon is holding a referendum on whether to adopt a new constitution, more than a year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country’s longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

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