Effect Film Makers Can’t

Alienation effect: why film-makers can’t get enough of Franz Kafka

A string of auteur directors – from Orson Welles to Steven Soderbergh to Lorenza Mazzetti – have fallen for Kafka’s visionary brilliance, with always-intriguing results. There are director’s cuts, ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

All British cinema is propaganda: how our film-makers are unwittingly reshaping the world

Propaganda films didn’t end after the war. Instead they became a tool for packaging our cultural heritage, promoting tourism and transforming British culture. During the second world war, British ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

The widow-maker ETF

People just can’t stop themselves buying TLT

World - Financial Times - October 22

Pokémon maker confirms it was victim of hack

The makers of the hit video game series confirm their servers were accessed by hackers over summer.

What are things coming to if a multinational can’t humble a government?

A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist

World - Financial Times - October 21

Why Amazon Can’t Turn Back the Clock

A lot of companies want to drag workers back to the office or insist that consumers revert to their pre-pandemic behavior. They’d better understand that it’s not going to happen.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can’t Stop Them.

One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Breaking down the effects of Tony Bennett's retirement

The Cavaliers will begin this new era of college basketball without their longtime coach. What does this mean for the program as the 2024-25 season approaches?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Federal Ban on Fake Reviews Goes Into Effect

A Federal Trade Commission rule prohibiting the sale or purchase of online ratings is live, opening to door to lawsuits for violations.

Business - Inc. - October 22

4-Step Framework to Effectively Achieve Lead Conversion

Follow this formula and increase your customer base.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Investment funds circle visual effects group Technicolor

The Paris-based moviemaking tech company is holding talks over a potential sale

Business - Financial Times - October 24

I Can’t Buy a House. I Can’t Shop. I’m Too Worried About the Election.

Election anxiety is causing many consumers to avoid big-ticket purchases like houses, weddings and cars. “Every four years this happens,” one former car dealer said.

Business - The New York Times - October 20

Mega-mileage campervan fails to meet his maker

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Here’s Why Drone Maker DJI Sued the Pentagon

The China-based maker of more than half of all commercial drones in the U.S. went to court to fight its placement on a list of companies said to be working with the Chinese military.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy

Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.

China warning hits another medical equipment maker

Smith & Nephew shares slumped on Thursday as it became the second health equipment company in a week to warn that Chinese sales were getting hit hard.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Jeep maker Stellantis reports 27% drop in sales

Stellantis reported a 20% drop in its shipments driven by major slumps in both Europe and North America

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Aspinall, McGregor & the 'dream-makers' - welcome to Cage Warriors

From Tom Aspinall to Conor McGregor, Cage Warriors has a rich history of producing MMA stars. BBC Sport visits a show in Manchester to discover why.

Best 5 Soda Makers for Sparkling Water (2024)

These are the best bubblers we've found for fresh carbonation at a moment's notice.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch

AI data centre demands and renewable energy’s dispersed nature are driving equipment orders for power grid upgrades

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Cities on screen: Venice on film

Ten movies set in one of the most cinematic places on the planet, chosen by our film critic

World - Financial Times - October 22

California’s deepfake ban can’t fool the deep protections of the First Amendment

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 2839, which bans altered content during election season if it is materially deceptive and falsely portrays a candidate, in an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

WATCH: Trump suggests he can’t lose fair election

Former President Donald Trump cast doubt on the election results if he loses and falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial and ethnic identity during an interview with the "PBD Podcast."

Walking with breaks might use more energy, but dogs can’t stand it

Study finds that breaking up your exercise is more effective, but Tim Dowling remains to be convinced. Let me start by saying that I am not looking for ways to be more tired. I’m tired enough. ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Sperm Can’t Unlock an Egg Without This Ancient Molecular Key

Using Google’s AlphaFold, researchers identified the bundle of three sperm proteins that seem to make sexual reproduction possible.

Tech - The New York Times - October 21

4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan

Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Meet the College Baseball Recruit Who Can’t Stop Storming the Football Field

Gary Morse took official visits to Vanderbilt (for the Alabama game), Oregon (for the Ohio State game) and Tennessee (for the Alabama game).

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election

A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?

World - Financial Times - October 26

Four words you never want to hear: ‘You can’t retire now’

If you really want to stop working, get sound advice about how long your money will last.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

The ‘Juror #2’ cast still can’t believe they got to work with Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood may be 94 but he's not ready to retire just yet

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Nikki Haley says Pennsylvania voters 'can’t be emotional' and have to elect Trump

Nikki Haley, who endorsed Trump but has yet to appear on the trail with him, campaigned with Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick in the Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

Crowdsourced Fact Checks on X Can’t Stop Election Misinformation

Elon Musk and many other users on the social platform have spread and reposted numerous falsehoods related to the Nov. 5 vote, even when the content violates X’s guidelines.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Hey, Bus Driver: Why Can’t You See Us?

Being disabled shouldn’t mean being ignored.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Pollsters just can’t get it right on Trump — will Harris flip the script?

Relying on polls has been an exercise in futility since 2016 — this time, could it be in Kamala Harris's favor?

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

Why multi-agent AI tackles complexities LLMs can’t

While AGI and fully autonomous systems are still on the horizon, multi-agents will bridge the current gap between LLMs and AGI.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Football Daily | France in a flap again as Deschamps ponders Butterfly Effect

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Chaos Theory suggests that if a butterfly flaps its wings in the Amazonian rainforest, it can change the weather half a world away, so with ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately