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Great movies can play fast and loose with history. But not Gladiator II with its rhinos and cafe culture | Charlotte Higgins

It’s hard to know where to begin when presented with the full, lavish spread of historical inaccuracy offered by this sequel. Does accuracy in a movie set in the past actually matter? When one ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

WATCH: Police capture 'noncompliant' pig on the loose

A "noncompliant" pig led police on a chase around a Tacoma, Washington, neighborhood after getting loose.

Trump's loose-cannon rallies clash with Harris' cautious endgame

Former President Donald Trump's campaign spent the final Sunday of the 2024 election on all-too-familiar turf: responding to the reaction to the candidate.

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Forty-three monkeys at large in South Carolina after escaping research facility

Residents advised to keep doors and windows locked as police use thermal imaging cameras to search for animals. These monkeys went bananas: 43 monkeys escaped from a research facility in South ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Llamas on the loose on Utah train tracks after escaping owner

A small herd of domestic llamas was spotted taking an evening stroll on the train tracks in Provo, Utah, on Thursday after the woolen creatures escaped from their owner, according to the Utah ...

Some monkeys are still on the loose after escaping South Carolina lab

More than a dozen monkeys that escaped a research facility in South Carolina are still on the loose. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has the latest details on the quest to capture the remaining primates.

First monkeys, now "feral" emus on the loose in South Carolina

Police in Horry County, South Carolina, said this week that they are searching for two missing emus that have been evading capture for months: "We are not emu-sed."

Floods, ceiling holes and loose sockets - life in a new-build

One man says his £250,000 home had kitchen sockets hanging out of walls, and holes in the ceiling.

132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service

Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.

World - CBS News - 7 hours ago

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.

Science - The New York Times - October 25

Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity

PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.

Business - Inc. - November 7

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth

The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.

Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Fast-Food Franchisees Hope for a Turnaround Year in 2025

Signs an inflation-driven slump in 2024 is slowly turning into a rebound include stable pricing and increased sales.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Analysis: A Budget for the history books

Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.

The youngest presidents in U.S. history

The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

The History of Veterans Day

The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking effort

More than a half-dozen operatives and canvassers connected to America PAC described problems at the pro-Trump door-knocking organization.

43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab

At least 43 primates were on the loose Thursday morning in a South Carolina town after escaping from a research center.

43 escaped research monkeys still loose in South Carolina after caretaker failed to shut two doors

Police are still searching for 43 monkeys that escaped from a research facility in South Carolina on Wednesday, as the head of the company revealed that the outbreak happened when a staff member ...

Police warn monkeys escaped from South Carolina research lab still on the loose, should be avoided

Police in South Carolina are telling residents to avoid the 43 monkeys that escaped Thursday from an Alpha Genesis research lab. The monkeys are not infected with any disease, according to police.

South Carolina lab recaptures 5 more escaped monkeys but 13 are still loose

Authorities say five more monkeys have been returned to a South Carolina compound that breeds the animals for medical research

Tech - ABC News - November 11

6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped

Authorities say only six monkeys are still on the loose after dozens escaped earlier this month from a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

Smuggler selling ‘fast track’ Channel crossing speaks to BBC undercover reporter

More migrants from Vietnam than any other nation are taking small boats to the UK.

These two ‘low tax’ states are getting socked with fast-rising property taxes

Nationally, property taxes in major cities have gone up 30% since 2019, according to a new Redfin analysis.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

The head coach has made just four starting changes against New Zealand and has picked a forward-centric bench. Far-reaching implications, pivotal decisions, an expectant nation. But let’s not dwell ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

A fast-changing Chinese coffee market awaits Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol

Here's what new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol might see when he

Business - CNBC - November 1

Michael Jordan’s Fast-Track NASCAR Discovery Bid Rejected

In an early but narrow victory for NASCAR as it defends an antitrust lawsuit brought by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, a federal judge Thursday denied the race teams’ ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

The ultranationalist TV channel fast becoming Israel’s most-watched news source

Channel 14, which counts Netanyahu as a supporter, has denied allegations that its coverage has incited war crimes. An ultranationalist Israeli television channel backed by the government is fast ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Boeing vote to decide how fast company gets back on track

The new contract proposal would not reinstate pensions, but it could be enough to sway voting workers, especially as the holiday season approaches.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

‘Squashed it as fast as they could’: David Warner calls for India ball-tampering probe

Retired opener wants Cricket Australia to explain investigation Umpire claimed ‘scratch’ on ball in tour match against Australia A David Warner has accused Cricket Australia of sweeping the ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Wind-whipped California brush fire out of control and spreading 'dangerously fast'

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."

Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.

‘Fallen so fast’: Ancelotti admits Real Madrid struggles but keeps faith

Coach not shying away from difficulties after Milan defeat, with players like Jude Bellingham far from their best. “The reality is what was seen on the pitch,” Carlo Ancelotti said, and what was ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California

Thousands of people have been evacuated as firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles. The wildfire has burned over 14,000 acres and dozens of homes.

Mountain Fire in Southern California 0% contained after growing incredibly fast

The Mountain Fire is 0% contained and has scorched about 14,000 acres in Southern California since erupting Wednesday with hundreds of firefighters battling the blaze in areas near Los Angeles. CBS ...

Thousands told to evacuate as fast-moving Mountain Fire explodes in Southern California

Over 130 homes have been destroyed in a wind-fueled wildfire in Southern California that has grown to over 20,000 acres, officials said Thursday as firefighters continued to try to control the ...

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Great movies can play fast and loose with history. But not Gladiator II with its rhinos and cafe culture | Charlotte Higgins

WATCH: Police capture 'noncompliant' pig on the loose

Trump's loose-cannon rallies clash with Harris' cautious endgame

Forty-three monkeys at large in South Carolina after escaping research facility

Llamas on the loose on Utah train tracks after escaping owner

Some monkeys are still on the loose after escaping South Carolina lab

First monkeys, now "feral" emus on the loose in South Carolina

Floods, ceiling holes and loose sockets - life in a new-build

132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth

Fast-Food Franchisees Hope for a Turnaround Year in 2025

Analysis: A Budget for the history books

The youngest presidents in U.S. history

The History of Veterans Day

'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking effort

43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab

43 escaped research monkeys still loose in South Carolina after caretaker failed to shut two doors

Police warn monkeys escaped from South Carolina research lab still on the loose, should be avoided

South Carolina lab recaptures 5 more escaped monkeys but 13 are still loose

6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped

Smuggler selling ‘fast track’ Channel crossing speaks to BBC undercover reporter

These two ‘low tax’ states are getting socked with fast-rising property taxes

Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

A fast-changing Chinese coffee market awaits Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol

Michael Jordan’s Fast-Track NASCAR Discovery Bid Rejected

The ultranationalist TV channel fast becoming Israel’s most-watched news source

Boeing vote to decide how fast company gets back on track

‘Squashed it as fast as they could’: David Warner calls for India ball-tampering probe

Wind-whipped California brush fire out of control and spreading 'dangerously fast'

Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

‘Fallen so fast’: Ancelotti admits Real Madrid struggles but keeps faith

Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California

Mountain Fire in Southern California 0% contained after growing incredibly fast

Thousands told to evacuate as fast-moving Mountain Fire explodes in Southern California

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