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'Gladiator II' exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild
Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago -
Presidential historian assesses Trump's 2024 win
In just two-and-a-half months, President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House following a campaign unlike any other in U.S. history. While so much of Trump's first term was ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
I’m a Presidential Historian. This Is My Biggest Regret About Trump.
I used to think of Trump as a dangerous but recognizable demagogue. Now I see him as a genuine aberration in our history — and a unique threat to the nation.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Joseph Rykwert, 98, Dies; Historian of Architecture Challenged Modernism
A “gloriously erudite” critic, he denounced the embrace of blandly functional architecture in efforts to rebuild after World War II.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
When historians and directors clash: ‘Ridley Scott was Napoleonic – there was no doubt who was in charge’
Film and TV have a slippery relationship with the truth when it comes to historical epics. So spare a thought for the historical experts whose advice often goes unheeded. If we set aside the more ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Poland's conservative opposition party taps historian as presidential candidate
Poland’s conservatives have chosen a presidential candidate ahead of an election next yearWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Warsaw’s mayor to face rightwing historian in Polish presidential race
Liberal Rafał Trzaskowski will be pitted against Karol Nawrocki, candidate for opposition PiS partyWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
When Will Democrats Learn to Say No?
Why supermajority thinking is urgently needed on the left.Top stories - The New York Times - November 16 -
U.K. ambassador says "it's no say" for European leaders to discuss what Trump will do
Karen Pierce, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," that amid the world reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, "it's for ...Politics - CBS News - November 10 -
Next Halo On PS5? It's Too Soon To Say, Phil Spencer Says
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has commented on bringing more Xbox games to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, saying he's not ruling anything out, and that includes the next Halo release.. ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
Zelenskyy says Putin is 'terrified,' calls ballistic missile launch 'escalation'
Ukraine this week launched U.S.-made missiles at targets inside Russia.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Trump says he is 'opposite of a Nazi'
Former President Trump at a Monday rally rejected the label used by Vice President Harris and some of his former aides that he is a fascist, describing himself as "the opposite of a Nazi." “You ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
McCarthy says there are no undecided voters: 'That's a myth'
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said undecided voters are a “myth” during an Election Day appearance on Fox News. “I learned that pollings are never right. When election comes, you learn ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Turnout high in Pennsylvania, officials say
Election officials in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania are seeing high voter turnout throughout the day. Weijia Jiang explains the significance.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
DirecTV says Dish purchase is off
DirecTV's proposed acquisition of Dish assets is most likely dead after a group of bondholders rejected a revised offer.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Fewer employees say they are thriving: Gallup
Fewer employees say they're thriving, according to Gallup's most recent Life Evaluation Index. Fifty percent of employees say they are thriving, while 45 percent say they are struggling. An ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
FEMA employee says she was 'framed'
A terminated employee at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said in a Monday interview that she was being "framed" for allegedly advising a survivor assistance team in Florida to skip ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Reddit Back After Tens of Thousands of Users Report a Second Outage
Reddit users reported having problems with the site two days in a row.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Family say Harshita Brella will not be forgotten
Harshita Brella's loved ones have released a new photo and a tribute to their sister and daughter.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Gaetz says he will not return to Congress
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Friday he will not return to Congress after resigning his House seat last week, despite having withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
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Harris says there must be de-escalation in Middle East
Vice President Kamala Harris said the U.S. is prepared to defend Israel again, but stressed that "there must be a de-escalation in the region" when asked by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell what her ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says
The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Tesla’s robotaxi dreams will start small, these analysts say
Tesla has promised a fleet of Cybercabs by 2026 and millions of the robotaxis at some point in the future, but analysts at Deutsche Bank sought to temper expectations and map out how a Cybercab ...Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
'Inevitable' England would 'plateau' says Stanway
Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway says it is "inevitable" England would "plateau at some point" having raised expectations.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Badenoch says she may need a softer approach
The Tory leadership frontrunner admits she may need to "calibrate" her approach, see by some as combative.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Cramer says to not trade big winners ahead of earnings
CNBC's Jim Cramer looked at trading around Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple as examples of Wall Street moves around earnings.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Hizbollah appoints new leader after Nasrallah assassination
At least 60 people killed in Lebanon and dozens in Gaza in latest Israeli bombardmentsBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home
A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Rescuers search for hotel collapse survivors in Argentina
The 10-storey hotel, in Villa Gesell, collapsed early on Tuesday, with one body found in the debris.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Assisted dying could lead to coercion, says Streeting
The health secretary says changing the law could lead to ill people being "guilt-tripped" into ending their own lives.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say
Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity, former detainees and human rights groups say.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Marler criticised after saying haka 'needs binning'
England prop Joe Marler is criticised after posting that the haka "needs binning" before Saturday's match against New Zealand.Top stories - BBC News - October 30
