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Trick of the light: the enduring appeal of René Magritte’s big tease
The record $121m sale of his most famous painting last week sealed the Belgian surrealist’s place in art’s hall of fame. What does it mean for his legacy?. René Magritte painted brain-teasers – an ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
At the Met, Black Artists Salute an Enduring Affinity With Egypt
A shimmering dream on the Nile has inspired creativity from the Harlem Renaissance to Kara Walker to Beyoncé. But how much can you play with the past?Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Light in the Shadow of a Diagnosis
We are lost without human connection.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
Cubans endure days without power as energy crisis hits hard
People cook with firewood after days of blackouts and supply issues.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
‘I grew up with it’: readers on the enduring appeal of Microsoft Excel
From baby names to wedding planning, fans of the 40-year-old spreadsheet program reveal how it has transformed their lives. “I’m a boring man,” says Mike Elwin, an energy management consultant from ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Under Trump or Harris, U.S. Asylum Curbs Are Likely to Endure
As administrations of both parties have failed to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, a reckoning for the asylum system, which some say is overdue, seems inevitable.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
After wild election, Americans endure night of agony awaiting results
An unprecedented campaign season is over. Now voters board another rollercoaster – this time in their living rooms. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
‘Almost unparalleled suffering’ in Gaza as UN says nearly 70% of those killed are women and children
Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council calls for peace process to begin as new figures reveal civilians have borne the brunt of the war. Nearly 70% of the people killed in the war in Gaza are women ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline
New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained declineHealth - ABC News - November 13 -
The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings
For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights
A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Late-night London struggles to keep the lights off
Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economyWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
3 dead after light planes collided in Australia
Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on SaturdayWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
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 -
Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener
Britain's Katie Boulter sees off the challenge of Japan's Aoi Ito in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on
The famous shopping street becomes the first major London display to switch on for Christmas.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
When Hurricanes Hit, This Company Helps Keep the Lights On
Grid management platform Neara just raised a $31-million Series C to fund its expansion in the U.S.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare
A specialist car will have instruments installed to measure light levels from oncoming headlights.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Colorado green lights measure to enshrine abortion
The ballot measure enshrining the right to an abortion in the Colorado state constitution has passed. The initiative — called Amendment 79 — makes abortion a constitutional right in Colorado and ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom
Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Luminous Watches Light Up the Holiday Scene
IWC and Panerai are just a couple of the brands that have presented glow-in-the-dark timepieces this year.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
Decades after Carson left late night, his influence endures. Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno explain why
With the publication of 'Carson the Magnificent,' late-night hosts past and present explain the enduring influence of 'The Tonight Show' host from 1962-1992Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5 -
Memories of a Burning Body review – tenderly conceived docudrama about the enduring sexuality of women
This well-acted film is distilled from the experiences of three women in their 60s and 70s who speak with wit and warmth . Costa Rican film-maker Antonella Sudasassi Furniss has curated a docudrama ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Jalen Hurts, Eagles seize first place in NFC East as Dak Prescott-less Cowboys endure another home horror show
Dallas' playoff hopes are all but lost after a hapless showing against Philadelphia.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11 -
‘Anticipatory obedience’: newspapers’ refusal to endorse shines light on billionaire owners’ motives
The Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post both declined to endorse a candidate – a sign of political media capture. When two American billionaires blocked the newspapers they own from endorsing ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Rescued diary in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in D-Day
The diary of a Chinese naval officer that was discovered in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in the D-Day landings at Normandy.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light – and TV – to Amazon villages
Their fuel resources have long been plundered by others, while national grids have failed to connect them. Now, solar panels could give more than electricity to Indigenous people. At dusk, Piyulaga ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
No more tickets for crossing against the light now that jaywalking is legal in NYC
Jaywalking is now legal in New York CityTop stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Reeves’ Budget gives green light to HS2-Euston tunnel
Chancellor pledges to speed up private investment in redevelopment of central London stationWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps
Indians have celebrated the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million earthen oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the banks of the river Saryu in a city they ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Bud Light Owner's U.S. Sales Bounce Back After Boycott
After over a year of seeing its American sales hammered by a boycott, Anheuser-Busch InBev said its U.S. sales had bounced back, helping the Bud Light owner partly outweigh big drops internationally.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Martin Truex Jr. snags Busch Light Pole at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Martin Truex Jr. may be out of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but the veteran driver still has compelling goals, as he proved with a pole-winning run on Saturday at ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
The church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris shines in an immersive light show
As dusk falls over the City of Light, a new spectacle is illuminating Saint-Sulpice church, a monument whose interiors are even larger than Notre Dame’sEntertainment - ABC News - November 5 -
The church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris shines in an immersive light show
As dusk falls over the City of Light, a new spectacle is illuminating Saint-Sulpice church, a monument whose interiors are even larger than Notre Dame’sWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
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'Glorious light' goes out - shock at Robins' Coventry exit
BBC Sport looks at some of the reaction from Coventry City's decision to sack boss Mark Robins, the English Football League longest-serving manager.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat
Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms. EU leaders meeting in Budapest have signed a declaration aimed at boosting the ...World - The Guardian - November 8
