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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 - 19 hours ago

Isabella Rossellini: ‘People never talk about the freedom, the lightness, that comes with ageing’

The Italian star is having a late career renaissance, including a powerful turn in acclaimed Vatican thriller Conclave. She talks about the serenity of being single, enjoying farming in later life ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Lions roll on and Ravens run riot

The Detroit Lions claim a sixth straight win, while Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson shine for the Baltimore Ravens.

Wool webs, faceless mannequins and creepy lights: five budget Halloween decoration ideas that won’t cost the Earth

With a little craftiness, common household goods and secondhand items can be turned into eerie embellishments. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Trick or treat, or recycle and reuse? ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Diwali celebrations go mainstream across the U.S. as South Asians mark the Festival of Lights

The Indian Festival of Lights is now celebrated at the White House and in schools across 26 states. Shanelle Kaul shows how a new generation of South Asian Americans is spotlighting Diwali.

Is it true that … the blue light from night-time scrolling can stop you sleeping?

We often blame our phone’s glare for finding it difficult to fall asleep. But our expert thinks things are more complicated. Struggling to nod off? It’s easy to blame the phone that’s just inches ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Verdicts coming in major French trial casting light on deadly migrant-smuggling trade

World - Yahoo News - November 5

The Hunt Report: Small-college players making most of opportunities, including two brothers lighting up FCS

You probably don't know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure do

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

French court convicts 18 in a major trial that casts light on the deadly migrant-smuggling trade

A French court has found 18 defendants guilty in a migrant-smuggling trial linked to the perilous English Channel route from France to the U.K. One of the ringleaders, from Iraq, was sentenced ...

World - ABC News - November 5

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – Mark Rylance’s titanic Tudor drama is the best TV you’ll see all year

The cast are so incredible that even the bit parts feel like stars of the future. Peter Kosminsky’s rich, clever adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels needs to be plunged into without distraction. ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

‘The UK should know what their government is supporting’: the Israeli and Palestinian film-makers shining a light on West Bank violence

No Other Land has won its directors awards – but also forced them to leave their families facing the dangers depicted . The Palestinian and Israeli makers of an award-winning film about land ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

‘People feel terrible. They want to laugh’: can comedy make light of Trump 2.0?

A second Donald Trump presidency may be darker than the first, but his victory has unleashed the creative energies of satirists and standups . “When Trump first won, there was almost a novelty to ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Cowboys' glaring home-field disadvantage: Light through stadium windows costs CeeDee Lamb TD catch in end zone

Lamb could not corral a third-and-goal pass for a surefire touchdown

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Micah Parsons hopes Cowboys' defense can 'be the light,' pick up struggling offense in dark season

Parsons had two sacks for the Cowboys in his return from an ankle injury

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

What does Cowboys' collapse mean for Mike McCarthy? Jerry Jones’ admission of regret sheds light on answer

Dallas' season is spiraling, and the string of embarrassing home losses is now lengthy. That doesn't mean McCarthy won't be able to see it out.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Picture an all-seeing eye scanning the dying Earth – and then lighting on our ‘solutions’ at Cop29 | George Monbiot

What would it witness in Azerbaijan? A species that knows it is destroying itself but is too greedy to change course. Imagine, as many people do, an all-seeing eye in the sky, looking down on ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Carjacking suspect in Beverly Hills crashes into building near Rodeo Drive holiday lights show

The Beverly Hills Police Department responded to the Rodeo Drive area after a vehicle crashed into a building near the city's holiday light show Thursday night.

Beaver moon, last supermoon of the year, and Leonid meteors to light up sky on same weekend

The Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of the year, will share the celestial stage with the dazzling Leonid meteor shower.

Review: In 'All We Imagine as Light,' the big-city blues yield to a sublime sisterhood

Winner of the Cannes Grand Prix, writer-director Payal Kapadia's intimate spell of a movie shows a complex side of India that many urbanites will relate with.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15

Lighting of Vienna town hall Christmas tree marks start of Yuletide season in Austrian capital

A flip of the switch, some oohs and ahhs from a crowd of onlookers, and a giant decorated Christmas tree went up in lights on Vienna’s town hall square as the Yuletide season got rolling in ...

World - ABC News - November 16

Doechii, Vince Staples, Tyler, the Creator and more light up Day 1 of Camp Flog Gnaw at Dodger Stadium

The best highlights of Camp Flog Gnaw Day 1 with Doechii, Vince Staples, Mase, Tyler, the Creator and more

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Why Biden's Ukraine ATACMS green light might mean peace talks pressure for Putin

It is perhaps on the diplomatic front that ATACMS will make the largest impact.

Formula 1’s Title Battle Is Set to Shine Under the Las Vegas Lights

Here are the storylines we’re watching heading into the Saturday evening race.

Sports - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

‘It’s been a lot of detective work’: Madame de Pompadour’s £1m wall lights discovered in Yorkshire hotel

Four gilt-bronze sconces that lit up home of Louis XV’s mistress are set to go on sale at Sotheby’s in December. For almost 140 years, four massive gilt-bronze wall lights have hung in the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

NFL Winners and Losers: Takeaways from Week 8

Detroit hung 52 on Tennessee on Sunday with Jared Goff throwing for fewer than 100 yards. Here's the scary part: the Lions could've scored even more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Report: Warrant request made for Lions' Williams

The Wayne County Prosecutor's office is reviewing a warrant request for the arrest of Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams on a concealed weapon charge, WXYZ-TV in Detroit reported.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Love: Lions game 'realistic' even with no practice

Packers QB Jordan Love rode an exercise bike Wednesday and has not practiced all week because of a groin injury, but left open the possibility that he could still play Sunday against the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Lions and Browns have discussed a Za'Darius Smith trade

The Lions need a defensive end.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Lions conquer rainy Lambeau: 'We're built to win'

The Lions, playing in just their first outdoor game this season, proved they can win under any condition after a dominant showing at windy Lambeau Field.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Lions bolster pass rush, trade for Browns' Smith

The Lions added a pass rusher before the NFL trade deadline, acquiring Za'Darius Smith in a deal with the Browns.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Lions' Branch sorry for flipping off Packers' crowd

Lions defensive back Brian Branch apologized for flipping double birds to the Green Bay crowd after being ejected from Sunday's game and said he agreed with the referee's call.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Lions waive returner/receiver Isaiah Williams

Rookie wide receiver and return man Isaiah Williams is heading to waivers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Shaboozey to headline Thanksgiving halftime show for Bears-Lions

Shaboozey has been announced as the halftime performer for the Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Thanksgiving game.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Lions-Texans: Detroit overcomes Jared Goff's 5 INTs, rally to stun Houston 26-23

The Lions keep showing they can win games in different ways. Against the Texans, they showed that even a five-interception game by their quarterback won’t slow them down.