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V13 by Emmanuel Carrère review – gripping chronicle of the 2015 Paris attacks trial
A chronicle of the largest criminal case in French history from a master of the genre. In the early evening of 12 November 2015, three cars left Charleroi in Belgium, arriving a few hours later at ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals
Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
War, chaos and Karla — five gripping new thrillers
George Smiley returns to the Circus — and a female ex-spook makes an impressive debutBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Climate Change Is Losing Its Grip on Our Politics
Trump’s election merely confirms a shift that’s been happening for years.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Kansas tightens grip on No. 1; Purdue soars to 6
Kansas added five first-place votes in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, strengthening its grip on the No. 1 spot, while Purdue jumped seven spots to No. 6.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
The global race to break China’s grip on graphite
A new facility in Malaysia takes a novel approach to creating the crucial material for electric vehicle batteriesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip loosens
“Venom: The Last Dance” showed less bite than expected at the box office, collecting $51 million in its opening weekendEntertainment - ABC News - October 27 -
C.J. Stroud's struggles continue as Texans fall to resurgent Jets
The Texans had an ugly night offensively while Aaron Rodgers and the Jets came alive in the second half.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
In Shift From 2020, Identity Politics Loses Its Grip on the Country
There are signs that society is moving away from the progressive left’s often strict expectations about how to discuss culture and politics.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Germany’s top economic panel gripped by strife amid internal lawsuit
Council of Economic Experts is grappling with dispute with one member over how to address potential conflicts of interestWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Pakistan Authorities Tighten Grip on Power With Controversial Legal Changes
Critics of the government have accused it of taking the country in an increasingly authoritarian direction in a bid to fend off any challenge from Imran Khan.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 7 -
Revealed: Home Office ‘completely lost grip’ at notorious Manston asylum centre
Court documents contain admissions by officials that they were unable to control the situation at the Kent facility where 18,000 asylum seekers were illegally detained. Racial abuse, physical ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Palace intrigue over Trump’s nominations grips winter White House
Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida is the scene of jostling for favour in the president-elect’s courtBusiness - Financial Times - 7 hours ago -
People around the world are appalled by Trump’s win, but women have been gripped by a visceral horror | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
This misogynist administration’s hatred has been written on women’s bodies. You don’t have to be American, pregnant or a mother to feel it. US election 2024 – latest updates If Donald Trump’s ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Women's college basketball Power Rankings: South Carolina secures grip on No. 1 after NC State win
The Gamecocks looked excellent in their season-opening victory in the Final Four rematchSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
Fear rather than respect: the secret behind Alan Jones’ decades-long grip on power
Chris Masters, the author of bestselling biography Jonestown, says the broadcaster’s ‘evangelical following’ and bully pulpit allowed him to manipulate power and have ‘princes and premiers bowing ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Redacted Review - Prison Break
You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Slitterhead Review - Surface Tension
Third-person action game Slitterhead often presents a pretty compelling front. At first, it sounds like an out-there horror game with an inventive approach to gameplay. You play as a formless ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Unbound Flick Review: A Ring Vibrator
This is the new wearable vibrator to get.Tech - Wired - November 3 -
Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'
England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Amyl and the Sniffers review – nonstop fireworks
Roundhouse, London The Aussie rockers led by the magnetic Amy Taylor showcase new album Cartoon Darkness with an explosive set that just keeps giving and giving. Part of the appeal of the ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Book Review: ‘Cher: The Memoir,’ by Cher
The first volume of her frank autobiography is a testament to resilience, chronicling a grim childhood and the brazen path to stardom, with and without Sonny.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
U.K. to Review Merger Probes Approach
The U.K.’s competition regulator plans to review how it inspects big mergers and whether more can be cleared without forcing businesses to sell assets.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Renault 5 EV Review: Specs, Price, Availability
It’s rare for WIRED to pronounce a new car an instant smash hit, but the all-electric Renault 5 ticks all the boxes.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
The Best Electric Bikes of 2024 That We've Tested and Reviewed
We tested the best electric bikes in every category: commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
The Best Electric Kick Scooters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
Senegal energy contracts review leaves investors uncertain
Audit threatens African nation’s hard-won reputation as reliable place to do business, critics warnWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
KitchenAid Design Series Evergreen Review: Beautiful and Useful
This showstopping designer appliance may not be ideal for some recipes, but it gets the job done.Tech - Wired - October 27 -
9 Best Toiletry Bags, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.Tech - Wired - October 28 -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review In Progress - Return To Form
Each new entry in the Dragon Age series is always transformative, so it's not uncommon for a fan to really love one of the entries but feel lukewarm about another. 2009's Origins played like a ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Campaign Review
Treyarch's latest entry into the Call of Duty series uses creative mission design and its new omni-movement system to tell a fun but sometimes nonsensical story.Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Batman: Arkham Shadow Review - I Am Batman
It's hard to believe it's been nearly a decade since the last mainline Batman Arkham game. Since then, we've seen several Arkham-adjacent projects come out, only to feel hamstrung or otherwise ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Kindle Paperwhite Review (2024): The E-Reader to Get
Amazon’s new Paperwhite remains its best ebook reader, now with a larger display, thinner chassis, and longer battery life.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
32 Best Gifts for Teens (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Teenagers can be scary and impossible to shop for. These adolescent-approved gifts can help.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Technics SC-CX700 Review: Faithful Musical Reproduction
These gorgeous powered speakers bring some much-needed competition to KEF’s LS50 line.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Review
There's an argument to be made that speed is what makes Call of Duty multiplayer feel so good. As a franchise, the CoD games are great about getting you into the action as quickly as possible. When ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Martha Stewart Gives Netflix’s ‘Martha’ a Scalding Review
When a reporter phoned about her new documentary, the lifestyle star didn’t hold back: “I hate those last scenes. Hate them.”Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
The 14 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.Tech - Wired - October 31