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Trump comes out swinging in rapid start to presidency
He has made waves with dozens of actions that represent a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
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The Book of George by Kate Greathead review – male misadventures
This wryly comic tale follows the lives of a stunted antihero and his long-suffering girlfriend. The title character of American author Kate Greathead’s second novel is not just a man; he’s an ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
The Congressional Review Act is a reckless tool
Resolutions of disapproval fast-track decisions by limiting public hearings and debate.The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis review – the gospel according to…
The first ever memoir by a living pope reveals a warm, emotionally intelligent man who loves football and ‘cutting-edge’ cinema – but skates over the more controversial parts of his career. Popes ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Best Kindle to Buy in 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.Wired - Jan. 18 -
LG M4 TV Review: A Beautiful Wireless OLED
This high-end OLED comes with wireless connectivity for clean lines in fancy rooms.Wired - Jan. 18 -
Honor Magic 7 Pro Review: Refined Flagship
Honor’s latest flagship phone is a refined marriage of hardware and AI-infused software.Wired - Jan. 17 -
U.K. Announces Rapid Review Into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs
Britain’s Labour government came under pressure to act after Elon Musk reignited a decade-old scandal involving child sexual abuse mainly by men of Pakistani heritage.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Cooper announces urgent grooming gangs review
Plans include local investigations and a national audit of the ethnicity of victims and perpetrators.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Review: 'Severance' Season 2 is a refined, thrilling masterwork
After nearly three years, Apple TV+'s thriller returns with more sci-fi creepiness, nuanced social commentary and black humor. And perks like fruit leather.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
Nubia Redmagic 10 Pro Review: Value for Gamers
Nubia’s Redmagic 10 Pro delivers magnificent mobile gaming at a midrange price, but nongamers should look elsewhere.Wired - Jan. 16 -
Lovense Osci 3 Review: A Vibrator That Warms Up
This vibrator has two motors and can even warm up to body temperature for a more natural feel.Wired - Jan. 16 -
8 Best Leggings (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re doing reps or pushing Play on the next episode, these leggings are built for every kind of marathon.Wired - Jan. 16 -
OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R Review: Fast and Smooth
The OnePlus 13 sets the stage for a feisty battle for the smartphone crown in 2025.Wired - Jan. 14 -
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review - Army Of One
When it comes down to it, the essence of Dynasty Warriors' longevity is simple: Cleaving through hundreds of enemies like a hot knife through butter feels really good. It's the ultimate power ...GameSpot - Jan. 13 -
Schiff supports 'independent commission review' of California wildfires
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he supports an “independent commission review” of the wildfires scorching large parts of Los Angeles. Schiff joined ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday to discuss the ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Book Review: ‘Death of the Author,’ by Nnedi Okorafor
In Nnedi Okorafor’s new novel, “Death of the Author,” a once-struggling writer grapples with power, privilege, agency and art after her book becomes a life-changing hit.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Timelapse videos capture rapid spread of the Palisades Fire
Videos captured within a 40-hour period on Jan. 7 show the Palisades Fire spreading quickly through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in western Los Angeles.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Sudan’s army recaptures Wad Madani from rebel Rapid Support Forces
Strategic city fell into control of RSF, which has been accused of genocide by the US, in December 2023. Sudan’s military and its allies have taken back a strategic city from the rebel Rapid ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Maria review – Angelina Jolie excels as tragic Callas
Jolie goes full-blown diva in Pablo Larraín’s reverential portrait of the great soprano – a thoroughly operatic affair steeped in hauteur and grief. The final film in Chilean director Pablo ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Shure MV6 Review: A Clean Looking Gaming Mic
Shure’s new USB gaming mic looks familiar, but it might be too streamlined.Wired - Jan. 11 -
Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh's punishing 'Hard Truths'
The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
‘The Last Showgirl’ Review: Pamela Anderson Is Dazzling
The actress stars as a dancer at a Las Vegas revue on its last fishnet leg in Gia Coppola’s sensitive and beguiling film.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Oromay by Baalu Girma review – an Ethiopian classic
This political satire of insurrection and propaganda during the civil war, which is thought to have cost the author his life, gets an English translation at last. Oromay begins as it means to go ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
American Primeval review – this samey Western is far less clever than it thinks it is
Like all modern takes on frontier life, this drama focuses on its brutish nature. We’ve seen it all before – even if it is a gripping yarn. American Primeval opens in Utah Territory, 1857. “Wild ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth
Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approvedFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Los Angeles residents turn to Watch Duty app for rapid wildfire updates
Los Angeles residents are turning to a free nonprofit-run app called Watch Duty to help them navigate the chaos caused by the catastrophic fires ravaging the area.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
UnitedHealth shareholders demand review of policies that 'delayed or denied' health care access
Shareholders of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) are calling on the company's board of directors to release a report on how its policy of limiting or delaying access to health care may be impacting the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Maria review – Angelina Jolie’s Callas commands the screen as a great diva in decline
Pablo Larraín’s strange and mordant drama portrays Callas’s haughty struggle as her voice begins to fail but her stardom remains undimmed. Angelina Jolie declaims an imperious performance as opera ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
A Real Pain review – Jesse Eisenberg’s sauntering Holocaust tour comedy is a masterpiece
The writer, director and actor effortlessly walks a tonal tightrope in this film about Jewish American cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland. But Kieran Culkin steals the show as the more ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Watch: Timelapse shows rapid spread of Palisades wildfire
A plume of smoke is seen billowing over Los Angeles in a video charting the wildfire's growth.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Islamesque by Diana Darke review – the diverse roots of medieval architecture
A beautifully-illustrated account of the Middle Eastern influence on Europe’s great buildings. From Cairo to Istanbul, the ancient cities of the eastern Mediterranean tell a story of conquest, ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’
The National Board of Review Awards have held space for “Wicked.”ABC News - Jan. 8 -
The 13 best women’s running shoes of 2025, tested & reviewed
A running coach and podiatrist share the best women's running shoes from Brooks, Hoka, Nike and moreNBC News - Jan. 7
