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Review: In sharp documentary 'Dahomey,' African art returns home, but colonialism still stings

A conversation-starter of a film by director Mati Diop, this brief but complex examination of a France-to-Africa transfer of ancient art asks: Who benefits?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 10 hours ago

Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada's immigration targets

The government says it "didn't get the balance quite right" when it bolstered immigration to address labour shortages.

Jobless claims retreat after last week’s sharp increase

One week after hitting the highest level in more than a year, initial jobless claims retreated by 19,000 to 241,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Harris Fox News interview draws sharp reactions on both sides

“If she wins, it will be because of that answer … which is ‘I’m not Joe Biden,’” columnist Chris Cillizza noted.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trump and Harris trade sharp attacks as 2024 presidential race heats up

As the race in Michigan tightens, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered sharp critiques of each other, with Trump making pointed comments at a charity dinner and ...

What to do with Honeywell stock after its sharp post-earnings pullback

The industrial giant reported mixed third-quarter results compounded by a mixed outlook.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Week 7 NFL trends, predictions, bets, odds: Sharp money picks from professional football bettors in Las Vegas

Sportsbook veterans and Las Vegas insiders reveal sharp money Week 7 against the spread NFL picks from respected pro football bettors

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Sharp stock selloff in early August might be preview of coming events, IMF warns

Investor sentiment appears rosy, even in the face of elevated uncertainty, over the U.S. presidential election and wars around the world, the IMF said

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Week 8 NFL trends, predictions, odds, bets: Sharp money picks by professional football bettors in Las Vegas

Sportsbook veterans and Las Vegas insiders reveal sharp money Week 8 NFL against the spread picks from respected pro football bettors

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

BP shares fall to lowest since 2022 after sharp drop in the oil major's third-quarter profit

British oil major BP on Tuesday reported its weakest quarterly earnings in nearly four years, weighed down by a slump in crude prices.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’

Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dip

World - Financial Times - October 24

Boohoo Reviews Frasers' Requests

The online fashion company said it was reviewing Frasers’ recent requests for appointments to its board and that it remained willing to discuss representation with its major shareholder.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

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 - 4 days ago

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.

Casabrews 5700PRO Review: Exceeding Expectations

This all-in-one espresso machine delivers on quality with minimal fuss.

Tech - Wired - October 16

The problem with 360-degree performance reviews

Investment banks’ favourite employee evaluation tool is easily gamed and frequently undermined

Business - Financial Times - October 16

FAA opening Boeing safety review

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday it is opening a review into Boeing's safety processes to ensure they meet the administration's requirements. "The review will focus on key ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Book Review: ‘Patriot,’ by Alexei Navalny

The Russian opposition leader, who died in an Arctic penal colony earlier this year, tells the story of his struggle to wrest his country back from President Vladimir Putin.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Review

Sonic X Shadows Generations is a celebration of a specific era of Sonic games, for better and worse.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Nintendo Alarmo Review: Nagging Nostalgia

Nintendo’s alarm clock does less than we want it to for more than we want to pay. You might want to buy one anyway.

Tech - Wired - October 23

7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed

Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend.

Tech - Wired - October 14

SaluSpa Ibiza Review: A Solid Place to Soak

Owning a hot tub comes with some trials and tribulations, but they're worth overcoming.

Tech - Wired - October 15

The Office Australia review – an edgeless reboot doomed for the shredder

The key challenge for the Australian version of this much-loved sitcom was to bring something new to the table. Amazingly, no one seems to have tried. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Light and Thin

This powerful clamshell Chromebook packs an AMOLED screen and is one of the first with the new Quick Insert key.

Tech - Wired - October 16

8 Best Chromebooks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Choosing the right Chromebook for your needs can be a tough decision. We can help with our favorite picks.

Tech - Wired - October 16

Why the Menendez brothers want their case reviewed

Erik and Lyle Menendez are calling for a review of new potential evidence in their case after serving nearly 35 years for the fatal shooting of their parents. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Juice by Tim Winton review – life after the apocalypse

Set centuries from now, this gripping tale of retribution against the corporations who fuelled climate breakdown has echoes of Cormac McCarthy. . Tim Winton and speculative fiction may seem an odd ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Eglu Pro Chicken Coop Review: A Better Box

Our tester’s chickens find their happy place in the new Eglu Pro.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Ableton Move Review: A Perfect Tool for Traveling DJs

Ableton’s new stand-alone instrument has its limitations, but it’s an immensely fun musical sketch pad.

Tech - Wired - October 17

RetroRealms Review - A New Horror Multiverse Is Born

Horror games based on beloved movies are more popular than ever, even when you compare this era to the early Nintendo years when movie tie-ins were a lot more common. But most of these modern takes ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

Rivals review – even the naked tennis scene is a triumph

Packed with sex, excess and fabulous awfulness, this adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s 80s bonkbuster starts as gloriously as it means to go on. Champagne all round!. ‘Welcome to Rutshire!” announces ...

World - The Guardian - October 18