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'Gladiator II' exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild

Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

'Gladiator II' exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild

Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

The 'Blue Zones' controversy, explained—and the 9 daily habits that hold up if you want to live a long, healthy life

Researchers are questioning if blue zones actually have as many centenarians as what's been reported. But their practices still ring true for longevity.

Business - CNBC - November 18

The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin Review - The Real Warcraft Movie

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin isn't the first Warcraft film, but it is definitely the best one. Duncan Jones's big-budget Warcraft from 2016 focused on the "main" characters of developer Blizzard's ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

How to Design a Real-Life Hot Wheels Loop

You should absolutely not build this thing. But it’s still fun to think through the physics.

Tech - Wired - November 15

Ticker-tape synaesthesia – when real life comes with subtitles

A rare variation of the phenomenon in which people’s senses are intermingled involves the mind’s eye seeing speech in captions. Scientists believe the condition arises from excessive neural ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Real-life Rosie the Riveter celebrates 100 years of resilience

Jennifer McMullen is a real-life Rosie the Riveter celebrating her 100th birthday. She went from factory work during WWII to a career at California State San Bernardino.

DOC NYC documentary film festival: Real life on screen

America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.

It's been the hardest year of my life, says William

The Prince of Wales tells reporters his year has been "dreadful", following a difficult year for the royals.

FBI says it stopped attempt on Trump's life

The FBI says it thwarted an assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. The FBI says the plot is tied to a member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which the U.S. considers a terrorist ...

‘His eye was full of blood’: the Halloween house of horrors that became a real-life torture den

It started as a spooky suburban attraction – and ended up leaving visitors injured and deeply traumatised. A new podcast takes a deep dive into the darkness. It all seemed like an innocent bit of ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Keri Russell has been thinking about the vice president — in 'The Diplomat' and real life

The actor discusses how she was able to tap into the news and the presidential election for her role on the Netflix series, which featured a surprising twist in the Season 2 finale.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

‘She doubled down on danger’: Lucy Lawless on making a movie about a real-life warrior princess

Margaret Moth, who was shot in the face while covering the Bosnian war, was wild, heroic and sexually adventurous – the perfect subject, Lawless says, for her directorial debut. Margaret Moth and ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Part theater, part puzzles, this real life video game takes you across L.A. — literally

"Great Gold Bird," a theatrical mystery that touches on love and grief, turns audience members into participants who must travel from Arlington Heights to Los Feliz.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

'He's a real-life ironman': Dissecting Travis Hunter's two-way heroics for Colorado team in title contention

How is Hunter able to handle the workload? CBS Sports spoke with some experts who weighed in on the incredible feat

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Everything In Lego Horizon Adventures Is Buildable In Real Life, If You Have Enough Bricks

Lego Horizon Adventures launches this week on PS5 and PC, and at first glance, it looks like a fairly convincing replica of a Lego toybox. That's an artistic direction by design, as co-developer ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

Degradation of land is threat to human life, Saudi government says

Deputy environment minister calls for urgent action as Riyadh prepares for global summit on issue next month. The degradation of the world’s soils and landscapes is threatening human life, and ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

HRT should be first-line menopause treatment, NICE says

Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.

Walz says campaigning with Harris was 'the honor and privilege of my life'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said being chosen as Vice President Harris’s running mate and campaigning with her over the last several months was the “honor and privilege” of his life. In a statement ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Rep. Moskowitz says police investigating a "potential plot" against his life

Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who was elected to a second term this week, said he was notified by authorities on Monday about a "potential plot on my life."

Scientist Says NASA Lander May Have Accidentally Killed Life on Mars

World - Yahoo News - November 16

Funding of A9 dualling project a real concern, say MSPs

They also say issues around funding had already delayed the £3bn Inverness to Perth project.

U.S. wants real, extended pauses in fighting in Gaza, Antony Blinken says

The United States wants real and extended pauses in fighting in Gaza so assistance can get to people who need it, but the best way to help people would be to end the war, U.S.

Collapsed London Capital & Finance operated as Ponzi scheme, court rules

High Court judge finds individuals connected with scandal liable for damages

Business - Financial Times - November 14

U.S. envoy says there is "real opportunity" to end fighting between Israel, Hezbollah

U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein says there is a real opportunity to bring the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah to an end, saying an end to hostilities is "within our grasp." CBS News senior foreign ...

Cop29 live: campaigners say talks are ‘reaching point of real emotion’

‘Talks aren’t just about figures on paper, they’re about people’s lives’, says Climate Action International as talks reach critical final days. Earlier today I posted about an excellent piece ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Sophie Turner says she longed for London while wed to Joe Jonas: 'My life was on pause'

'I just never really feel like myself' outside of London, says 'Game of Thrones' star Sophie Turner — even when she lived with Joe Jonas in L.A. and Miami.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Rep. Jared Moskowitz says police alerted him about a 'potential threat' on his life

Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida said that police notified him this week about an arrest in connection with a "potential threat on my life" amid heightened concerns about political violence.

Politics - NBC News - November 9

‘No Americans putting on bad Belfast accents!’ How Disney drama Say Nothing brings the Troubles to life

A new series is stepping into the fraught territory of Northern Ireland in the 70s by telling the real-life story of a woman abducted by the IRA. Its creators talk about truth, reconciliation and ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says

Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.

Cop29: ‘We’re here for life and death reasons,’ says ex-climate minister of Pakistan

Sherry Rehman says rich nations should pay ‘internationally determined contributions’ to help poorer and worst-affected countries. Amid the endless politicking and inscrutable arguments at the UN ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

‘Rocketship’ Reddit’s third-quarter results a real ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ story, says Bernstein

Reddit Inc.’s better-than-expected third-quarter results highlight the social-media platform’s strong growth potential, analysts say.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

This election could deliver ‘a real chance’ to rein in child-care costs, Elizabeth Warren says

Access to affordable child care helps boost both the economy and families’ wealth, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said in a new interview with personal-finance author Tori Dunlap.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says

It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

The average age of U.S. homebuyers jumps to 56—homes are 'wildly unaffordable' for young people, real estate expert says

With home prices up nearly 40% since 2020, buyers are now wealthier and older, making them more likely to outbid younger buyers with all-cash offers.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Interactive AI Interviews are going to become a new norm, expert says: It's 'here, it's real, it's incorporated'

One expert says real-time responsive AI interviews will be the norm by 2025.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Average age of first-time homebuyers is 38, an all-time high. Here's what that says about the real estate market

The typical first-time homebuyer is now 38 years old, a record high, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Business - CNBC - November 5

China's push for more babies as demographic crisis deepens lacks real incentives, analysts say

China's efforts to bolster the birth rate have yet to address the core reasons for their rapid decline, analysts said.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Act now for $7,500 EV tax credit: There's 'real risk' Trump will axe funding in 2025, lawyer says

Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill will likely slash Biden-era tax breaks for electric vehicles in 2025 to raise money for a tax cut package.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

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