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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.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
BMW Posts Sharp Fall in Automotive Profitability
BMW reported a sharp drop in profitability for its key automotive unit, hit by costs of a recall and weak demand in China, even as it forecast stronger earnings in the fourth quarter.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
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 -
After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music
Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dreadEntertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
Jerry Seinfeld says he was ‘wrong’ to blame ‘extreme left’ for killing comedy
Seventy-year-old comedian walks back contentious comments about ‘PC crap’, saying: ‘You can’t say certain words about groups. So what?’. Jerry Seinfeld has backtracked on comments he made earlier ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld walks back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview on the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast. This comes after a previous interview with The New ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld takes back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said in a Tuesday interview he regrets saying the “extreme left” was ruining comedy and added, upon further reflection, he does not agree with that sentiment. “I did an ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser
Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Review: 'The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh' is a splendid new comedy centered on an immigrant family
"The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh," premiering Thursday on Prime Video, is a funny and oddball new series from Vijal Patel about a South Asian family that moves to the Pennsylvania city.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
'What We Do in the Shadows' is approaching the end, but 'life goes on' in the vampire comedy
'What We Do in the Shadows' showrunner Paul Simms and cast members discuss their otherworldly comedy as it approaches the end.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?
Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
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 bettorsSports - 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 saidBusiness - 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 bettorsSports - CBS Sports - October 27 -
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 - October 29 -
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 - November 2 -
Comedy of errors dooms Raiders vs. Steelers in QB Aidan O'Connell's first 2024 start
New quarterback. Same Las Vegas Raiders.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13 -
Shrinking season two review – Harrison Ford’s lovable comedy is beautifully untaxing TV
We get yet more quality time with the Hollywood legend in the return of this warm, funny sitcom. Some scenes will make you spit out your tea in shocked delight. With so many shows on so many ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
‘Something special’: Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones on bucolic comedy beauty Detectorists, 10 years on
The open-hearted paean to friendship and a quiet life has become a global hit after charming viewers the world over. As it turns 10, its stars reflect on how they made TV magic. ‘Finding junk and ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld said he regrets comments blaming 'extreme left' for ruining comedy
Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview with the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast on Tuesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Comedians question Trump's podcast appearances: 'We're supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable'
Comedians Marc Maron, Laurie Kilmartin, Brendon Walsh and others weigh in on Trump appearing to go after the 'Bro Vote' podcasts, including comedy fare like 'This Past Weekend With Theo Von,' ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Trump rally comedian workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before
The racist comments have drawn intense anger and reignited the criticism over Trump's handling of Hurricane Maria's devastating aftermath in Puerto Rico.Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
NFL Week 8 five things we liked and disliked: National Tight Ends Day, Seattle's comedy of errors
George Kittle went wild on his favorite holidaySports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has diedEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
Joan Rivers was a comedy legend. A new play proves 'she was so much more'
The stage play about the comedian's life and career is having its world premiere at Costa Mesa's South Coast Repertory through Nov. 24.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
Red One review – bronto-head Dwayne Johnson weighs down Santa kidnap comedy
Christmassy slush and gush smothers all attempts at comedy in this bland family film about Santa’s musclebound personal security guard. This profoundly depressing and blandly sentimental Christmas ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago
