Trick Light Enduring

Trick of the light: the enduring appeal of René Magritte’s big tease

The record $121m sale of his most famous painting last week sealed the Belgian surrealist’s place in art’s hall of fame. What does it mean for his legacy?. René Magritte painted brain-teasers – an ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Trick or treating with Philadelphia's Republicans

The Americast team are in costume for this one

Boris Johnson and the bestseller trick

His memoir may have hit the charts but things are not quite how they seem

Business - Financial Times - November 2

At the Met, Black Artists Salute an Enduring Affinity With Egypt

A shimmering dream on the Nile has inspired creativity from the Harlem Renaissance to Kara Walker to Beyoncé. But how much can you play with the past?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Light in the Shadow of a Diagnosis

We are lost without human connection.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Is N.H.L. Officiating Bad? It’s a Trick Question.

An expert from The Athletic breaks down the evolution of hockey officiating, from its “biggest innovations” to its future.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Cubans endure days without power as energy crisis hits hard

People cook with firewood after days of blackouts and supply issues.

‘I grew up with it’: readers on the enduring appeal of Microsoft Excel

From baby names to wedding planning, fans of the 40-year-old spreadsheet program reveal how it has transformed their lives. “I’m a boring man,” says Mike Elwin, an energy management consultant from ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Under Trump or Harris, U.S. Asylum Curbs Are Likely to Endure

As administrations of both parties have failed to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, a reckoning for the asylum system, which some say is overdue, seems inevitable.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

After wild election, Americans endure night of agony awaiting results

An unprecedented campaign season is over. Now voters board another rollercoaster – this time in their living rooms. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

‘Almost unparalleled suffering’ in Gaza as UN says nearly 70% of those killed are women and children

Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council calls for peace process to begin as new figures reveal civilians have borne the brunt of the war. Nearly 70% of the people killed in the war in Gaza are women ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline

Health - ABC News - November 13

The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings

For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

Experts say the scariest things on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts — it's traffic

Health - ABC News - October 26

NFL Winners and Losers: Takeaways from Week 8

Detroit hung 52 on Tennessee on Sunday with Jared Goff throwing for fewer than 100 yards. Here's the scary part: the Lions could've scored even more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Kane scores hat-trick to break Bundesliga record

Watch highlights as Harry Kane scores a hat-trick for Bayern Munich during their 3-0 win over Augsburg to become the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the Bundesliga.

Late-night London struggles to keep the lights off

Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economy

World - Financial Times - October 25

3 dead after light planes collided in Australia

Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday

World - ABC News - October 26

Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says

The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.

Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener

Britain's Katie Boulter sees off the challenge of Japan's Aoi Ito in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open.

Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

The famous shopping street becomes the first major London display to switch on for Christmas.

When Hurricanes Hit, This Company Helps Keep the Lights On

Grid management platform Neara just raised a $31-million Series C to fund its expansion in the U.S.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare

A specialist car will have instruments installed to measure light levels from oncoming headlights.

Colorado green lights measure to enshrine abortion

The ballot measure enshrining the right to an abortion in the Colorado state constitution has passed. The initiative — called Amendment 79 — makes abortion a constitutional right in Colorado and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom

Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Luminous Watches Light Up the Holiday Scene

IWC and Panerai are just a couple of the brands that have presented glow-in-the-dark timepieces this year.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Decades after Carson left late night, his influence endures. Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno explain why

With the publication of 'Carson the Magnificent,' late-night hosts past and present explain the enduring influence of 'The Tonight Show' host from 1962-1992

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5

Memories of a Burning Body review – tenderly conceived docudrama about the enduring sexuality of women

This well-acted film is distilled from the experiences of three women in their 60s and 70s who speak with wit and warmth . Costa Rican film-maker Antonella Sudasassi Furniss has curated a docudrama ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Obi-Martin nets hat trick in Man Utd U18s debut

Chido Obi-Martin showed off why he is considered one the the UK's most prodigious footballing talents on Saturday, scoring a hat trick inside 14 minutes in his first game for the Manchester United ...

Sports - ESPN - October 27

How much candy do you need to buy for trick-or-treaters?

It's a problem most homeowners deal with every year, how much candy do you need to buy for Halloween?

Politics - The Hill - October 27

White House trick-or-treaters to receive candy and books this Halloween

The White House is putting the "boo" in "books" this Halloween, with a plan to dole out reading material along with the traditional candy to trick-or-treaters. President Biden and first lady Jill ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Brandon Montour scores hat trick in Kraken's 8-2 rout of Canadiens

Defenseman Brandon Montour had three goals and one assist, and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Montreal Canadiens 8-2 on Tuesday night

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Why Trick-or-Treaters May Miss Out on Chocolate Candy This Halloween

Houses trick-or-treaters visit this year could be handing out fewer chocolate bars in favor of other confectioneries or snacks as cocoa-based candies are more expensive than ever.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Trick or treat: Which of the NFL's division leaders on Halloween are contenders vs. pretenders?

Making the call on clubs with sterling records

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

How FA Cup final hat-trick hero finally got a headstone

Two years after scoring a hat-trick in the 1894 FA Cup final, Jimmy Logan was buried in an unmarked pauper's grave. More than 120 years later he got a headstone thanks to some Notts County fans.

Dublin Crowds Turn Up for Halloween Parade That Wasn’t

The scariest thing this Halloween? In one city, it was the power of a phony online event listing.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Broncos' Sutton connects with Nix for a trick play TD vs. Ravens

Nix is now the only player in the league this season to have passed for a touchdown, rushed for a touchdown and caught a touchdown.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Díaz hat-trick dashes Alonso’s hopes on Champions League return to Liverpool

The finest tribute to Xabi Alonso, Arne Slot wrote in his programme notes, “is to be the best Liverpool that we can possibly be with no quarter asked and no quarter given.” His team obliged ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

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