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Review: In 'Dune: Prophecy,' women lead and vie for power
The main, and most interesting characters, in HBO's space opera are Valya Harkonnen, played by Emily Watson, and her sister Tula, played by Olivia Williams.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
Power Rankings: Gonzaga, Auburn, Kentucky make gains
Statement wins helped the Zags, Tigers and Wildcats enjoy massive boosts.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
On Mysticism: The Experience of Ecstasy review – in the presence of a higher power
Philosopher Simon Critchley’s painstaking attempt to explore transcendent experience provides a fascinating overview of Christianity’s great outliers. I sometimes think of mysticism – the name we ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
The Balance of Power Has Officially Shifted in the N.F.L.
Week 11 was all about the A.F.C.’s top contenders trying to bully one another, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday -
NFL Power Rankings: Who's rising and who's falling after Week 11
Buffalo's win over Kansas City and Pittsburgh's victory over Baltimore dramatically shook up the AFC. Plus: It's time to get real about Bengals and Niners.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Instagram will let users reset recommendations that powers their feeds
Instagram users will soon be able to manually reset the recommendation algorithm that determines what they see in their feeds.Top stories - NBC News - 18 hours ago -
Fethullah Gülen, U.S.-based cleric accused of leading coup try in Turkey, has died
Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Harris and Cheney talk economy, women’s health and Trump in Michigan campaign event – US elections live
VP and former Republican congresswoman meet voters in swing state; Trump holds rally in North Carolina. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Woman wedged upside down between boulders for seven hours after trying to retrieve phone in regional NSW
Authorities say 500kg boulder moved with specialist winch as Matilda Campbell rescued from ‘unlikely predicament’ in Laguna through careful manoeuvring. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
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Elon Musk is trying to buy the US election for Donald Trump. What does he want in return? | Arwa Mahdawi
Billionaire funding is flooding into the ex-president’s campaign. If he wins, will we see prisons on Mars and Taylor Swift shot into space?. Welcome to The Maga Millions: a thrilling new contest in ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Loser of Austrian election to try to form government after parties shun far right
People’s party tasked with coalition talks with Social Democrats after winning Freedom party fails to find partner. Austria’s president has tasked the incumbent chancellor with forming a new ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Hopes not high for cease-fire talks with Blinken again in Israel to try to revive negotiations
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the midst of yet another trip to Israel to try to jumpstart talks for a hostage release and cease-fire deal in Gaza, but optimism is low for any ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
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SEC picks, odds in Week 9: LSU, Texas A&M battle for first place as Alabama, Texas try to bounce back
Three of the nation's five ranked-against-ranked games will be played in the SEC in Week 9Sports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
No. 4 Ohio St will try to move on after Oregon loss as Nebraska visits the Horseshoe
Ohio State players and coaches had a lot to think about after losing to Oregon nearly two weeks agoSports - ABC News - October 24 -
Israeli offensives continue in Lebanon and Gaza, Blinken still trying to jumpstart cease-fire talks
Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli forces carried out nearly 20 attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday night. Those strikes came as the IDF appeared to tighten its siege of northern ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Blinken announces $135 million in aid for Palestinians, still trying to push for cease-fire
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, still trying to restart long-dormant cease-fire negotiations in the Middle East, has announced an additional $135 million in aid money for Palestinians in ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
‘Israel is trying to erase our presence’: Palestinians say ‘generals’ plan’ to clear north Gaza is under way
Many believe new offensive, along with tightening of siege, is following blueprint for removing remaining population. Hospitals shelled, shelters set alight, men and boys separated from their ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Dodgers hang on to go up 2-0 in World Series, hold breath for Ohtani injury
Los Angeles gets out of a bases-loaded jam in the 9th inning to take both games at home against New York, but attention will shift to Shohei Ohtani's shoulder.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
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Migrant man dies trying to cross the English Channel after small boat deflates
An Indian man about 40 years old has died in northern France after the inflated boat he and other migrants had boarded to cross the English Channel deflatedWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Five-try Harlequins spoil Henry Slade’s return as Exeter fail to halt losing run
Exeter 19-36 Harlequins Will Evans scores two tries in dominant away win Some relief for England but still no satisfaction for a winless Exeter. If the sight of Henry Slade proving his fitness ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Sean Payton has message for Panthers accusing Broncos of trying to run up score in Week 8 win: 'Play better'
Jaycee Horn confronted Payton after the game over running trick plays up big in the fourthSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Democrats in Michigan ‘freaked out’ by Trump – and trying to win swing state on a knife-edge
As Trump ratchets up the fear and spews his threats, Democrats are battling to ensure people turn out to vote. Pat Parker has campaigned for Democratic presidential candidates in the battleground ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
After a hurricane, Democrats try to snatch rare victory in swing state North Carolina
Trump descended on North Carolina two days this week, amid an effort to squeeze out votes for Kamala Harris. Eric “Rocky” Farmer is stoking a bonfire of what’s left of his life. Billows of smoke ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
World Series: Yankees fans called for interference after trying to rip glove off Mookie Betts’ hand in Game 4
These Yankees fans certainly tried their best to stop Mookie Betts from making the out on Tuesday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
A moment that changed me: My miscarriages were devastating – but an orca gave me comfort and hope
How can anyone cope with the loss of their pregnancies? When I watched Tahlequah the whale grieve her calf and go on to have another, it felt like the omen I needed to try again. It was winter ...World - The Guardian - October 30