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Joan Plowright, award-winning 'Enchanted April' and 'Stalin' actor, dies at 95
Joan Plowright, the celebrated English actor whose career included the films 'Enchanted April,' 'The Entertainer' and 'Spiderwick Chronicles,' has died at 95.Los Angeles Times - 16h -
Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, widow of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
Award-winning British stage actor Joan Plowright, the widow of Laurence Olivier, has diedABC News - 20h -
Acting legend Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95
She was one of Britain's most acclaimed stage and screen stars and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier.BBC News - 15h -
‘A nice little cameo that Judi Dench hasn’t got her paws on’: Joan Plowright’s screen career blossomed with age | Peter Bradshaw
Her film breakthrough in 1960’s The Entertainer was a harbinger of the calmness and strength she brought as a distinguished character actor – and as her lovable self in Nothing Like a Dame. Joan ...The Guardian - 17h -
Dame Joan Plowright, Tony Award-winning British actor, dies at 95
Part of an astonishing generation of British actors, including Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave, Eileen Atkins and Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes and nominations for ...CBS News - 17h -
Joan Plowright, Tony-winning actor and widow of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, who with her late husband Laurence Olivier did much to revitalize the U.K.’s theatrical scene in the decades after World War II, has died.NBC News - 17h -
Acting legend Joan Plowright dies at 95: Oscar nominee whose first love remained theatre
One of the UK's finest stage actresses, she later appeared in films including Tea with Mussolini.BBC News - 19h -
Joan Plowright, British stage actor and wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
Joan Plowright, Tony Award-winning British stage actor and wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95ABC News - 20h -
Joan Plowright, celebrated star of stage and screen, dies aged 95
Actor helped shape British postwar theatre through her performances at the Royal Court, National Theatre and in the West End. • Michael Billington: Plowright was a dynamic force • Joan ...The Guardian - 20h -
Employee Engagement Hasn’t Been This Low Since 2014
Less than a third of employees are engaged, according to a new Gallup report. Here’s how you can keep your team motivated.Inc. - 2d -
Hegseth plays nice
The Defense Department pick backtracked on past positions and gave a broad denial of the sexual assault allegations against him.Politico - 3d -
Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell to end marriage
Sturgeon says she and the former SNP chief executive have been separated for "some time".BBC News - 4d -
Why hasn’t Tulip Siddiq been sacked?
City minister’s proximity to Keir Starmer and delayed reaction from Tory opposition are part of the pictureFinancial Times - 4d -
Transcript: Rep. Judy Chu on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 12, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Rep. Judy Chu, Democrat of California, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 12, 2025.CBS News - 5d -
Rep. Judy Chu says fire agencies have assured her there is "enough water"
Rep. Judy Chu said fire agencies have assured her there is "enough water" to continue fighting fires amid concerns over water pressure in her district.CBS News - 5d -
Rep. Judy Chu: Fire agencies say there is "enough water" to fight wildfires going forward
Rep. Judy Chu, whose district has been affected by the Eaton fire, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she has been in touch with Gov. Gavin Newsom and fire agencies have assured ...CBS News - 5d -
‘It will be jolly nice’: illustrator Helen Oxenbury, 86, on preparing for her first solo show – and a new book with Michael Rosen
Acclaimed for her work on children’s books, the artist is teaming up again with her collaborator on Bear Hunt . The imaginations of hosts of little children, many now parents themselves, have been ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘I like to break the rules’: Björk on comedy, darkness and the most flamboyant tour of her career
The musician describes herself as many things: artist, introvert, activist, Scorpio, matriarch, punk, joker, optimist… We step inside the multiverse of the incomparable Björk. Björk is in Paris, ...The Guardian - 5d -
Fintech IPOs return with precious little credit in the bank
Hope still wins out over experience as financial disrupters seek to ride the latest waveFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
The market hasn’t been this concentrated in at least 60 years. But is it a problem?
The current top five companies in the S&P 500 account for a greater chunk of the index than at any time over the last 60 years.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Complete list of Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees
“Wicked” is the leading nominee for the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, with the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” following closely behindABC News - Jan. 8 -
Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow, of the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86. The group was responsible for songs like "Puff the Magic Dragon." Yarrow's career and political activism were marred ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Santos claims he can't pay restitution despite earning $400K on Cameo: Prosecutors
Prosecutors opposed George Santos' attempt to delay his sentencing, arguing that the public has "a strong collective interest in the expeditious resolution of this case."ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Bridged Folk-Pop Eras
With Peter, Paul and Mary, the musician, who died on Tuesday at 86, eased folk songs into the Top 10.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow, folk singer of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86
Folk singer Peter Yarrow — writer of the timeless classic "Puff the Magic Dragon" and one-third of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary — died Tuesday, a family representative said.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in the 1960s died of bladder cancer at his home in New York.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86
Known for his political songs as well as Puff, the Magic Dragon, the group’s co-songwriter died of bladder cancer. Peter Yarrow, a vocalist with the US folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died aged ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow, the Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
The folk trio he formed with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers became a pop phenomenon, scoring hits like “If I Had a Hammer” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Lenovo’s Latest Laptop Has a Rollable OLED Screen
With a notebook PC with a screen that rolls, a monitor with directional audio, and the first third-party SteamOS gaming handheld, Lenovo is hitting CES 2025 hard.Wired - Jan. 7 -
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones surprises 'Landman' viewers with cameo on popular TV series
As a oil executive and businessman and famous Texan, Jones was a good fit on the series starring Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
The Brutalist is anointed – but key hopefuls locked out at curveball Golden Globes | Peter Bradshaw
Brady Corbet’s meaty drama looks likely to become this year’s Oppenheimer but the acting categories were full of the unexpected. Full list of Golden Globes 2025 winners In the end, these ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Paw things: how to help your anxious dog
The pandemic unleashed an epidemic of anxiety in dogs. The experts advise patience, positive training and tasty treats. But will it work for John-Paul Flintoff’s pet?. When children get scared, we ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
A very nice man is interested in me, but I don’t feel a spark
Why not see what happens when you prioritise someone who offers you stability and decency?. The question Last year I joined a choir where I became friends with a very nice man. Two months ago, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
The Papers: Social care 'cop-out' and 'Nice Littler earner'
Labour's social care reforms and Luke Littler's darts world title win lead Saturday's newspapers.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Inequality hasn’t risen. Here’s why it feels like it has
What appears on the surface to be a flat trend masks churn beneathFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024
With firms such as Makani and Boycat, founders answer a growing demand: help their users support Palestinians. Amany Killawi made a breakup playlist every time she was dumped, three in all. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
We Live in Time review – romance blossoms for Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield
This sensitive if contrived romantic drama has shades of Richard Curtis and is carried along by the strength of its lead performances. There are endearing, intelligent and forthright performances ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen
Don’t panic, doomscrollers: It’s possible to reframe your habits and make screen time more positive and curated.Wired - Jan. 1