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A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch
All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.
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‘The Other Bennet Sister’: Mary Settles Into Married Life in New Images From Upcoming Christmas Special (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Other Bennet Sister” has revealed more first-look images at its upcoming Christmas special, giving a sneak peek into how Mary (Ella Bruccoleri) settles into married life with Tom Hayward (Dónal Finn). Production recently wrapped in Wales on the three-part special, which is produced by Bad Wolf for the BBC and BritBox. It sees the […]
World
Damascus, Amman contradict each other on attack that killed civilians
Analysts say accountability is needed to quell public outrage over killing of family in southern Syria.
Business
CoreWeave and other neocloud stocks drop after Microsoft capex comes in below expectations
Shares of CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN fell as Microsoft's lower-than-expected capex figure points to infrastructure partners taking longer to deliver capacity.
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In time, I became a regular pioneer.
You know, where I worked before, there were 50 working on me. Now where I work, there are fifty working under me.
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The bird is beautiful.
One day, my younger mother brought me one. I was filled with joy! I fell asleep trying to catch him.
Health
WHO highlights devastating global impact of drowning
• Every hour, every day, more than 40 people lose their lives to drowning • 372 000 people drown each year, with those under 5 years at greatest risk News release 17 November 2014 ¦ GENEVA - WHO’s first "Global report on drowning: preventing a leading killer" reveals that drowning claims the lives of 372 000 people each year and is among the 10 leading causes of death for children and young people in every region. Other stark findings from the report include: globally, over half of all drowning deaths are among those aged under 25 years; the highest rates for drowning are among children under
Politics
Government says protests across France 'went well' despite nearly 1,000 arrests
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday protesting the rising cost of living and a lack of government resources for essential services like schools. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully they ended with a heavy security response, with almost 1,000 arrested across the country.
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Science
Honey bees are bullying other bees, scientists discover
Honeybees are aggressively pushing wild pollinators away from flowers, with scientists documenting how they chase off rivals and dominate valuable food sources. New research warns that rising temperatures and increasing honeybee populations could intensify this competition, threatening wild bees and other important pollinators.
Entertainment
‘Other Desert Cities’ Broadway Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris and Allison Janney Lead a Resounding Family Drama
Families are interesting. They all come with their own unique histories, prejudices and mysteries. Jon Robin Baitz’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play “Other Desert Cities,” set in the years following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, explores harmful ideologies, grief, depression, memory and how secrets can wrap themselves around a family, slowly choking it from the inside out. […]
Business
Why I am taking the other side of the trade that crushed the market Friday
How did this happen so quickly? Where were the buyers? I have some answers.
World
‘Our works are next to each other’: Art bridges Gaza and West Bank
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank bring their work together in simultaneous exhibitions.
Entertainment
‘Other Mommy’ Nips ‘Verity’ in Photo Finish for U.K., Ireland Box Office Summit
Universal’s horror entry “Other Mommy,” directed by Rob Savage and starring Jessica Chastain and Jay Duplass, squeaked to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office in a dead heat, debuting at No. 1 with £1.97 million ($2.66 million). The horror debut narrowly edged Sony’s psychological thriller “Verity,” which moved to second place in […]
Politics
Michelle O'Neill and other Sinn Féin ministers face no-confidence vote
The motion against will be debated after it received the backing of unionist parties last week.
Entertainment
John Cena Says ‘I Understand’ Why ‘Peacemaker’ Isn’t James Gunn’s Main Focus Compared to Other ‘Valuable’ DC Studios IP
John Cena, who starred as the patriotic mercenary Christopher Smith in James Gunn’s “Peacemaker,” recently said that he understands why the show is no longer a top priority for Gunn, who served as the TV series’ writer, creator and showrunner. In an interview with “Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast host Josh Horowitz, the actor first answered […]
Entertainment
‘Other Mommy’ Star Arabella Olivia Clark on Working With Jessica Chastain and Being Mentored by Mckenna Grace
Arabella Olivia Clark is proud to scare you. The 10-year-old actress joined Variety over Zoom from her Los Angeles hotel room the morning after the premiere of “Other Mommy, wearing a jacket with her character’s name, Bela, printed on the front. Clark plays the daughter of Ursula (Jessica Chastain) and Russ (Jay Duplass), a young […]
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‘Other Mommy’: Five Biggest Changes From the Book, Including a Crazy Death Scene and a Much Darker Ending
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers from “Other Mommy,” now playing in theaters. “Other Mommy” is battling less-than-enthusiastic reviews in order to lead the weekend box office, thanks to a viral trailer that scared audiences nationwide. The film, about a sinister demon who befriends a little girl named Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark) and takes […]
World
No, the French army did not deploy tanks against protesting students
France's student protests have sparked a wave of misleading content online. A viral TikTok falsely claimed the French army had deployed an armoured vehicle against protesters, when it was actually returning to a nearby military base. Other posts recycle 2023 footage of retirement protests as current events, while an AI-generated image was falsely presented as showing a police officer being attacked. Vedika Bahl examines how old, out-of-context and AI-generated content is fuelling misinformation.
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‘Other Mommy’ Review: Jessica Chastain’s Doppelgänger Horror Misfires in Every Direction
If you enjoyed watching the trailer for “Other Mommy” during every multiplex outing this summer, you’ll get an extended dose of its freneticism during the actual film — right down to an opening title card that appears letter-by-letter while intercut with choppy action. From director Rob Savage, and adapted from the horror novel “Incidents Around […]
Business
Nvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave and other AI stocks sink on OpenAI revenue report
OpenAI has told investors that it hit roughly $50 billion in annualized revenue at the end of September, CNBC confirmed.