Friday 31 March 2023

The moment Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash verdict is announced

Ms Paltrow had attended every day of the hearing, before the jury made their verdict.

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Chelsea Sodaro Conquered Kona. Then the Real Struggles Returned.


By Matthew Futterman from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/JAVGLdi

Gwyneth Paltrow: 6 ski trial moments, from treats to Taylor Swift

There has been a blizzard of publicity surrounding the actress's recent trial in Utah.

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How Can I Avoid Looking Like a Tourist in New York?


By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/MNTJK1l

Boygenius: Being called a tortured artist is depowering

How the indie supergroup smashed conventions and defied expectations on their debut album.

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Thursday 30 March 2023

Trump’s Return to Fox News Gets a Cool Reception … on Fox News


By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/j4NT697

DNA Confirms Oral History of Swahili People


By Elie Dolgin from NYT Science https://ift.tt/FRZQy3O

This Revolutionary Stroke Treatment Will Save Millions of Lives. Eventually.


By Eva Holland from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/lEYCjGw

Gwyneth Paltrow accuser apologises for 'King Kong' ski trial jab

There were tense moments - and an apology for a 2019 remark - at the trial over a ski crash in Utah.

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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero and government critic arrives in US

The outspoken critic of Rwanda's government arrives in America days after being released from prison.

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Paul O'Grady: How Lily Savage defied police who raided a pub with rubber gloves

O'Grady was preparing to go on stage in 1987 when a police officer burst into his dressing room.

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Dmitry Muratov: The Russian journalist refusing to be silenced

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov is looking for hope in his country's younger generation.

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Wednesday 29 March 2023

Paul O'Grady: A life in pictures

His career spanned more than three decades - from drag acts in London, to an MBE and beyond.

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The trial with A-listers, a Fugee and a fugitive

The trial of former Fugee Pras Michel could see Leonardo DiCaprio and White House insiders testify.

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Paul O'Grady: TV presenter and comedian dies aged 67

The TV presenter and comedian died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, his partner says.

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Court Reinstates Adnan Syed’s Murder Conviction in ‘Serial’ Case and Orders New Hearing


By Michael Levenson and Abbie VanSickle from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SWMDvQi

Physics of Paltrow ski crash causes court confusion

An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision.

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D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game

As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.

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Tuesday 28 March 2023

Ed Sheeran invites Wiltshire singer from crowd up on stage

Singer-songwriter Luke Gittins plays Sheeran covers on YouTube and was spotted by the star at a gig.

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The Privilege of a New Start


By Rhonda Garelick from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3e97QqD

Heavily Armed Assailant Kills Six at Christian School


By Emily Cochrane, Ben Shpigel, Michael Levenson and Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6uW7QtV

Reach for the Stars: The perils of being a 90s pop star

Exhaustion, fist fights and no money: A new book, Reach For The Stars, uncovers pop's dirty secrets.

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Actor Orlando Bloom meets children affected by Ukraine war and visits Zelensky

The Lord of the Rings star, who is a goodwill ambassador for Unicef, also met President Zelensky.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Accuser heard 'blood-curdling scream'

A man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash says it sounded "like someone was out of control".

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Monday 27 March 2023

1Xtra: Reece Parkinson leaves BBC radio station after six years

BBC Newsbeat gets help from a very special guest to give the drive-time host the perfect send-off.

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BBC drama explores realities of Northern Ireland policing

Blue Lights follows three rookie police officers during their probation period in the police force.

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I Went on a Package Trip for Millennials Who Travel Alone. Help Me.


By Caity Weaver from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/slbISht

Jonathan Majors Arrested in New York After Domestic Dispute


By Matt Stevens from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/WRjs7D0

Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller and other hopefuls get pre-parties started across Europe

Participants of the song contest begin the build-up to Liverpool by performing for fans across Europe.

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Sunday 26 March 2023

Trump Puts His Legal Peril at Center of First Big Rally for 2024


By Michael C. Bender and Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xyz3PHp

Parklife: Manchester festival must leave positive impact, director says

The Manchester music festival needs to be "as sustainable as possible", one of its directors says.

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What We Learned in March Madness on Friday


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These Devices Sickened Hundreds. The New Models Have Risks, Too.


By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT Health https://ift.tt/xuZYhIi

Gwyneth Paltrow trial: Actress denies hit-and-run in ski crash

The actress testifies she felt "hurt and violated" when she says a man crashed into her on the slope.

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Saturday 25 March 2023

Friday 24 March 2023

Lord Sugar crowns winner of The Apprentice

The Apprentice featured an all-female final for the second year in a row.

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For Sale: Mansions in Los Angeles at Bargain Prices


By Debra Kamin from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/mgt2WxB

TikTok ban: What could it mean for creators?

People have built careers off the video app. But what will they do if threats to ban it become reality?

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Why Do I Feel More Anxious at Night?


By Kiera Carter from NYT Well https://ift.tt/xGHfjDS

Sex, Lies and … Trump. What More Can You Ask For?


By Gail Collins from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2kw5bov

Meet the Lonely New York Progressive Defending TikTok


By Nicholas Fandos and David McCabe from NYT New York https://ift.tt/XYK2G3V

Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.

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Thursday 23 March 2023

'I use the power of hip-hop to educate my students'

Christian Foley is a spoken word educator who uses the power of hip-hop to inspire pupils.

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5 Exercises to Keep an Aging Body Strong and Fit


By Connie Chang from NYT Well https://ift.tt/BGWwLyk

What’s Passive Income? It’s Not What Influencers Say It Is.


By Lisa Rabasca Roepe from NYT Business https://ift.tt/APh1CrR

Coppola Jr becomes film family's latest star, with viral TikTok clip

The next generation in the famous film-making dynasty inadvertently becomes a social media star.

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Wednesday 22 March 2023

Eurovision: Sam Ryder's Space Man jumpsuit on display in Liverpool

The jumpsuit worn by Sam Ryder at the Eurovision Song Contest is on show in Liverpool.

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Winnie the Pooh horror film will not be shown in Hong Kong or Macau

The distributor apologised for the 'disappointment' the withdrawal of the film may have caused viewers.

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Bafta TV Awards 2023: The list of nominees

Find out if your favourite programmes and actors have been nominated for Britain's top TV prizes.

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Bafta TV Awards 2023: This is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead nominations

Ben Whishaw's This Is Going To Hurt and Martin Freeman's The Responder each have six TV nominations.

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Possible Trump Indictment Puts Attention on Prosecutorial Discretion


By Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tyAsrZH

Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling and Julia Louis-Dreyfus honoured by Biden

The president bestows medals on 22 stars at the White House, including empress of soul Gladys Knight.

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Tuesday 21 March 2023

Dan Walker back in the saddle after Sheffield cycle crash

The TV presenter posts a picture of himself riding a bike just a month after his Sheffield smash.

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Eurovision 2023: Prime Minister says he is looking forward to event

Rishi Sunak says he is "sure there will be sequins", but "probably not ones worn" by him.

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Colon Cancer Is Rising Among Younger Adults. Here’s What to Know.


By Trisha Pasricha from NYT Well https://ift.tt/w645cOm

London Borough of Culture: Croydon residents react to announcement

Could events highlighting creativity be what brings the struggling borough back from the brink?

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Face That Screamed War’s Pain Looks Back, 6 Hard Years Later


By Tim Arango from NYT World https://ift.tt/NWAsw8Z

Monday 20 March 2023

BBC advises staff to delete TikTok from work phones

The corporation is taking the decision over privacy and security concerns about the popular app.

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For Years She Said a Coach Abused Her. Now She Has Named a Legend.


By Juliet Macur from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/BUQRxA7

Bruce Willis's wife speaks of her grief at his dementia on his 68th birthday

Emma Heming Willis discusses the impact her husband's dementia is having on the family.

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Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen thanks fans for support after attack

The musician was hurt in an incident outside a hotel in Florida last week.

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Lab Leak or Not? How Politics Shaped the Battle Over Covid’s Origin


By Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Benjamin Mueller from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/bFXyG9W

Frozen Strawberries Recalled Over Hepatitis A Risk


By Joshua Needelman from NYT Business https://ift.tt/bZtVPE9

Are romance authors at risk from book-writing chatbots?

As AI-powered chatbots can now write fiction, human authors may have unwanted competition.

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Sunday 19 March 2023

Dorset Police object to jazz festival plan

A police force has made an objection to a jazz festival's application to host the event in Dorset.

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A Sandwich Shop, a Tent City and an American Crisis


By Eli Saslow and Todd Heisler from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pteOn8I

Change Makes Fools of Us All


By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/aUCEMIy

Yes, ‘Cocaine Bear’ Was Real. Here’s the Back Story.


By Amanda Holpuch from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/BiJFIex

Samara Joy brought back old-school jazz. It won her two Grammys

The 23-year-old unexpectedly beat major pop stars to win Best New Artist. Here's how she did it.

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A Four-Decade Secret: One Man’s Story of Sabotaging Carter’s Re-election


By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2a3N8Ie

Saturday 18 March 2023

W.H.O. Accuses China of Hiding Data That May Link Covid’s Origins to Animals


By Benjamin Mueller from NYT Health https://ift.tt/LfSrjT3

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump’s New Lawyer


By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/04KNgzc

Harry Styles made check-up calls after his Grammys performance went wrong

The star made sure the technicians responsible for his performance were OK following a stage mishap.

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Sam Neill diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

The Jurassic Park star opens up about living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and more in his new memoir.

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Friday 17 March 2023

N. Dakota Supreme Court Blocks Abortion Ban; Says Constitution Protects Procedure


By Ava Sasani and David W. Chen from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1BsXfZa

Artworks found in storage in Leicester are 'exceptional' originals

The city council is planning a major exhibition of the paintings which were found in a basement.

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The Kamala Removal Fantasy


By Gail Collins from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Dutr785

An Irish Goodbye: Oscar winners greeted by loved ones at Belfast homecoming

Family and friends gather for homecoming celebration with co-director Ross White and star James Martin.

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UK tourism: Visitor attractions suffering long Covid - industry body

Visitor figures are 23% down on pre-pandemic levels, despite millions returning in 2022.

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Thursday 16 March 2023

How to Escape ‘Faux Self-Care’


By Alisha Haridasani Gupta from NYT Well https://ift.tt/60oZeH4

Why Vietnam doesn't want to claim Ke Huy Quan

The actor has openly acknowledged his Vietnamese roots but the reaction to his historic win has been muted.

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Abhimaan: A Bollywood marital drama that's relevant even after 50 years

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's iconic 1973 film Abhimaan continues to wow audiences even as it turns 50.

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Credit Suisse to Borrow Up to $54 Billion From Central Bank


By Michael J. de la Merced and Maureen Farrell from NYT Business https://ift.tt/ENwShyp

Inside the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank


By Maureen Farrell from NYT Business https://ift.tt/K9CEBoV

PinkPantheress on chart success and hearing loss: 'I did my mourning already'

The star, who lost 80% of the hearing in her right ear, says she's come to terms with her condition.

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Wednesday 15 March 2023

Love Island: Ipswich boxer Frankie Davey says he has no regrets

Frankie Davey appeared on the show for four episodes during Casa Amor.

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The Piano: Blind pianist's 'life-changing' station performance

Lucy, 13, wowed passers by in Leeds with her rendition of Chopin's Nocturne in B-flat minor.

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Russian Warplane Hits American Drone Over Black Sea, U.S. Says


By Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/rA0QMxi

When Winter Meets Spring, It’s Time for These Vegetarian Soups


By Melissa Clark from NYT Food https://ift.tt/te2mXOc

Brian May knighted by King at Buckingham Palace

The Queen guitarist is given the honour for services to music and charity.

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Christine McGuinness: I was sexually abused, like so many autistic women

The model and TV personality speaks about the impact autism has had on her life.

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Tuesday 14 March 2023

Ron DeSantis Says Protecting Ukraine Is Not a Key U.S. Interest


By Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EhLdgzj

Juno Awards 2023: Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage while The Weeknd wins big

The protestor interrupted the opening of the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Brits.

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Federal Reserve’s Path Is Murkier After Bank Blowup


By Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/H5oJQ7b

Banking Turmoil: What We Know


By Vivian Giang from NYT Business https://ift.tt/ZNFMQmw

Ros Atkins on… Gary Lineker and the BBC’s impartiality crisis

The BBC’s analysis editor examines the BBC's impartiality guidance, after the corporation struck a deal with Gary Lineker over his controversial tweets.

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Phyllida Barlow: Renowned British sculptor dies aged 78

The Newcastle-born artist had a long career teaching art before her breakthrough.

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Monday 13 March 2023

Oscars 2023 Live Updates: The (Not Actually Red) Red Carpet Is Underway


By Unknown Author from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/ul2avbz

Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever.

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Gary Lineker: BBC talks with presenter 'moving in right direction', sources say

It is hoped there will be a resolution soon but not all issues are "fully resolved", BBC News understands.

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Bill Tidy: Cartoonist who appeared on Countdown and Countryfile dies aged 89

Bill Tidy's family has paid tribute to "the most brilliant cartoonist and the very best dad".

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Sunday 12 March 2023

How to Watch the Oscars 2023: Date, Time and Streaming


By Sarah Bahr from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/8yxWQLJ

Where to Stream ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘Elvis’ and More 2023 Oscar Nominees


By Scott Tobias from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/O4y0vKm

Oscars 2023: Tackling male grief with gallows humour in An Irish Goodbye

The short film contender sees two brothers reunite as they try to come to terms with their mum's death.

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Eurovision 2023: Loreen wins Melodifestivalen as Liverpool contest line-up is completed

Eleven years after her huge hit Euphoria, Loreen is attempting to win the song contest once more.

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Oscars 2023: Who will win and how to watch the ceremony

Cate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

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Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal.

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Friday 10 March 2023

Cambridge Britten Sinfonia launches £1m appeal after funds cut

The Britten Sinfonia performs classical music to large and small venues across the East of England.

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Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh eyes a victory for 'unseen' Asian communities

The actress tells the BBC what her possible victory would mean to Asians around the world.

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Word of the Day: incipient


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