Sunday 30 April 2023

Biden Gets a Chance to Mock Fox News, and Gleefully Takes It


By Peter Baker and Katie Robertson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7rUYDqz

Who Won, and Who Lost, in the 2023 N.F.L. Draft


By Mike Tanier from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/irYpTDz

A Traveler’s Guide to Tipping in a Changed World


By Elaine Glusac from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/yutLenM

Guardian apologises over cartoon of BBC chairman Richard Sharp

An image depicting Richard Sharp has been criticised by Jewish groups and removed from the paper's website.

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Saturday 29 April 2023

Montana Governor Signs Law Banning Transgender Care for Minors


By Jim Robbins and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1caQYsM

Fox News Gambled, but Tucker Can Still Take Down the House


By Jason Zengerle from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2LfZR1c

Joe Biden and the Struggle for America’s Soul


By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/nXHVCTi

Word of the Day: phlegmatic


By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/i5I2aTn

Jessie Ware: 'Slightly classy with a bit of innuendo'

How unlocking her naughty side changed Jessie Ware's career and gave her musical freedom.

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Tom Cruise: Hollywood star latest to join Coronation Concert line-up

King Charles releases new coronation pictures, as a host of stars are announced for the concert.

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Friday 28 April 2023

James Corden gets choked up in last Late Late Show song

The British comedian hosts the US talk show for last time after more than eight years in the chair.

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Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases.


By Ben Sisario from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/A0m3yLr

James Corden's Late Late Show to air for last time

Harry Styles, Coldplay's Chris Martin and Will Ferrell are among those featuring on the show.

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Jackass star Bam Margera turns himself into police over alleged assault

Authorities say the 43-year-old was involved in a physical confrontation with his brother.

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Jerry Springer - godfather of reality TV

Jerry Springer's sensationalist, scandalous show may have paved he way for Real Housewives.

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Thursday 27 April 2023

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Hire a Top Hollywood Lawyer


By Katie Robertson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/nRaFt2X

Tucker Carlson breaks silence after Fox News exit

The former Fox News host lashed out at "liars" in his first message since his abrupt departure.

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On Eve of Trial, Discovery of Carlson Texts Set Off Crisis Atop Fox


By Jim Rutenberg, Jeremy W. Peters and Michael S. Schmidt from NYT Business https://ift.tt/MLb8hG2

Disney Sues DeSantis Over Control of Its Florida Resort


By Brooks Barnes from NYT Business https://ift.tt/UgFZYvX

Ukraine war: Sniper kills fixer and wounds Italian reporter in Ukraine

Bogdan Bitik is killed and Corrado Zunino hit by suspected Russian fire in the Kherson region.

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Eurovision 2023: King Charles and Camilla unveil song contest stage in Liverpool

The royal couple have been visiting Liverpool as the city prepares to host Eurovision in May.

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Wednesday 26 April 2023

Freddie Mercury: Queen singer's private collection to be auctioned

Handwritten lyrics and stage costumes are among the 1,500 items in the late singer's collection.

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Secrets of a Healthy Breakfast


By Rachel Rabkin Peachman and Bobbi Lin for The New York Times from NYT Well https://ift.tt/FqfS2LU

Lydia West show adopts 'pioneering' new model for UK tour

A new creative team will reassemble a new play in each area to reduce the need for travel.

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Ed Sheeran appears in NYC court for start of copyright trial

A New York jury will decide whether Thinking Out Loud copied from Marvin Gaye's hit Let's Get it On.

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Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist


By Peter Keepnews from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/ykOWjr8

Tuesday 25 April 2023

Tucker Carlson, a Source of Repeated Controversies, Is Out at Fox News


By Jeremy W. Peters, Katie Robertson and Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/lLoWUQN

Tucker Carlson, a Source of Repeated Controversies, Is Out at Fox News


By Jeremy W. Peters, Katie Robertson and Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/HA9F0da

Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News

The highly rated US TV host leaves just days after the US network paid $787.5m to settle a legal case

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Monday 24 April 2023

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


By Trisha Pasricha from NYT Well https://ift.tt/VzxjPT8

Fifa game successor EA Sports FC set for kick-off

Work has started on introducing the successor to the famous football game.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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Sunday 23 April 2023

Stormzy's #Merky Book festival aims to inspire new generation

The event headlined by Wretch 32, John Agard and Malorie Blackman aimed to inspire a new generation of storytellers.

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It’s Time to Break Up With ‘Indian Matchmaking’


By Iva Dixit from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/Uzp4ewr

The unlikely (but welcome) return of Everything But The Girl

After 24 years, Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt are back. But even they weren't sure it was a good idea.

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Saturday 22 April 2023

Barry Humphries: A life in pictures

From outrageous Dame Edna Everage to revolting Les Patterson, Humphries always took centre stage.

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Koko Da Doll, Star of Film on Transgender Sex Workers, Is Killed in Atlanta


By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0jT2Jc8

Barry Humphries: Dame Edna Everage comedian dies at 89

The Australian was known for comic creations such as Dame Edna, Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone.

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Testimony Suggests Trump Was at Meeting About Accessing Voting Software


By Richard Fausset and Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/B2JVHd4

Whatever the Problem, It’s Probably Solved by Walking


By Andrew McCarthy from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/CVTjA4M

Newcastle's Farrell Centre explores if we can grow houses from fungus

A structure grown from mycelium, the root network of fungus, is on display in Newcastle.

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Alec Baldwin: Halyna Hutchins' family to proceed with civil lawsuit

Lawyers for her parents and sister say the Rust actor "cannot escape responsibility" for her death.

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Bristol band The Pop Group's Mark Stewart dies aged 62

His record label announced the singer died in the early hours of Friday.

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Friday 21 April 2023

Record Store Day: Young music fans driving revival in vinyl LPs

Younger fans are boosting demand for vinyl as independent music shops gear up for Record Store Day.

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BuzzFeed News, Which Dragged Media Into the Digital Age, Shuts Down


By Benjamin Mullin and Katie Robertson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/fWSEMLO

‘Rust’ Prosecutors Are Dropping Charges Against Alec Baldwin


By Graham Bowley and Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/ofx7WeJ

Lachlan Murdoch drops lawsuit against news site Crikey

Crikey linked the Murdoch family name to the US Capitol attack in an opinion piece last year.

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Edward Enninful says Vogue disability issue is 'one of my proudest moments'

May's British Vogue is titled Reframing Fashion and features 19 members of the disabled community.

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Alec Baldwin: Criminal charges dropped over shooting, say lawyers

The actor's lawyers say they are "pleased" with the move to drop the involuntary manslaughter case.

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Thursday 20 April 2023

Alec Baldwin's Rust resumes filming after on-set tragedy

The actor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter after the film's cinematographer died.

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The pet portraits helping owners cope with their loss

People are increasingly turning to sketch artists to memorialise their beloved animals.

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Eurovision 2023: Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina's responsibility to Ukraine

The presenters say it's "so much more than a competition", as Liverpool hosts on behalf of Ukraine.

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Late Night Skewers Clarence Thomas for Not Disclosing Gifts


By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/E1GUknv

Wednesday 19 April 2023

Museum of Shakespeare to open in London next year

It will sit in the remains of The Curtain Playhouse, where Shakespeare held performances.

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Rebekah Vardy trademarks the phrase Wagatha Christie

She had to pay substantial legal costs after losing her High Court libel case against Coleen Rooney.

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Man Charged With Murder in Shooting of Woman Who Went Up Wrong Driveway


By Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/vNZcYnw

Special permission for Ukrainian actors to perform at York Shakespeare Festival

The actors will appear as part of York's International Shakespeare Festival.

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Ukraine's Eurovision 2023 act Tvorchi have war on their mind

Nigerian-Ukrainian duo Tvorchi met in a chance encounter on the street. Now they're coming to the UK.

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Ivor Novello nominations: Kate Bush is in the Running for top music prize

Running Up That Hill could win an Ivor Novello songwriting award, 37 years after its first release.

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Tuesday 18 April 2023

Twitch: Kai Cenat banned from streaming platform

The streamer holds the record for most subscriptions, with more than 300,000 at its peak.

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Lewis Capaldi music video stars terrier from Worcester

Winnie lands central role in Wish You The Best after her owner sends a photo to an agent.

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K-pop star J-Hope embarks on military training as part of mandatory service

He is the second member of the popular band to enlist in the army, posting a goodbye message online.

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Wicked: Village gets Oz makeover for Ariana Grande film

A huge set has been built for Wizard of Oz film spin-off Wicked, which stars Ariana Grande.

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When ‘the Kitten Lady’ Met ‘the Cat Photographer’


By Shannon Sims from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3VJ10WE

Monday 17 April 2023

The Moral Center Is Fighting Back on Elite College Campuses


By David French from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/hLHOxPE

Final curtain call for Broadway's Phantom of the Opera

New York's longest running musical closed on Sunday after 35 years at the Majestic Theatre.

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How to watch Monday’s launch attempt.


By The New York Times from NYT Science https://ift.tt/goOYiFn

Ahmad Jamal dies at 92: Acclaimed jazz pianist who influenced Miles Davis

He inspired generations of musicians including Miles Davis and was known for his sparse playing style.

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All About Ashwagandha, the Stress Relief Supplement of the Moment


By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/zACbmv1

‘Kids Can’t Read’: The Revolt That Is Taking On the Education Establishment


By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZxrTQpk

'We don't want this to end' - stars at Eurovision pre-party

'We don't want this to end,' singers tell the BBC as they perform for fans ahead of May's finale.

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Saturday 15 April 2023

Jersey's National Ballet premieres ahead of world tour

Ballet d'Jerri is the island's first contemporary ballet company, formed in 2022.

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Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to perform at coronation concert

The event, broadcast from Windsor Castle, also includes Take That and opera singer Andrea Bocelli.

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Six Takeaways From Trump’s New Financial Disclosure


By Michael C. Bender, Eric Lipton, Matthew Goldstein and Ken Bensinger from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DN21pXV

Biden Overcome After Seeing Priest Who Gave Last Rites to Son Beau


By Katie Rogers from NYT World https://ift.tt/lwILXqt

Why People Are Fleeing Blue Cities for Red States


By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/vG8l4bd

What to Do if a Friend Ghosts You


By Catherine Pearson from NYT Well https://ift.tt/YvIgksF

Friday 14 April 2023

The Airman Who Gave Gamers a Real Taste of War


By Aric Toler, Christiaan Triebert, Haley Willis, Malachy Browne, Michael Schwirtz and Riley Mellen from NYT World https://ift.tt/qyHstNW

Eurovision: Ukrainian refugee to run guided tours of Liverpool

Maria Romanenko hopes her free tours will help Ukrainian speakers "de-stress" and "feel at home".

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Justice Thomas Failed to Report Real Estate Deal With Texas Billionaire


By Abbie VanSickle from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/oj9FLwH

WM Namjoshi: The man behind Indian cinema that looks like ice cream

WM Namjoshi's stunning Art Deco theatres continue to captivate long after they were built.

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They’re Over Being Real


By Callie Holtermann from NYT Style https://ift.tt/MJzjn5X

How 90 Became the New 60


By Gail Collins from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/juZF7Th

Tech Consultant Arrested in San Francisco Killing of Cash App Creator


By Sharon LaFraniere, Shawn Hubler and Thomas Fuller from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8kC4wZy

Here’s what we know about the leader of the online group where secret documents were leaked.


By Aric Toler, Michael Schwirtz, Haley Willis, Riley Mellen, Christiaan Triebert, Malachy Browne, Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Julian E. Barnes from NYT World https://ift.tt/4gbWq9U

Thursday 13 April 2023

Granta: Eleanor Catton and Saba Sams make Best of Young British Novelists list

The literary magazine publishes its list of promising young British writers every 10 years.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger terminates neighbourhood pothole

The actor and former California governor fixed the road himself after his complaints went unanswered.

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Passenger Flight Is Diverted After Woman Threatens Flight Attendant


By April Rubin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SgeoDm0

What I Learned Dogsitting for New York City’s Opulent Elite


By Amy X. Wang from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/TxQ5ykr

Wednesday 12 April 2023

Rylan Clark steps down from Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two

The co-host says he will leave It Takes Two after four years to "explore what else life has for me".

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Elon Musk says Twitter will change BBC account label to 'publicly funded'

The Twitter boss says it will be adjusted from "government funded media" to "publicly-funded".

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Eurovision postcards to feature UK and Ukrainian landmarks

The Angel of the North is another UK landmark to feature in the competition's introductory clips.

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‘Succession’ and ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ Together in New Warner Streaming App


By John Koblin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/1Q7OcNf

Watch: Elon Musk on the BBC row

In a last-minute interview with the BBC's James Clayton, Mr Musk was asked about the "government funded" Twitter label.

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The Cold Truth at the Heart of ‘Succession,’ Lying on an Airplane Floor


By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/CZBFTv6

Bragg Sues Jim Jordan in Move to Block Interference in Trump Case


By Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, Ben Protess and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://ift.tt/SnrgUKo

Tuesday 11 April 2023

Tony Christie to record new track thanking carers after dementia diagnosis

The music legend announced he had the condition in January, but hopes to continue recording.

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S Club 7's Paul Cattermole on his struggles to learn dance moves

Speaking in 2014, he spoke to BBC Breakfast ahead of a S Club 7 reunion tour.

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Eurovision 2023: Rylan Clark to star in BBC Radio 4's Archers special

The Eurovision commentator will stop at Ambridge on his way to Liverpool for the competition.

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Dalai Lama Apologizes Over an Exchange With a Boy


By Sameer Yasir from NYT World https://ift.tt/WBgo7AZ

How to Set Boundaries With a Difficult Family Member


By Catherine Pearson from NYT Well https://ift.tt/Xcj6deY

Evan Gershkovich: US says journalist is wrongfully detained in Russia

Russia accuses Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal of spying, but the publication denies this.

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Monday 10 April 2023