Saturday, 31 May 2025

Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death


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

M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87

Swit won awards for her role as "Hot Lips" Houlihan, a nurse based at hospital during the Korean War.

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Why Millennials Dread Having Babies


By Michal Leibowitz from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/BYLVGr5

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o dies aged 87

The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.

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Monday, 26 May 2025

As Trumps Monetize Presidency, Profits Outstrip Protests


By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PrUEL64

It's the Doctor Who and The Last of Us finales: What's coming up this week

K-pop boyband Seventeen also have a new album out, and new game Elden Ring Nightreign is released.

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Ruth Jones gets award for new book at Hay Festival

The actress and writer gets the drama gong at the festival where she is speaking about her novel.

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Sunday, 25 May 2025

Fetterman, Often Absent From Senate, Says He Has Been Shamed Into Returning


By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aUcjDKb

Trump Is Immensely Vulnerable


By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HOGB8j

Iranian director speaks out after Cannes triumph

Jafar Panahi uses his Palme d'Or acceptane speech to send a message against the regime's restrictions.

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Saturday, 24 May 2025

Without a Prenup, David Geffen’s Divorce Could Get Interesting


By Jesse McKinley from NYT Style https://ift.tt/8i3591l

Tom Grennan lights up Liverpool for Radio 1's Big Weekend

The Higher hitmaker brought out Ella Henderson, Mel C and KSI as surprise acts to close out day one.

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Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts


By Joe Coscarelli from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Xtuq1KT

Billy Joel cancels tour after brain condition diagnosis

Doctors have told the veteran US singer to stop performing as he recovers from the rare condition.

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Friday, 23 May 2025

Kneecap stage surprise gig after member charged

Kneecap performs in London a day after one of their members is charged with a terror offence.

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Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students


By Michael S. Schmidt and Michael C. Bender from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/c6tTBxU

How Groupthink Protected Biden and Re-elected Trump


By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/xKLov3z

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Ambush


By Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iUMOjaW

Kneecap member charged with terror offence

Liam O'Hanna, 27, has been charged after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, the Met Police says.

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Gerald Connolly, 75, Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, Is Dead


By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4xeN9Jn

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Brexit’s Failures Could Foreshadow Trump’s. Just Not in the Way You Might Think.


By David Runciman from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/7Xy2Y9P

George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76


By Alex Williams from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Ri3kexX

Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76

He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.

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Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventuar as well as a male exotic dancer.

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Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Brockwell Park festivals to go ahead this summer

Despite a legal challenge, the six scheduled festivals at Brockwell Park will go ahead.

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Supreme Court Lets Trump Lift Deportation Protections for Venezuelans


By Abbie VanSickle and Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2dAnLyW

In Deadly Ship Crash, Questions About What Went Wrong


By Andrew Keh, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://ift.tt/9HsiQxU

Sunday, 18 May 2025

At Least 23 Dead After Tornadoes and Storms Tear Across Central U.S.


By Jenna Fisher, Emily Cochrane and Amy Graff from NYT Weather https://ift.tt/kHtnBbw

Long Drives and Short Homilies: How Father Bob Became Pope Leo


By Jason Horowitz, Julie Bosman, Elizabeth Dias, Ruth Graham, Simon Romero and Mitra Taj from NYT World https://ift.tt/TRw7r63

Are the UK the worst at Eurovision?

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reflects on the UK's performance at past Eurovision contests, and their chances in the 2025 final.

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Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Gérard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault


By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic from NYT World https://ift.tt/0GNFd3V

'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court

The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint.

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Star-studded Celebrity Traitors line-up confirmed

Will Sir Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith, Alan Carr and the other contestants be traitors or faithfuls?

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Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Monday, 12 May 2025

Bafta TV Awards: The winners and nominations list in full

Jessica Gunning was among the winners, winning best supporting actress for Baby Reindeer.

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Eurovision is here, and Final Destination returns: What's coming up this week

Inside Our Minds is also back on BBC Two this week, and new game Doom: The Dark Ages is released.

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A Professor’s Final Gift to Her Students: Her Life Savings


By Hank Sanders from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/M4WxIeN

Saturday, 10 May 2025

Trump Declares High-Speed Internet Program ‘Racist’ and ‘Unconstitutional’


By Chris Cameron from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XCv8cH4

Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI

They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened.

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This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally


By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/xuWq9aD

Friday, 9 May 2025

Who Is Pope Leo XIV?


By Elisabetta Povoledo, Jason Horowitz, Emma Bubola, Motoko Rich and Elizabeth Dias from NYT World https://ift.tt/hFkax73