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The Dish: London restaurants
We travel across the pond to dine at four London restaurants celebrating Britain's diverse culture, from an Italian restaurant featuring the dishes of real Italian mothers, to a restaurateur blending Scottish seafood with Spanish flavors. Watch ...CBS News - Top stories -
This Isn’t Iowa, but Kate Martin Is Thriving in the W.N.B.A. Spotlight
The former Hawkeyes star has become a fan favorite in Las Vegas.The New York Times - Sports -
Undemocratic, anachronistic, fantastic. How the City of London survives
It has survived plagues, bombings, crashes and more by balancing tradition with modernisationFinancial Times - Business -
Raspberry Pi offers London a morsel of hope
Also in this newsletter: Macron’s centrist alliance warned of a complete election wipeout, UK inflation expectations fall to three-year low, Putin offers peace termsFinancial Times - World -
'Serbia' Review: Balkanized History
The Serbs forged their sense of a nation in a sustained fight against the Ottoman empire.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Luka Doncic is under the NBA Finals spotlight with no place to hide
Boston's brilliant march to Banner 18 is the lead story this season. In some ways, though, it's Dallas' Doncic who stands as the series' main character.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Supreme Court bump stock decision hurls gun rights back into spotlight
The Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the nationwide bump stock ban ignited a firestorm among Democrats and gun control groups that have long maligned the device used to perpetrate the nation’s deadliest mass shooting. The groups expressed ...The Hill - Politics -
Fear The Spotlight Is A PS1-Style Survival-Horror Game Without The Survival
Fear The Spotlight starts like many good horror stories. A couple of friends--nerdy goody-goody Vivian and her goth pal Amy--sneak into school after-hours to perform a séance. The school has a creepy history, after all, thanks to a fire a few ...GameSpot - Tech -
New Library of Congress exhibit spotlights rare historical artifacts
It includes a handwritten draft of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the crystal flute saved by first lady Dolly Madison, which was made famous again by pop star Lizzo in 2022.CBS News - Top stories -
Defense policy bill, Garland contempt push in spotlight at House Rules
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In a Tiny Apartment in London, She Created Space in 260 Square Feet
For a tiny apartment in London, the solution was a shape-shifting bank of custom cabinetry built on a tight budget.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
‘Insane’ pay rises for junior London lawyers raise concerns over culture
Magic circle firms hiked pay for newly qualified solicitors to £150,000 to compete with US rivalsFinancial Times - Business -
'Bourbon Land' Review: Whiskey in the Pot
The Kentucky-based chef Edward Lee offers tips on cooking with his region’s signature spirit.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Practice' and 'The Material' Review: Campus Conundrums
Two novels—each set during a single day—follow fledgling writers as they struggle to answer big questions about life and art.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Women and the Piano' Review: Lives at the Keys
A historical survey of 50 extraordinary pianists who defied gender norms and social obstacles to create vibrant music and identities of their own.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'The Bourbon Drinker's Companion' Review: Distilling Across America
Tasting notes from a road trip in search of the country’s best whiskeys.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'The Whole Staggering Mystery' Review: The Puzzle of a Family's Past
A mysterious package offered a history of Sylvia Brownrigg’s strange forebears, but raised even more questions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Escape From Shadow Physics' Review: Quantum Weirdness
Shouldn’t the universe at its smallest level function much the same way as it does in ordinary life?The Wall Street Journal - World -
'The Light of Battle' Review: Eisenhower's Road to Normandy
As supreme allied commander, the American general had the monumental task of planning the cross-channel invasion of France.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Review: It’s a Waiting Game
The second season of HBO’s very successful “Game of Thrones” prequel gets off to an earthbound start.The New York Times - Top stories -
F1 24 Review - Narrowly Misses Pole Position
The 2024 Formula One season is finally heating up. Max Verstappen will probably still win a fourth successive driver's championship after the final race in December, but at least the rest of the field is making life more taxing for the dominant ...GameSpot - Tech -
Taylor Swift's London Eras Tour could delay Bank of England rate cut, analysts say
Taylor Swift's record-shattering Eras Tour is continuing to supercharge local economies during its U.K. leg, potentially impacting future interest rates.CNBC - Business -
2024 Best Ball favorite picks: Why Drake London is primed for a huge Fantasy season as a Round 2 value
There is a lot to like about Drake London's situation this season in his quest to be a top Fantasy wide receiverCBS Sports - Sports -
The 12 Best Hair Dryers That We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)
We tried blow-dryers, brushes, and a machine that sucks up your locks like a vacuum. These are our top tools to dry your do.Wired - Tech -
'How Long Blues' Review: Twyla Tharp's Riverside Spectacle
Now playing at the amphitheater on Manhattan’s Little Island, the choreographer’s suite of dance and music has influences ranging from Albert Camus to Jelly Roll Morton.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'The Indispensable Right' Review: Why We Need Free Speech
American democracy cannot function without the protections of the First Amendment. Our faith in free expression is a faith in our fellow citizens.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Review - Losing My Religion
The original Shin Megami Tensei V was great. When I reviewed it back in 2021, I loved the challenging combat, the excellent art design, the menagerie of mythological beings, and the overall dark and oppressive atmosphere wherein humanity hangs by ...GameSpot - Tech -
Review: 'Ghostlight' makes an expressive, subtle argument for the healing power of theater
The new film by co-directors Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson brings emotional authenticity to a story about a blue-collar worker's unlikely embrace of acting.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Blur: To the End review – sentimental journey for four likely lads on their way to Wembley
The latest documentary about the Britpop Monkees finds them reassembling for a stadium gig, though we’ll have to wait to hear complete songs. The Blur fan does not want for documentaries. From the ramshackle Starshaped in 1993, which captured ...The Guardian - World -
'Reynaldo Rivera: Fistful of Love/También la belleza' Review: Photographs of Affection
The artist’s first solo museum show, on view at MoMA PS1, reveals him to be a keen and caring observer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes review: A notebook puzzler with spooky vibes
Simogo's Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a delight for anyone who loves puzzles, adventure games and survival horror.VentureBeat - Tech -
'Synthesis: The String Quartet Sessions' Review: Jazz Composers, Classical Form
Ryan Truesdell oversees and contributes his own music to this collection of pieces by 15 composers best known for their work in jazz, artfully blending the genre with chamber music.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Cinema Unbound: The Creative Worlds of Powell and Pressburger' Review: A Visionary Partnership at MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art celebrates the two filmmakers in a series of screenings that includes many of their most inspired collaborations, from ‘Black Narcissus’ to ‘The Red Shoes.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Euro 2024 VAR review: Every decision in Germany analyzed
We look at every VAR decision made throughout all 51 games at Euro 2024.ESPN - Sports -
The Best Gender-Neutral Clothing Brands (2024): Tested and Reviewed
These fashion brands are here to help you break free from the gender binary.Wired - Tech -
Barnes and Noble Nook 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet Review: Affordable and Capable
Barnes and Noble’s cheap new e-reader can also work as a basic, bare-bones tablet.Wired - Tech -
HiGround Opal Base 65 Keyboard Review: More Hype Than Substance
HiGround’s entry-level keyboard costs more and delivers less than most mid-tier mechanical keyboards.Wired - Tech -
Review: Even Julia Louis-Dreyfus can't make 'Tuesday' not feel like a Monday
Despite a strong turn by its star, the debut feature from filmmaker Daina O. Pusić is upended by its depiction of death as a macaw.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Review: Jude Law rages through 'Firebrand' as a mercurial royal while Alicia Vikander hangs on
Filmed with a dark sumptuousness, director Karim Aïnouz's drama brings some modern psychology to a well-known Tudor domestic dynamic that's still too one-sided.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment