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Baby Reindeer: a ‘compelling and unforgettable’ series
The seven-part drama “Baby Reindeer” has been a hit for Netflix, drawing both critical acclaim and more than 13 million viewers, said Emma Jacobs in the FT. At its heart is “a visceral, complex tale of stalking and sexual violence”, …
Baby Reindeer: a ‘compelling and unforgettable’ series Read MoreChallengers: ‘the most purely pleasurable film of the year so far’
“Cinema has brought us love triangles in the world of professional tennis before”, perhaps most memorably in Woody Allen’s “Match Point”, said Robbie Collin in The Daily Telegraph. “But the sheer racket-twanging steaminess of Luca Guadagnino’s new entry in the …
Challengers: ‘the most purely pleasurable film of the year so far’ Read MoreSunset Song: gripping theatre that’s ‘close to magic’
If you didn’t grow up in Scotland, said Simon Thompson on What’s on Stage, you may well not be fully aware of the cultural significance of, and popular affection for, Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s 1932 novel “Sunset Song”, the first in …
Sunset Song: gripping theatre that’s ‘close to magic’ Read MoreVenice Biennale 2024: from the good to the bad to the downright ‘bizarre’
The Venice Biennale is “the art world’s great beano”, said Laura Freeman in The Times. Every other year, artists, collectors, curators and assorted hangers-on from all over fly into the Italian city to see what is widely considered to be …
Venice Biennale 2024: from the good to the bad to the downright ‘bizarre’ Read More‘Box Trump in for real if he pulls another stunt. Put him behind bars.’
‘Trump is likely to violate his gag order again. Jail him if he does.’ Chris Brennan in USA Today Fining former President Donald Trump $9,000 for violating the gag order in his hush money trial isn’t going to make the …
‘Box Trump in for real if he pulls another stunt. Put him behind bars.’ Read MoreMagazine printables – May 10, 2024
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Magazine solutions – May 10, 2024 Read MoreUnited Methodists overturn ban on LGBTQ+ clergy
What happened The United Methodist Church’s quadrennial general conference voted 692-51 on Wednesday to repeal a 40-year-old ban on ordaining “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” as ministers. The delegates also barred local UMC leaders from penalizing congregations and clergy that facilitate same-sex …
United Methodists overturn ban on LGBTQ+ clergy Read MoreToday’s political cartoons – May 2, 2024
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Today’s political cartoons – May 2, 2024 Read MoreUS, Saudis near security deal, with or without Israel
What happened The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are “nearing a historic pact” that would offer the Saudis advanced weapons and “security guarantees” and create an opening for possible “diplomatic ties with Israel” if its government commits to a path to …
US, Saudis near security deal, with or without Israel Read MoreArizona lawmakers repeal 1864 abortion ban
What happened The Arizona Senate voted 16-14 on Wednesday to repeal a pre-statehood near-total ban on abortion, sending the bill to Gov. Katie Hobbs (D). The state House passed the measure last week. Three House Republicans and two GOP senators …
Arizona lawmakers repeal 1864 abortion ban Read MoreThe Week Junior newsletter
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Israel fears the International Criminal Court (ICC) could issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior government officials, as well as leaders of Hamas. Such a move “would probably be seen in much of the world as …
Is international law falling apart? Read MoreHow to enjoy the Proms 2024
The line-ups and timings for the world’s largest classical music festival have been released, with this year’s performers ranging from Daniel Barenboim and Yo-Yo Ma to Florence Welch and even Daleks. Stretching over eight weeks this summer, the BBC Proms will …
How to enjoy the Proms 2024 Read MoreOur growing taste for bubble tea
Bubble tea is booming in Britain, with a Taiwanese chain planning to open 500 new branches across the UK to capitalise on the trend. The drink, also called boba tea, originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. A sweet, milky beverage, …
Our growing taste for bubble tea Read MoreWhy more men are wearing jewellery
A wedding ring may be the only jewellery that many men habitually wear, but a growing number are embracing earrings, necklaces and other such accessories. According to Euromonitor, the global value of the men’s luxury jewellery market reached around $7.3 …
Why more men are wearing jewellery Read More7 magnificent hotels to visit before the summer crowds descend
Think of a May vacation as being one last spring fling, a chance to enjoy a getaway before the summer crowds arrive. When you are one step ahead of the masses, you are assured a more pleasant travel experience — …
7 magnificent hotels to visit before the summer crowds descend Read MoreThe bird flu fight is faltering
America is stumbling in its battle against the bird flu. A mishmash of federal agencies are “slowing the country’s ability to track and control” the virus, said The Washington Post, a faltering response that “has echoes of the early days …
The bird flu fight is faltering Read MoreThe Week contest: Sheep spray
This week’s question: British sheep farmers have discovered a surprising way to stop their rams from fighting and butting heads: douse them with Axe body spray. In seven or fewer words, come up with an advertising slogan that Axe could use …
The Week contest: Sheep spray Read MoreGeorgia’s new foreign influence bill
Georgia faces another week of political turmoil as MPs and protesters continue to clash over a controversial “foreign influence” bill that threatens the country’s bid to join the European Union, and which critics say is an attack on the media …
Georgia’s new foreign influence bill Read MoreDemocrats defang GOP speaker ouster threat
What happened House Democratic leaders said Tuesday that if Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) follows through with her attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), they will help kill her motion to vacate. Who said what With Ukraine aid …
Democrats defang GOP speaker ouster threat Read MoreToday’s political cartoons – May 1, 2024
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Today’s political cartoons – May 1, 2024 Read MoreNetanyahu’s Rafah attack vow snarls truce deal
What happened Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday after visits to Jordan and Saudi Arabia to help nail down a promising deal for a truce in Gaza. The plan would return Israelis hostages and avert an …
Netanyahu’s Rafah attack vow snarls truce deal Read MoreTry 6 free issues of The Week Junior
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Try 6 free issues of The Week Junior Read More‘Making a police state out of the liberal university’
‘What Columbia should have done instead of brutalizing its student protesters’ Alexander Sammon at Slate Columbia University didn’t have to call in a “notorious” New York City police unit to “descend upon the campus” and arrest “nonviolent student protesters” occupying …
‘Making a police state out of the liberal university’ Read MoreBiden poised to ease marijuana restrictions
What happened President Joe Biden is reportedly on the cusp of approving a historic reclassification of cannabis from a Schedule I narcotic alongside heroin and other hard drugs to a much more permissive Schedule III drug. The move will place …
Biden poised to ease marijuana restrictions Read MoreA history of student protest at Columbia University
Police in riot gear raided Columbia University in New York City last night, arresting dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters encamped in a university building. Students at the Ivy League institution in Manhattan had been occupying the Hamilton Hall building, protesting against …
A history of student protest at Columbia University Read MoreShardlake: a ‘tightly plotted, gorgeously atmospheric piece of television’
“It would be easy for a historical murder procedural that relies on you having at least an A-level-size grasp on Tudor court intrigue to be a bit boring,” said Joel Golby in The Guardian. But “Shardlake”, the four-part Disney+ adaptation …
Shardlake: a ‘tightly plotted, gorgeously atmospheric piece of television’ Read MoreHainault sword attack: police hunt for motive
Detectives are investigating why a man armed with a samurai sword went on a deadly rampage in northeast London. A 14-year-old schoolboy was killed and four other people were wounded in an apparently random attack in Hainault early yesterday morning. …
Hainault sword attack: police hunt for motive Read MoreDark online groups idolize the Columbine school shooters
April 20 marked the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado, where a pair of gunmen killed 12 students and a teacher before taking their own lives. The attack remains one of the deadliest school shootings in …
Dark online groups idolize the Columbine school shooters Read MoreShould you wait to claim Social Security benefits?
It’s possible to start collecting Social Security benefits as soon as you hit 62, though you technically have up until age 70 to do so. Still, more Americans are taking their benefits sooner than later — even though experts say …
Should you wait to claim Social Security benefits? Read MoreBreakdancing to make its Olympics debut in Paris this summer
Breakdancing has come a long way from its beginnings on the street corners of the South Bronx more than half a century ago. Now enshrined as one of the four foundational elements of hip-hop, breakdancing is not only an established …
Breakdancing to make its Olympics debut in Paris this summer Read More2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Anything you give your mom for Mother’s Day is likely going to be a hit …
2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide Read More8 movie musicals that prove the screen can share the stage
Movie musicals are a tricky genre. The big screen captures grandness well, and musicals are full of grand gestures. Still, there is an electricity that can be lost when the live element is stripped away. These eight musicals keep the …
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