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Billy Liar review – Tom Courtenay is superb in classic study of a young man and his quixotic dreams
This is a Guardian review of Billy Liar, John Schlesinger’s 1963 British comedy adapted from Keith Waterhouse’s 1959 novel, part of the “Angry Young Man” literary movement alongside John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger and Kingsley Amis’s Lucky Jim. The critic praises Tom Courtenay’s performance in the title role but expresses long-standing reservations about the…
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Chicken wing prices are down — here’s why your favorite restaurant may not cut prices
Chicken wing prices have fallen after years of steep increases, giving fans of the American favourite something to celebrate on National Chicken Wing Day. However, industry figures caution that these lower wholesale costs may not automatically translate into cheaper prices for consumers dining out. Wholesale whole wing prices are down compared with a year ago,…
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EXCLUSIVE: New America 250 monument lets families find military relatives in seconds: ‘I had tears in my eyes’
A new National Military Monument has opened at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington as part of the America250 celebrations marking the nation’s 250th birthday. The installation allows visitors to search for relatives who served in the US military, with names appearing within seconds on two large digital American flags, and has already prompted emotional reactions…
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Remember When Paul McCartney Used a Soundtrack as an Excuse to Dust off Some Beatles Classics in the 80s?
Paul McCartney’s decision to write and star in the 1984 film Give My Regards to Broad Street led him to rework several classic Beatles songs for its soundtrack, a bold move given how sacred that catalogue was to fans. The film flopped with critics and audiences, and McCartney’s role as screenwriter drew particular criticism, but…
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Lawmakers eye reforms as sexual misconduct allegations, relationship revelations shake Capitol Hill
Lawmakers are considering further reforms to Congress’s handling of sexual misconduct after recent allegations and revelations about members’ personal relationships renewed scrutiny of workplace culture on Capitol Hill. The debate matters because critics argue that earlier reforms have not fully ensured accountability, transparency or safe reporting for congressional staff. Potential changes include strengthening reporting procedures,…
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Pentagon, under Trump, Hegseth, draws curtain tighter around Iran War
The article text was not accessible, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The supplied page only states that access was denied because JavaScript appears to be disabled. The title suggests the article concerns Pentagon transparency around an Iran-related conflict under Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth, but this cannot be confirmed from the available text.…
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How to Bring a Geothermal Well Back from the Dead
Geothermal firm Zanskar has revived a struggling power plant in New Mexico by drilling a deeper well, turning what looked like a failing site into one of the most productive pumped geothermal wells in the United States. The company bought the Lightning Dock plant in 2024 after its shallow wells suffered an unusually steep decline…
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Sous chef at Tom Kerridge’s Harrods fish and chips restaurant who left almost £700 worth of seafood out to spoil tries to sue for unfair dismissal
A sous chef at Tom Kerridge’s fish and chips restaurant in Harrods is pursuing an unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for leaving nearly £700 worth of seafood out to spoil. The case highlights the high stakes of kitchen discipline at premium establishments run by celebrity chefs, where food waste and stock losses carry significant…
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French DJ Kavinsky, who created Nightcall from Drive, dies aged 50
Kavinsky, the French producer and DJ behind “Nightcall,” the track that opened Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2011 film “Drive,” has died at his Paris home aged 50. His death, discovered on Tuesday evening, prompted an investigation by French authorities, though no foul play is suspected; local media reported he had complained of headaches in the days…