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Netflix’s Thrilling 2-Part Series Completely Rewrote the Crime TV Formula
Mindhunter revolutionized the crime genre with David Fincher’s directing, its deep dive into the minds of serial killers, and its complex characters.
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‘Killer’ Instagram model pleads with judge weeks ahead of trial…as defense prepares to prove she STABBED her crypto trader boyfriend in self-defense
The article previews the upcoming Miami murder trial of Courtney Clenney, an Instagram model accused of fatally stabbing her crypto trader boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in an apartment in Florida. It reports that, weeks before proceedings are due to begin, Clenney has made a plea to the presiding judge, while her defence team prepares to argue…
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Whitehall officials called for minority groups to feature more on banknotes as they claimed historical figures such as Winston Churchill give ‘limited’ view of Britishness
The article reports that Whitehall officials proposed featuring minority groups more prominently on British banknotes, arguing that historical figures such as Winston Churchill offer only a “limited” representation of Britishness. The suggestion reflects wider debates within government about how national identity should be portrayed on official currency and which figures best embody the country’s diversity.…
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How Philips Hue got the smart home right
The state of the smart home can be frustrating, because it is just so obvious how things ought to work. You should be able to control everything from everywhere. Your spaces should adapt to what you’re doing and how you’re feeling. Making your home smart shouldn’t require renovating, and the smarts should be mostly invisible.…
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Top ex-BBC presenter whose high-flying career was derailed in bruising £420,000 HMRC tax battle starts unlikely new job
A prominent former BBC presenter, whose broadcasting career was reportedly knocked off course by a lengthy and costly dispute with HM Revenue and Customs over roughly £420,000 in tax, has reportedly taken up an unexpected new role. The story is framed as a notable career turn for a once high-profile figure whose fortunes changed after…
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Brian May on the two sides of Freddie Mercury’s creative genius: “Straight from the heart”
This piece from Far Out Magazine centres on Queen guitarist Brian May reflecting on what he sees as the two sides of Freddie Mercury’s creative genius, described in the headline as songwriting that came “straight from the heart”. The framing suggests May is drawing a distinction between different facets of the late singer’s artistry, a…
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Less is more with the Oura Ring 5
If you’re reading an Oura Ring 5 review at The Verge, you likely fall into one of two camps: newcomers looking for a smartwatch alternative, or Oura users pondering an upgrade. In the case of the former, this is a great casual health tracker and the best smart ring on the market – but not…
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3 Heartland Rock Songs From the 80s That Made Working-Class America Sound Cinematic
Bruce Springsteen (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis via Getty Images) These cinematic and powerful heartland rock songs from the 80s remain working-class anthems for the ages. The post 3 Heartland Rock Songs From the 80s That Made Working-Class America Sound Cinematic appeared first on American Songwriter.
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Hear Magi Merlin’s Chrome-Plated R&B On POWER HOUSE
A few months ago, Montreal-based artist Magi Merlin released the calming single “So Smart,” offering an early glimpse of her new album POWER HOUSE, which arrived this past Friday. It’s a full-length that may have been overshadowed by some bigger releases, but it’s well worth spending time with, especially if you’re in the mood for…
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The Market Deeping Model Railway Club review – the absurdities of British life in miniature
William Ivory’s new comedy, The Market Deeping Model Railway Club, has opened at Nottingham Playhouse to a warm critical reception, earning praise as an endearing group portrait of British eccentricity. The play draws on a real incident from 2019, when four youths broke into a school hall in Lincolnshire, discovered a model railway exhibition and…