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Cheesemongers, (reprise)

Cheese presence

Perhaps less make-up

Elsa (sees ghosts) and Nancy (Italian)

Nancy in the store-room, fridge

Seeing red again

Reds (Warren Beatty, 1981)

China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta - The Washington Post
China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta The Washington PostChina Orders the Unwinding of Meta’s Acquisition of an A.I. Start-Up The New York TimesChina blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus Boston HeraldChina blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus CNNChina Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Firm Manus Bloomberg.com
The next chapter of the Microsoft–OpenAI partnership - OpenAI
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Trump lashes out at "60 Minutes" for asking about gunman manifesto allegations - Axios
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Mali attacks: Russia's Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal - BBC
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SpaceX launching powerful Falcon Heavy rocket for 1st time in 18 months: Watch it live - Space
SpaceX launching powerful Falcon Heavy rocket for 1st time in 18 months: Watch it live SpaceViasat-3 F3 Mission SpaceXFlorida rocket launch schedule this week kicks off with SpaceX, ULA Florida TodayLive coverage: SpaceX to launch final ViaSat-3 satellite on Falcon Heavy rocket Spaceflight NowSpaceX postpones Falcon Heavy rocket launch from Florida's Space Coast WESH
Thanks to GLP-1s, Obesity Experts Are Trying to Understand ‘Food Noise’ - The New York Times
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What we know about 'White Lotus' Season 4, from Helena Bonham Carter exit to Cannes backdrop April 27, 2026
Executive producer David Bernad teases Season 4 of HBO's hit murder mystery, with the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival as a backdrop.
Jim Halterman
Naked and unafraid at 73, she's challenging ideas about aging women on a Hollywood stage April 27, 2026
After watching AI threaten her livelihood and creative future, 'Younger' author Pamela Redmond turned to the most human medium she could find: her body. Her one-woman show 'Old Woman Naked' premieres in L.A. on April 29.
Deborah Vankin
A crop of classic musical revivals arrives in LA. this spring. Here's why modern audiences will care April 27, 2026
Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Flower Drum Song" and "The Sound of Music" and Lerner and Loewe's "Brigadoon" are all running in L.A. this spring.
Malia Mendez
Post Malone closes Stagecoach with style if not excitement April 27, 2026
The singer headlined the festival's final night almost exactly a year after closing out Coachella's 2025 edition.
Mikael Wood
10 minutes backstage with Gavin Rossdale at Stagecoach April 26, 2026
The Bush frontman on cooking with Guy Fieri and how he ended up at a country festival.
Mikael Wood
From tuxedos to trenches: How media's biggest black-tie party became a violent story April 26, 2026
Cameras were out after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton and the year's biggest party turned into a work night for journalists.
Stephen Battaglio
The best, worst and windiest moments of Stagecoach Day 2 April 26, 2026
Lainey Wilson headlined Saturday at the 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, which also featured sets from Journey, Pitbull and others.
Mikael Wood, Vanessa Franko
What Lainey Wilson did after the wind briefly shut down Stagecoach April 26, 2026
The county star's headlining set was delayed by about an hour after fans at Stagecoach were ordered to evacuate.
Mikael Wood
'Michael' moonwalks into a big box office debut April 26, 2026
Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic cruised to the top of the box office this weekend, despite largely negative reviews from critics.
Samantha Masunaga
10 (more) minutes backstage with David Lee Roth at Stagecoach April 26, 2026
The 71-year-old singer made his third appearance in Indio to sing Van Halen's "Jump" with Teddy Swims.
Mikael Wood

Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader April 27, 2026
A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.
Claire's shuts all 154 standalone stores in UK and Ireland with loss of more than 1,300 jobs April 27, 2026
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
Sabalenka fights back to beat Osaka at Madrid Open April 27, 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka comes from a set and a break down to beat Japan's Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open.
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke April 27, 2026
In a parody before the White House Correspondents Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims April 27, 2026
No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.
Car bomb was 'deliberate, reckless, stupid' attack, says Northern Ireland police chief April 27, 2026
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
Ice hockey player's inquest told of 'chaotic scene' April 27, 2026
Adam Johnson died after suffering a neck injury while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in Sheffield.
Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman April 27, 2026
James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.
Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI in $130bn damages lawsuit April 27, 2026
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130 billion in damages in a lawsuit that could shakeup the artificial intelligence landscape.
Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout' April 27, 2026
Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.

The Man Behind AlphaGo Thinks AI Is Taking the Wrong Path April 27, 2026
David Silver has a new billion-dollar company that aims to build AI “superlearners.”
Will Knight
Best Smart Glasses (2026): Meta, Viture, Xreal, and More April 27, 2026
This burgeoning wearable tech category lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen right from the comfort of your very own face.
Adrienne So
Best iPhone Charger: Cable, Wireless, MagSafe, and More April 27, 2026
Whether you’re a Screen Time champion or you’re constantly on Low Power Mode, we found an iPhone charger perfect for you.
Louryn Strampe
The Tech Bros Are All In on Zyn April 27, 2026
Nicotine pouches are revered among tech workers, who tout them as the perfect brain-boosting, productivity-jacking stimulants.
Mattha Busby
What Is Ethernet? Everything You Need to Know About Wired Networks April 27, 2026
Ethernet delivers stable, speedy, secure wired connections to the internet and between devices.
Simon Hill
Here’s How Much San Francisco Tech Companies Pay for Police Protection April 27, 2026
A recent attack on Sam Altman’s home and OpenAI offices has put corporate security under renewed scrutiny. Records reveal how much some tech firms spend to arm up.
Paresh Dave
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collabs—What You Can Still Buy and What’s Coming April 27, 2026
From Uniqlo to Puma, here are some of the top Pokémerch money can buy … for now.
Matt Kamen
The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways April 27, 2026
From toxic smoke and oil spills to rising emissions, poisoned soil, and damaged ecosystems, war can reshape the environment long after the fighting stops.
Chris Hamill-Stewart, Ruchi Kumar
‘STAGED’: Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting April 26, 2026
The word “staged” exploded on social media following the attack, as both right- and left-wing influencers and anonymous accounts spread unfounded conspiracy theories.
David Gilbert
The Best Kindle Accessories (2026): Cases, Page Turners, Stickers April 26, 2026
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.
Nena Farrell