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'Godfather III' turns 30: Why Al Pacino's Michael Corleone buzz cut surprisingly was a 'really big deal'  USA TODAY

“I don’t want my problems solved for me. Don’t give me a fish. Give me a fishing pole.” –anonymous, but he might have been a bridge player. The essence of bridge is problem-solving. To face an enigmatic situation and figure out the answer is exhilarating. In today’s deal, South’s invitational jump to two spades strikes […]

Tracy Crossan has eight different inflatable costumes and started entertaining her neighbours in lockdown by dressing up as Mr Blobby. She also has a a Sumo wrestler, a T-rex, an alien, a shark, and Frankenstein's monster

There's really no need to have a game today.

Though top public health experts have urged Americans to avoid traveling this holiday season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, some may still be choosing to make plans for Christmas.

When Charlie Chaplin passed away on Christmas Day in 1977, aged 88, he left the screenplay for a last unfinished film titled “The Freak,” a passion project about a young woman with wings named Serapha who is exploited in all kinds of ways. Italy’s Cineteca di Bologna archives, which have long been in charge of […]

As the battle against COVID-19 continues to rage, the plight of Britain’s theaters, which have suffered catastrophic financial strain thanks to lockdown, continues to rumble through the arts world. Theaters were forced to close at the end of March and, with few exceptions, have remained closed since. These venues must decide whether reopening when the latest lockdown eases will be viable, thanks to the very real prospect of continuing social distancing measures which make live performance almost impossible. Читать дальше...

Turkey took its expansionist vision to new heights in 2020—but with a battered economy, growing opposition, and now U.S. sanctions, it’s not clear how long that can continue.

Liverpool fans can enjoy Christmas with a fond look back on 2020 (well, a bit fonder than most of us, I guess), with the Reds finally getting their hands on the league title after 30 years of hurt. The start of the new season, however, has been a little tricky for Jurgen Klopp and co., […]

Giving Michael Corleone a buzzcut in the third "Godfather" movie, released Christmas Day 30 years ago, was "a really big deal." for the director.

Cancer, you are overdue for a change.

As remote work becomes mainstream, and with travel plans stalled due to COVID, chalets are in high demand in the province.

And how Shonda Rhimes adapted them for Netflix

Decades have passed and millions of dollars spent, yet little has been done to restore the lake. California officials say it’s all been leading up to this moment.

TODAY’S WORD — HOLIEST (HOLIEST: HOLE-ee-est: Most sacred.) Average mark 31 words Time limit 40 minutes Can you find 41 or more words in HOLIEST? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — OPTIMAL omit opal pail palm patio pilot pita plait plat plot tail tamp toil topi iota mail malt moat moil molt alit alto […]

From a self-operating bidet to a toothbrush on steroids, there are ways to improve your bathroom with technology.

From smart mirrors and a bidet and trash can with built-in sensors, there are many ways to improve your bathroom with technology.

Alia Bhatt in green button-down dress is all smiles with Ranbir Kapoor