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The 12 Defining Shots of ‘Breaking Bad’
Whether or not you think that Breaking Bad has a claim to being the best television show of the post-Sopranos era, a case can certainly be made that it’s the best-looking. Over the course of five seasons, creator Vince Gilligan and cinematographer Michael Slovis cultivated an expressive, eccentric, scrupulously slick look apart from other narratively …
Brexit: Boris Johnson will send extension letter – court document
Image copyright PA Media Boris Johnson will send a letter to the EU asking for a Brexit delay if no deal is agreed by 19 October, according to government papers submitted to a Scottish court. The document was revealed as campaigners sought a ruling forcing the PM to comply with the Benn Act. Their QC …
Where to Get Free and Discounted Tacos Today
Today, October 4, is National Taco Day. Like all made-up food-related holidays, that means you can score some great discounts on tacos today from a pretty wide range of places. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals from national chains, but if you have a local favorite in your town it’s always worth checking …
Ukraine Prosecutor General Announces Audit of Cases Including Firm Linked to Hunter Biden
In a press conference on Friday, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, Ruslan Riaboshapka reportedly announced his office is undertaking an audit of all cases closed or settled under his predecessor including investigations into the oil and gas company Burisma and the firm’s owner Mykola Zlochevskiy. It appears this is part of a general review of …
James Franco sued by two former students for alleged sexual exploitation at film school
“If you Google me, you can see me naked,” Sarah Tither-Kaplan later told the Los Angeles Times. “Before I’ve ever been on TV or before I’ve ever had any real credits or before any of this — of course I regret that. I don’t want that.” On Thursday, Tither-Kaplan and another actress, Toni Gaal, sued …
Texts Show Top U.S. Diplomat In Ukraine Concerned Over Possible Quid Pro Quo : NPR
Kurt Volker, former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine, arrives for a closed-door interview with House investigators, as House Democrats proceed with the impeachment inquiry of President Trump, at the Capitol in Washington, on Thursday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Kurt Volker, former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine, arrives for a …
Rory Stewart quits Tory party to stand as independent in London Mayor race
Rory Stewart quit the Tory party to stand as an independent in London Mayor race. He announced he was standing down as the MP for Penrith and The Border at the next election. And in a further shock revelation he said he would be throwing his hat into the ring for the mayoralty. On his …
Is this half-price Surface Studio clone too good to be true?
Say what you like about Microsoft’s Surface Studio, but there’s no denying that it’s an aspirational computer. Starting at $3,499, it’s not meant to be for everyone. And even if you’re only interested in the primary selling point — the gorgeous monitor with its unique “zero-gravity” sliding hinge — Microsoft won’t sell it to you …
Hong Kong introduces emergency powers to ban face masks at protests
Hong Kong will ban face masks at public demonstrations as part of emergency powers announced Friday, as sometimes violent pro-democracy protests continue in the semiautonomous territory. Carrie Lam, the city’s Beijing-backed leader, told a press conference that the the ban on face masks, which are worn by many protesters to hide their identities, would come …
Apple increases production of iPhone 11: sources
TAIPEI — Apple has told suppliers to increase their production of its latest iPhone 11 range by up to 10%, or 8 million units, the Nikkei Asian Review has learned, following better-than-expected demand worldwide for its new cut-price handset. The increase in orders appears to validate Apple CEO Tim Cook’s new strategy of enticing budget-conscious consumers …