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Tuesday briefing: What do we know about the new prime minister’s plans?

In today’s newsletter: He’s the first British Indian prime minister and a sign of hoped-for stability among Tories. Here’s what we know so far about his policy agenda, political weaknesses and more

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

Barbra Streisand says people still can’t say her name correctly

‘It’s the funniest thing to me that people still can’t seem to get my name right,’ she said

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

First Thing: Is Trump-backed election denier Doug Mastriano too extreme to win?

The far-right Republican who is running for governor in Pennsylvania has extremist views – and he hasn’t softened his stance. Plus, how Barbra Streisand rose above jabs at her appearance

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022

‘We’re positively BEGGING you’: how Republicans and Democrats demand money differently

Meticulously crafted campaign emails and text messages, with a heavy dose of guilt-tripping, reveal their parties’ worldviews

The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2022

Counterculture design legend Kaffe Fassett: ‘I’m that bizarre beast – a man who does textiles’

The designer is still knitting at 84, and his eclectic home and studio reflect his love of pattern and bright colour

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2022

Is Putin Darth Vader? Luke Skywalker Helps Ukraine Use The Force Against 'The Evil Empire'

"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill is joining a real-life resistance effort by raising money to aid Ukraine against Russia.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2022

Hollywood star ‘close to King Charles’ who joked she could have become a royal

During his career in the Navy, King Charles had the opportunity to meet one very famous Hollywood star. The pair quickly became friends and have both spoken about their closeness in interviews

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Early Streisand Nightclub Recording Remastered for Release

A series of 1962 performances by Barbra Streisand at a Manhattan nightclub before she became a superstar have been remastered and will be released this fall. “Barbra Streisand — Live at the Bon Soir” features songs from a three night stint at the Bon Soir nightclub in Greenwich Village. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 23, 2022

Movie review: ‘Sidney’ celebrates the legendary Poitier

He was the first Black male Academy Award winner. He was the first Black male movie star. For many white people, children included, he was the first Black male actor they loved. It is at first surprising to see Sidney Poitier talk about himself in an existing interview in Reginald…

Boston Herald · Sep 23, 2022

Early Streisand nightclub recording remastered for release

A series of 1962 performances by Barbra Streisand at a Manhattan nightclub before she became a superstar have been remastered and will be released this fall

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022