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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at 40 – a deep meditation on loneliness, and Spielberg's most exhilarating film

40 years ago this month saw the release of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – a film about a stranded alien, the boy called Elliott who discovers it and a bond of friendship that remains as magical and heartbreaking as it did back in 1982.

The Conversation

Indiana Jones 5: Harrison Ford shares release date and first look

During a public celebration of Star Wars and Indiana Jones composer John Williams’ 90th birthday on Thursday, Harrison Ford took to the stage to share a first glimpse of the new Indiana Jones film, as well as its June 2023 release date.

Evening Standard

The Gwendraeth colliery tragedy that killed 26 men and boys and took months to recover their bodies

The number of people who died could have been far higher, a report suggests

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John Williams delights fans with a medley of hits at Star Wars Celebration

The legendary composer, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, was joined on stage by a full orchestra.

The Independent UK

Composer John Williams and cellist Yo-Yo Ma bring together 'A Gathering of Friends'

On a new album, the classical stars revisit the concerto Williams composed specifically for Ma, as well as some of Williams' most affecting film scores.

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Economic Data Scheduled For Tuesday

The NFIB small business optimism index for April is scheduled for release at 6:00 a.m. ET. The optimism index has fallen short of market estimates in the last three reports. Analysts expect April's reading declining to 92.9 from March's 93.2. New York Fed President John Williams is set to speak…

Benzinga

Economic Data Scheduled For Friday

U.S. jobs report for April is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET. Analysts expect nonfarm payrolls rising 400,000 in April, compared with a three-month average growth of 562,000. The unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 3.6% in April. New York Fed President John Williams is set to…

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A night to remember in Phuket

When I think of Phuket, I think about the beach -- nearby Koh Phi Phi with swimsuit and G-string clad partying 20-somethings trying to experience every excitement that life has to offer. That was until I was fortunate enough to attend the sold-out gala and premiere performance of the new…

Bangkok Post

'Bloody-hunting slaughtermen', sieges and 'lechery': what does Shakespeare tell us of war?

Only two days separate Anzac Day and Shakespeare’s (presumed) birthday and actual death-day. This proximity is coincidental. But amid a war in Ukraine, being reported in horrifyingly graphic detail from the point of view of the victims, and given Shakespeare is the world’s most-quoted, most-performed and most studied writer, it…

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Verstappen storms to win at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: F1 – as it happened

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen led from start to finish, cutting Charles Leclerc’s lead in the driver standings from 40 to 27 points on a miserable weekend for Ferrari

The Guardian - UK

Logan Mwangi's mum yells 'You lying murderer' at stepdad as pair found guilty

Logan Mwangi, five, was found dead on July 31 last year in the River Ogmore near his home in Bridgend, South Wales, and it was found he suffered more than 56 external injuries

Daily Mirror

Logan Mwangi's mum and step dad guilty of murdering five-year-old found in river

A 14-year-old boy - who cannot be identified for legal reasons - was also convicted alongside the couple for the murder of the schoolboy and perverting the course of justice.

Daily Record

The latest death and in memoriam notices in Swansea as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with loved ones at this time

Wales Online

The Grangetown hardware shop that's been serving customers for more than 60 years

Clarence Hardware has been part of the Grangetown community for over 60 years and is still a bustling shop today

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J. Brady McCollough: Chip Kelly is gambling he doesn’t have to match Lincoln Riley’s electricity

LOS ANGELES — Last week at UCLA football practice, I asked Chip Kelly about Lincoln Riley’s “next-level” use of the transfer portal — a reference that anyone who is remotely engaged in following college football would understand.

Axios

Bond market moves imply a slowdown ahead

The inversion of the yield curve implies that the Fed may overdo it on rate hikes

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The latest death and in memorium notices in Wales as families remember loved ones

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Economic Data Scheduled For Tuesday

The Johnson Redbook Retail Sales Index for the latest week is scheduled for release at 8:55 a.m. ET. Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams is set to speak at 9:00 a.m. ET. The S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller home price index for January will be released at 9:00 a.m.…

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Fed’s Williams says a half-point hike on the table if needed

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said a half-percentage-point increase in interest rates is an option if warranted by the data, joining other officials in putting such a move on the table.

Benzinga

Economic Data Scheduled For Friday

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index for March is scheduled for release at 10:00 a.m. ET. Consumer sentiment dipped in the preliminary reading for March to 59.7, a level that's projected to hold in the final reading for the month. Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams…

Chicago Tribune

Steven Spielberg is up for another Oscar: We ranked all 33 of his movies, from worst to No. 1 best

Forty-two years ago a little-known, 30-something actor named Steven Spielberg played a Cook County Assessor clerk in “The Blues Brothers.” He had a few lines, such as “Can I help you?” and “Here is your receipt.” His on-screen career came and went so fast you never noticed. But that filmmaking…

The Independent UK

Boy found dead in river had internal injuries ‘consistent with child abuse’

Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, was found dead in the River Ogmore in Bridgend last year, Cardiff Crown Court heard.

Los Angeles Times

Over 70 Hollywood heavy-hitters slam controversial Oscar changes in open letter

LOS ANGELES — With the Academy Awards less than three weeks away, more than 70 prominent film professionals — including Oscar winners James Cameron, Kathleen Kennedy, John Williams and Guillermo del Toro — issued a letter Wednesday urging the academy to reverse a controversial plan they argue would relegate some…

The Independent UK

NY Fed's Williams: Rates should rise steadily from March

The Federal Reserve should start raising interest rates next month to help rein in too-high inflation, New York Fed President John Williams said Friday

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