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Public opinion is split as US marks 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

Americans are divided between support and opposition for the US decision to drop an atomic bomb during World War II.

Al Jazeera

Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’

It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory

The Independent UK

Carter’s book on Israeli ‘apartheid’ was called antisemitic – but was it prescient?

The ex-president was pilloried for his characterisation of the Palestinians’ plight but some say an apology is in order

The Guardian - US

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies

Carter, the longest-lived president, died on Sunday in his hometown of Plains, Georgia

Salon

Best biographies of all time to add to your 2024 reading list

Intricate, academic explorations of lives and careers past

Evening Standard

Critics Choice Awards: Ryan Gosling's bemused reaction to 'I'm Just Ken' win goes viral

The Canadian actor sent the internet wild with his deadpan reaction to winning Best Original Song

Evening Standard

Critics Choice Awards: Christopher Nolan’s epic Oppenheimer dominates as Barbie wins best comedy

Succession, Beef and The Bear also dominated in the TV categories during the ceremony

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Christopher Nolan on Oppenheimer being named Total Film’s 2023 Film of the Year and awards buzz

In conversation with Christopher Nolan, the director of Oppenheimer – Total Film’s 2023 Film of the Year

Total Film

Oppenheimer: sex, death and impending apocalypse – discuss with spoilers

Christopher Nolan’s film about the godfather of the nuclear bomb is impressive, and Cillian Murphy the perfect man for the job, but do women get a raw deal and is it all too sanitised?

The Guardian - UK

Were Einstein And Oppenheimer Really Friends? (And Other Things You Might Be Wondering After You See The Movie)

Were Oppenheimer and Einstein friends? Were there spies at Los Alamos? Let's go over these real facts about Oppenheimer.

Cinemablend

I was a US nuclear missile operator. I’m grateful for the Oppenheimer film

The questions at the center of Oppenheimer don’t feel theoretical to me. From 2012 to 2017 I worked on nearly 300 nuclear silo alerts

The Guardian - US

Robert Oppenheimer: The true story behind Christopher Nolan’s biopic about ‘the father of the atomic bomb’

Real-life scientist behind the atomic bomb has a complicated legacy in America

The Independent UK

Robert Oppenheimer: The true story behind Christopher Nolan’s biopic about ‘the father of the atomic bomb’

Real-life scientist behind the atomic bomb has a complicated legacy in America

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan’s Blockbuster Explores J. Robert Oppenheimer’s Controversial Journey

Film 'Oppenheimer' sparks discussion on nuclear threats and Oppenheimer's complex legacy

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Roll Call

‘Oppenheimer’ sparks nuclear debate. Will Congress join in?

A few are skipping all the Oppenheimer vs. Barbie memes and trying to seize the moment to promote their legislation.

The Guardian - US

Oppenheimer biographer supports US bill to bar use of AI in nuclear launches

Kai Bird, author of American Prometheus, says technology is ‘too dangerous to gamble with’ and supports US senator’s attempt to bar it

The Independent UK

Robert Oppenheimer: The true story behind Christopher Nolan’s biopic about ‘the father of the atomic bomb’

Real-life scientist behind the atomic bomb has a complicated legacy in America

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer: The true story behind Christopher Nolan’s biopic about ‘the father of the atomic bomb’

Real-life scientist behind the atomic bomb has a complicated legacy in America

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LiveScience

Science news this week: Civil War haul and the moon’s hot blob

July 16, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

'Lord, these affairs are hard on the heart': How Manhattan Project scientists reacted to the world's first atomic bomb test

In this except from the biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, we hear from the people at the historic first test of the atomic bomb in New Mexico.

LiveScience

8 wild stories about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the 'father of the atomic bomb'

From predicting the existence of black holes to being insulted by Einstein — J. Robert Oppenheimer led an intriguing life. Here are eight facts you didn't know about the father of the atomic bomb.

LiveScience

Who was J. Robert Oppenheimer? Biographer Kai Bird delves into the physicist's fascinating life and legacy

Kai Bird, co-author of "American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer" opens up on the physicist's life and legacy.

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer hailed as ‘spectacular’ in rapturous first reviews following Paris premiere

Oppenheimer’s world premiere took place in Paris on Tuesday (11 July)

The Independent UK

‘Oppenheimer may be Nolan’s masterpiece’: Rapturous first reviews land following Paris premiere

Oppenheimer’s world premiere took place in Paris on Tuesday (11 July)

Total Film

Oppenheimer is being described as a horror movie – and Christopher Nolan agrees

The filmmaker has shared some first reactions

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