Month: January 2021

The sixth and possibly final novel in Ragnar Jonasson‘s Dark Iceland series might just be the best. It’s the writing that’s so captivating – thanks in part to translator David Warriner, but also because of the considered way Ragnar highlights the issues that surround a premature death. Set in snowy Siglufjordur in northern Iceland, Winterkill
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It was a big day for Joe Biden‘s German shepherd Major—and a huge one for Josh Groban as well! On Jan. 17, the singer appeared at Major’s virtual “Indoguration Ceremony” to perform a remix of “(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?” by Patti Page. The ceremony, a play on the President Elect’s upcoming Inauguration ceremony
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Play video content Breaking News CBS Sunday Morning Kamala Harris‘s achievements are off the charts — District Attorney, Attorney General, Senator, and soon-to-be Vice President, but thing is — according to her husband — she’s a normal person who really loves her Chucks! Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were grilled by Jane Pauley on
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Phil Spector, the “wall of sound” producer famous for his work in 1960s pop and rock music, has died, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has confirmed. In a post on their website, the CDCR wrote that Spector “was pronounced deceased of natural causes” yesterday (January 16), at an outside hospital. His official cause
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Yoweri Museveni, president of Uganda, branded LGBT+ people as “deviants”. (Jack Taylor/Getty) The incumbent president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, has won his sixth consecutive term after an election campaign marred by aggressive homophobic rhetoric. On Saturday (16 January) Museveni was once again declared the winner of the presidential election with 58.64 percent of the vote.
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There are certain writers and series that you can count on to raise the spirits of crime fiction lovers at this dark time, as the world battles coronavirus. Andrew Martin and his railway detective character Jim Stringer are among that number. When Martin’s new book, Powder Smoke, landed on the doormat here at CFL HQ,
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Kaley Cuoco is mourning the death of her pooch, Norman … which has left the actress heart-broken, considering how big of a dog lover she is. The ‘Big Bang Theory’ star broke the tragic news Saturday, posting two black and white photos of her with her beloved Norman, writing … “💔 earth shattering deep gut
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Surprise surprise, traits of toxic masculinity are more likely to be found in Trump fans (Envato) An entirely predictable study has found that Americans who support traditional stereotypes of toxic masculinity are more likely to back Donald Trump. A team from Penn State University found a correlation between belief in “hegemonic masculinity” – the notion
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Versace With a new year comes fresh opportunities for innovative fashion, stunning visuals, and new levels of star power. The spring-summer 2021 campaigns have arrived, placing Kate Moss near a glowing Eiffel Tower for Messika Paris, and the likes of Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner in an underwater escape for Versace. Plus, Prada is exploring
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Avery in Transhood. (HBO) New documentary Transhood is that very rare thing: a piece of media about young trans people that actually platforms young trans people and their lives. Released in October by HBO, the documentary is the culmination of five year’s of filming in Kansas City. Directed by Sharon Liese and executive produced by
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