Year: 2024

The New York Times editorial board on Friday called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race against Donald Trump, citing his poor performance in the debate the night before. “The president appeared on Thursday night as a shadow of a once-great public servant,” the Times editorial said. “He struggled to articulate what he would accomplish in a second term. He struggled to respond to Trump’s provocations. He struggled to hold Trump accountable for his lies, his failures and his chilling plans. More than once, he struggled to finish a sentence.” “Biden has claimed that he is the…

When French filmmaker Catherine Breillat was 40, her husband left her for a much younger woman. Soon after, she began dating a man 12 years her junior. “Men often dismiss their older wives, claiming that they can no longer be loved,” Breillat said in a recent interview, through an interpreter. "But it's not true. I want to tell other women that there is no reason to despair." In his new film Last summerwhich opens in theaters on Friday, explores this concept through a provocative plot. Since the 1970s, the acclaimed director, now 75, has focused on the troubled sexual awakening…

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam will return a Henri Matisse painting that has been part of its collection since 1941 to the heirs of its original owner, a German-Jewish textile manufacturer and art patron who sold it to finance his family’s escape from Nazi-occupied Holland. The museum announced Tuesday it was returning the artwork, titled "Odalisque," following the "binding opinion" of the Dutch Restitution Commission, a government body that deals with cases of artworks looted by the Nazis. The heirs described the decision as symbolic justice. “Matisse made the same journey from Berlin to Amsterdam as our grandparents,” they said.…

In an engaging sports discussion, prominent sports personalities Skip Bayless, Rachel Nichols and Keyshawn Johnson delve into the latest headlines, delving into various topics, including JJ Redick's highly anticipated introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers. As the conversation continues, Skip Bayless, known for his in-depth analysis, provides his unique perspective on adding Redick to the Lakers roster. With his sharp wit and deep knowledge of the game, Bayless explores the potential impact that Redick's shooting ability and veteran experience can bring to the team. He raises questions about how Redick's presence will complement the Lakers' current star-studded lineup…