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The IndependentElon Musk wants to abolish daylight savings time, and it might actually be a good idea
After 58 years of springing forward and falling back, evidence is mounting that it’s bad for our bodies, reports Io Dodds
- The Independent
Harry Potter theme park recalls Gryffindor sword replicas for violating Japan’s strict weapons law
More than 350 of the swords have already been sold
- BuzzFeed
17 Wholesome Posts I Saw On This Week That Were So Cute They Legitimately Gave Me A More Positive Outlook (At Least Temporarily)
"Every day is all there is."
- People
Taylor Swift’s Book Sells 814,000 Copies in 2 Days, Sets Record for the Year
Swift's book was released on Black Friday, Nov. 29, exclusively at Target
- Deadline
Netflix Wins 7-Figure Auction For Callie Hart’s BookTok Sensation ‘Quicksilver’
EXCLUSIVE: In heated competition, Netflix has optioned the rights to Callie Hart’s fantasy romance BookTok phenom novel Quicksilver. Deadline hears this is a 7-figure deal. Elizabeth Cantillon will produce for The Cantillon Company. Hart will be executive producer. WME brokered the deal. TikTok’s mention of Quicksilver amassed 3 million views in the first two months …
- Deadline
Book To Movie Adaptations Coming Out This Year
As 2024 draws to a close, there are still several film releases based on books coming out in theaters and on streamers. Several other well known books have transformed for the big screen this year, including comics like The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, childhood stories like Harold and the Purple Crayon and more. Read on …
- Digital Spy
First trailer for Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs' new movie
The Salt Path starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs has released a first trailer ahead of its cinema release.
- INSIDER
Taylor Swift fans lined up at Target to buy her self-published book. It turned out to be riddled with errors.
Taylor Swift released "The Eras Tour Book" at Target on Friday. Despite some typos and misprints, it's the retailer's best-selling book of the year.
- The Telegraph
Putin’s relative accidentally reveals secret Russian death toll in Ukraine
A relative of Vladimir Putin has accidentally let slip secret Kremlin data that reveals Russia’s losses in its war in Ukraine.
- The Telegraph
Why South Korea declared martial law and what happens next
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s president, declared martial law on Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state forces” that he said threatened to “ruin” the nation.
- The Independent
Killer who boasted ‘I’ll be 45 when I get out’ dies in prison aged 42
Callum Tole shouted, ‘Happy days. I’m still alive,’ after he was told he would spend the next 18 years in prison
- Cosmo
Rita Ora frees the nip at Fashion Awards afterparty in mesh cut-out dress
After wearing a custom Primark suit to The 2024 Fashion Awards, Rita Ora donned a comic strip dress with sheer mesh cut-outs to free the nip for the afterparty.
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag in line for first new job since Manchester United sacking
The Dutchman is attracting interest
- Evening Standard
Mikel Arteta dismisses Ruben Amorim set-piece claim after Arsenal corner dominance against Manchester United
Amorim suggested Arsenal’s wingers deliberately try to win corners
- The Telegraph
South Korea declares martial law
The South Korean president has declared emergency martial law, citing North Korean threats and domestic “anti-state forces”.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Arne Slot offers latest Mohamed Salah update after fresh contract reports
Reds boss hailed his star forward after another influential goalscoring display in Newcastle thriller
- Evening Standard
Liverpool dealt major selection blow for Everton clash as key star to miss Merseyside derby
Arne Slot to be without important first-team Reds starter for the next two matches
- The Independent
Russian actress dies after being swept away by huge wave while doing yoga in Thailand
Warning systems had been in place for hazardous weather in the area
- People
Princess Anne Gracefully Saves Near Protocol Mistake with Amir of Qatar at State Banquet
Princess Anne was in command — with a plan! — at the glittering dinner
- BuzzFeed
"Immediately No": People Shared Their Brutally Honest Thoughts About Kamala Harris Potentially Running For President Again
Over 600 people shared how they feel about Harris possibly returning to the campaign trail, and the range in responses is truly shocking.