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Doctor Who episode 6 review: 'Demons of the Punjab' is an engaging time travel caper

11/12/2018, 1:34:05 AM
*Spoiler warning* That it achieves so much without ever losing its family-friendly gloss is a credit to debut 'Doctor Who' playwright Vinay Patel – but even more so to the interstellar frothiness Whittaker continues to bring ✔ Bateman, usually seen in comedy roles, is a revelation as is Laura Linney as his nasty wife Wendy ✔ There is also a break-out performance by Julia Garner playing the scion of a local redneck crime family ✔ Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds


A 'No Reservations,' 'Parts Unknown' viewing guide from an Anthony Bourdain devotee

11/12/2018, 1:25:28 AM
On Tuesday, Netflix announced that it's extending the run of 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' to allow fans mourning his death more time to watch the show. Here are five episodes you should start with. ✔ Anthony Bourdain's passion for food and travel inspired us to taste and see the world ✔ In honor of the series finale on CNN, we have republished the story below, originally published in the days after Bourdain's death ✔ Salehi was soon let go, but Rezaian spent 544 days imprisoned by Iranian authorities


A national museum where veterans, not war, come first

11/12/2018, 12:23:08 AM
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum, recently opened in Columbus, Ohio, puts the stories of veterans first. Learn about their journeys from the decision to serve to life after service. ✔ Every role counts Jaspen Boothe, a disabled Army veteran who served for 17 years, first as an 88 Mike (or truck driver), and then as a human resources officer in the ROTC (a college program that prepares young adults for the military), says she was surprised to be asked to be a part of the museum's creation


Hyperloop train might be coming to India

11/12/2018, 3:28:07 AM
Virgin Hyperloop One plans to create a hyperloop line between the Indian cities of Mumbai and Pune. ✔ The company's goal is to transform public transportation by creating hyperloops, or pods that whiz people through tunnels at high speeds in order to get from place to place more quickly ✔ Let's stop talking about just mitigating the impact of the automobile and instead create something really new ✔ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been supportive of the project and was present, alongside Branson, when the deal was signed


Brawl between American Airlines flight attendants results in lawsuit against carrier

11/12/2018, 12:24:51 AM
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday, Kathy Ida Wolfe says the airline failed to investigate or ensure her safety after a crew member assaulted her. ✔ There are many rules to follow when getting on a plane, but some we decide to skip, like switching seats on an uncrowded plane ✔ His restaurants include Bellota and The Sugar Club in Auckland, and The Providores and Tapa Room in London ✔ Flyers can always request a cup of complimentary Starbucks coffee, too


Eleanor Tomlinson looks every inch a country heroine in Poldark shoot

11/12/2018, 2:17:25 AM
Eleanor Tomlinson, 26, channelled her Poldark character in a dramatic windswept photoshoot for Town & Country magazine. ✔ The red-haired beauty looks every inch the star as she posed with a gorgeous horses on the stunning Cornish beaches ✔ Earlier this week, the Angus Thongs, and Perfect Snogging star shared a snap of herself on Instagram, where she posted in front of a Demelza road sign writing: 'Cornwall - the heart of Poldark ✔ Thank you for the last 5 years and the wonderful memories


Harry Redknapp refused to fly to Australia for work before joining I'm a Celeb

11/12/2018, 1:45:39 AM
Harry Redknapp, 71, is the second star to touch down in Australia for ITV's I'm A Celebrity ✔ The former Tottenham manager was hired by Aussie team Central Coast Mariners as a football consultant in 2016 ✔ Redknapp went on to admit he has spoken to his old player Neil Razor Ruddock on his time in the Jungle in 2004 ✔ Read More I'm A Celebrity 2018 Full line up revealed Dec's here! Camp in danger Holly's here!


The remote Arctic town that is melting away

11/12/2018, 1:22:23 AM
As the Arctic loses ice at dramatic rates, people in Qaanaaq, the northernmost town in Greenland, are finding their homes, livelihoods, customs and very survival at risk. ✔ In September 2018, there was 26.6% less ice coverage in the Arctic, referring to the area of ice measured by square kilometres, than the 1981-2010 average ✔ This is a trend: 2017 was 24.8% below average, 2016 was 29.4% below average and 2015 28% below average ✔ This story was reported with support from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting


26 Things You're Totally Going To Want When It's Freezing Out

11/12/2018, 1:04:50 AM
Sweater weather is about to become sweater, scarf, hat, and coat weather. ✔ A short or long teddy bear coat to offer some furry great protection from the elements ✔ I was so indecisive on this issue and I’m so glad I decided to splurge ✔ He enjoys the warmth on cold mornings on his commute ✔ Use it to reheat leftovers, soups, oatmeal, and more


Dynasties review: David Attenborough's new series is immaculate

11/12/2018, 1:34:06 AM
Human emotions are the reason we come back to Attenborough shows, and in the first episode alone 'Dynasties' is as enjoyable as anything he has done ✔ The saga of Walter White took years to track the iconic anti-hero’s rise from mild mannered everyman to dead-eyed criminal ✔ The camerawork, the editing, the sound, the storyline: all immaculate ✔ Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds


How to date billionaires

11/12/2018, 1:33:31 AM
Canada's answer to the Kardashians talk about the dark side of the high life and the lessons they learnt ✔ The first lady is visiting Africa on her first big solo international trip, aiming to make child well-being the focus of a five-day, four-country tour Reuters 42/51 1 October 2018 Indian school children dressed like Mahatma Gandhi perform yoga during a event at a school in Chennai ahead of his birth anniversary


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