Samantha Worthen
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See #Hamnet in a theater-so powerful on the big screen!
A new film, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 novel, posits that the death of Shakespeare's 11-year-old son may have inspired one of the greatest fictional tragedies ever written.
Forget 'Shakespeare in Love' — 'Hamnet' explores Shakespeare in grief
A new film, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 novel, posits that the death of Shakespeare's 11-year-old son may have inspired one of the greatest fictional tragedies ever written.
n.pr
November 29, 2025 at 2:04 AM
See #Hamnet in a theater-so powerful on the big screen!
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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From @propublica.org: stories of the Venezuelans, none of them criminals, who were picked in a made-for-TV raid on an apartment building in Chicago that used blackhawk helicopters and military tactics
1/ The night of the raid, Jonahyker López awoke to the sound of a helicopter over his building and federal agents yelling, “Open the door!” López told me he sat on the edge of his bed, wishing that his own door would become invisible. But the door came down and agents burst in. 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
From @propublica.org: stories of the Venezuelans, none of them criminals, who were picked in a made-for-TV raid on an apartment building in Chicago that used blackhawk helicopters and military tactics
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The federal government invading churches across the country at Christmas to kidnap Christian immigrants is one of those things so comically evil it can hardly be imagined. Waiting for faith leaders of every political stripe and religious hue to condemn this racist assault on people of faith.
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The federal government invading churches across the country at Christmas to kidnap Christian immigrants is one of those things so comically evil it can hardly be imagined. Waiting for faith leaders of every political stripe and religious hue to condemn this racist assault on people of faith.
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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EPSTEIN: even today, after the release of the key Epstein-Maxwell emails in which Epstein says Trump knew about the "girls" but hasn't "barked" (presumably, talked), the NYT reports that the WH is intensely pressuring the House NOT to vote to release more? How much worse is what we have not seen?
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
EPSTEIN: even today, after the release of the key Epstein-Maxwell emails in which Epstein says Trump knew about the "girls" but hasn't "barked" (presumably, talked), the NYT reports that the WH is intensely pressuring the House NOT to vote to release more? How much worse is what we have not seen?
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In her victory speech, Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) sent a message of unity.
“We sent a message to the whole world that in 2025, Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos,” Spanberger said. https://wapo.st/49lsfnl
“We sent a message to the whole world that in 2025, Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos,” Spanberger said. https://wapo.st/49lsfnl
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In her victory speech, Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) sent a message of unity.
“We sent a message to the whole world that in 2025, Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos,” Spanberger said. https://wapo.st/49lsfnl
“We sent a message to the whole world that in 2025, Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos,” Spanberger said. https://wapo.st/49lsfnl
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World Central Kitchen is mobilizing to Jamaica, please consider donating
October 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
World Central Kitchen is mobilizing to Jamaica, please consider donating
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and may we present you with:
October 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
and may we present you with:
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Multiple days of hurricane force winds and potentially catastrophic and life threatening flooding is expected for portions of the Caribbean beginning tonight. Head to hurricanes.gov for the latest.
October 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Multiple days of hurricane force winds and potentially catastrophic and life threatening flooding is expected for portions of the Caribbean beginning tonight. Head to hurricanes.gov for the latest.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“The images we’ve now all seen of the East Wing being demolished are heartbreaking,” Patti Davis writes. “Over the centuries, many presidents have altered the White House, and certainly older buildings need to be updated and repaired. But this is complete destruction.”
“The images we’ve now all seen of the East Wing being demolished are heartbreaking,” Patti Davis writes. “Over the centuries, many presidents have altered the White House, and certainly older buildings need to be updated and repaired. But this is complete destruction.”
Opinion | I Resented the White House Bitterly. Now I Mourn It.
The East Wing was where Eleanor Roosevelt walked. It was where Jacqueline Kennedy planned the Rose Garden. Now it’s all but gone.
nyti.ms
October 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“The images we’ve now all seen of the East Wing being demolished are heartbreaking,” Patti Davis writes. “Over the centuries, many presidents have altered the White House, and certainly older buildings need to be updated and repaired. But this is complete destruction.”
“The images we’ve now all seen of the East Wing being demolished are heartbreaking,” Patti Davis writes. “Over the centuries, many presidents have altered the White House, and certainly older buildings need to be updated and repaired. But this is complete destruction.”
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Norms & duct tape. That's all the Republic has turned out to be, because the laws & the Constitution do not enforce themselves. There are about 30 people in Washington who can fix this. We should stop giving them free passes all day every day & laser-focus on getting them to do their damn jobs.
It is incredibly difficult to get folks to understand that there are literally 20-30 people in DC who could end all of this tomorrow, & all of them are Republicans in Congress, & no one in the National Conversation seems interested in paying attention to that.
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Norms & duct tape. That's all the Republic has turned out to be, because the laws & the Constitution do not enforce themselves. There are about 30 people in Washington who can fix this. We should stop giving them free passes all day every day & laser-focus on getting them to do their damn jobs.
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Senator @merkley.senate.gov has been speaking for over 4 hours about President Trump’s threats to our democracy.
Watch here ⬇️
Watch here ⬇️
TUNE IN: I’m holding the Senate floor to protest Trump’s grave threats to democracy. We cannot pretend this is normal.
youtube.com/live/bE37g0m...
youtube.com/live/bE37g0m...
Merkley Holds Senate Floor to Protest Trump’s Threats to Democracy
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley
youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Senator @merkley.senate.gov has been speaking for over 4 hours about President Trump’s threats to our democracy.
Watch here ⬇️
Watch here ⬇️
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Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom. n.pr/48AUON2
The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom
Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom.
n.pr
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom. n.pr/48AUON2
We’ve lost a wonderful soul & legendary Casting Director. Sending love to her family.
Jackie Burch, a former teacher of the deaf who went on to serve as a casting director on such noteworthy films as Sixteen Candles, Predator, Die Hard, Mask and Dick Tracy, has died. She was 74.
Jackie Burch, Casting Director on ‘Sixteen Candles,’ Mask’ and ‘Dick Tracy,’ Dies at 74
Jackie Burch, a former teacher of the deaf who went on to serve as a casting director on such noteworthy films as Sixteen Candles, Predator, Die Hard, Mask and Dick Tracy, has died. She was 74.
bit.ly
October 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We’ve lost a wonderful soul & legendary Casting Director. Sending love to her family.
Such an incredible talent & career. Thinking of her family & friends. variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dies at 79
Diane Keaton, who starred in "Annie Hall," has died. She was 79.
variety.com
October 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Such an incredible talent & career. Thinking of her family & friends. variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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Breaking News: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work promoting democracy.
María Corina Machado Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Live Updates and Video
The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.”
nyti.ms
October 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Breaking News: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work promoting democracy.
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Breaking News: Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor President Trump tried to fire, can stay on the central bank's board for now, the Supreme Court ruled. The court is set to hear arguments in January in a legal battle with major implications for the Fed.
Supreme Court Allows Lisa Cook to Remain at Fed, for Now
The justices deferred a decision on the president’s efforts to oust Ms. Cook and instead set oral arguments in the case for January.
nyti.ms
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Breaking News: Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor President Trump tried to fire, can stay on the central bank's board for now, the Supreme Court ruled. The court is set to hear arguments in January in a legal battle with major implications for the Fed.
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I spoke extensively with the Crimson reporter. She understood the strength of the evidence, and it shows.
Odds ratios can be eye-glazing, but let's just say that when 2.5 million kids are studied, and it's still not possible to detect added risk from taking acetaminophen...there's no added risk.
Odds ratios can be eye-glazing, but let's just say that when 2.5 million kids are studied, and it's still not possible to detect added risk from taking acetaminophen...there's no added risk.
September 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I spoke extensively with the Crimson reporter. She understood the strength of the evidence, and it shows.
Odds ratios can be eye-glazing, but let's just say that when 2.5 million kids are studied, and it's still not possible to detect added risk from taking acetaminophen...there's no added risk.
Odds ratios can be eye-glazing, but let's just say that when 2.5 million kids are studied, and it's still not possible to detect added risk from taking acetaminophen...there's no added risk.
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So @jimmykimmel.com's first words back tonight--"As I was saying..."-- were an homage to Tonight Show host Jack Paar, who used those words when he returned after walking out on his show in a censorship dispute with NBC. From 65 years ago:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrhQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrhQ...
Jack paar returns to the Tonight Show [partial Higher quality footage] (March 7, 1960)
YouTube video by Random TV and News Archives
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:01 AM
So @jimmykimmel.com's first words back tonight--"As I was saying..."-- were an homage to Tonight Show host Jack Paar, who used those words when he returned after walking out on his show in a censorship dispute with NBC. From 65 years ago:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrhQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrhQ...
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IMPORTANT PERSPECTIVE: What I have not seen anyone discussing is that Nexstar pulling Kimmel, forcing ABC’s hand, comes as Nexstar is leading the way for the industry on trying to get FCC approval for media consolidation. www.poynter.org/business-wor...
Nexstar’s takeover of Tegna would require an overhaul of FCC ownership rules - Poynter
The proposed sale would exceed the FCC’s 39% cap, igniting debate among broadcasters, unions and press groups
www.poynter.org
September 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
IMPORTANT PERSPECTIVE: What I have not seen anyone discussing is that Nexstar pulling Kimmel, forcing ABC’s hand, comes as Nexstar is leading the way for the industry on trying to get FCC approval for media consolidation. www.poynter.org/business-wor...
Such an incredible legacy Robert Redford leaves behind. Thinking of his family & friends.
Via @variety.com
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Via @variety.com
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Robert Redford, ‘Butch Cassidy’ and ‘All the President’s Men’ Icon, Dies at 89
Robert Redford, the screen legend known for films like 'All the President's Men' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' has died. He was 89.
variety.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Such an incredible legacy Robert Redford leaves behind. Thinking of his family & friends.
Via @variety.com
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Via @variety.com
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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Kudos to #emmys for paying tribute to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and criticize its defunding by Congress. As cultural institutions like the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian, CBS News, and Stephen Colbert face threats, surprised more stars aren't speaking out tonight.
September 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Kudos to #emmys for paying tribute to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and criticize its defunding by Congress. As cultural institutions like the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian, CBS News, and Stephen Colbert face threats, surprised more stars aren't speaking out tonight.
September 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM