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‘One Battle After Another’ wins Critics Choice honors
Speed Read Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, won best picture at the 31st Critics Choice Awards
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The diminishing power of willpower
In the Spotlight ‘Try harder’ attitude may not be the best way to achieve long-term goals
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The best alcohol-free alternatives for Dry January
The Week Recommends Whether emerging from a boozy Christmas, or seeking a change in 2026, here are some of the best non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits to enjoy
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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13 Gen Z workplace terms and phrases
in depth From ‘quiet firing’ to ‘resenteeism,’ there are clues about why employers and employees in America are having such a sad time
By David Faris Published
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Hilarious comedians to see on tour this winter
The Week Recommends Get some laughs from Nate Bargatze, Josh Johnson and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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2025’s most notable new albums
The Week Recommends These were some of the finest releases of the past year
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Rob Reiner, wife dead in ‘apparent homicide’
speed read The Reiners, found in their Los Angeles home, ‘had injuries consistent with being stabbed’
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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10 upcoming albums to stream during the winter chill
The Week Recommends As the calendar turns to 2026, check out some new music from your favorite artists
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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May your loved ones eat, drink and be merry with these 9 edible Christmas gifts
The Week Recommends Let them eat babka (and cheese and licorice)
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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10 concert tours to see this winter
The Week Recommends Keep cozy this winter with a series of concerts from big-name artists
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is Wicked: For Good defying expectations?
Talking Point Second half of hit musical film adaptation hamstrung by source material, but Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldblum are ‘sublime’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Rosalía and the rise of nunmania
Under The Radar It may just be a ‘seasonal spike’ but Spain is ‘enthralled’ with all things nun
By Abby Wilson Published
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To the point: the gender divide over exclamation marks
Talking Point ‘Men harbouring urges to be more exclamative’ can finally take a breath – this is what using the punctuation really conveys
By Abby Wilson Published
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‘The worry is far from fanciful’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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