Timothée Chalamet is ‘magnetic’ in ‘sweet’ and ‘whimsical’ chocolate saga

Timothée Chalamet transformed into Willy Wonka for Paul King’s prequel of the same name to the beloved character, but that doesn’t mean initial reactions weren’t full of some critics calling the film crazy. Chalamet stars as a young entrepreneur who wants to build a chocolate empire in the musical film ‘Wonka’. Set 25 years before … Read more

from The Snow Queen to Bluey

(ES) As the school holidays approach, what better way to prevent your little ones from destroying the house than by taking them to a Christmas show? London has a wealth of great theatre, dance and other performances aimed at children of all ages, and our picks (excluding pantos, due later this week) are below… The … Read more

These beautiful purple and green lights are not auroras. This is Steve

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Not all science is conducted by people in white lab coats under the fluorescent lights of academic buildings. Every now and then the trajectory of the scientific record is forever changed in a pub over … Read more

“She believed in us and cared for us.” Rosalynn Carter’s children honor their mother during tribute service in Atlanta

Rosalynn Carter’s son shared memories of the campaign trail and life at home in the years after the White House during a tribute to the former first lady in Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon. ‘My mother was the glue that held our family together, through the ups and downs and the thick and thin of family … Read more

Huw Edwards has a chance to restart his career – if he leaves the BBC

Huw Edwards was the BBC’s highest paid journalist – BBC BBC insiders have claimed there is “no way back” for 62-year-old presenter Huw Edwards, who has reportedly been shown the results of the corporation’s internal fact-finding investigation. The investigation was launched following allegations in July that Edwards paid a 17-year-old for explicit images. The teen’s … Read more

How diet affects chronic pain

You’ve probably heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” But how much of a role does diet play in chronic pain, and could changing your diet reduce the pain you feel? A balanced diet is known to contain essential vitamins, minerals and macronutrients necessary for proper functioning. Your diet can also affect your energy … Read more

The designers, the stars and all the backstage drama

By the 1970s, the Palace of Versailles had fallen into disrepair. The centuries-old castle was plagued by termites and leaks had developed from the gilded ceilings. Needing money for restoration, Versailles’ chief curator Gérald Van der Kemp sought the advice of fashion publicist and CFDA founder Eleanor Lambert, who created the fundraising campaign that WWD … Read more

Killers wanted to know whether Brianna Ghey would scream like a girl, court hears

Brianna Ghey, 16, was found with fatal injuries near Warrington, Cheshire on February 11 – FAMILY HANDOUT/CHESHIRE POLICE A transgender teenager was stabbed to death by two 16-year-olds who wanted to see if she screamed like a boy or a girl, a court heard. Brianna Ghey, 16, was allegedly murdered by the pair, who had … Read more