Michael Jackson biopic turns up the music and mutes the controversy. What's wrong with that?
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael is a surface-level replay of the iconic King of Pop’s life. Audiences get toe-tapping entertainment value and an impressive impersonation by nephew Jaafar Jackson at the expense of virtually any investigation into the mind and motivations of the eponymous star. Source link
Family says mom of baby who died was ‘begging for help’ at remote Ontario hospital, waiting for doctor's call
The family of an 11-month-old Cree baby from Attawapiskat who died in a Fort Albany hospital in northeastern Ontario this month says he would still be alive if he had received the health care he needed and deserved. Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner says it’s investigating. Source link
Blues star says Women's Origin timing 'not ideal' after six-month lay-off
Kezie Apps is one of a number of Origin stars who will play her first match in a matter of months when she represents the Blues, and she doesn’t believe the lay-off is the best preparation. Source link
The consequences of India's push to get more women in parliament
India’s government proposed a plan to get more women into parliament but it came with one major condition. Source link
Saros is an exhilarating sci-fi shooter set in a haunting, cryptic world
Finnish studio Housemarque follows up from its 2021 hit Returnal with Saros, refining the “bullet ballet” action to make it a more approachable game without sacrificing its adrenaline-pumping nature. Source link
Injury-decimated Broncos score spectacular tries to heap more pain on Dogs
Injury-hit Brisbane stands tall at a wet and wild Lang Park, scoring two remarkable tries in a 32-12 defeat of Canterbury-Bankstown. Source link
Why the gas tax momentum is building to stop selling Australia short
Gas giants are breathing a sigh of relief after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ruled out a 25 per cent tax on exports in next month’s budget. But for how long will the federal government resist something that one leading expert says is in our “national interest”? Source link
The Big Debate: Waiting lists apology, cost of living and more powers
The NHS and childcare are two of the main topics debated by political leaders in Carmarthen. Source link
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change Source link
Half Man is a breathless, brutal drama that puts the fear of Gadd into you
Played by Richard Gadd, Ruben Pallister is the new BBC drama’s ferocious antagonist. Source link