Latest News: November 2018

Friday, 30 November 2018

These Professional Portraits of Animals Evoke Human Emotion

Photographer Randal Ford spent two years taking studio photographs for 'The Animal Kingdom'.

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A Possible 'Fallout 76' Lawsuit Leads the Week in Game News

If one law firm has its way, publisher Bethesda may need to pay for its alleged practices.

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now second worst in history

More than 400 people have been hit in eastern DR Congo, where rebel attacks have hampered operations.

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Why you should use a VPN on a public Wi-Fi network

USMCA: Trump Signs New Trade Agreement With Mexico And Canada

President Donald Trump signed the USMCA trade deal on Friday, alongside Canada

President Trump signed the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement — or USMCA — in Buenos Aires Friday, using the backdrop of the G-20 Summit to resolve a trade crisis with America's closest neighbors.

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8 Best Smart Speakers (2018): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana

Smart speakers with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri are popular, but which one is right for you?

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Cowboys End Saints’ 10-Game Winning Streak

“We didn’t really find a rhythm pretty much the whole game,” Drew Brees said.

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Marriott hack hits 500 million guests

Marriott says details of up to 500 million guests may have been accessed in a database breach.

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TikTok Is a Short-Form Monetized Musical Meme Machine

Tween sensation TikTok is not-quite-Snapchat and not-quite-Vine. But it’s betting on 15-second clips, while other platforms pivot to longer videos.

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ZF's 'External Side Airbag' Could Make Crashing Way Safer

Auto supplier ZF's "external side airbag" would deploy moments before impact, in a bid to better protect the car’s passengers.

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CyberLink PhotoDirector 10 Ultra review: Intriguing alternative to consumer Mac photo editors

Cameron Underwood: Face transplant means I can smile again

The 26-year-old welder and machinist has had a face transplant after a failed suicide attempt in 2016.

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Madagascar women jailed for crimes male relatives are accused of

Women in Madagascar are being put in prison for months - or even years - for crimes their male relatives are accused of.

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Ethics Agency Warns Federal Workers Not To Discuss Impeachment Or 'Resistance'

The Hatch Act keeps partisan politics out of the federal workplace. Should it keep civil servants from talking about impeachment or using the #resist hashtag?

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McCaskill Blames Senate Defeat On Democratic 'Failure' With Rural America

Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri characterized her 2018 electoral defeat as a "failure" of the Democratic Party "to gain enough trust with rural Americans."

The Missouri Democrat reflected on her loss in an interview with NPR. McCaskill criticizes how Democrats handled the Kavanaugh nomination and warns her party against going too far investigating Trump.

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Fighting For Compensation After A Wrongful Conviction And 38 Years In Prison

At age 17, Fred Clay was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Thirty-eight years later, his conviction was thrown out, and now he

Fred Clay, whose conviction was overturned, could be paid up to a million dollars from Massachusetts. But state law makes it difficult to collect.

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Hope, Agency, Mastery, And Other Terms Educators Are Redefining

Personalized learning glossary of terms.

Here are some of the latest key words driving teachers in their work.

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Why Aren't Millennials Spending? They're Poorer Than Previous Generations, Fed Says

Shoppers walk past a Saks Fifth Avenue outlet store on Black Friday at Dolphin Mall, last week, in Miami.

Millennials are less well off than members of earlier generations when they were young. They have lower earnings, fewer assets, and less wealth, a new Federal Reserve study says.

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Afghanistan war: US strike in Helmand killed 23 civilians, UN says

The air strike in Afghanistan's Helmand province mostly killed women and children, investigators say.

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JBL Xtreme 2 review: A sturdy Bluetooth speaker that's up for serious partying

Boasting a weatherization rating of IPX7, JBL's beefy Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth speaker can deliver the tunes just about anywhere.

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Lockly Secure Plus Review: Biometrics comes to the smart lock

You can open this smart lock with a PIN or your uniquely identifiable fingerprint.

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Should Apple have its own search engine?

On Ferrari: Ferrari’s Strong Car, Drivers and Tire Strategy Bring a Familiar Result

The team was supposed to pose a strong challenge to Mercedes, but a series of mistakes made it runner-up again.

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On Racing: Midseason Burst Propels Lewis Hamilton, and Mercedes, to the Titles

The season began with a lot of back and forth with Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, then Hamilton just pulled away after the British Grand Prix.

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New Management at Force India Brings New Hope

The Canadian billionaire, Lawrence Stroll, and a group of investors bought the team this year and expects to make it more competitive, and profitable.

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Nigeria ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on 'Obama interference' in 2015 election bid

Goodluck Jonathan accuses the Obama administration of undermining his failed 2015 re-election bid.

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Instagram 'Close Friends': What It Is and How to Use It

The photo-sharing platform now offers the ability to post photos and stories that are only visible to a tight circle of followers of your choosing.

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More Holiday Movies To Snuggle Up To As Netflix Joins An Already Crowded Market

NPR's Rachel Martin and Linda Holmes discuss Netflix's push into the crowded market for cheesy holiday movies.

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Ricky Jay Remembered, From The Wings: A Personal Assistant's Thoughts On The Late Stage Magician

Ricky Jay performs his show Ricky Jay & his 52 Assistants at the Tiffany Theatre in Los Angeles in 1996.

Critic Chris Klimek offers a remembrance of the late illusionist, author and actor Ricky Jay, for whom he worked as a personal assistant over a decade ago.

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France MPs vote to ban child smacking

Campaigners say that about 85% of French parents still resort to corporal punishment.

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Amid Trade War With U.S., There Are Signs Of Dissent Among China's Economists

Sheng Hong is director of the Beijing-based Unirule Institute of Economics. He

Sheng Hong of the Beijing-based Unirule Institute of Economics is one who has dared to speak up. Now authorities have shut down his think tank and he's been prevented from traveling abroad.

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Ukraine bars Russian men from entering country

The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis clouds G20 summit in Buenos Aires

Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China.

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Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

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Berta Cáceres: Seven convicted of murdering anti-dam activist

A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres.

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South Korean train crosses DMZ into North Korea

A group of experts will travel around North Korea working out how to update its ageing train network.

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Whale stranding: Another 50 pilot whales die off NZ

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.

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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

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Australian students in mass climate protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from Australia's PM.

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Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch

The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.

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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

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Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'

A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit.

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G20: So how does the summit work?

The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday.

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Michael Cohen: What Trump lashing out at his ex-lawyer reveals

Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response.

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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes

Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.

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'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'

Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.

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Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.

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How do you make a vinyl record?

Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish.

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Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

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Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo

Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples.

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The French village that fears for its British community

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.

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Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine

The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani.

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'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'

The actress Noma Dumezweni, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says women need to learn how to be angry.

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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Unwanted in L.A., Brook Lopez Became Milwaukee’s ‘Splash Mountain’

A decade into his career, Lopez has expanded his range, opening the lane for Giannis Antetokounmpo and allowing the Milwaukee Bucks to thrive.

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Mets Bulk Up Front Office With Another Former G.M.

Allard Baird, the former Kansas City general manager, and the analytics executive Adam Guttridge are the latest hires of the new G.M. Brodie Van Wagenen.

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On Baseball: Soon to Be Alone in Oakland, the A’s Inch Closer to a New Stadium

The A’s have spent more than a decade trying to escape Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. In the meantime, the other Oakland teams struck deals to leave town.

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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

The Steelers look to start a new win streak, the Vikings travel to New England and the Chiefs and the Rams are back from bye weeks.

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Red Bulls 1, Atlanta United 0 (Atlanta wins, 3-1, on aggregate): Atlanta United Finishes Off Red Bulls to Reach M.L.S. Cup

The Red Bulls won the second game of their conference final, 1-0, but closed their 23rd straight season without an M.L.S. title.

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Kevin Love Calls Speaking Out on Mental Health ‘The Biggest Thing’ in His Career

The N.B.A. star was interviewed about the topic by Juliet Macur, a Sports of The Times columnist, at Tufts University on Thursday night.

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Rescheduled Copa Libertadores Final Will Be Played in Madrid

The South American championship, delayed twice because of fan violence in Argentina, will take place at the home of Real Madrid on Dec. 9.

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Racing Across Antarctica, One Freezing Day at a Time

Louis Rudd and Colin O’Brady are in the middle of a unique race across the coldest continent, and their daily tasks range from the mundane to the death defying.

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Oklahoma Quarterback Kyler Murray Nears the End of a Two-Sport Career

He could be the next Aaron Rodgers but wants to be the next Rickey Henderson instead.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Lightning Stop Sabres’ Win Streak at 10 Games

Tampa Bay fell 5-4 to Buffalo on Thursday night while the Rangers lost to Ottawa, 3-0.

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Cowboys 13, Saints 10: Cowboys Stifle Drew Brees to End the Saints’ Winning Streak

Brees had his fewest yards passing in a half since joining the Saints in 2006.

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Crossing Antarctica: 7 Takeaways From the Solo and Unsupported Journey

Two men are separately trying to become the first to cross Antarctica alone and without help. Here’s what you need to know.

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In Gesture To India, Pakistan Offers Easy Access To Sikh Holy Site

Sikh worshippers gather outside their holiest site, the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur. It is believed to be the place where the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, died in the 16th century. In a rare goodwill gesture this week, India and Pakistan broke ground on a corridor that will allow visa-free travel for Indian Sikhs to the holy site.

For decades, India's Sikhs have longed to reach one of their holiest sites, a soaring white temple, built on a river bank. A new corridor will allow them visa-free access to the temple.

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Flash Floods Hit Communities Devastated By Camp Fire

Vehicles pass each other on a flooded street in Chico, Calif. Flash flooding hit a wildfire-scarred area of Northern California on Thursday, forcing officials to deploy swift water rescue teams to save people stuck in vehicles and rescue them from homes after a downpour near the Paradise area.

"The roots and the bottoms of the utility poles are just kind of swimming," Cal Fire spokesman Rick Carhart said on Thursday. Rescue teams worked to save motorists stranded on flooded roads.

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Trump's Move To Give States More Flexibility Undercuts Obamacare, Critics Say

The Trump administration said Thursday it wants states to innovate in ways that could produce more lower-cost health insurance options — even if those alternatives do not provide the same level of financial or medical coverage as an ACA plan.

The Trump administration offered states specific examples Thursday of how they could change the way they implement the Affordable Care Act. Critics say Trump's plan could drive up premiums for many.

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St. Louis Police Officers Indicted For Beating An Undercover Colleague

Police respond on Sept. 17, 2017, in St. Louis to demonstrators protesting the acquittal of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley, who had been charged with first-degree murder in a 2011 on-duty shooting. A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted three officers who responded to the protests in the beating of a fourth officer, who was working undercover that night.

The September 2017 acquittal of a white police officer charged with killing a black suspect led to protests during which the beating outlined in the indictment occurred.

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What Do African Aid Recipients Think Of Charity Ads?

Triptych of charity advertisements from (L-R) Save the Children, CARE, and Dubai Cares.

Charities often debate how the subjects of their fundraising ads are portrayed — but those discussions rarely include the people in the pictures.

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Starbucks Moves To Block Porn From Free Wi-Fi Networks

Starbucks announced on Thursday it will start blocking pornography and illegal content on its free Wi-Fi networks in stores throughout the U.S.

Patrons have always been banned in theory from viewing pornographic content over the company's Wi-Fi, but there was no technological filter in place. Starbucks will have one in 2019.

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Brazil Pulls Its Offer To Host Major U.N. Climate Summit

The Amazon plays a key role in regulating global climate. Brazil

The incoming far-right president said he requested the change. Environmentalists are worried about how the Bolsonaro administration will handle environmental issues.

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Trump Judicial Nominee Set To Fail Amid Voter Suppression Charges

Thomas Farr is sworn in during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in September 2017 on his nomination to be a district judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Sen. Tim Scott, the lone black Republican in the Senate, said he would not support Thomas Farr. The nominee came under scrutiny over possible voter suppression efforts in North Carolina.

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What You Need To Know About The Latest Big News In The Mueller Russia Investigation

Michael Cohen walks out of federal court Thursday in New York, after pleading guilty to lying to Congress about work he did on an aborted project to build a Trump Tower in Russia.

A busy week has brought a flurry of twists and turns in the often difficult-to-understand story lines of the special counsel's investigation. Here's a breakdown of what happened and what it means.

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'Harold Believed In Me': Remembering A College Access Advocate And NYC Schools Leader

Harold Levy, pictured in 2015, is best known as the former head of New York City

Harold Levy, the former head of New York City public schools, worked to give all students access to college. "Harold wanted to know us, he wanted to hear us," one student says.

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Another Drug Crisis: Methamphetamine Use By Pregnant Women

Kristen Philman first tried methamphetamine in her early 20s, as an alternative to heroin and other opioids. When she discovered she was pregnant, she says, it was a wake-up call, and she did what she needed to do to stop using all those drugs.

As illegal meth use has made a comeback across the U.S., pregnant women have not been spared, doctors say. New research shows rural areas in the South, Midwest and West have been hit hardest.

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San Diego Gallery Charged With Trafficking Over $1.3 Million Worth Of Ivory Items

San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott (middle) and California State Senator Toni Atkins (second, right) stand with officers from California

During a sting operation, officials successfully bought one item banned from purchase under state law and were offered three more, leading to a search warrant and the large bust.

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New York Public Housing Is Home To City's Newest Food Entrepreneurs

Hundreds of public housing residents are becoming food entrepreneurs thanks to Food Business Pathways, a free 10-week program that offers food-loving New York City Housing Authority residents customized business training and resources.

Food Business Pathways is a free course that gives low-income participants a leg up in turning their ideas into successful businesses through training, mentoring, access to services and space to sell.

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Scientists Improve Mood By Stimulating A Brain Area Above The Eyes

In experiments involving people with epilepsy, targeted zaps of the lateral orbitofrontal cortex region of the brain helped ease depressive symptoms.

People with symptoms suggesting depression felt better immediately when tiny pulses of electricity reached a brain area called the lateral orbitofrontal cortex.

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U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Amid 'Disturbing' Rise In Overdoses And Suicides

Syringes of fentanyl, an opioid painkiller, sit in an inpatient facility in Salt Lake City. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid-related overdoses have contributed to the life expectancy drop in the U.S.

"These sobering statistics are a wakeup call that we are losing too many Americans, too early and too often, to conditions that are preventable," says CDC Director Robert Redfield.

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'Never Look Away' Glibly Examines The Intersection Of Art And Autobiography

Tom Schiller plays artist Kurt Barnert, a character modeled on Gerhard Richter, in this old-fashioned melodrama from writer-director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.

Tom Schilling plays a German painter clearly modeled on Gerhard Richter in this melodrama about the lingering costs of war and the ways they inform both art and artist.

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