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LONDON — Papal thriller “Conclave ” leads the race—just—for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categories, one more than the genre-busting trans musical ” Emilia Perez.” But with the wildfires in Los Angeles over the past week fresh in the minds of everyone in the movie industry, Wednesday’s announcement of the latest BAFTA nominations was understandably subdued. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “We are very much thinking of our colleagues, friends, community over there,” BAFTA chair Sara Putt told The Associated Press.

“Which is more realistic Scrubs or ER?” “Scrubs,” the hospital intern replied without hesitation; the wacky sitcom was more representative of her emergency room experience than the edgy medical drama. Why would she say that? It’s probably for the same reason that I, a former congressional staffer, prefer the cartoon “I’m Just a Bill” by Schoolhouse Rock!

Today the city of Palm Springs is the Las Vegas of California. It is a playground for the rich and famous nestled right at the heart of the Coachella Valley. All the Valley’s casinos, Hollywood-style entertainment, and day spas offer a glitzy distraction from the area’s troubled history. Before Palm Springs became smothered in blond hair and bright lights, it was the home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] That transformation, and the Tribe’s ongoing effort to recapture its heritage, is one of many examples of settler colonialism around the globe.

Consider pet adoption for joy and love Re: “Thousands of shelter animals left in limbo,” Jan. 4 news story I read your article with interest because my wife and I are both animal caretakers. In the last 20 years we have adopted three tuxedo cats, two are still alive. These pets bring love and joy into our elderly lives.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U. S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth’s dusty sidekick. The two landers rocketed away in the middle of the night from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the latest in a stream of private spacecraft aiming for the moon.

In a world that demands both personal growth and professional success, many of us fall into patterns that stop us from being vulnerable. At work and in our communities, we are often surrounded by individuals with extraordinary strength, intellect, and capability. However, many wear a teflon coat of armor that deflects challenges, feedback, and moments of self-reflection.