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Robin Hood episode 5 highlights the biggest problem I have with the MGM+ show, but the showrunners think it’s ‘grounded’

Steamy scenes have been a regular feature in the MGM+ series Robin Hood, but episode 5 kicks things up a notch. I'm not a fan, but the creators are convinced it's 'grounded'.

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Scarlett's Secret Weapon: Why Directors Are Bowing to 95‑Year‑Old June Squibb

At 95, June Squibb has become Scarlett Johansson's unlikely secret weapon in Eleanor the Great—proving that Hollywood's new power players aren't defined by age, but by authenticity and experience.

International Business Times UK

MGM+ series Robin Hood finally reveals Eleanor of Aquitaine, but you’ll never guess Connie Nielsen’s inspiration for the role

I was sure Gladiator was the inspiration for Eleanor of Aquitaine in Robin Hood, but Connie Nielsen says otherwise.

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Australia’s remarkable success in reducing preterm births: ‘Babies are being born when they should be’

Wendy Andrews’ blood pressure was dangerously high at 31 weeks, but doctors were able to delay delivery and strengthen her baby

The Guardian - AU

TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primary

Matthew and Eleanor are joined by Tribune D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum and radio host Chad Hasty to unpack the three candidates vying to be the Republican nominee for Senate in 2026.

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Will the Texas renewable energy powerhouse survive?

This week, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Eric Goff, founder of an energy policy advising firm, about the growth of wind and solar power in Texas and whether it will continue after recent federal efforts targeting the industry.

The Texas Tribune

Scarlett Johansson Is Making Her Directorial Debut, And Critics Are Split Over Eleanor The Great's ‘Tonally Tricky’ Story Of Grief And Deception

June Squibb stars in new drama.

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How does June Squibb do it at age 95? 'I just gird my loins and go'

There are 70-year-olds who want to be like June Squibb when they grow up

The Independent UK

Inside the bitter battle for Hampstead Ladies Pond

The row over whether trans women should be allowed at this female-only bathing spot is boiling. Katie Glass takes a dip with the pond’s swimmers

Evening Standard

TribCast: Sid Miller’s THC entanglements

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Texas Tribune reporter Kate McGee about her recent investigative reporting in to Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and his staff.

The Texas Tribune

How Gabrielle Creevy went from working at her local gym to starring in The Guest

With a BAFTA and a role in Black Doves under her belt, the Welsh actor is a force to be reckoned with

Evening Standard

3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from August 2025

August's edition of the Blu-ray Bounty ranges from Blockbuster to Indie, with a making-of documentary on Apocalypse Now thrown in for good measure.

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TribCast: How will Texas protect its campers from future floods?

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune climate reporter Emily Foxhall about the emotional pleas Camp Mystic parents made to state lawmakers and analyze the proposed new laws in response to the Kerrville floods.

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Will 13 Democrats be expelled from the Texas House?

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor ask University of Houston law professor David Froomkin to help them break down the legal cases seeking to remove 13 Democrats from the Texas House.

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TribCast: How long can Texas Democrats hold out?

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, about her and her colleagues’ decision to flee the state, the potential financial and criminal penalties and her opposition to the state’s proposed new congressional map.

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From Chaos to Cuddles: How Woodemon Makes Parenting Feel Like Magic

As a dad of three—Eleanor (5), Theodore (3), and baby Lila (8 months)—my days are a whirlwind of spilled Cheerios, dinosaur battles, and the endless quest to find toys that don’t end up in the “junk drawer” by noon

The Guardian - AU

I love dance so much. How do I decide if I want it as a career or just a hobby?

This type of work is a gamble, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. It might help to consider what kind of life you’d like to avoid

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Do Texas Democrats have any hope in 2026?

In part one of our two-part look at the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder.

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TribCast: Floods in the Texas Hill Country

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor are joined by meteorologist Matt Lanza to discuss the deadly Texas floods. How did they happen? Could people have been better warned? And what can keep this region safe in the future?

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott are getting what they want this legislative session

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with politics reporter Jasper Scherer about education funding, a THC ban and the success of conservative priorities this year.

Budget and the Bees

6 Girl Names Associated with High Intelligence

The names we choose for our children often carry layers of meaning, reflecting our hopes, cultural heritage, or simply sounds we find beautiful. Interestingly, certain names also come with perceived associations, and one common, if informal, connection is with intelligence. While a name itself doesn’t bestow intellect, some names resonate…

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Netflix has racked up 15 No. 1 movies in 2025 so far — here’s the 3 worth watching

Netflix has notched more than half a dozen No. 1 movies in 2025 to date, and I'm picking out the ones that deserve to be in your watchlist now.

The Independent UK

Scarlett Johansson debuts as a director in Cannes with a comic tale of grief and empathy

In an interview, Scarlett Johansson says there's “a lack of empathy in the zeitgeist.”

The Guardian - AU

I’ve realised I am too contrarian. How can I change this?

There’s a gap between what you want to do and what you do, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes. Thinking about how it affects others might help

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Inside the lottery scandals roiling Texas

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels about lottery couriers and whether a $95 million prize winner was legitimate.

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