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Britain’s war on dirty money lacks oomph
WHEN Bill Browder investigated a $ 230m fraud perpetrated by Russian officials against his investment company, Hermitage, he uncovered a money trail that led to several financial centres, including London. At least $ 30m of the stolen money flowed into British banks. Much was moved through British shell companies with British nominee directors, one of […]
‘Teen Spirit’ Review: Max Minghella’s Directorial Debut Lacks Pop [TIFF]
If A Star is Born was the folk song of the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, a familiar tune brilliantly rendered by cover artist Bradley Cooper, then Teen Spirit was its pop song. The film is derivative, calibrated to appeal to a lowest-common-denominator audience … and yet admittedly catchy, even if it’s immediately recognizable as […]
James Cameron Loves ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ But Says It Lacks “Emotional Balls”
James Cameron has been in the internet’s hot seat lately for saying a lot of dumb, polarizing things. But this one may take the cake. Cameron was asked about his cinematic influences that helped him shape his decades-long career as one of the sci-fi greats — one of which was understandably Stanley Kubrick’s seminal 2001: A Space […]
Cynthia Nixon has a key qualification for governor that Andrew Cuomo lacks
Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Cynthia Nixon has already made fixing New York’s public-transportation problem a signature issue of her nascent campaign for governor. She is challenging Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary. Cuomo has largely neglected these transit problems, giving Nixon an opening to lay down a marker. Former New York City Council speaker Christine Quinn, a […]
Xiaomi confirms it will enter U.S. smartphone market but still lacks a carrier partner
Sensing an opening, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi says it plans to enter the U.S. smartphone market in late 2018 or 2019. The news comes just several weeks after rival Huawei, which appeared to have a head start, had its hopes dashed when a partnership with AT&T was scuttled. While both companies said the parting was […]
Facebook’s Mandatory Anti-Malware Scan Is Invasive and Lacks Transparency
Facebook is locking users out of their accounts until they download antivirus software that sometimes doesn’t even work on their computers. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a8f634ae7ab4d3c1489b1e8/master/pass/FacebookAntiVirus.jpg
Empty your pockets: TSA lacks funds to install 3-D screening at US airports
The Department of Homeland Security claims it can’t afford to enhance its security screening technologies in all US airports. The desired new scanners provide a three-dimensional image of hand luggage, making it easier to scan for explosives. Computed tomography (CT) technology is akin to putting your luggage in an MRI scanner. It provides a three-dimensional […]
‘Absolver’ Is a Stunning Fighting Game That Lacks Personality
The heroes of ‘Absolver’ are warriors without identity, which is a fitting metaphor for Sloclap’s elaborate but barren new fighting game. https://media.wired.com/photos/59af1e1de048a95f9f72e7cd/master/pass/Absolver-FA.jpg Feed: All Latest
2018 GMC Acadia in Depth: A Modern Crossover That Satisfies Most Families but Lacks Spirit
– Handsome styling, a well-connected infotainment system, and room for up to seven passengers make the Acadia an easy family favorite. GMC’s mid-size crossover was all new for 2017 and sports a more compact body and a host of modernized features that make it leaps and bounds better than the larger, more old-school SUV it […]
