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Even taking acknowledged creative liberties, the true story at the core of “The Serpent” sinks its teeth into you, chronicling a murder spree by a slick con man, and the unlikely diplomat whose determined efforts helped apprehend him. Anchored by Tahar Rahim (“The Mauritanian”), the eight-part series drags in places, but gradually becomes the kind

Two beloved characters were brought back on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” from the show’s past on Thursday night. The late doctors Mark Sloan, played by Eric Dane, and Lexie Grey, played by Chyler Leigh, visited Meredith Grey (played by Ellen Pompeo), while she continues her battle with Covid-19. When Meredith tells them she misses them, Lexie

Considered by biologists to be some of the most intelligent invertebrates, octopuses are normally playful and inquisitive. But an Australian geologist saw another side to the marine creatures, when one octopus defended its home in Western Australia rather aggressively. On March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere to

In the dead calm of a winter’s night on a remote Canadian stretch of the Alaska Highway — without another soul in sight — the sound of something sizzling echoed down the MacDonald Valley, where Ryan Dickie had driven to photograph the northern lights. It was the evening after a particularly active display of the

For those on a Mediterranean cruise, it’s one of the most memorable sights: the city of Venice unpeeling beneath the boat, the centuries-old buildings and bell towers dwarfed by the ship, giving onlookers a spectacular bird’s eye view. But for many on the shore, cruise ships in Venice have come to symbolize the excesses of

Mia Farrow is usually very private, but she is speaking out on the deaths of her three late children, Tam, Lark and Thaddeus. In the wake of the debut of HBO’s “Allen v. Farrow,” there has been online discussion about the decision not to address the deaths of three of Farrow’s adopted children in the

Diana, Princess of Wales will be honored with a blue plaque outside the west London flat where she lived before marrying Prince Charles, it has been announced. English Heritage, which manages more than 400 historic houses and monuments, said it would erect the medallion in what would have been Diana’s 60th year, after officials in

The return of “Red Table Talk” got really real. Jada Pinkette Smith, her 20-year-old daughter Willow Smith and Pinkett Smith’s mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, a.k.a. “Gammy,” launched a new season of their Facebook Watch series on Wednesday, and wow, did we learn a great deal. Their guests were actress Niecy Nash and her wife, musician Jessica

From sugary-sweet eggs to luxury chocolate truffles, Easter is a time many will be exchanging treats with their loved ones. But maybe check the expiration date on the box, just to make sure it was made in this century. Chocolate commissioned by Queen Victoria 121 years ago has been found in its original packaging in

From sugary-sweet eggs to luxury chocolate truffles, Easter is a time many will be exchanging treats with their loved ones. But maybe check the expiration date on the box, just to make sure it was made in this century. Chocolate commissioned by Queen Victoria 121 years ago has been found in its original packaging in

People clinking wine glasses in bars and restaurants. Fans watching live soccer and boxing matches. As summer approaches, life has almost returned to normal in one tiny territory in southern Europe — and there’s a very good reason why. Almost everyone is vaccinated. Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory that borders Spain at the point where

“Made for Love” is the latest series set about 10 minutes in the future, focusing on the creepy potential of technology as a means of control. With Cristin Milioti at its center, this darkly comic HBO Max series uses that backdrop to offer an intriguing look at an abusive relationship, grounding its sci-fi flourishes in

Amy Winehouse‘s mother is seizing the chance to reclaim her daughter’s story, taking part in a BBC documentary to mark the 10th anniversary of the troubled singer’s death. In a documentary for BBC Two entitled “Amy Winehouse: 10 Years On,” Janis Winehouse will make a rare public appearance to offer her perspective on her daughter’s

Lil Nas X’s video for his “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” single caused quite a stir, but one thing is no longer up for debate. The rapper has spoken out acknowledging that his music video was inspired by FKA Twigs video for her song, “Cellophane.” “I was not aware that the visual would serve

It’s been a strange period for aviation and, for many of us, it’s been over a year since we actually saw the inside of an airplane cabin. Offering a hint of what we’ve been missing, and a glimpse of what’s to come, are the winners of the latest Crystal Cabin Awards, which champion the most