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Ron DeSantis Is an Optical Illusion
Elon Musk is a geyser of gibberish, so it’s important not to make too much of anything he says. But…
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Chantal Akerman’s ‘Jeanne Dielman’ Named Greatest Film of All Time in Sight and Sound Poll
The drama is among several by female and Black directors in the respected once-a-decade survey, last conducted in 2012.
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‘George & Tammy’ Review: We’re Gonna Hold On (Until We Don’t)
Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain bring to life a pair of country music legends (and sing their songs) in a…
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New Estimate Finds More Magma Under Yellowstone Supervolcano
The extra magma doesn’t mean it’s more likely to erupt, scientists say. In fact, the better measurement helps them to…
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Ramaphosa’s Future as South Africa’s Leader in Doubt After Damning Report
An independent panel reported to Parliament that the South African president might have broken the law in a scandal over…
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Scarred by War, a Ukrainian Children’s Choir Finds Hope in Music
Members of the Shchedryk Children’s Choir have emerged from conflict determined to sing, including at Carnegie Hall this weekend.
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U.S. Eyes $156 Million Yacht in Dubai Linked to a Russian Oligarch
The U.S. Justice Department is taking steps to seize the Madame Gu, a 324-foot luxury yacht, but it will be…
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More of Your Paycheck Is Going to Pay Rent. Which Cities Are Keeping Pace?
Since the start of the pandemic, the average U.S. renter is working six hours more each month to cover housing…
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A Penguin-Like Shape May Have Helped This Dinosaur Dive
The duck-size animal’s body was streamlined for pursuing prey underwater, researchers say. Other paleontologists say more work is needed to…
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After Mass Protests, China Appears to Back Away From Harsh Covid Rules
Several cities announced the easing of lockdown regulations and testing requirements after the country’s biggest demonstrations in decades.
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