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Nia DaCosta’s “Hedda” Shoots Straight
Wresting “Hedda Gabler” from its theatrical confines, DaCosta effects a major structural transformation with graceful ingenuity: the…
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Blue States Are Teaming Up to Counter RFK Jr.’s Policies. Can It Work?
It is not new for governors to consult with each other on public health issues that cross state lines, said Jason Schwartz, associate…
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The Ukrainian Anarchist Pacifist Writer Putin Drove to Take Up Arms
Maintaining this balance requires, in part, mobilizing enough soldiers to replenish its ranks, a task Ukraine has struggled with. Under…
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ICE Runs Its Mass Deportation Machine From America’s Bluest State
One of these facilities is the National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center, or NCATC, which serves as the nexus for intelligence that…
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The Trump Family’s Ever-Expanding Portfolio of Corruption
There’s no specific English term to describe your son or daughter’s father-in-law, but in Spanish, Charles Kushner is the president’s…
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After the Hunt Would Like to Touch a Nerve
Lean and lanky and given to casually draping himself across chairs and couches, as well as their occupants, Hank could be the evil twin to…
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This startup thinks slime mold can help us design better cities
Officially known as Physarum polycephalum, slime mold is neither plant, animal, nor fungus but a single-celled organism older than…
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From slop to Sotheby’s? AI art enters a new phase
One of the most conspicuous features of generative AI tools is their accessibility. With no training and in very little time, you can…
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Singapore shares fall, tracking retreat in regional markets; STI down 0.6%
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust is the top gainer on the benchmark index, rising 0.8% to S$2.38 Shares on the Singapore bourse…
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Here are the winners of Instagram’s inaugural award for groundbreaking creators
A makeup illusionist, a photography project, and an innovative DJ are among the winners of Instagram’s inaugural Rings awards. The award,…
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Super League: York Knights and Toulouse Olympique selected for promotion to top flight
York, who finished top of the Championship table and won the League Leaders' Shield this season, in addition to lifting the 1895 Cup at…
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Temasek-led consortium makes offer to delist China’s ANE in Hong Kong
The consortium is working with advisers on the take-private proposal, but the negotiations have been challenging [SINGAPORE/HONG KONG] ANE…
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Microsoft wants us talking to Windows 11 with new AI features
Microsoft is trying to get people to talk to their computers, betting that voice and artificial intelligence software is powerful enough…
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Claynosaurz’ Nic Cabana to Studios: The Future Is Creator-Led, Nonlinear and Already Here
At a session titled “Claynosaurz: Rise of the Interactive Franchises: Why the Future Belongs to Creators,” Claynosaurz co-founder and…
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Trump Boat Bombings Take Darker Turn as Top Official Suddenly Resigns
The other day, President Trump announced that he has bombed yet another boat allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean sea. He has now…
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Brendan Fraser Says Making ‘Rental Family’ Helped Him Overcome ‘Struggle With Insecurity’: ‘It Reminded Me That I’m Good Enough, and I Always Was’
Brendan Fraser got vulnerable at a Q&A following a London screening of his new film “Rental Family,” telling the audience that making the…
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5 personal finance books that make building wealth seem fun
It’s not always fun to look your finances in the eye, but it can unlock a rewarding path forward. These five books make tackling personal…
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First injection to stop HIV approved
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England and Wales for the…
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Saltend: Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US
Plans for a groundbreaking rare earths refinery in East Yorkshire have been abandoned, after the company behind the project decided to…
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Indonesia’s JAFF Content Market Unveils 10 Original IPs for Screen Adaptation
The Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival is doubling down on intellectual property development with the unveiling of 10 original IPs selected…
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PropNex says S$849,287 lawsuit against unit over ‘99-to-1’ deal has been dropped
It added that this is not expected to have a material impact on its financial position and performance for the financial year ending Dec…
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‘99-to-1’ transaction: PropNex says S$849,287 lawsuit against unit has been dropped
It is not expected to have a material impact on its financial position and performance A lawsuit against PropNex Realty, a wholly owned…
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Bitcoin struggles to find momentum after historic wipeout
After a week-long rout that erased hundreds of billions in digital-asset value, Bitcoin has again failed to live up to its billing as a…
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Chloé Zhao, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Peter Chan Lead Tokyo Film Festival Talks Lineup
The Tokyo International Film Festival has unveiled the complete lineup for its sixth annual TIFF Lounge, bringing together some of Asian…