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Calls Mount to Let Ukraine Strike Russia With Western Weapons
The U.S. and other allies have banned Ukraine from firing Western weapons into Russia. Kyiv says that has handcuffed its ability to prevent cross-border attacks.
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Why Lawmakers Are Brawling and People Are Protesting in Taiwan
Supporters of President Lai Ching-te are protesting legislative amendments introduced by the opposition that would limit his authority.
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War-Weary Iraqis Feel for Gaza, but Fear Spread of the Conflict
Iraqis want to help Palestinians but say they are still recovering from their own wars and fear playing host to a proxy fight between Iran and the United States.
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Want to Succeed as an Artist? We’ve Got a Coach For You.
With a rising number of artists vying for a limited number of galleries and grants, arts professionals are pivoting to careers as coaches. But can they help people profit from their talents?
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Neon’s Five Palme d’Or Winners, Ranked
It wasn’t that long ago that the Palme d’Or didn’t mean much to the average moviegoer. Sure, it’s the top prize at the world’s most prestigious film festival, but the Cannes award didn’t necessarily translate into major box office—or even serious consideration during Oscar season. There have been exceptions, of course—“Pulp Fiction” and “Fahrenheit 9/11”…
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The 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Unveils Its Official Selection
The Cannes Film Festival has just ended, and June is nearing its beginning. That means Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s highest prize—the Crystal Globe—is glittering more than ever. Having attended the festival for the last two years (I will be covering again on behalf of this site), it’s become among my favorite destinations on the festival calendar.…
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Saved! at 20: Religious Satire and the Millennial Generation
When “Saved!” came out in 2004, it reflected a reality for teenagers growing up in an America very much at a crossroads. Although the level of polarization in 2004 might seem quaint by today’s standards, it was the beginning of a period when extreme conservatism (much of it borne out of the Christian talk radio…
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Eric
It takes either a staggering lead performance or a great plot twist to truly prove that there’s something special to a new miniseries. Netflix’s “Eric” is thankfully one that has both of these aspects tethered to it, for better and sometimes for worse. The series begins with Vincent Anderson (Benedict Cumberbatch), a mad genius-like puppeteer,…
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The State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2024
585 IT/cybersecurity leaders working in manufacturing and production share their experiences, revealing new insights and five-year trends.
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Easy Summer Recipes
Breezy and adaptable, most of these dishes can be on the table in 30 minutes or less.