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Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say
The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some who attended came away disappointed.
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Israel and Hamas Exchange Prisoners and Hostage Remains
The militant group turned over four coffins it said contained the bodies of Israeli captives, and Israel began releasing Palestinian prisoners.
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South Koreans Are Having More Babies After Years of Decline
South Korea reported a rare increase in births last year as the country grapples with a dwindling population. Its fertility rate remains the world’s lowest.
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A Salute to the Movies That Got Overlooked During Oscar Season
No matter how dragged-out Oscar season can seem, I’m a fan of this time of year—mostly because the focus is on the quality of films, not how much they make at the box office. But there is one aspect of these months of build-up that can be really wearying: Once the Academy Award nominations are…
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The Puppet Master Was Right: “Ghost in the Shell” at 30
“Ghost in the Shell” has been haunting my thoughts. I’ve watched Mamoru Oshii’s classic anime countless times, and no matter how long it’s been since my last viewing, certain images remain etched in my memory. As the world edges closer to the ideas that it once speculated, these images resurface in my thoughts like fragments…
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February 2025 Blu-Ray Guide: “Wicked,” “Nosferatu,” “Here,” “Heretic,” More
10 NEW TO NETFLIX “About Time““The Founder““How to Train Your Dragon““Magic Mike XXL““The Nice Guys““Parasite““Queen & Slim““Sing““Spencer““Two Lovers“ 13 NEW TO BLU-RAY/DVD “Cronos” (Criterion) One of the best directors of his generation made his debut over three decades ago with this stunning reimagination of vampire storytelling, a perfect film to revisit as Guillermo del Toro…
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New license expiration alerts help you avoid protection gaps
We are improving expiration alerts so you can enjoy seamless protection against the latest threats.
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How to Watch the Launch of Intuitive Machines’s Second Moon Landing Mission
The company reached the lunar surface in 2024, and now its second lander aims to improve on the feat. Three other spacecraft are also flying on the SpaceX rocket.
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Early Humans Thrived in Rainforests
The discovery clashes with the traditional image of humans evolving on the savannas of East Africa.
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Why Is Egg Shopping So Unpredictable?
Some stores have none, others plenty, at all kinds of prices. Chalk it up to the complexities of how a once-ubiquitous staple arrives on shelves.