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Congress Gears Up to Pass $900 Billion Defense Policy Bill
Lawmakers aim to send the bill, which authorizes $8 billion more than the White House requested, to the president’s desk by the end of the year.
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How Streaming Changed the Way We Discover New Films
A decade ago, discovering new films felt like embarking on a treasure hunt. You’d hear about a movie from a friend, catch a trailer before the feature presentation at the cinema, or stumble upon a gem at a video rental store. Today, our film discovery journey has transformed, thanks to streaming services. The shift is…
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Hong Kong Holds Vote as Officials Move Against ‘Anti-China’ Elements
The government is pushing hard to raise turnout in an election overshadowed by a deadly fire and public anger over safety lapses and official accountability.
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In Brazil’s Answer to Hollywood, Dreams and Drought Share the Stage
A dusty town in the parched northeast has become the nation’s show business destination. But climate change and technology are posing new challenges there.
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Leak Highlights Poor State of Louvre Infrastructure
Up to 400 documents have been damaged by the leak, according to Francis Steinbock, the deputy administrator of the museum. But no works of art were affected.
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Russian Drone Strike on Chernobyl Hasn’t Led to Rise in Radiation Levels
Despite the finding, the authorities have been unable to fix the damage from a drone that punctured Reactor No. 4’s outermost protective shield in February.
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Benin Coup Attempt to Oust Talon Has Been Foiled, Interior Minister Says
A spokesman said 14 members of the military had been arrested. The West African country’s president, who was not seen for hours, appeared on television Sunday night and said the coup plot would “not go unpunished.”
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I Hit the Art Basel Superfecta
But what was the payout? A critic survives the four-season journey to the premium art fair in Hong Kong, Basel, Paris and now Miami Beach. Here are his takeaways.
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Inside Shanya, a packer-as-a-service fueling modern attacks
The ransomware scene gains another would-be EDR killer
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Bessent Says He Divested From Soybean Farms After Ethics Office Warning
The Treasury Secretary said on Sunday he recently shed his holdings to comply with his federal ethics agreement.