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The Unloved, Part 121: The International
It would be nicer to enter 2024 with a sunny outlook, but the world has seemed hell-bent on tearing itself apart at a faster rate than usual. As such, my mind wandered back to this forgotten anti-capitalist thriller. It’s not enough but I offer prayers for peace. There are many fires that need to be…
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The Joy of Watching Voy! Voy! Voy!
Delightfully upbeat, suspenseful, and full of charm, Omar Hilal’s “Voy! Voy! Voy!” is a feel-good crowd-pleaser with a sly undercurrent of social commentary. Egypt’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at this year’s Academy Awards tackles one of the most fascinating true stories in recent memory. The film revolves around Hassan, a security guard…
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Sync Your Calendar With the Solar System
Never miss an eclipse, a meteor shower, a rocket launch or any other astronomical and space event that’s out of this world.
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New Year’s Cooking Resolutions
Whether you want to eat less meat, bake more crowd-pleasing desserts or (finally) learn how to cook, here are some first steps for the new year.
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Happy 191st (or so) birthday to the world’s oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise — the world’s oldest living land animal — turned 191 on St. Helena Island, a British territory off the coast of Africa.
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Trump Team, Burned in 2016, Looks to Close Out Iowa
The former president is leading by impressive margins in the state, but his campaign wants to make sure his supporters turn out.
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How to Find True Love in a World of Swipe Left or Right
When it comes to finding true love, the modern dating world can feel a little bit like a minefield. With so many different options and potential partners to choose from, it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of swiping left or right without ever finding that special someone. But don’t despair! There are…
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8 easy ways to get a cleaner house
The path to a tidier, more organized space doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are simple ways to get started, according to cleaning and organizing pros.
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Ask Amy: Should I reach out to my estranged father’s ‘technical wife’?
Should this letter writer reach out to their father’s estranged wife to “hear her side of the story”?
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Carolyn Hax: The world’s problems feel too big to solve. So why bother?
A prospective volunteer is overwhelmed by the size of the world’s problems.