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The Center Collapses in France, Leaving Macron Marooned
Squeezed by the far-right National Rally party and the left, President Emmanuel Macron faces a country that may prove ungovernable.
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Ukraine Says It Foiled Russian Plot Echoing String of Coup Bids
While the viability of the plan was not immediately clear, officials said it was a reminder that the Kremlin remained determined to bring down President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Some Material May Be Inappropriate: The PG-13 Rating at 40
Forty years ago this summer, the PG-13 rating came into existence and changed American cinema for the worse. Steven Spielberg was indirectly responsible, although he didn’t intend to be. It’s astonishing to realize how much the movie business changed as a result of this one summer and how this one decision certified and even codified a…
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The Unloved, Part 127: Highlander II: The Quickening
We’re continuing on the theme of psychedelic Sean Connery movies; this one as empty-headed as “Zardoz” is bristling with philosophical intrigue but twice as beautiful. This is the singular work of Russell Mulcahy, the genius behind Razorback, Ricochet, and the creator of the modern music video. I love Russell Mulcahy with all my heart; I’m such…
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How to Grill a Hot Dog
Millions of Americans will be eating hot dogs this week. Here’s a streamlined method with a final easy tweak to ensure yours sizzles and snaps.
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The Century-Long Saga of the Caesar Salad
The world-famous salad is the pride of Tijuana, Mexico. But 100 years later, no one can agree on who created it.
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Costco’s rotisserie chicken is now sold in a bag. Cue the panic.
Costco changed its rotisserie chicken packaging to cut down on waste. Now customers are complaining about leaks.
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12 red, white and blue recipes to celebrate the Fourth of July
Get festive for the Fourth of July with these red, white and blue appetizers, sides, mains and desserts.
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How should you stack a burger? We tried 6 ways and found a winner.
How you stack a burger has a huge impact on flavor. Garnishes on the top? Cheese on the bottom? We tried six stacks to see which is best.
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One bed, two blankets: We put the Scandinavian sleep method to the test
If you sleep with a cover hog, this might be for you.