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Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost Is Assaulted at Sundance Film Festival
Mr. Frost, Democrat of Florida, said he was punched by a man who said the lawmaker would be deported. The man was arrested on charges of aggravated burglary and assault.
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Democrats Running for U.S. Senate in Texas Call for Overhaul of ICE
In a debate, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico differed in their political styles but agreed that violent immigration agents needed to be held to account.
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Behind the Scenes: How Movies Shape Our Cultural Narratives
Movies have an incredible power to shape the way we see the world, often in ways we don’t even realize. From the moment the first film flickered onto a screen, cinema has been more than just entertainment. It’s a mirror reflecting society’s values, dreams, and fears, while also acting as a window into other worlds…
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Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues
President Trump said he would impose tariffs if Canada made “a deal with China,” though there is no sign that those countries are discussing a broad trade agreement.
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Syria Announces Cease-Fire Extension, Hours After Truce With Kurds Expired
Syria’s government and Kurdish-led forces in the country’s northeast have clashed as President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to extend his authority across the entire country.
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Ukraine Peace Talks End on Positive Note as Zelensky Teases Future Meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that rare three-way negotiations between Ukrainian, Russian and American teams in Abu Dhabi had been “constructive.”
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Iran’s Leadership Stumbles After War and Unrest
The bloody crackdown offers hints about growing tensions inside the country’s ruling system as the cleric’s rule comes under strain.
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How a Water Balloon Fight in Venezuela Ended in Charges of Treason
Venezuela’s interim government has been praised by President Trump. It has also maintained its state security apparatus to stamp out any perceived dissent.
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Sundance 2026: Carousel, Hot Water
Think about just a few of the movies that have won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance over the years: “Blood Simple,” “The Brothers McMullen,” “Welcome to the Dollhouse,” “American Splendor,” “Frozen River,” “Winter’s Bone,” “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Whiplash,” and “Minari.” As the final Sundance in Park City gets off the ground for…
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Sundance 2026: I Want Your Sex, The Incomer, Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
The first couple days of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival have produced a fascinating blend of celebration, anticipation, and something akin to mourning. The question going into this final event in Park City was whether this would be a going-away party or a wake, and the answer is a little bit of both. People seem…