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Fast X
Has the Fast & Furious franchise earned a victory lap? That’s the key question behind an appraisal of “Fast X,” a film that brazenly plays like a Greatest Hits collection from a hit artist. Not only does it directly link to the massive, franchise-turning “Fast Five” in its narrative, but it constantly recalls other films…
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The Transformative Power of Matthew Barney’s Cremaster Cycle
Matthew Barney was born in Idaho in 1967 and became a star quarterback in high school. He was a Yale grad who took the New York art world by storm with his video installations, sculptures, and elaborate performance pieces. But for the loftiness of his achievements in what many would consider an airless and privileged environment,…
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US offers $10m bounty for Russian ransomware suspect outed in indictment
“Up to $10 million for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of this defendant.”
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Bizarre Sea Creatures Illuminate the Dawn of the Animal Kingdom
A new study bolsters the idea that the first animals were surprisingly complex, perhaps equipped with muscles and a nervous system.
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Desert Monoliths Reveal Stone Age Architectural Blueprints
Engravings found in Jordan and Saudi Arabia appeared to match nearby ancient megastructures known as desert kites as seen from above.
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This Spider Is Imperfect, and That May Be the Secret of Its Survival
A colorful jumping spider mimics multiple species of ants, and its repertoire of impressions seems to help it scare off one of its fiercest predators.
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Study Offers New Twist in How the First Humans Evolved
A new genetic analysis of 290 people suggests that humans emerged at various times and places in Africa.
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Dolly Parton blasts politicians without naming any. Call it ‘Dollitics.’
While criticizing all politicians in a new song could play as both-sides-ism from other celebrities, coming from Dolly Parton it represents authentic frustration, experts said.
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My boyfriend takes weekend trips, but not with me. Carolyn Hax readers give advice.
Letter writer’s boyfriend is always taking weekend trips with friends but has resisted taking a trip with his partner.
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Philadelphia Inquirer hit by apparent cyberattack amid election coverage
The abnormal online activity came days before Philadelphia’s mayoral primary and during a busy stretch of news, causing chaos, staffers said.