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Iraq’s New Leader Faces Resistance Trying to Bring Militias Under State Control
The Trump administration has demanded that Iraqi leaders distance themselves from Iran and rein in Iran-linked militias that are outside of government control.
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Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic
The attack, confirmed by U.S. and Iranian officials, came after Tehran threatened to disrupt shipping in the waterway and as Washington sought regional support for its peace agreement.
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How to Meet 1,500 Artists in 5 Days at Upstate Art Weekend
Upstate Art Weekend, starting Thursday, brings together New York artists and audiences, and offers everything from icebergs to Arte Povera to keep you cool.
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Some Museums in the UK and France Reduce Their Hours as Heat Wave Sweeps Europe
Institutions with air conditioning or stone buildings can market themselves as a respite from extreme temperatures. But some are reducing their hours.
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Two Incredible 4K Box Sets Target Loyal Fan Bases
The physical media box set market has slowed in recent years as studios have kinda run out of collections to release. So we wanted to highlight two of the coolest such releases in a very long time, box sets aimed at fans of two icons of film history: Steven Spielberg and Jackie Chan. The former…
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The Element of Risk: Olivia Wilde on “The Invite”
Olivia Wilde wants to start conversations. Her latest film, the sex comedy of manners “The Invite,” asks more questions than it answers, prompting audiences to look at their own lives and relationships with a more honest gaze. Written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, the film is an adaptation of the Spanish film “The People…
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“The Bear” Closes Its Doors With a Trimphant Final Service in Season 5
When Season 4 of FX’s “The Bear” premiered last year, nobody really knew whether that season would be the show’s last. Creator Christopher Storer’s tale of the fractious Berzatto clan, and their extended work family of chefs, Faks, and brainy accountants with names like “Computer,” has, over the course of its run, grown into a…
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Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next
Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.
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Tickled Apes Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter
A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved.
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These Birds’ Backflips Are Fueled by Sugar
An ancient dietary change made the manakin’s flashy courtship display possible, a new study suggests.