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Russian Girl Sent to Orphanage After Father Criticizes War
Rights activists worry that the separation of a teenage girl and her father after they criticized the war in Ukraine might signal a toughening of the crackdown on dissent.
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At Least 38 Killed in Fire at Mexico Migration Center Near U.S. Border
The fatal blaze comes as border cities across Mexico have been flooded with migrants turned back from the United States and more arriving from other countries.
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Behind Protests’ Fury in Israel, Fear of a Quiet Slide From Democracy
Examples of what happened after leaders brought judiciaries to heel elsewhere have helped galvanize opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposals.
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Torture and Turmoil at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Plant: An Insider’s Account
The former director of Europe’s largest nuclear facility describes abuse of Ukrainian workers and careless practices by the Russians who took control of the plant.
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30 Minutes On: “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999)
Glamorous, decadent fun from start to finish, “The Thomas Crown Affair” glides along the surface of everything. It regularly hints that there may be more depth to the characters and story than meets the eye, then pulls back and practically winks at the audience for being intrigued by that prospect when they know full well they paid…
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Ebertfest 2023 Announces Full Lineup Including Guests Lawrence Bender, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Morris and More
Roger Ebert’s Film Festival is pleased to announce the full lineup of films and accompanying filmmakers who will participate in the post-screening discussions at the 23rd annual event, which runs from Wednesday, April 19th, through Saturday, April 22nd, at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Illinois. “As this year marks the 10th anniversary of Roger Ebert’s death, the…
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The Authenticity of Wandering Around: Raine Allen-Miller on Rye Lane
Raine Allen-Miller’s South London-set “Rye Lane” is a joyful romantic comedy full of imagination and fast-paced wit that refreshingly explores Black love. The film is about two aimless twentysomethings fresh out of brutal breakups, Yas (Vivian Oparah) and Dom (David Johnson). After meeting at a mutual friend’s art exhibit, they go on a walk through Peckham. As they…
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Croissants Take on New Shapes
Ten years after the Cronut, croissants are still taking on new shapes, sporting swirls and stripes and drawing crowds.
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Bourbon-glazed lamb chops are a festive weeknight meal with meaning
The bourbon-glaze on these lamb chops is a nod to chef Toya Boudy’s hometown of New Orleans.
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How to talk to your kids about school shootings
Sadly, we are re-upping tips from previous pieces we have published about the same topic. Because these shootings just keep happening.