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Bola Tinubu’s Victory Extends His Party’s Time in Power in Nigeria
Mr. Tinubu asked the opposition to work with him as Africa’s most populous country navigates an economic crisis. Opponents said the election was marred by fraud, and the running mate of one said they would contest the results.
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How the Mona Lisa Predicted the Brillo Box
The Warhol copyright case currently being considered by the Supreme Court may force us to rethink 500 years of art.
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The Mandalorian Tries to Find Its Place in Third Season
“You ready for an adventure?” This line from the second episode of the third season of Disney+’s massive hit “The Mandalorian” sums up the current purpose of this landmark show. You’ve had your time with the legacy characters like Obi-Wan and Boba Fett, and you’ve even had a critical darling in “Andor,” but “The Mandalorian”…
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The Unloved, Part 111: Devil in a Blue Dress
Carl Franklin‘s stupendous livewire noir may have a Criterion release and a very vocal fanbase, but nothing Franklin ever did got the reception it deserved. Franklin became one of the greatest studio directors in America, and his movies all became affectionately remembered as B-sides with their every release. And yet a look in the rearview reveals some of…
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Female Filmmakers in Focus: Cauleen Smith on Drylongso
The 1990s saw a boom in independent and DIY filmmaking, launching the careers of countless filmmakers. Yet, for many Black women directors, this bubble often burst after their debut films were released, leaving many directors like Ayoka Chenzira, Lesley Harris, Zeinabu irene Davis, and Cauleen Smith, with only one feature film to their name. Thankfully…
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True Lies Fails to Capture the Charm of the James Cameron Original
In the era of weaponized nostalgia, it’s gone underreported how much of a pipeline there has been from classic film to television. Did you know that there was a “Lethal Weapon” show on FOX for three seasons (and likely would have gone for more if not for on-set drama involving a star)? Or that they…
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The ‘It’ Coat This Winter Is Rachel Antonoff’s Pasta Puffer
The statement jacket designed by Rachel Antonoff and patterned with farfalle has become a social-media and street-style sensation.
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Recipes That’ll Make You a Better Cook
You don’t need to memorize these dishes: With their supersmart techniques, you’re bound to never forget them.
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My stepdaughter’s boyfriend is 40 years older. Carolyn Hax readers give advice.
Carolyn Hax readers advise a stepparent whose 20-year-old stepdaughter is dating a 59-year-old man.
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To fight defamation suit, Fox News cites election conspiracy theories
Legal experts say Fox News defense strategy in Dominion defamation case is risky but could help make case commentators truly saw false claims as plausible.