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Trump Signals He May Intervene in Cuba Following Iran and Venezuela
Still at war with Iran and in control in Venezuela, President Trump is signaling that he is about to intervene in another country.
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Lisa Kudrow Makes An Extremely Welcome “Comeback” to HBO
In the first two seasons of “The Comeback,” sitcom actress Valerie Cherish was defined by her almost panicked need for publicity. In season one, which debuted in 2005, she was thirsty to reignite her career with a role in a new sitcom, “Room and Bored,” and a foray into the pre-“Real Housewives” era of reality…
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SXSW 2026: Imposters, Sender, Monitor
Who are we? Why are we doing this? The existential dread hangs thick in the air in several films at this year’s SXSW, reflecting a country that seems increasingly uncertain about its identity. It’s not a coincidence that multiple films this year feature characters for whom reality quite literally fractures, creating impossible situations fraught with…
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SXSW 2026: Black Zombie, Serling, Stormbound
The buzz around the non-fiction program at SXSW this year has been pretty strong, with many people picking documentaries as their favorites of the fest. (Discuss amongst yourselves if this is also a sign that the narrative program seems weaker than usual, but I digress.) This final (probably) non-fiction dispatch by yours truly highlights two…
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Looking for Rotisserie Chicken Heaven? It’s in Montreal.
The not-so-humble dish has become a Canadian classic mentioned alongside poutine, smoked meat and bagels.
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25 Recipes and 3 Menus for the Ultimate Gathering
Make one or make all: Yewande Komolafe’s curated menus are meant for celebrating.
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China Ramps Up Scrutiny of Meta’s Acquisition of Manus
The country appears to be cracking down on people linked to the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore company with Chinese roots, as President Trump prepares to visit Beijing.
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Netanyahu Posts ‘Proof of Life’ Video as A.I. Sows Doubts About What’s Real
The unusual video is the latest demonstration that artificial intelligence is undermining trust — even in footage that is authentic.
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Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi, the Prediction Site
The state accused Kalshi of operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the legal battle between states and prediction markets.
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Trapped in a Self-Driving Car During an Anti-Robot Attack
In San Francisco, some passengers of autonomous taxis have experienced an unexpected hazard: being stuck in the vehicles when the cars are assaulted.