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“Dispatch” is a Superhero Drama Equally Mighty and Emotional
You’ve probably heard the term “superhero fatigue” everywhere, with people getting sick of media showing supernatural beings saving the day. Sure, the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t quite reached the same highs as it did during the “Endgame” days, but I’d argue that people are only tired of superhero movies because they fail to give us…
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Swan Song: Udo Kier (1944-2025)
“Beware!” Udo Kier shouts at Madonna in German from behind the camera in the opening seconds of her music video for her 1992 song “Deeper and Deeper,” black eyes wide against an onyx abyss, dispensing an almost philosophical wisdom from behind a pop sheen. “Our idols and demons will pursue us until we learn to…
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He’s Beautiful, but He Has a Huge Blind Spot
Males of two species of pheasants seem to trade attractiveness for the ability to get a good look at predators.
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Mapping the Brain’s Sense of What Goes On Inside the Body
Scientists are learning how the brain knows what’s happening throughout the body, and how that process might go awry in some psychiatric disorders.
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Seal Milk Is the Cream of the Molecular Crop
You won’t be drinking it any time soon, but the aquatic mammal’s milk is much more chemically complex than that of other mammals, including humans.
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Anxiety. It’s What’s for Thanksgiving Dinner.
In a year of high prices, economic uncertainty and other jitters, America is united in uncertainty — and poultry.
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Popoca in Oakland Mixes Salvadoran Flavors With Northern Californian Produce
At Popoca in Oakland, Anthony Salguero puts Salvadoran ingredients and flavors in the spotlight.
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How Much Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost? It Depends on Whom You Ask.
As Americans become increasingly concerned about affordability, there’s scrutiny on the annual meal.
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Binance Is Sued by Oct. 7 Victims’ Families, Accused of Aiding Terrorism
A lawsuit claims the cryptocurrency exchange turned a blind eye as $1 billion used to finance the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and other acts moved through its network.
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Market Volatility Underscores Epic Buildup of Global Risk
Some experts see a dangerous combination of factors reminiscent of practices that led to previous financial crises.