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James Franco Stars in ‘Love, Lies & Frank’ Microdrama on Shortical
James Franco stars in “Love, Lies & Frank”, a microdrama now streaming exclusively on Shortical. The series is among the first made under SAG-AFTRA’s Verticals Agreement, and its casting is presented as a sign that established Hollywood talent is increasingly entering the mobile-first, short-form drama market. Franco plays Jimmy Frank, an ad-agency chief facing criminal…
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Grocery boss warns Mamdani’s city-run stores pit government against ‘its own citizens’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is advancing plans to open five city-run grocery stores, prompting criticism from John Catsimatidis, chief executive of supermarket chain Gristedes. Catsimatidis argues that government-run shops would compete unfairly with private businesses, including supermarkets and bodegas, because they could benefit from public resources and different operating constraints. The proposal is…
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Cambridge review into Jason Arday post will be independent, university says
The University of Cambridge says its review of Jason Arday’s appointment and time at the institution will be independent, following concerns that it could not fairly examine its own processes. The investigation follows Arday’s resignation last week amid plagiarism allegations and questions over aspects of his academic record, all of which he denies. Senior academics…
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Trump approval takes another hit: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating dipped again this week, following a downward trend in support for the president amid the ongoing Iran war and mounting affordability concerns ahead of November’s midterms. The latest survey from The Economist/YouGov survey, published on Monday, found 33 percent of respondents said they approved of how Trump has handled his job…
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ASIA Releases Music Video For ‘Echo Of You’ Single From Upcoming ‘Indigo’ Album
Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA will release its new studio album, “Indigo”, on November 6, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP features ASIA’s current lineup consisting of Geoff Downes (keyboards),Virgil Donati (drums),John Mitchell (guitar) and Harry Whitley (bass, vocals). The official mu…
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Locarno’s Spanish Previews: A Big Basque Period Thriller, the Debut of ‘The Others’ Editor and Tales of Millennials’ New Emotional Bonds
Locarno’s Spanish Film Previews highlighted a diverse slate of upcoming films, including the Basque period thriller “Blind Ants”, Diego Llorente’s “How the Lights Get In” and editor Nacho Ruiz Capillas’ feature-directing debut, “War Material Captured From the Enemy”. The selection underlined the strength of Spain’s regional film industries and their role in sustaining the country’s…
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Progressives aren’t the enemy — centrist inaction is
It is hard to pin centrists down on what democratic socialism means in large part because it would require publicly opposing kitchen table economic policies that most Democratic voters support.
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Bloodstock announce 27 bands and headliners for 2027 line-up
Bloodstock has announced the first 27 acts for its 2027 festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire, led by headliners Mercyful Fate, Electric Callboy and Motionless In White. The announcement signals the start of planning for one of the UK’s major metal festivals, with more than 100 further artists still to be revealed. Mercyful Fate will headline…