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‘Our Loves’: Director Avi Nesher on His October 7 Film, Netanyahu and Boycotts Over Israeli Art
Israeli director Avi Nesher’s new film “Our Loves” dramatises the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel through the eyes of five ordinary Israelis in the days leading up to and during the violence. The film premieres in the Centrepiece section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival and arrives amid a wave of…
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Ian Munsick Talks Writing an “Anthemic” Love Letter to the West on His New LP
Country singer Ian Munsick has released a new album, The Mountain Goat, which he describes as an “anthemic” tribute to the American West and the people who live there. He said the project was driven by a desire to demonstrate that being a cowboy involves more than adopting a look, at a time when Western…
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Pixel Watch 5 review: A fantastic watch that’s missing features at launch
Engadget has published an initial review of the Pixel Watch 5, praising it as a strong smartwatch overall but noting that several new features Google announced won’t be available until September, meaning the reviewer expects to update the score once those functions arrive. The watch scores 9/10, with strengths including on-device Gemini support, fast charging,…
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Bassvictim’s Ike Clateman Apologizes For daine Shade, “Never Meant To Diss” Them
Bassvictim member Ike Clateman has apologised to hyperpop artist daine after remarks he made about their collaboration were interpreted as a diss, briefly stirring speculation of a rift between the two rising acts. The clarification matters mainly for fans of the scene, as it defuses a minor social media dispute rather than any serious conflict,…
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Persona 3’s Amazing 4-Part Adaptation Is Now Completely Free
Aniplex has released all four parts of its Persona 3 The Movie adaptation for free on its official YouTube channel to mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The move offers fans a much shorter way to experience the story than the original 2006 game, which has since spawned multiple re-releases and takes upwards of 60 hours…
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Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles
Tesla is recalling almost 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to fix hidden emergency door releases, which can trap occupants inside a car during a crash or fire. Reuters reported that 11 Chinese carmakers, including Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely’s Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands, are issuing similar recalls, reflecting…
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Videos show three suspects in shooting death of Tucson police recruit Carlos Ramirez
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has released surveillance footage showing three men wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit Carlos Ramirez. The attack, which took place on a Tuesday morning, also left Ramirez’s fiancée, a corrections officer, injured with a gunshot wound, prompting an active manhunt for the suspects. Authorities have…
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Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to roll out an Ebola vaccine, including as part of a clinical trial testing whether it protects against the Bundibugyo species of the virus, which is driving the country’s current outbreak. The move comes as the World Health Organization warns that infections are growing “exponentially” across an area…