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TIFF Centrepiece To Showcase 54 Features With Kamila Andini’s ‘Four Seasons in Java’ & Avi Nesher’s ‘Our Loves’ Among World Premieres
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced its 2026 Centrepiece lineup, featuring 54 films from 50 countries as part of the festival’s 51st edition. The programme includes 10 world premieres, among them Indonesian director Kamila Andini’s “Four Seasons in Java” and Israeli director Avi Nesher’s October 7-themed drama “Our Lives”, underscoring TIFF’s role as…
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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ To World Premiere At New York Film Festival
Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival next month, festival organisers have announced. Director Takashi Yamazaki’s follow-up has been selected as the festival’s Spotlight Gala film, underlining the anticipation surrounding the franchise’s return after the previous instalment’s critical and commercial…
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Darline Graham breaks with brother on nuking filibuster
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday broke with her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), over abolishing the filibuster three weeks after stepping in to finish the rest of his term. “One of the first things I did was co-sponsor the SAVE America Act. As I said earlier, I’m willing to stay through recess…
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Now comes the real test for democratic socialists
When Democratic Socialists of America come down from their sugar high of New York City primary victories, they will realize that is the point they are at.
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Ellison defends Paramount merger, argues he can ‘be trusted as a steward of CNN’
Media executive David Ellison is defending Paramount’s bid to purchase Warner Brothers Discovery and defending himself against accusations of implementing political bias at his media properties. In an op-ed published by the New York Times on Tuesday, Ellison said he “shouldn’t put a finger on the scale, especially on matters involving his own company.” When…
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Bad bosses on Capitol Hill could face reckoning under new anonymous staffer review platform
A former congressional staffer, David Tennent, has launched a new tool called “The Scoop” as part of a platform named Capitol CNCT, allowing verified Capitol Hill employees to anonymously rate and review the congressional offices and lawmakers they work for. The tool aims to replace informal channels such as private conversations and anonymous social media…
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At least 7 states report water system cyberattacks to FBI
At least seven states reported cyberattacks on water systems, though authorities say water quality remains safe.
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13 new books in August will get you through the dog days of summer
NPR has rounded up 13 new book releases for August 2026, pitched as ideal reading for the “dog days of summer” and offering an escape from the heat with stories ranging from small towns to Hollywood glamour. The selection spans established literary names and covers a wide range of genres and themes, from historical fiction…
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Buc-ee’s sues another small business over logo after John Oliver segment
It’s another battle of the beavers.