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‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ Review: Kim Minhee Once More Gives a Melancholy Masterclass in a Hong Sangsoo Miniature
Hong Sangsoo’s “Nowhere to Lay My Eyes” is presented as a concise, bittersweet family drama centred on Sanghee, an aspiring experimental filmmaker who spends an uneasy weekend with her estranged mother. The review argues that Kim Minhee’s restrained, melancholy performance gives emotional depth to Hong’s typically sparse script, making the film’s tensions and unspoken feelings…
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Harvard case dismissed as hormone study points to lower dementia risk
A Boston judge rejects the Trump administration’s Harvard antisemitism lawsuit, while Stanford researchers report oestrogen-only therapy may cut Alzheimer’s-related risk by 35 per cent.
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Heavy Song of the Week: Godflesh’s Farewell Starts with the Thrilling “Living/Ending”
Godflesh’s new single “Living/Ending” has been named Heavy Song of the Week by Consequence, ahead of the band’s forthcoming final album, Decay. The release matters because frontman Justin Broadrick has said the project will end following major abdominal surgery earlier in 2026, making the track an opening statement for Godflesh’s farewell. The article describes “Living/Ending”…
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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Beneficiary of $27.1 Million in Stock Sales as Paramount Merger Is Stuck on Hold
Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav has sold a further $27.1 million of company shares while Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of WBD remains delayed by an antitrust challenge. The sales bring his stock disposals since the deal was announced to about $200 million, highlighting the substantial personal financial stakes surrounding the merger. The latest…
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Alzheimer’s risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds
A Stanford study has found that women who used oestrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy were less likely to show Alzheimer’s-related brain changes or dementia. The findings may add to evidence that hormone treatment could influence brain health after menopause, although they do not establish that the therapy directly prevents Alzheimer’s disease. Published in Neurology on 12…
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If Paramount Leaves California, It Might Cut Costs but Wouldn’t Save on State Taxes
Paramount is reportedly threatening to leave California unless state Attorney General Rob Bonta permits its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with chief executive David Ellison said to believe a move could save $500 million annually. However, tax experts say relocating its headquarters would have little effect on the company’s California corporation tax bill, undermining…
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‘Practical Magic 2’ Inspires Wave of Witchy Merch, Including Gemstone Jewelry, Retro Tees and ‘Midnight Margaritas Club’ Aprons
Warner Bros. Discovery has launched the first official “Practical Magic” merchandise range as it promotes the forthcoming sequel, “Practical Magic 2”, which reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. The collection draws on both the 1998 film and its follow-up, showing the studio’s effort to turn long-standing fan interest into retail sales ahead of the new…
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Elephants may have played surprising role in early human survival, study suggests
A new study reports what researchers describe as the earliest evidence of elephant butchery at Olduvai Gorge, suggesting early humans may have relied on the animals for food and other resources. The finding matters because it could reshape understanding of how prehistoric communities survived and used large animals in their environment. The research centres on…
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New study says just 81 percent of parents are ‘concerned’ about their kids’ safety in online games
A survey of 1,000 parents found that 81% had some concern about children’s safety in online games, highlighting continued worries about risks in popular multiplayer titles such as Roblox and Fortnite. The findings matter because online gaming is a routine part of many children’s lives and can expose them to harassment, scams, requests for personal…