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Ben Shapiro Calls ‘The Odyssey’ a ‘Masterpiece’ Despite Conservative Outrage: Christopher Nolan Is the ‘Best Working Director Today’
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has praised Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of “The Odyssey” as a “masterpiece” in an 18-minute YouTube review, pushing back against a wave of criticism from other conservative voices over the film’s casting choices and its fidelity to the ancient Greek text. Shapiro’s endorsement matters because it cuts against a vocal backlash,…
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RILEY GAINES: World Cup visitors are reminding Americans what makes this country great
A Fox News opinion piece by Riley Gaines argues that international visitors attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States are discovering a country far friendlier and safer than the one portrayed by foreign media coverage. The article opens with the example of Sebastian, a German football fan who arrived apprehensive after years…
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This unpronounceable series of glyphs is an incredible side project from Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet)
Kieran Hebden, best known as Four Tet, has released a full album under a secret alias whose name is a string of unpronounceable glyphs and symbols, informally dubbed “Wingdings” by The Verge. The project had reportedly amassed millions of streams on services like Spotify while its creator remained undisclosed, and its formal release matters as…
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United Airlines worker filmed threatening to call ICE on US-Mexican citizen in viral rant
A United Airlines employee has been filmed in a confrontation in which they threatened to call US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a customer who holds both US and Mexican citizenship. Footage of the exchange has spread widely online, prompting criticism of the worker’s conduct and renewed scrutiny of how airline staff interact with…
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27 Years Ago, Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench Shared the Strangest Oscar Record in History
Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench made Oscar history as the only actresses nominated in the same year for portraying the same historical figure.
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Crazy brawl over a parking spot in New York includes a vicious skateboard to the head
Viral video captures a skateboarder and Mercedes driver trading blows on an East Village sidewalk after a parking spot dispute escalated violently.
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10 Sci-Fi Books About Aliens That Are 10/10, No Notes
Collider has published a list of ten science fiction novels about extraterrestrial life that the site considers essential reading, spanning classic and contemporary works. The selection highlights books that approach the alien encounter theme from varied angles, from politically charged first-contact stories to philosophical explorations of alien culture and language, rather than focusing purely on…
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Spain and Argentina face off in New Jersey World Cup final
Spain and Argentina met in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, 19 July, with kick-off at 3pm Eastern Time. In the build-up, attention focused on Lionel Messi’s involvement and on tactical decisions by Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, while England had already secured third place after…
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Argentina meet Spain in World Cup final as US strikes Iran missile sites
Sunday’s Argentina-Spain World Cup final in New Jersey follows England’s third-place win over France, while the US bombed Iranian missile and air defence sites after a deadly strike on an American airbase, prompting Iranian retaliation on US bases in Kuwait.
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Spain and Argentina prepare to face off in World Cup final
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey, capping a tournament in which Lionel Messi and Argentina had been chasing what would have been a historic victory. The result gave Spain their second World Cup title, following their previous triumph in 2010, and denied Argentina what…