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Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminds us that superhero movies can be good
Ars Technica’s review of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” praises the film as one of the rare recent superhero movies that genuinely succeeds, crediting director Destin Daniel Cretton with grounding the spectacle in well-developed characters and emotional depth. The reviewer places it alongside “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Thunderbolts*” as standout exceptions in an otherwise mixed run…
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New Mexico suing DOJ, Blanche for access to unredacted Epstein records in Zorro Ranch investigation
New Mexico is suing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for access to a set of unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records, alleging the agency is withholding documents that could aid the state’s investigation into the convicted sex offender’s alleged crimes at a remote ranch outside Santa Fe. The 40-page complaint, which also names acting Attorney General Todd…
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Dem drops US Senate bid, leaving independent candidate as lone challenger to incumbent GOP Sen Mike Rounds
Democratic candidate Julian Beaudion has withdrawn from South Dakota’s US Senate race, leaving an independent as the sole remaining challenger to Republican incumbent Sen Mike Rounds. The move reflects the difficult political terrain Democrats face in the deeply conservative state, where the party has struggled to field competitive statewide candidates in recent election cycles. With…
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The 1997 movie Morgan Freeman couldn’t refuse: “This was a momentous undertaking”
He had to be there. The post The 1997 movie Morgan Freeman couldn’t refuse: “This was a momentous undertaking” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Democratic Women’s Caucus leaders call on Max Miller to resign
Leaders of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) on Wednesday called on Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) to resign, as the House Ethics Committee probes abuse allegations levied against him by his ex-wife. DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.) and Vice Chairs Hillary Scholten (Mich.) and Emilia Sykes (Ohio) called the alleged abuse Miller perpetrated against Emily…
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Peacock renews The Five Star Weekend for second season after record viewership
Peacock has renewed “The Five Star Weekend” for a second season, after the drama became the streamer’s most-watched scripted series ever in terms of overall reach. Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel, the series stars Jennifer Garner as a grieving cook and author who invites friends from different stages of her life to her Nantucket…
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L.A. GUNS’ PHIL LEWIS Describes His New Look As ‘Incredibly Liberating’: ‘My Only Regret Is I Didn’t Do It Before’
During an appearance on the latest episode of Dean Delray’s “Let There Be Talk” podcast, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis once again spoke about the new look he recently debuted, having cut off all of his long, luscious locks in favor of a super-short, cropped hairdo. Phil said (as transcribed by BLABB…
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Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer
Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.
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Two of Ring’s latest video doorbells are a lot cheaper than usual
Ring has discounted two of its most popular video doorbells, offering shoppers a rare opportunity to buy well-equipped home security devices well below their usual retail price. The deals matter because they bring the Wired Doorbell Pro and Battery Doorbell Plus close to their all-time lows from Amazon’s Prime Day sale, making them attractive options…