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Oscar Race: The International Film Contenders

December 18, 2024

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist of 15 movies vying for the best international feature film at the 97th Oscars. Over 85 countries submitted their films, but a few stood out and made the cut easily. These include French film Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard,

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Watch: Economics Expert Dances Trump’s Moves on TV

December 17, 2024

Recently, Larry Kudlow, a Fox Business host, left viewers amused and a bit embarrassed when he did the famous ‘Trump Dance’ live on air. Kudlow was talking about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans and his appointments of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to a government efficiency commission. He joked

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Remote Federal Work in the Crosshairs: Trump's Plan to End Telework

December 17, 2024

Donald Trump, the soon-to-be president, is upset about a deal that lets federal workers keep doing their jobs from home. He thinks it's a bad idea and wants to stop it. The agreement, made by the Social Security Administration, lets workers telecommute until 2029. Trump doesn't like this and thinks

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Trump's Blunt Words on Israeli Hostages Un nerves Iran and Hamas

December 17, 2024

In the coming weeks, Iran and Hamas should pay close attention to what Donald Trump is saying. Just recently, Trump threatened on his Truth Social platform that there would be “serious consequences” if Hamas doesn’t free the hostages by his inauguration on January 20th, which could be interpreted as

health

Media, Conflict, and Mental Health: How News Coverage Affects Us

December 17, 2024

Imagine turning on the news and seeing non-stop coverage of a war. This was reality for many on October 7, 2023, when a conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas. How does this kind of media exposure impact our mental health? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about emotion regulation. This is our

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Syria’s Assad: Russia Evacuated Me, No Plans to Leave

December 16, 2024

After the fall of Damascus, ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad admits he didn't plan to leave the country. He claims the Russian military stepped in to evacuate him after their base faced an attack. This newly revealed side of Assad's story sheds light on the chaotic situation in Syria and the rol

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Boxing Movies: A Fresh Take on Sports Dramas

December 16, 2024

In a world where sports movies often follow predictable formulas, three new films are stepping into the ring with unique stories. These movies, directed by industry veterans, are giving sports dramas a new twist. "Day of the Fight" is a black-and-white film about a boxer seeking redemption. It's not

politics

Trump's 'America First' Policy: A Look at Global Conflicts and Consequences

December 16, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is stepping into a world full of heated conflicts. Two experts from Indiana University are warning that his 'America First' policy might not be the best move. The U. S. is already facing intense wars in places like Ukraine and the Middle East. Trump has a lot on his plat

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Syria's Drug Dilemma: Can the New Bosses Say No to Captagon?

December 14, 2024

The Syrian civil war saw the birth of an unexpected economic powerhouse: the drug Captagon. Under Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria became the world's leading supplier of this stimulant, with an estimated $10 billion annual income from its sale. This turned Syria into a narco-state, with high-ranking of

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The Billionaire Duo's Mission: Trimming the Fat from Uncle Sam

December 14, 2024

Imagine this: two super-successful businessmen, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are given the job of cutting waste in the U. S. government. This isn't your typical government job, though. They're not here to spend taxpayer money; they're here to save it. Their goal? To find $2 trillion in spending cu