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’90s Sci-Fi Movies That Were Unfairly Hated By Critics
Paramount Pictures The 1990s were a prime time for sci-fi flicks to experiment, mix with other genres, and get charmingly silly and cheesy. It was the era from which we got some of the most iconic films in the genre — like “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” “Starship Troopers,” or “The Matrix” —…
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How the Psychedelic Right Embraced an African Plant
O n a crisp November day in Aspen, Colorado, Rick Perry is stumping for iboga, a psychedelic shrub native to the Congo Basin rainforest in Central Africa known for producing powerful waking dreams. It is the heart of Bwiti, a centuries-old spiritual discipline primarily practiced in Gabon, and recently, the darling of the American psychedelic right. “ Take on the mantle…
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Hidden virus in your gut may be linked to colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers in Western countries and remains a major cause of cancer-related deaths. While factors like age, diet, and lifestyle are known to influence risk, the exact triggers behind the disease are still not fully understood. In recent years, scientists have increasingly focused on the gut microbiome, the vast ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and…
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Trump advisers strategize how to make Democrats look worse ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump’s political team knows voters aren’t thrilled with the current state of affairs. But they’re betting they can convince them things will get markedly worse if Democrats win back power in November. Top Trump advisers are plotting an electoral push centered on messaging the midterms as a stark choice between the two parties’ platforms, rather than a direct…
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IEA; Israeli convoy kills West Bank teen biking to school; UK universities paid to surveil protestors
Second round of U.S.-Iran negotiations remains uncertain. President Donald Trump refuses a ceasefire extension, says U.S. will resume attacks if there is no deal. IEA: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran causing “biggest crisis in history.” Despite ceasefire, Israel continues military activity in Lebanon. Israeli strike hits coffee shop in southern Lebanon, injuring six. Iran executes man accused of arson during January…
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One year on, resilience and resolve as Pahalgam picks up the pieces
Pahalgam/New Delhi: It was a day of recall, remembrance and resilience. A year after three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists opened fire at tourists in Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow, 26 families on Wednesday, April 22, observed the death anniversary of their loved ones, and political leaders said in unison that the country would not bow to terror. At the picturesque grassland of Baisaran,…
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10 Praiseworthy Adventure Movies Nobody Ever Talks about (#1 Needs More Attention)
Many of the most beloved and legendary movies of all time are adventure films. The genre is expansive, including fantasy epics such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Princess Bride. It also includes more contemporary classics, such as the Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean films. The most successful adventure titles have become household names, cementing…
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Rs 5 lakh ex gratia handed to families of deceased gig workers in Telangana
G Vivek Vankatswamy with the family members of the deceased gig workers. Hyderabad: Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy handed over ex gratia cheques worth Rs 5 lakh to the family members of gig workers Lokurthi Naresh, G Shyam Sundar and Ahmed Bin Abdul Khader, who lost their lives while on duty. The minister extended the financial assistance to the kin…
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Photos show funerals in Lebanon for Hezbollah fighters, civilians killed before ceasefire
KFAR SIR, Lebanon (AP) — Funerals in southern Lebanon are burying fighters from the militant Hezbollah group, Lebanese civilians and paramedics killed in Israeli strikes before the latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire took effect. In villages like Kfar Sir, mourners gather in large processions, carrying coffins draped in flags and portraits of the dead. The scenes reflect both personal grief and the…
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The dead and missing scientists linked to space and the military: FBI investigation update
Oil rose to $98 per barrel this morning, up from $95 the day before. S&P 500 futures rose 0.52% before the open in New York. The index closed down 0.63% yesterday at 7,064. Asia was mostly up today. Europe was flat in early trading. Bitcoin remains stuck at $74K. A bunch of banks upgraded their price targets for the S&P…
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