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Markiplier’s movie and its backstory could be a bright spot for cinema.
This article contains spoilers for Iron Lung. This past weekend saw one of the oddest box-office victories in recent times. No, I’m not talking about Melania, the first lady–produced documentary that Amazon reportedly spent $40 million on for the rights alone, with an additional $35 million for the marketing. I’m talking about Iron Lung, a self-financed film by a beloved…
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Higher medicine prices squeeze patients
A broad range of medicines have seen their prices go up by significant margins with one eye drops increasing by as much as 233%, MaltaToday has learnt. Flarex eye drops, used to treat eye inflammation, increased from €5.31 to an eyewatering €17.10 over the span of a few months. Similarly, Otosporin ear drops, used to treat ear infections, increased from…
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The World Says an Effective Goodbye to America
Trump’s erratic behavior has finally convinced just about everyone that the US can no longer be trusted. Listen To This Story It’s becoming increasingly clear — after Donald Trump’s embarrassingly narcissistic, not to mention insulting, performance before an international economic and cultural elite at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland — that the United States can no longer…
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Tiger that terrorised Telangana villages for 2 weeks may be heading home
Hyderabad: The tiger that created fear and panic among villagers in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district for the past two weeks appears to be heading back to its original habitat in Maharashtra, Forest Department officials said on Monday, February 2, even as it has already killed several livestock in its journey down south. Forest officials inspected the cages set up on the…
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Relief Rally Leads To Green Bitcoin, Altcoin Charts, But Will It Last?
Key points: Bitcoin has started a relief rally, which is expected to face selling near $84,000. Several major altcoins are at risk of breaking below their support levels if the bulls fail to clear the overhead resistance levels. Bitcoin (BTC) turned up from the $74,508 level on Monday, and the buyers are attempting to maintain the price above $79,000. BTC…
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Targeted therapy for the less impaired arm improves movement for stroke survivors
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Traditional stroke rehabilitation therapy focuses on restoring strength and movement to the more impaired side of the body, but a new randomized clinical trial has revealed that targeted therapy for the less impaired arm significantly improved…
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Shutdown; Minneapolis; Kennedy Center; Grammys; DOE : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories A massive portion of the federal government has ground to a halt after Congress missed Friday’s deadline to fund the government. Senate Democrats triggered the partial shutdown…
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Alamo Drafthouse Policy Change Faces Moviegoer Backlash
When you think of Alamo Drafthouse, two things probably come to mind: It’s the much-loved cinema chain that pioneered serving food and alcohol in theaters, and has the industry’s strictest policy of no talking or texting during a movie. Earlier this month, the company revealed a change that is being widely viewed as undermining the second part, and the chain’s…
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How Balochistan attacks threaten Pakistan’s promises to China, Trump | Conflict News
Islamabad, Pakistan – When meeting United States President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in September, Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, opened a briefcase with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif standing next to him. Inside were a set of glistening minerals. Their display was part of Pakistan’s latest offer to the Trump administration: The country was willing to open…
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Maharashtra NCP chief dismisses ‘merger’ buzz with Sharad Pawar party
Mumbai: Amid statements by some leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) that the Sharad Pawar-led group and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP were to merge after zilla parishad elections this month, the latter’s state unit chief on Monday indicated that such a unification appeared a remote possibility. Talking to reporters at Karad in western Maharashtra‘s Satara district, Maharashtra NCP president…
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