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These 10 Movies Are a True Masterclass in Action
Action movies are one of the major genres in cinemas. These days, sometimes we take the genre for granted as long as they entertain us with rapid action and thrilling story, but they are more than that. The greatest action films understand that their set pieces should serve a larger purpose to advance the story and develop their characters. It’s…
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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is taking over New York at a time of progress and stability for the NYPD
A reform-minded mayor is taking charge of New York City at a time when the largest police department in the country is finding its stride in its stability, touting a drop in gun violence and homicides while its current leadership stays intact. New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch is staying at the helm under progressive Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, providing…
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SC to hear on Monday CBI’s plea suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s sentence
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) plea against the Delhi High Court order that suspended the life sentence and granted bail to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. As per the causelist published on the website of the apex court, a three-judge Vacation…
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10 Greatest Villains in Martial Arts Movies of All Time, Ranked
Some might argue that a movie is only as good as its villain, and martial arts films are no exception. This subgenre of action films has provided audiences with some of the most thrilling, entertaining, and white-knuckle spectacles in the history of cinema, using movement and combat as a method of storytelling and character development. None of this would work,…
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Covered California Encourages All Californians to Explore Health Insurance Options Before Dec. 31 Deadline to Get Coverage for All of 2026
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California is encouraging all uninsured Californians to sign up for health insurance by Dec. 31. The open-enrollment period for 2026 ends on Jan. 31, but to have insurance in place for January, consumers need to enroll by the end of the year. Covered California’s over…
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Did Russia’s Defense-Sector Boom Peak in 2025?
Commenting on the prospect of Russia’s war spreading beyond Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said this month that his country was ready to take on Europe in a direct military conflict if needed. “We are not planning to go to war with Europe, but if Europe wants to and starts, we are ready right now,” he said. Meanwhile, Sergei Chemezov, a…
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HC hears habeas corpus plea of AAP MLA, lists matter for Jan 29
AAP MLA Mehraj Malik- Jammu: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday heard a habeas corpus petition of detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik and listed the matter for further hearing on January 29 next year. Malik, who is president of J&K unit of AAP, was detained under stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) on…
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Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping
Ogechi Irondi’s future teetered between two wildly different scenarios: one that would lead to dual degrees after nine years of college, and one that would leave the single mother and her young children homeless. Strangers helped seal her fate. The 31-year-old had suffered unfathomable challenges during her studies at Georgia Tech – one of the most rigorous universities in the…
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The 20 Best Movies You Missed in 2025
The Hollywood Reporter picks the best overlooked films of the year. Published on December 27, 2025 Hidden Gems 2025 (Clockwise from top left): ‘Lesbian Space Princess,’ ‘The Last Viking,’ ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island,’ ‘The Botanist’ © We Made A Thing Studios/TrustNordisk/Alistair Heap/Arsin Meiyu/Monologue Films With the race for the Oscars starting to narrow, and a small cadre of frontrunners…
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CM Siddaramaiah defends Bengaluru eviction drive as legal move against encroachment
New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday defended the eviction drive at Fakir Colony in Bengaluru, saying it was a necessary action against the illegal occupation of government land. Siddaramaiah’s reaction comes as a response to his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan, who had condemned the alleged “bulldozer action” in Bengaluru. Vijayan had on Friday strongly criticised the reported demolition…
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