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3 Near-Perfect Netflix Movies To Watch This Weekend
A new arrival has overtaken the Netflix movie charts, as the survival thriller Thrash defies poor reviews to hold the top spot. Starring Bridgerton‘s Phoebe Dynevor as you’ve never seen her before, this sharksploitation flick channels the likes of Steven Spielberg‘s iconic Jaws and Jai Courtney‘s underrated hit Dangerous Animals, although to a much worse reception. With the movie earning…
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Iran Has Now Only 1 Goal When it Comes to the Strait of Hormuz and War with America
Iran has no Navy, no Air Force, and no realistic path to defeating the U.S. Navy in a conventional fight. Its weapons against the blockade are Shahed drone swarms, small boat attacks from underground facilities, up to 30 explosive mini-submarines — and time itself, used as a weapon against American political will. Iran’s Plan to Beat America: Just Survive? This…
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SC refuses to protect Pawan Khera, asks him to move Assam court for bail
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, April 17, refused to entertain a plea of Congress leader Pawan Khera seeking protection against possible coercive action till April 20 in a case lodged against him for levelling allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma‘s wife. The top court asked Khera to move a court of competent jurisdiction in Assam for…
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In Response to the Letter by International Law Experts
Introduction On April 2nd, over 100 U.S.-based international law experts published a Letter expressing “profound concern about serious violations of international law” in the present armed conflict in the Middle East. Section 2 of the Letter asserts that U.S. forces likely violated the law of armed conflict (LOAC) and potentially committed war crimes. At the outset, we note our agreement…
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9 Highest-Grossing Action Movies of All Time
The action genre has always been a staple of the film industry, with a close connection to high box office numbers. With their versatile appeal, they attract audiences worldwide with relatable themes of grit, revenge, and much more. But with the popularization of sci-fi and the onset of CGI, something changed. The scale of Hollywood films increased in a way…
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Republicans squeeze tax overhaul through Missouri Senate in late-night vote • Missouri Independent
After unveiling a new plan just before midnight to replace Missouri’s income tax with a broader sales tax, state Senate Republican leaders moved quickly to push it to passage early Thursday morning. Democrats unanimously opposed the proposal, but only one said anything against it — and then only briefly. The harshest criticism came from Republican dissidents, who were numerous enough,…
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Psychedelic use is associated with major life changes across 10 domains
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: A new survey suggests psychedelic experiences may influence major shifts in goals, values, relationships, and beliefs, raising important questions about long-term effects, informed consent, and who is most likely to report these changes. Study: Major life…
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Telangana invites US firms to invest in aerospace, defence sectors
Hyderabad: Telangana’s IT and Industries minister, D Sridhar Babu, has called on American companies to explore investment opportunities in the state’s rapidly expanding aerospace, defence, and space industries. The appeal was made during a meeting with a delegation from the US National War College in Hyderabad on Thursday, April 16. Highlighting Telangana’s growing prominence, the minister emphasised the state’s push…
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Gaza Grieves More Children Killed by Israel
Drop Site is a reader-funded, independent news outlet. Without your support, we can’t operate. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donation today. The bullet that killed Ritaj Rihan, 9, as she attended class in school in Beit Lahia is placed next to her body in the morgue of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. April 9,…
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Nantucket Current | Islanders Pack Board Of Health Meeting On Turf…
The Nantucket Public Schools (NPS) and Nantucket Land and Water Council (NLWC) are negotiating a testing regimen for a proposed artificial turf field slated for installation at Vito Capizzo Stadium. The parties are still far apart on several points, and representatives of both groups expressed serious concerns with an early draft of a portion of the agreement at a Board…
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