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Texas runoff election sets races for November after Republican party civil war
While Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan survived the runoff, six of the eight Republican incumbents on Tuesday night lost to challengers.CBS News - Politics -
How Myanmar's civil war is fueling drug trafficking, terrorism and cybercrime around the world
Myanmar’s military government is fighting to stay in power as a civil war draws in neighbors and turns the country into a global hub for organized crime.NBC News - Top stories -
15 years on, the Tamil survivors of Sri Lanka's brutal civil war live in fear — and disempowerment
Sri Lanka's Tamil people still live in the shadow of defeat in the civil war that tore the country apart until it ended 15 years agoABC News - World -
Ask Shrimsley: should I be panic buying?
A government website with tips on surviving a possible crisis doesn’t mention how many packets of Hobnobs we’re going to needFinancial Times - Business -
Konami Shares Return To Silent Hill Movie Teaser
Earlier this week, Konami's Silent Hill Showcase offered fans a look at the upcoming remake of Silent Hill 2 as well as the new movie, Return to Silent Hill, which is based on the same story. While there wasn't a lot of footage from Return to ...GameSpot - Tech - Entertainment -
Giancarlo Esposito's First Marvel Movie Revealed
Earlier this month, Giancarlo Esposito couldn't resist telling fans at CCXP Mexico that he had finally been cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At the time, Esposito declined to share any details about his character or where he would show up. ...GameSpot - Tech - Entertainment -
Netanyahu criticizes Biden administration for not backing ICC sanctions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Biden administration for not backing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the Israel-Hamas war. “I'm surprised and disappointed, because I think it's to the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Cop criticizes attorney, wishes Scheffler 'the best'
The Louisville police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler said he has "no ill will" toward the pro golfer for injuries the detective said he suffered while directing traffic after a fatal accident during the PGA Championship.ESPN - Sports -
Susan Collins criticizes New York's prosecution of Trump
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), one of the Senate’s most prominent and respected moderate Republicans, came to former President Trump’s defense Thursday by criticizing the “political underpinnings” of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Girl, 9, remains critical after drive-by shooting
The "innocent victim" was among four people hurt in a shooting outside an east London restaurant.BBC News - Top stories -
8 movies to watch at this year's Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
The 2024 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday. From caper comedies to mockumentaries, here's what to watch at LALIFF this year.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Movie Review: Muppets creator Jim Henson gets a documentary as exciting as he was
The origins of Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are part of the engrossing and enlightening documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man.”ABC News - Entertainment -
How to build an outdoor cinema screen for your backyard movie night
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What to Watch: The Best Movies and TV Shows From May
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ offers smart sci-fi entertainment, Shane Gillis creates an outrageous sitcom on Netflix, documentaries explore excavations at Pompeii and the history of Stax Records, and much, much more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Critics of Putin and his allies targeted with spyware inside the EU
Israeli-made Pegasus cyberweapon used in hacking attempts on at least seven journalists and activists in EU. At least seven journalists and activists who have been vocal critics of the Kremlin and its allies have been targeted inside the EU by a ...The Guardian - World -
California governor criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for his proposal to eliminate an optional Medicaid benefit for some disabled immigrantsABC News - Health - California -
Hong Kong rejects western criticism of democracy activists’ convictions
US says 14 protesters have been jailed for ‘peacefully participating in political activities’ that should have been allowed. The Hong Kong government has rejected western criticism of the conviction of 14 pro-democracy activists for subversion, ...The Guardian - World - Hong Kong -
Israel maintains a shadowy hospital for Gaza detainees. Critics allege mistreatment
Patients lying shackled and blindfolded on more than a dozen beds inside a white tent in the desertABC News - Top stories - Israel -
Movie Review: Daisy Ridley shines in inspirational swimming pic ‘Young Woman and the Sea’
Trudy Ederle is not what you might call a household name, but she soon could be thanks to Daisy Ridley who portrays the competitive swimmer in the inspirational new film “Young Woman and the Sea.”ABC News - Entertainment - Entertainment -
Viggo Mortensen Got Peter Jackson's Permission To Use LOTR Sword For New Movie
The Lord of the Rings films are more than 20 years old but the former stars of the history-making franchise still find ways to integrate them into new projects. In his latest film, Oscar nominee Viggo Mortensen called upon Aragorn's sword once ...GameSpot - Tech - Entertainment -
Review: Father and son go cross-country in 'Ezra,' an autism-themed road movie made with sincerity
Starring an impressive cast that includes Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne and Whoopi Goldberg, the parenting comedy balances laughs with tension.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Viggo Mortensen scores his own movies. His music background is a saga in itself
Forever Aragorn, the actor now writes and directs. He composed the score for his new western, "The Dead Don't Hurt," and has a long punk-adjacent history.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
'Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital' Review: The Academy Museum Corrects Its Record
After facing criticism for overlooking the central role of Jews in the film industry’s origins, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures recently opened a small but densely packed permanent exhibition on the subject.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Syria's main insurgent group blasts the US Embassy over its criticism of crackdown on protesters
The main insurgent group in rebel-held northwest Syria has blasted the United States over its criticism of a crackdown on protesters in areas outside government controlABC News - World -
Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler criticizes attorney but holds 'no ill will' toward golfer
The Louisville police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler said he has “no ill will” toward the pro golfer for injuries he says he sufferedABC News - Sports -
Former 49ers WR warns Purdy critics young QB will prove them wrong
Former 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders doesn't understand why quarterback Brock Purdy is slept on.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
The Israel-Hamas war — in maps and charts
A visual guide to the warFinancial Times - World - Israel -
In the War on Consumers, Will California Politicians Ever Surrender?
A plastic-bag ban fails, so the answer is another ban.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
May 30, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
The war in Gaza will likely continue until at least the end of the year, an Israeli official warned.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
God of War: Ragnarok hits the PC on Sept. 19
God of War: Ragnarok is coming to the PC on September 19, 2024 as Sony continues its love affair with its favorite second platform.VentureBeat - Tech -
How a Vietnam War Refugee Broke an N.F.L. Barrier
Dat Nguyen, the first Vietnamese player to be drafted, became a star linebacker for the Cowboys.The New York Times - Sports - NFL -
Biden sets out new Israeli proposal to end war in Gaza
US president urges Hamas to accept the three-phase plan, saying "it's time for this war to end".BBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
To win the messaging wars, restore the US Information Agency
We’ve lost foreign publics formerly disposed to giving us a sympathetic hearing because they experienced positive interactions with American outreach programs.The Hill - Politics -
Mental health is another battlefront for Ukrainians in Russian war
As Russia's war on Ukraine continues, a new report finds many Ukrainians are struggling with poor well-being.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war
It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas.BBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
June 1, 2024 - Israel-Gaza news
President Joe Biden has laid out a three-phase proposal to end the conflict in Gaza, as global condemnation of Israel's offensive in Rafah grows.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
May 29, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
The Israeli military says it established "operational control" over the Philadelphi Corridor, a 14-kilometer (8.7 miles) strip of land along the border between Gaza and Egypt.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
May 28, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war
Global condemnation is mounting over Israel's airstrike on a camp for displaced people in Rafah that killed at least 45 people, many of whom were women and children.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
May 27, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war
At least 45 people were killed in Israeli strikes on a camp for displaced people in Rafah, the Gaza health ministry said Sunday. Israel claimed it killed two senior Hamas officials.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
May 26, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
At least 35 people were killed in Israeli strikes on a camp for displaced people in Rafah, the Gaza health ministry said Sunday. Israel claimed it struck a Hamas compound in the area.CNN - Top stories - Israel