An accidental hero feels no pain in 'Novocaine,' a brutal yet weightless action-comedy
Jack Quaid has chops that could take him much further than this violent live-action cartoon marked by cringeworthy misfortune and a distinct lack of consequence.
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Movie Review: ‘Novocaine,’ with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy
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Jack Quaid on transforming rare condition into a superpower in "Novocaine"
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Jack Quaid on how he blends action and comedy in new film "Novocaine"
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Kyle Juszczyk Returning to Play with 49ers, Wife Kristin Confirms: His ‘Curtain Isn’t Closed Just Yet'
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Happy Face: this drama about a serial killer’s daughter is so mind-boggling it’s hard to tell if it’s real or fantasy
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South Korea charges air force pilots with criminal negligence in accidental bombing of village
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ACC tournament: Clemson comeback attempt halted after refs miss multiple clear fouls
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Virginia Tech player gets brutally honest about team's disappointing season: 'I mean, we were still ass'
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Inflation: don’t cheer yet
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Dog accidentally shoots owner after getting paw stuck in trigger guard
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California judge facing re-trial for wife's murder says death was accidental
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This sector may be the ‘accidental beneficiary’ of a U.S. growth scare, says JPMorgan
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Tributes to 'secret hero' of Glasgow terror attack
Builder Stephen Clarkson, who took down one of the attackers, has died from cancer, aged 59.BBC News - 5d -
Hamilton does not feel pressure to 'prove anything'
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Armando Iannucci's political satire with Peter Capaldi
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Welcome to Nollywood, the Lagos-born movie universe
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‘Novocaine’ leads numbingly slow weekend at domestic box office
Five new movies opened in wide release in North American theaters this weekend.ABC News - 1d -
Bruins Hit Latest Low In Brutal Loss To Lightning
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Trump 'an agent of chaos and confusion,' economists warn — but a U.S. recession isn't in the cards yet
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Want to Stop Feeling So Overwhelmed? Start With the 5 Basic Human Needs
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Stocks sell off on growth scare, yet companies’ talk of recession is lowest since 2018
President Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs has raised recession fears in the stock market, yet companies aren’t talking much about that growing worry.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
'No pain, no gain’ is the motto of the new Trump economy
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Your Employees Don’t Know Your Pain
Even the best ones have a tunnel vision and don’t always see the big picture.Inc. - 11h -
What I Found on the 365-Mile Trail of a Lost Folk Hero
The Old Leatherman, a sort of real-life Northeastern Sasquatch, gave me an excuse to step outside my own life.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
How This Beauty Brand Founder Celebrates Her Culture With a Hero Ingredient
Michelle Ranavat creates products that honor her Indian heritage while delivering proven results.Inc. - 4d -
Hat-trick hero Wright glad to be back after lay-off
Coventry striker Haji Wright says he is just happy to be back playing after his first hat-trick for the club in the win against Sunderland.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
"Dear David": Selfless acts, unexpected heroes and full-circle moments
In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud highlights three inspiring stories: two teen cousins stepping in for a father-daughter dance, a rescued beaver who helped save ...CBS News - 15h -
Feeling like an impostor is holding me back at work | Ask Philippa
That voice in your head telling you that you’re saying the wrong things, or not saying enough, is not telling the truth. The dilemma How can I feel less intimidated when talking to senior or ...The Guardian - 1d -
Not a mid-table Championship side yet - Mousinho
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says his team still has things to learn to become a mid-table Championship side.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Red Wings Playoff Chances Haven't Evaporated (Yet)
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Nvidia’s stock has been ‘brutalized.’ Here’s the big disconnect.
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Fears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law
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