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These three new sports dramas punch above their weightDec 18, 2024 2:24 pm - The sports movie, like any genre, can easily fall victim to overly familiar story beats. But a trio of new movies brings some original moves, and a few curveballs, to a genre where tried-and-true formula often reigns supreme.
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Barry Jenkins on why he made ‘Mufasa’ and how it changed him as a filmmakerDec 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Made with virtual filmmaking tools, “Mufasa” essentially plopped one of the most groundbreaking filmmakers working today — Barry Jenkins — into an all-digital playground, with a budget more than a hundred times that of “Moonlight.”
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Russia says suspect detained in the killing of a senior general in MoscowDec 18, 2024 7:05 am - Russia's security service said Wednesday that it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in Moscow.
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Community members wrestle with grief in aftermath of Wisconsin school shootingDec 18, 2024 7:00 am - Community members in Wisconsin continued to wrestle with grief and called for change in the aftermath of a school shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded six others.
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Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next yearDec 18, 2024 6:37 am - The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation.
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What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?Dec 18, 2024 6:33 am - NEW YORK — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, Big Tech chiefs — including Apple's Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s M...
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Milan’s Via MonteNapoleone usurps New York’s Fifth Avenue as world’s most upscale shopping streetDec 18, 2024 1:06 am - New York’s Fifth Avenue moved down the list of most expensive retail destination, with Milan’s Via MonteNapoleone getting the top nod from a commercial real estate company that ranks shopping areas by how much rent they command.
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Turning dusty attic treasures into cash can yield millions for some and disappointment for othersDec 17, 2024 11:22 pm - Many people dream of cashing in on some dusty, old heirloom. Like a rare dime that sold for more than a half million dollars or the case of old hockey cards fetching $3.7 million. Auction house owner Kaja Veilleux helps people sort gems from junk when he appraises furniture, antiques and art by using his knowledge of what similar items have sold for in the past. But art auctions can be fickle. Who could have guessed a banana duct-taped to a wall could sell for more than $6 million?
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A step-by-step guide to renovating a neglected gardenDec 17, 2024 10:55 pm - Whether you’ve inherited a neglected garden from a previous homeowner or have been too busy to keep on top of maintenance, don’t despair: Devising a game plan now can set you up for a much better view by next winter.
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Donato caps Blackhawks comeback, Blackhawks top Capitals 3-2Dec 17, 2024 10:32 pm - Ryan Donato scored his team-leading 11th goal with 2:18 left in regulation to cap Chicago's three-goal, third-period rally and lift the Blackhawks to a 3-2 win over the W...