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Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he’s never been happierNov 05, 2024 2:58 pm - After decades in romantic comedies, Hugh Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murderers. But in “Heretic,” a horror thriller from A24, Grant’s turn to the dark side reaches a new extreme.
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Strike at Boeing part of new era of labor activism long in decline at U.S. workplacesNov 05, 2024 2:19 pm - Organized labor has made itself heard over the past couple of years, and the number of actions taken by unions has soared. There were 470 work stoppages involving roughly 539,000 workers last year, according to Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. The nearly 500 work stoppages resulted in about 24,874,522 strike days.
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Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses defense minister, triggering in surprise announcementNov 05, 2024 2:18 pm - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. The move sparked protests across the country.
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Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendmentsNov 05, 2024 2:14 pm - While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die.
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Q&A: Tommy Richman talks ‘Million Dollar Baby’ success, possible Grammy noms and ‘not hip-hop’ dramaNov 05, 2024 1:49 pm - Tommy Richman nearly had a million reasons to quit music — until “Million Dollar Baby” became one of the year’s most popular songs. Now, the singer is eyeing Grammy nominations.
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Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolenNov 05, 2024 12:19 pm - A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes. Online bidding has started and will continue through Dec. 7.
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Book Review: ‘The Name of This Band is R.E.M.’ is a vivid journey through the rock band’s historyNov 05, 2024 10:28 am - The best way to read “The Name of This Band is R.E.M.” is with a pair of headphones and a collection of the band’s albums on streaming services or CDs. Opt for the cassettes or vinyl if you want to go old school.
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Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official saysNov 05, 2024 9:51 am - Ukrainian troops have for the first time engaged with North Korean units that were recently deployed to help Russia in the war with its neighbor, Ukraine's defense minister said Tuesday.
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Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated votersNov 05, 2024 6:15 am - Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
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Trump wants the presidential winner to be declared on election night. Why that's unlikelyNov 04, 2024 5:57 pm - Former President Donald Trump is stepping up his demands that the winner of the presidential race be declared shortly after polls close Tuesday, well before all the votes...