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Redbox shuts down after its parent company files for bankruptcyJul 11, 2024 3:15 pm - Redbox and its tens of thousands of nostalgia-laden movie-rental kiosks are shutting down, officially ending a vestige of the physical-media era. The streaming and video ...
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Cancer deaths are down, so why does cancer scare us so much?Jul 11, 2024 3:11 pm - The good news is cancer deaths have declined by almost a third in the past three decades. The not so good news is that the fear of cancer is as strong as ever. That fear can cause bad outcomes for patients.
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‘Sorry/Not Sorry’ takes on Louis C.K. but not the toughest questionsJul 11, 2024 2:47 pm - “Sorry/Not Sorry” opens with a voice: “I love you, be a good dog, please.” We will later learn the voice belong to artist and comedian Abby Schachner, one of five women who, in 2017, publicly accused comedian Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct.
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What cognitive tests measure and could tell us about Biden and TrumpJul 11, 2024 6:38 am - Doubts about the mental fitness of President Biden and Donald Trump to hold the White House in their 80s have highlighted tests that could reveal whether an older adult is experiencing cognitive decline.
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The scariest movie of the year (so far) is ‘Longlegs,’ by a mileJul 11, 2024 5:30 am - Nerve-jangling and devilishly bleak, “Longlegs” is easily the front-runner for scariest movie of 2024. Set during the drab 1990s of Clinton-era America, it throbs with a bone-chilling sense of dread, a marvelous piece of supernatural horror wearing the skin of a serial killer thriller that weaves a lasting, sinister spell.
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Carolyn Hax: Parents ‘very opinionated’ about how their children’s partners lookJul 10, 2024 10:57 am - Q: Ever since we started dating, our parents have been very opinionated about what the people my brother and I date should look like. They’ve completely alienated my brot...
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Pelosi urges Biden to make decision on race, despite his insistence he will stayJul 10, 2024 9:51 am - In a Wednesday morning interview, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) repeatedly urged President Biden to make a decision about whether to stay in the presidenti...
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Don’t wash your brushes in the sink and other painting cleanup tipsJul 09, 2024 10:19 pm - The job is done and you’re left with paint-filled brushes, rollers and trays. How best to clean them up? First a don’t: Don’t clean them in your sink or on the lawn. Here’s how to safely clean your painting tools.
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How to find a contractor who won’t rip you offJul 09, 2024 9:45 pm - You’ve saved up for a home remodel and it’s time to hire a contractor. Here’s a guide on how to lessen the risk of your contractor running out on you before the job is done.
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The best souvenirs become home decorJul 09, 2024 9:21 pm - If you’re traveling this summer, here are some tips to scout out the best home decor souvenirs that will help you relive the trip for years to come.