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“It’s been 40 years since Eddie Murphy first played detective Axel Foley” in the hit action-comedy “Beverly Hills Cop”, said Alistair Harkness in The Scotsman. An “amped-up sequel” smashed box-office records in its opening weekend in 1987, “then 1994’s ‘Beverly …

Wikipedia’s days may be numbered in Russia, as Moscow’s long-standing bid to replace the online encyclopaedia comes to fruition. A “new version of history is taking shape”, on RuWiki, said The Economist, as an expert said that Russia’s internet is …

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This week’s question: German researchers have observed carpenter ants using their mouth parts to lick one another’s minor wounds clean — and to perform lifesaving amputations on more serious injuries. If a TV network were to create an all-ant medical drama, …

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People who want to indulge in a drink with friends without the negative effects of alcohol are increasingly turning to a popular alternative: nonalcoholic beer. These brews have been on the market for years, but demand seems to have reached …

‘The rise and fall of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’  Kyle Paoletta at The Nation In 2023, the “novelty of the crossover began to wear off — and with it, the profitability of Marvel Studios,” says Kyle Paoletta. People “treating Marvel’s …

With the 2024 presidential election months away, both the Democrats and the Republicans will soon crown their nominees at their respective conventions: the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.  However, selecting a nominee has …

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What happened NATO members have begun sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the White House said Wednesday. The initial shipment of the American-made planes, long sought by Kyiv, are being transferred from Denmark and the Netherlands and “will be flying …

What happened The Senate on Wednesday passed the Federal Prison Oversight Act, bipartisan legislation that boosts monitoring and transparency at the troubled federal Bureau of Prisons. The House passed the bill in May.  Who said what Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who …

What happened Astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore said Wednesday they are enjoying their extended stay aboard the International Space Station after their return to Earth was indefinitely postponed due to thruster glitches and helium leaks on Boeing’s Starliner …

Amy Coney Barrett ascended to the Supreme Court in 2020 on a wave of conservative enthusiasm. And sure enough, she was part of a court majority that overturned Roe v. Wade. But these days “she is beginning to separate herself …

This “wincingly funny” memoir by the comedian David Baddiel is an account of growing up in a north London suburb with two “distant, distracted and erratic” parents, said Nick Duerden in The i Paper.  Baddiel’s father, Colin, was a misanthropic …

“The Nature of Love” is a French-Canadian film about a professor of philosophy “who considers herself happily married but then encounters a builder and sparks fly”, said Deborah Ross in The Spectator. This makes it sound like “one of those …

A businessman has revealed plans to colonise the Moon by 2063 and transform humanity into a “multi-planet species”. Argentinian-American entrepreneur Guillermo Söhnlein said we would “begin to see ourselves not just as citizens of one country or another, but as …

An Irish flight attendant who was arrested on charges of attempted suicide and consuming alcohol in Dubai has had her passport returned and will be allowed to travel back to Ireland. Police withdrew the charges and lifted the travel ban …

Twenty-four years is a “slog of a time” to wait for a sequel. Now, however, the trailer for “Gladiator II” has finally been released and the question remains: “Are you not entertained?”  “I am”, said Jonathan Dean in The Times. …

The United States constitution outlines what should happen if the president becomes ill, dies or is deemed unable to fulfil their duties. Surprisingly, the 25th amendment, which deals with an incapacitated president, was only added to the constitution in 1967 …

A man wanted in connection with a crossbow attack that left three women dead has been captured, police have said. Kyle Clifford, 26, who reportedly served in the British Army for a year, was named as a suspect by police …

After Greta Gerwig’s box-office smash, haven’t we had enough of Barbie? The arrival of a sprawling new exhibition at London’s Design Museum dedicated to the doll might feel a bit soon.  But, said Laura Freeman in The Times, “Barbie: The …

“Supacell” has scooped the top spot in Netflix’s global top 10, with 11.8 million views on the platform this week alone – and a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Showrunner and director Rapman’s six-part series follows the lives of five …

Getting from your hotel room to the links in a matter of minutes is everything a golfer on vacation could ask for, especially when the courses offer views so incredible they might distract you from the game itself. Here are …

Since the pandemic, there has been a noticeable surge in homeschooling. Now, a different pedagogical trend called “unschooling” is gaining momentum, sparking controversy and debate online. In June, spiritual influencer Mami Onami went viral after discussing unschooling or “free schooling” …

Hair transplant tools, dental implants and skin-whitening IV drips have been seized from an underground clinic in the Philippines suspected of helping criminals transform their identities to avoid arrest. Police raided the venue in Pasay City, south of Manila, in …

What happened As Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Tuesday, he “reveled in the mounting turmoil surrounding President Joe Biden’s campaign in the wake of their debate” and ratcheted up his “attacks on both Biden and Vice President …

‘Why UK Labour’s win is a shot in the arm for Democrats’ Claire Ainsley at The Hill  British Prime Minster Keir Starmer’s victory could “offer the Democratic Party hope that there is a way to defeat the political right,” says …

What happened Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said Tuesday they had asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel to investigate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and benefactors who showered him with free luxury vacations, …

As the repercussions of climate change become increasingly apparent, making sustainable choices for your home feels more important than ever. There are tons of environmentally-friendly features you can buy to conserve energy and water, like Energy Star appliances and smart …

President Joe Biden has been adamant that, despite his widely panned performance in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump, he will nevertheless continue running for a second term in office. Defying a growing chorus of Democratic figures demanding he …

The landmark involuntary manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin, the Hollywood star who fatally shot a cinematographer while rehearsing on set, has begun. The shooting of Halyna Hutchins in October 2021 on the set of “Rust” sent “shockwaves through the film …

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What happened President Joe Biden kicked off NATO’s 75th anniversary summit on Tuesday with a speech lauding the Atlantic alliance and pledging new military aid to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s invasion. He also surprised outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens …