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Thieves snatched his phone in London – it was in China a month later
Akara EttehEarly on a Saturday morning in April, Akara Etteh was checking his phone as he came out of Holborn tube station, in central London. More »
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September 6th, 2024
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The Boeing Starliner’s strange test flight finally returned to Earth, but it’s empty
After years of delays, the first crewed flight test of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft launched on June 5th, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to the International Space Station for what was supposed to be a short trip. However, after th... More »
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How to watch NCAA football: Texas vs. Michigan kickoff time, how to stream and more
No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will host No. 3 Texas Longhorns during week two of the NCAA football season. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)Defending national champs the Michigan Wolverines and the No. 3 Texas Longhorns both won their first games of the season last... More »
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How “King, Murray” Seizes the Day
The Front RowHow “King, Murray” Seizes the DayA movie poster for “King, Murray.”Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyEvery great movie has its origin not in a story but in an idea. In 1967, David Hoffman, a twenty-five-year-old independe... More »
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More Dodgers pitching woes: Gavin Stone placed on injured list
Just when the Dodgers thought their pitching staff was getting healthier, they announced yet another significant injury on Friday.Rookie right-hander Gavin Stone was placed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, the team said, leaving the 25-year-old’... More »
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TIFF 2024: Dahomey, Bird, Oh Canada
One of the benefits of coming to TIFF every year is that the first day of press screenings is almost entirely made up of films that premiered at other fests earlier in the year. For example, last year my first two films in Canada were “Anatomy of a Fall” and “... More »
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Sending Food Back at a Restaurant: What You Need to Know
When to Send Food Back at a Restaurant: A Guide to Dining Etiquette No one goes to a restaurant hoping to send their food back. Dining out is meant to be a treat, a break from the everyday routine, and a chance to enjoy a well-prepared meal without the hassle ... More »
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18 best women’s walking shoes for all foot types
Physical activity can be instrumental in improving brain health, managing weight and reducing disease risk, according to the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention. If you’re not a fan of running, find strength training intimidating or just don’t want to i... More »
TIFF 2024: The Cut, The Luckiest Man in America, Nutcrackers
Patterns emerge at film festivals, and the opening night of Toronto 2024 might suggest there’s something wrong with the men of America. Whether it’s a boxer brutally abusing his body, a game show contestant trying to save his family, or a real estate mogul lea... More »
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SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku’, Plus New Releases, Sales, and Good-Byes
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 6th, 2024. Well, this is the last one. You’ll see one more special from me next week with a few reviews that have specific embargo dates, but this is the final regular SwitchArcade Ro... More »
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What to Do When Health Insurance Denies Care You Really Need
If there’s anything worse than being sick, it’s being sick while dealing with insurance issues. But unfortunately, that situation is all too common. Recent research from the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that researches health care issues, finds that... More »
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Remedies to Google’s Search Monopoly Will Be Decided by August 2025, Judge Says
After ruling against Google last month, Judge Amit P. Mehta said he would take until next August to determine fixes that the company must make.A federal judge said on Friday that he planned to deliver a punishment for Google’s internet search monopoly by Augus... More »