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The Real Heist in Steven Soderbergh’s New Movie
Julian Sklar spends most of his workday performing on camera. Not for anyone important; the cantankerous artist (played by Ian McKellen), the protagonist of Steven Soderbergh’s new movie, The Christophers, is recording jokey Cameos for eager fans. Facing a ring-lit iPhone, he rambles about his fading career with chipper bumptiousness. Julian, the viewer quickly learns,
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Mamdani’s 100th day
IT’S ZO TIME: Mayor Zohran Mamdani crisscrossed the city on his 100th day in office, relishing a milestone in a mayoralty that for much of last year seemed like an impossibility. He started the day in Queens at a graduation ceremony for Department of Correction recruits, hopped over to the Bronx to celebrate trash cleanup
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Vance warns Iran not to ‘play us’ ahead of diplomatic mission in Pakistan
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance departed Friday for Islamabad, Pakistan, to open the first direct negotiations aimed at ending the war between the United States and Iran. Together with a delegation of deeply mistrusting negotiators from Tehran, Vance is tasked with striking a lasting peace between rival nations which have failed to keep promises made days
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Man arrested for threatening to decapitate Barron Trump snipe his father: report
A 29-year-old Illinois man has been arrested after allegedly making graphic threats to kill Barron Trump, assassinate his father, and “hunt” Secret Service agents who tried to stop him, according to federal authorities. Prosecutors say Michael Kovko of Chicago sent a series of alarming messages through the White House’s website last month, including threats to
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The architects of Coachella: How five artists reshaped 25 years of the festival
You may not have noticed, but it’s right there in the name: “and Arts.” As in, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Since 1999 — more than two decades as America’s most culturally influential music festival — music has dominated the spotlight at Coachella. Within the three-day festival is an immersive gallery staged over
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Why inflation is up
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The economic impact of the Iran war is becoming clearer. What’s happening? On Friday, we learned that inflation climbed to 3.3 percent in
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Chaos engulfs Eric Swalwell’s campaign as sex assault allegations emerge: report
The gubernatorial campaign of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is seeing a wave of resignations, in anticipation of a potentially ruinous story alleging sexual misconduct by the longtime congressman. According to Politico, “Members of senior leadership have departed the campaign, including Courtni Pugh, a strategic adviser who served as Swalwell’s top liaison to organized labor groups.
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A relaxing 30-minute spa activity can boost your immunity: study
This hobby is white-hot. Turns out a well-loved relaxation practice isn’t just good for heart health — it may also help the human body defend against nasty pathogens and diseases. This week, a team of Finnish scientists released findings showing that just 30 minutes in a sauna — paired with a quick, cooling shower halfway through
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Dianna Russini sidelined by New York Times after internal investigation into bombshell Mike Vrabel photos ‘raised additional concerns’
The New York Times has sidelined its top NFL reporter after Page Six published photographs that appeared to show her holding hands with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. We’re told the publication is investigating the situation and “reviewing her coverage,” and that Russini won’t be reporting for the outlet while the probe is
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Did you feel it? As Artemis II nears reentry, scientists want to know how far the sonic boom travels
Southern Californians may hear a distinct “boom” around 5 p.m. Friday as NASA’s Artemis II moon flyby mission makes its energetic reentry off the coast of San Diego, the U.S. Geological Survey said. USGS does not know how far up and down the coast — or how far inland — Californians will be able to