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Oct 06 • 7 months ago

Erin Patterson mushroom murders inspire new book by Helen Garner

Co-written with Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein, The Mushroom Tapes is inspired by their experience attending the headline-grabbing trial earlier this yearHelen Garner, one of Australia’s...

theguardian.com1 min read

Oct 03 • 7 months ago

Trump admin defiles even the “out of office” email auto-reply

"Radical Left" and "Democrat Senators" come in for attack. ...

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Oct 02 • 7 months ago

Trailer for del Toro’s Frankenstein is pure macabre mythology

"My maker told his tale. And I will tell you mine." ...

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Oct 01 • 7 months ago

The AI slop drops right from the top, as Trump posts vulgar deepfake of opponents

A sombrero and a fake mustache were also involved. ...

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Sep 29 • 7 months ago

Fortnite disables Peacemaker emote that might resemble a swastika

Epic will "inquire into our partner's creative intentions" before making a final decision. ...

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Sep 27 • 7 months ago

Why LA Comic Con thought making an AI-powered Stan Lee hologram was a good idea

“I suppose if we do it and thousands of fans… don't like it, we'll stop doing it.” ...

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Sep 26 • 7 months ago

Felony charges after South Carolina high school filled with “fart spray”… for weeks

Let's dig into the science of stink. ...

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Sep 25 • 7 months ago

Newly found ancient Egyptian port may lead to Cleopatra’s tomb

NatGeo documentary Cleopatra's Final Secret chronicles archaeologist Kathleen Martinez's 20-year search ...

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Sep 24 • 7 months ago

Pennywise gets an origin story in Welcome to Derry trailer

Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as the murderous clown, and there are several Stephen King Easter eggs. ...

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Sep 23 • 7 months ago

How to fight censorship, one Disney+ cancellation at a time

Thuggish government behavior is not stopped by capitulation. ...

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Sep 20 • 8 months ago

Norway finds place in spotlight during ‘golden age’ of film-making

Distinctive and critically acclaimed films and drama series from ‘a big hub of talent’ are appealing to audiences around the worldWhen it comes to film-making, Norway has long been left watc...

theguardian.com1 min read

Sep 20 • 8 months ago

Oklahoma’s big “TV nudes” scandal was… a Jackie Chan movie on a Samsung streaming service

Smart TVs strike again. ...

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