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Michael Douglas Stars As Benjamin Franklin In Historical Drama Series

Experience the captivating tale of Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic mission during the American Revolution in the Apple TV+ series 'Franklin', starring Micha...

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Tom Wilkinson: an actor of great humanity who seldom played the lead but dominated the screen

It is rare that the news of the death of an actor brings with it a pang of loss for something more than their craft, something perhaps more profound. But such was the public regard and affection for Tom Wilkinson that his death on December 30 at the age of…

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These are the 5 Best IKEA Hacks We Found This Year to Inspire Your DIYs in 2024 and Beyond

If you're looking to spark some creativity, look no further than these genius furniture hacks

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I’m trying to lose weight and eat healthily. Why do I feel so hungry all the time? What can I do about it?

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, famously said nothing is certain except death and taxes. But I think we can include “you’ll feel hungry when you’re trying to lose weight” as another certainty.

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Why Franklin, Washington and Lincoln considered American democracy an 'experiment' -- and were unsure if it would survive

From the time of the founding era to the present day, one of the more common things said about American democracy is that it is an “experiment.”

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One Wild Comic Book Fact About 32 Major Marvel Characters

Marvel Comics characters have been through a lot, and some of it gets really weird.

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The intermittent joy of the ill-roasted egg

When you fast for 16 hours out of 24, it does something to you. What you save on weight, you lose on temper, shouting at near and dear ones who eat like normal people.

The Hindu

Why do the clocks change? UK leaves Daylight Saving Time this week

Clocks will be turned back an hour on the last Sunday in October, marking the end of British Summer Time (BST)

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Why do the clocks change?

Clocks will be turned back an hour on the last Sunday in October, marking the end of British Summer Time (BST)

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Republicans call for impeachment inquiry into Biden -- a process the founders intended to deter abuse of power as well as remove from office

Yielding to pressure from hard-line members of the GOP House caucus, on Sept. 12, 2023, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy directed the top Republicans in Congress to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The Republicans allege that the president committed financial wrongdoing with foreign businesses.

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How Benjamin Franklin laid groundwork for the US dollar by foiling early counterfeiters

Benjamin Franklin, the colonial inventor, publisher, diplomat and U.S. founding father, was so busy that it's easy to lose track of his accomplishments

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Fourth of July 2024: How did the national holiday originate and why do Americans celebrate it?

This year marks the 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

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Fourth of July 2023: How did the national holiday originate and why do Americans celebrate it?

This year marks the 247th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

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Which three US presidents died on the fourth of July?

US celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and remembers the Founding Fathers who made it possible

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Tax-Smart Strategies for Capital Gains in 2023

Using 1031 exchanges and qualified opportunity zones to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of an appreciated asset can defer and sometimes eliminate capital gains taxes.

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Why no living people appear on US postage stamps

With the ascension of King Charles III to the British throne, some commentators have made much of the fact that the new stamp bearing his image features the king without a crown.

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Llano County libraries case has lawyers and publishers worried about existing legal precedents

Libraries have been at the receiving end of book challenges, threats and new laws. Now, some worry a federal appeals court could chip away at long-standing protections.

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80 is different in 2023 than in 1776 – but even back then, a grizzled Franklin led alongside a young Hamilton

President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s running for another term raises concerns for many Americans. At his potential second inauguration, he would be 82, beating himself in becoming the oldest among American presidents.

The Guardian - UK

When Cleopatra was alive, she wasn’t categorised by the colour of her skin

Netflix’s drama about the Egyptian queen highlights how ideas of race have evolved

The Independent UK

Helping out: How American volunteerism is changing — and why

Since Benjamin Franklin organized the first unpaid fire company in America in 1736, volunteering has been as definitively American as Girl Scout cookies, blood donation and rushing to make something for the school bake sale

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