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20 years ago, Al Pacino's best sci-fi satire predicted a terrifying modern trend

Few films have possessed as uncanny an ability to predict where the fame game is heading as 2002 Al Pacino flick 'S1M0NE.'

Inverse · Aug 23, 2022

As polio surfaces in other states, how vulnerable are Floridians?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For the first time since the U.S. declared polio officially eradicated in 1979, Floridians are concerned about their odds of getting the disease.

Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022

"Longtermism" is everywhere — and toxic

Whatever we may "owe the future," it isn't a bizarre and dangerous ideology fueled by eugenics and capitalism

Salon · Aug 20, 2022

How Salman Rushdie has been a scapegoat for complex historical differences

The Chautauqua Institution, southwest of Buffalo in New York State, is known for its summer lectures – and as a place where people come seeking peace and serenity. Salman Rushdie, the great writer and influential public intellectual, had spoken at the centre before.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2022

Trans rights and political backlash: five key moments in history

In recent decades, trans people have achieved limited rights. At the same time, anti-trans views and political backlashes have become more visible and effective in contesting those rights. For example, since 2009, according to the Independent Press Standards Organisation, there has been a 400% increase in reporting in trans issues…

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022

Who is Carolyn Donham? The catalyst for the Emmett Till lynching who is still alive today

The lynching of Emmett Till in 1955 propelled the civil rights movement in the US forward — the woman whose allegations prompted the killing is still alive today.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

David McCullough, Pulitzer-winning historian, dies at 89

David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose lovingly crafted narratives on subjects ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge to Presidents John Adams and Harry Truman made him among the most popular and influential historians of his time, has died

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

U.S. Kills Al Qaeda Leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri. Will It Matter?

Plus: Judge rejects "terrorism" label for January 6 defendant, dozens of abortion clinics have closed since June, FTC staff recommended against Meta lawsuit, and more...

Reason · Aug 2, 2022

A 17-year-old is directing A24’s next film: here are the studio’s other films you need to see

In 2022 A24 also showed films at Venice for the first time

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2022

When huge names like Christina Aguilera and Annie Lennox filmed Top Of The Pops on location in Swansea

Can you imagine Macy Gray, James, and Jordan Knight of NKOTB fame all in Swansea at the same time?

Wales Online · Jul 26, 2022