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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Can You Feel the Brussels Buzz? A Critical Look at the Diamond League Finale

The track and field world is gearing up for the final showdown of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League season in Brussels. After a whirlwind of competition across 14 cities and four continents, the top athletes are converging on Belgium for one last shot at glory.

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

MIP London: Can This New Market Really Shake Up the Content Scene?

A new player is entering the crowded field of TV content markets: MIP London. Scheduled for February 2024, this event aims to attract major players like Netflix, Disney, and Fox, promising a week of networking, screenings, and genre-specific summits. But with established players like the London TV S

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

Is Arthur Leigh Allen *Really* the Zodiac Killer? A New Docuseries Claims So.

Netflix is diving back into the murky waters of the Zodiac Killer case with a new three-part docuseries, 'This Is the Zodiac Speaking.' The series promises to shed new light on the decades-old mystery, focusing on Arthur Leigh Allen, the only person ever officially named a suspect. But before you ju

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Demure Drama: The Viral Phrase Trademark War

The internet has crowned its latest queen of vocabulary: Jools Lebron. Her regal decree? "Very demure, very mindful." Since uttering those now-famous words on TikTok in early August to describe her workday look, the transgender woman's playful phrase has taken social media by storm. Fans from all co

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Can You Trademark 'Very Demure'? The Battle for Viral Phrases

This summer, the internet fell in love with 'very demure, very mindful' thanks to TikTok creator Jools Lebron. Now, she's trying to trademark those words, sparking a conversation about who owns viral trends and how to protect them. Lebron's trademark application covers entertainment and advertising

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Can 'Bharatvarsha' Conquer the Gaming World? Exploring India's Epic Digital Adventure

Tara Gaming is betting big on a franchise called Bharatvarsha / The Age of Bharat, aiming to bring ancient Indian stories to life through video games, movies, TV shows, and more. Think of it as an attempt to merge the epic narratives of the Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra series with the immersive wo

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Data-Driven Dragons: 8 Lions Takes on the Kids' Entertainment World

A new entertainment company, 8 Lions, is roaring into the world of kids' and teens' content. Founded by Moonbug veterans Jiella Esmat and Karine Ahton, 8 Lions promises to use a data-driven approach to develop and grow new intellectual properties (IPs). But does relying on data really capture the

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Put Your Mind at Ease: Mobile Phones & Brain Cancer - Separating Fact from Fiction

A new review of 28 years of research says hold on! The World Health Organization looked at thousands of studies and found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer. This news is a big relief, especially since we're glued to our phones more than ever. But hold on, there's more to the stor

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Sep 06 2024RELIGION

A Tunnel of Friendship? Pope and Imam Join Forces, But Can We Really Bridge the Divide?

Pope Francis and the grand imam of Istiqlal Mosque, Nasaruddin Umar, have teamed up to promote peace and environmental protection – a powerful image, to be sure. But how genuine is this “symphony of faith and unity”? Francis made a symbolic visit to Jakarta's iconic Istiqlal Mosque, meeting with

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Trump Media Empire Takes a Tumble: Can Truth Social Regain Its Footing?

Donald Trump's foray into the social media world has been anything but smooth sailing. After his personal fortune in Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) soared to over $6 billion when shares made their public debut, it has now taken a nosedive, falling more than 70% from its peak and reducing Tru

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