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Dec 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Look at Coppola's Megalopolis: Why It's Back and What It Means

Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis might have bombed at the box office, but it's making a comeback. The director has announced that the film will hit select Alamo Drafthouse theaters again on New Year's Day 2026. Coppola hopes this annual release will spark conversations about society and humanity,

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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Frankie Grande Opens Up About Life, Love, and Recovery

Frankie Grande, the brother of pop sensation Ariana Grande, recently shared his life experiences on a new podcast. The show, called "Holding Space With Tracy E. Gilchrist, " is hosted by a well-known journalist who gained fame after a viral interview with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. In the fir

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Franklin the Turtle: A New Face for Government Messages

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved character from children's books, has become an unexpected figure in government communications. Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) used an image of Franklin to promote a crime hotline. The image showed Franklin on the phone, with police arre

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

France's Role in Foiling Benin's Coup Attempt

France has been quietly backing Benin's government in the wake of a recent coup attempt. This support included sharing intelligence and providing logistical help. The French government also worked closely with Nigeria, which sent military aid to Benin at the request of Benin's President Patrice Talo

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Dec 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Frank Gehry Changed the Game for Architects

Frank Gehry didn't just design famous buildings. He also changed how architects work. His bold designs, like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, are well-known. But his impact goes beyond these landmarks. Gehry spent years pushing for new technologies an

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Franklin the Turtle: A Unlikely Political Mascot

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved children's character, has found himself in the middle of a political storm. The Trump administration has been using images of Franklin in various contexts, much to the dismay of the character's publisher. The Department of Health and Human Services recently posted an

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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

Hollywood's Big Shift: What Netflix's Deal Means for Movies

France's top cinema official, Gaëtan Bruel, isn't happy about Netflix's big move to buy Warner Bros Discovery. He shared his thoughts at the Red Sea Film Festival. Bruel worries this deal could hurt movie theaters. He thinks Netflix might show fewer movies in theaters. This has been a problem before

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

France's Aging Challenge: A Financial Wake-Up Call

France is in for a rough ride. The country's population is getting older fast. By 2070, nearly one in three people will be over 65. Meanwhile, the number of working-age people will drop by more than 3 million. This shift is a big deal for France's finances. Right now, healthcare, pensions, and cari

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

A Shady Deal: Big Money and Big Promises in NYC Politics

Frank Garcia, a well-known Hispanic business leader, found himself in a peculiar situation. He was approached by Irfan Verjee, a CEO of a renewable energy firm, with a surprising offer. Verjee wanted Garcia to raise a significant amount of money in just three days. In return, Garcia would get a job

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

France's Bold Move: Volunteers to Strengthen Military

France is making a big change to boost its military. Starting next year, young people aged 18 and 19 can join a new voluntary service. This isn't about fighting in wars abroad. Instead, they will train and work within France and its territories for 10 months. The idea is to prepare for future threa

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