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It started like any other pickup basketball game at an open gym — players sweating on the court, others waiting on the sidelines and spectators casually observing. Jessica Brogan, who had attended similar practice-like sessions with her two hoops-hungry sons, said it began as a “normal open run.” However, on this particular Saturday, there was…
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“Enola Holmes” may be the titular role in this Netflix series of films, but Henry Cavill brought something unique to the character’s impressive big brother. Sherlock Holmes, by and large, is typically portrayed as a bit of a self-centered prick. Cavill’s turn, however, is far more empathetic and downright sweet. Eldest brother Mycroft (Sam Claflin)…
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This story is developing, more to follow By Perkin Amalaraj Published: 13:20 EDT, 23 June 2024 | Updated: 14:03 EDT, 23 June 2024 Two synagogues and an Orthodox church across southern Russia have today been attacked by militant gunmen, who killed six police officers and slit the throat of a priest. The attackers fired at the…
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CNN — Ben Affleck is sounding off on how movies are being made in today’s age of Netflix and other streaming platforms, which offer an ever-expanding glut of content. The actor, producer and director, who is starting a new film studio of his own with friend and colleague Matt Damon alongside RedBird Capital Partners, shared…
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LOS ANGELES — Without even noticing, Debbie Skaggs, the mother of the late Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, slips into the present tense. For three short sentences, her voice elevates, her face lights up. “He doesn’t big league anyone,” she said. “He’s funny too, he’s a funny guy. And he’s a total music guy.” For a…
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In “Stress Relief,” Dunder Mifflin’s oddball, troublesome employee Dwight (Rainn Wilson) creates havoc when he stages a fire drill without letting the rest of the office know that he’s created a faux emergency. The result is total panic in the office, causing chaos and damage to company property. But perhaps the worst result is that…
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High school students hoping for a discount on their college tuition may have to look no further than their last name. One of the unlikely endowments being offered by some universities is a full-ride scholarship based on a student’s surname – even if there is no relation to its benefactor. North Carolina State University graduate…
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CNN — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have an early Christmas gift for their supporters. A new trailer for their Netflix docuseries, “Harry & Meghan,” was released Monday, along with a schedule for when the episodes will stream. Volume I will include episodes 1-3 and will stream on December 8, and Volume II with…
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Seven weeks after firing Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers landed on their next head coach on Thursday: JJ Redick, the 15-year NBA veteran turned podcaster and broadcaster, league sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell The Athletic. Redick is signing a four-year deal worth in the neighborhood of $8 million per season with…
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About Disney, Burton said to the Times that, “You’re strapped to a table all day and you have to draw. I just flipped out.” Luckily, Burton often drew his own pictures and even wrote a short film that Disney was kind enough to fund. That film was “Vincent,” a stop-motion animated film about a lanky,…