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'An American Soldier' and 'Les Fêtes de Thalie' Reviews: Modern Tragedy and Baroque Comedy at the Opera

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With music by Huang Ruo and a libretto by David Henry Hwang, an opera at New York’s Perelman Performing Arts Center about a viciously bullied Army private proved taut and haunting; uptown, Opera Lafayette’s production of Jean-Joseph…

Federal Executive Council suspends cyber security levy, to undergo “some form of review”

nairametrics.com

The Federal Executive Council has suspended the Cyber Security Levy imposed on Nigerians by the Office of the National Security Adviser through the Central Bank. This was communicated after the FEC meeting held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, by…

The Second Act – first-look review

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The opening film of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival offers a limp metafictional critique of the modern film industry.

Better Off Dead? review – Liz Carr’s blistering film may well change your mind about assisted dying

www.theguardian.com

As the UK edges towards legalising the right to die for those with terminal illness, the wickedly funny actor’s subversive documentary exposes the huge risks it poses for disabled people

The Gathering review – elite gymnastics thriller is like somersaulting off a cliff

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Urban acrobatics! Teen angst! A potential murder! It’s all happening in this story about two athletes from both sides of the tracks. Sure, it’s a little confused – but it will make you feel alive

Better Off Dead? review: Sombre film examines the dangers of legalising assisted suicide for disabled people

www.independent.co.uk

Actor Liz Carr is frightened that new legislation could make disabled people disposable, in a world that already treats us unfairly. She meets people on both sides of the complex debate

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Bitdefender for Windows review: premium protection for all your devices

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We tested Bitdefender's antivirus and advanced security plans for Windows to find out how good it is and whether it's worth the cost.

The Gathering review: A gripping condemnation of toxic parenting

inews.co.uk

When someone shoves a teenage girl's head under the water at a beach party, flashbacks reveal a history of strained friendships and gymnastic ambition in Channel 4's new thriller

Better Off Dead? review: Liz Carr will make you think differently about assisted dying

inews.co.uk

The actor and activist offered a dissenting perspective on calls for the legalisation of assisted dying - that it would put vulnerable and marginalised people like her at risk

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Film Review: “Faceless After Dark”

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“Faceless After Dark” is a suitable slasher, but is way better as the meta slasher it angles to be

The Second Act review – Quentin Dupieux’s likable meta comedy of actors’ private lives

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Cannes film festival With help from an A-list cast, Dupieux brings his customary mischief to an amiable tale of imposture and role play

Yale Approach Smart Lock review: A great retrofit smart lock

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The Yale Approach Smart Lock is one of the best conversion locks for most people, but you'll need to set up the extra included pieces like the Wi-Fi bridge to make the most of it.

‘The Second Act’ Review: Quentin Dupieux’s Cannes Opener Is a Fourth Wall-Wrecking Farce Starring France’s Biggest Names

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Cannes: Léa Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel, and Raphaël Quenard star in the filmmaker's latest comedy about a troupe of actors trying to escape a middling film.

‘The Second Act’ Review: Lea Seydoux Stars in Quentin Dupieux’s Funny, Button-Pushing Cannes Opener

The latest from the prolific French director, also starring Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel and Raphaël Quenard, is a movie-within-a-movie about making movies.

Memorandum on Actions by the United States Related to the Statutory 4-Year Review of the Section 301 Investigation of China’s

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE SUBJECT: Actions by the United States Related to the Statutory 4-Year Review of the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer,…

Guilty Gear Strive: The Board Game Review

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Guilty Gear Strive: The Board Game from Level 99 Games captures the video game's pulse-pounding excitement and tense moments and splendidly adapts them into a two-player card battling game featuring 20 characters from the stylish anime…

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Amidst Mixed Reviews, Derek Jeter and Another Yankees Legend Added to MLB The Show 24 Video Game to Boost Reviews and Sales

MLB The Show 24, the latest installment in Sony San Diego’s acclaimed baseball simulation franchise, has found itself in a bit of a pickle. Though the game has been commended for its stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, it has also…

LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP Reviews of Georgina Campbell horror – now free on Tubi!

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‘She owes this land a body’ Lovely, Dark, and Deep is a 2023 horror film about a new ranger in a national park where rangers and the public have gone …