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'Civil War' tops North American box office for 2nd weekend

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"Civil War" is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning an additional $11.1 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday.

BBC Robot Wars star Philippa Forrester was so heartbroken after divorce she wanted a bear to eat her

www.mirror.co.uk

Philippa Forrester, who was a pit reporter on the popular BBC show Robot Wars, has opened up about her heartbreak after her marriage to wildlife cameraman Charlie Hamilton James ended in 2020

Crackdowns, attacks, and threat of war put Iranians on edge

www.bostonglobe.com

The heightened tensions with Israel come as Iran teeters from crisis to crisis.

A century-long effort to recast the Civil War

npr.org

Most corners of the country harbor old or erroneous markers of some kind. An NPR investigation examines the proliferation of Confederate markers and a century-long effort to recast the Civil War.

Ship which defied Nazi U-boats to transport vital resources during World War II to be scrapped and replaced with slavery reflection room in Liverpool

www.dailymail.co.uk

Built in 1917, the De Wadden ferried coal and food through the Irish Sea to southern England between 1939 and 1945 while Hitler's infamous submarines lurked under the waves.

Intel Teams Up with Ubisoft to Offer Star Wars Outlaws for Free

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Intel has partnered with Ubisoft to offer the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws for free. Here’s everything you need to know about this promotion. Intel is bundling a free copy of the game with select Intel products, including its 14th-generation…

The Sympathizer: What to Know About the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon

www.denofgeek.com

HBO and Max’s latest original series, The Sympathizer, has been a critical success since premiering this April, blending dark comedy with historical drama and life-or-death stakes. Like its 2015 source material, by author Viet Thanh Nguyen…

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New Cold Wars

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Just published: New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasion, and America’s Struggle to Defend the West by David Sanger. “The fast-paced inside story of America’s plunge into a volatile rivalry

Hipgnosis shares in spotlight after bidding war breaks out for music rights fund

www.dailymail.co.uk

American investment giant Blackstone is seeking to hijack a proposed £1.1billion deal with Concord Chorus, offering £1.2billion for the London-listed firm.

Toto Wolff reignites war of words with Red Bull chief Christian Horner over Max Verstappen's future… as the Mercedes boss claims 'other factors' could woo the world champion to the team

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HENRY CLARK IN SHANGHAI: Toto Wolff reignited his war of words with Christian Horner as he hinted Max Verstappen could still join his Mercedes team next year.

Box Office: ‘Civil War’ Holds The Line and Beats Newcomers for the #1 Spot

punchdrunkcritics.com

Civil War (review)- $11M/$44.8M A24 continues their rise as one of the best studios in modern Hollywood, while they’ve been long known as a house that puts out high quality faire they’ve been somewhat lacking in the financial department.…

The Biden-Trump Trade War With Mexico

www.wsj.com

The USMCA has North American rules of origin for which China can’t qualify.

‘Civil War’ continues dominant box office campaign as new releases fail to woo crowds

nypost.com

“Civil War,” Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Will the Israel-Gaza war affect Joe Biden’s chances of re-election? History might provide a guide

theconversation.com

The risk for the president is that he has not anticipated just how much his own foreign policy might undermine his message and the strength of his personal appeal.

Biden’s damaging war against American energy production

thehill.com

There is a boom in American oil production. By waging war against it, President Biden could make us more reliant on OPEC, Venezuela, Russia and Iran in the years ahead.

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What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine?

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Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war.

Zelenskyy says Americans 'aren't funding' war in Ukraine; they are 'protecting democracy'

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday it is important to support Ukraine because it prevents a wider in Europe.

Iranian activist: Desperate regime waging all-out war against women

www.jpost.com

"Long live the resistance. Long live freedom. Long live the indomitable brave women of Iran," said Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi.

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How the Movie “Civil War” Echoes Real Political Anxieties

www.nytimes.com

“Civil War” has tapped into a dark set of national angst. In polls and in interviews, a segment of voters say they fear the country’s divides may lead to actual, not just rhetorical, battles.

Trail of destruction in Lebanon's 'ghost towns' - as daily explosions fuel fears of escalating war

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The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon has told Sky News the dangers in the region have not gone away and called for calm, wisdom and de-escalation as a matter of urgency.