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‘Locked Down’ Joins The New Wave Of Covid-Era Thrillers
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‘Locked Down’ Joins The New Wave Of Covid-Era Thrillers

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Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor in 'Locked Down' Photograph by Susie Allnutt, courtesy of Warner Media With all the talk about Warner Bros. allowing their 2021 theatrical slate to debut concurrently on HBO Max (for the first 30 days of domestic release), the Warner Media streamer hasn’t been light on streaming-only originals. They bought Seth Rogen’s (pretty damn good) American Pickle from Sony and sent Robert Zemeckis’ (not-so-good) redo of The Witches to streaming as a late-Halloween “treat.” I heartily recommend Steven Soderbergh’s Let Them All Talk (featuring fine and subtle work from Meryl Streep, Candice Bergan and Dianne Read More

The Cultural Significance Of Donald Trump’s ‘Home Alone 2’ Cameo
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The Cultural Significance Of Donald Trump’s ‘Home Alone 2’ Cameo

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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin 'Home Alone 2' actor Donald Trump. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Getty Images Home Alone 2: Lost in New York includes a brief scene in which the protagonist, Kevin, asks directions from a man with silly hair who would, one day, inspire a riot at Capitol Hill.  Rewatching the scene now feels very surreal indeed. And as Trump’s former friends and allies rush to abandon him, Twitter decided that it would be funny to remove the president from Home Alone 2, to add another wound to Trump’s inflated ego. Of course, Read More

New York Attorney General Sues NYPD Over 'Excessive, Brutal' Force Against Peaceful Protesters
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New York Attorney General Sues NYPD Over 'Excessive, Brutal' Force

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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline New York state's Attorney General Letitia James sued the New York City Police Department and its leadership Thursday, claiming that the NYPD "repeatedly and blatantly" violated the rights of New Yorkers by using excessive force to quell nonviolent protests during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd, calling it part of a "longstanding pattern of abuse." Hundreds of people pack into Columbus Circle to hear speeches against police violence while one of ... [+] them holds a painted portrait of George Floyd in front of Trump International Read More

Let Them Fight! A Kaiju-Sized Retrospective Of ‘War Of The Monsters’ For Its 18th Birthday
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Let Them Fight! A Kaiju-Sized Retrospective Of ‘War Of The

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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Courtesy of Sony Back in October, I rented Love and Monsters with my girlfriend. The film opens with exposition from Dylan O’Brien’s character, Joel Dawson, who explains that humanity’s collective effort to destroy an asteroid with a bunch of missiles was successful, but resulted in chemical fallout that mutated the planet’s fauna into giant monsters. Hearing the voiceover narration, I was immediately transported back to my childhood when I would play War of the Monsters on my cousin’s PlayStation 2. You see, that video game has a Read More

Kyle Rittenhouse—Seen At Pub Wearing ‘Free As F–k’ Shirt—Should Not Be Allowed To Visit Bars, Prosecutors Say
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Kyle Rittenhouse—Seen At Pub Wearing ‘Free As F–k’ Shirt—Should Not

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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Wisconsin prosecutors are asking a judge to tighten restrictions on Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old facing multiple felony counts for fatally shooting two people and killing a third amid summer unrest in Kenosha, after he was seen at a Wisconsin bar last week.  Kyle Rittenhouse, left, appears with his attorney, Mark Richards in Richards office in Racine, Wis., ... [+] during a hearing at Kenosha County Court in Kenosha, Wis., on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. ASSOCIATED PRESS Key Facts Rittenhouse, who was released from jail on Nov. 2 after actor Ricky Schroder helped pay his $2 million Read More

On Liam Hendriks’ Unique Contract And The Wisdom Of Spending Big On Closers
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On Liam Hendriks’ Unique Contract And The Wisdom Of Spending

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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Oakland Athletics pitcher Liam Hendriks reacts after the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros in ... [+] Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series against the Houston Astros in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ASSOCIATED PRESS The vast majority of MLB free agents remain unsigned, but there was a slight breakthrough earlier this week when the White Sox signed former Athletics’ closer Liam Hendriks to a unique deal. Why is it unique? Well, the deal guarantees Hendriks three seasons and $54M, and while that translates to an $18M AAV, Read More

Past Covid-19 Infection Gives Vaccine-Like Immunity For Months, Study Finds
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Past Covid-19 Infection Gives Vaccine-Like Immunity For Months, Study Finds

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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Most people who have recovered from Covid-19 have similar levels of immunity against future infection to those who received a coronavirus vaccine, a study by Public Health England found, offering early hope against fears of a short-lived immunity spurred on by reports of people catching the virus twice, though the researchers warn that those with immunity may still be able to carry and transmit the virus to others.  A prior Covid-19 infection gives a similar degree of protection against future infection for at ... [+] least five months, a study found getty Read More

Report: Some Capitol Invaders Used Walkie-Talkie App Zello To Coordinate Assault
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Report: Some Capitol Invaders Used Walkie-Talkie App Zello To Coordinate

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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Members of one of the militia groups which participated in the violent insurrection at the Capitol last week used the walkie-talkie app Zello to organize and coordinate the attack, The Guardian reported, highlighting the rising presence of far-right users on smaller and less-moderated social media platforms. N.B.: Profane language quoted below. Several right-wing militia members reportedly used the communication app, Zello, to coordinate the ... [+] assault on the Capitol. Getty Images Key Facts According to audio and chat logs accessed by The Guardian, at least two right-wing militia members who Read More

How Covid-19 Affected America’s Rush Hour In 2020 [Infographic]
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How Covid-19 Affected America’s Rush Hour In 2020 [Infographic]

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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin TomTom has released its latest Traffic Index which gauged congestion levels in 416 cities across 57 countries. This year's edition is particularly interesting given the extent to which Covid-19 turned conventional working patterns upside down, dramatically altering global traffic patterns. TomTom reported that their findings for 2020 are unlike anything they have seen before with 387 cities experiencing a significant decrease (average of 21%) in overall congestion, as well as an astonishing 28% average decrease in congestion during rush hours. Before the pandemic struck, global traffic congestion was increasing by 2% to 3% per year on average. Los Read More

Malaysia’s Newest Billionaire Automates Factories Around The Globe
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Malaysia’s Newest Billionaire Automates Factories Around The Globe

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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Tan Eng Kee, cofounder and CEO of Greatech Technology. Courtesy of Greatech Technology. Surging demand for electric vehicles and solar energy is proving to be a double boon for low-profile Malaysian entrepreneur Tan Eng Kee, cofounder and CEO of Penang-based Greatech Technology. The company, which makes industrial automation equipment for a variety of different manufacturers, saw its shares jump 330% in the past year, propelling Tan into the billionaires club with a net worth of just over $1 billion. “Renewable energy and electric vehicles are hot now,” says Tan, 50, who established the business Read More

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