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\"American Crime Novels Reflect Political Polarization Post-Trump\

Post-Trump American crime novels increasingly reflect the nation's political polarization, with authors embedding classic police investigations in real-life events and exploring anxieties about fascism and civil war, as seen in works by Michael Connelly and Attica Locke, who details the disillusionm...

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Terzopoulos's 2025 World Theatre Day Message: A Call to Action

Theodoros Terzopoulos, the second Greek to do so after Iakovos Kambanellis, penned the 2025 World Theatre Day message, questioning theatre's ability to address ecological destruction and societal inequalities in a video filmed in significant Athenian locations.

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MIT Media Lab's "Gaze to the Stars" Project Amplifies Underrepresented Voices

The MIT Media Lab's Critical Matter group, led by Behnaz Farahi, recently held a three-day live event called "Gaze to the Stars," using AI to moderate participant stories projected onto the MIT dome, aiming to amplify unheard voices and explore technology's human impact.

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Disney's "Snow White" Remake Sparks Debate Over Dwarf Representation

Disney's live-action "Snow White" replaces the seven dwarfs with CGI-created magical beings aged 274, casting only one actor with dwarfism in a minor role, sparking debate about representation and commercial considerations.

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The Electric State": AI Sentience and Humanity's Tech Dependence

The Electric State," a Netflix film released March 14th, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, explores the ethical dilemmas of AI sentience and humanity's over-reliance on technology in a retro-futuristic 1990s setting, using the story of a teenager's quest to find her brother accompanied by a sentien...

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Universality: Gold Bar Bludgeoning Sparks Societal Critique in Brown's New Novel

Natasha Brown's "Universality", following her acclaimed debut "Assembly", uses a striking gold-bar-shaped proof design to reflect its narrative of a young man bludgeoning a political activist with a gold bar on a Yorkshire farm during the Covid-19 pandemic, exploring themes of late capitalism and so...

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Starship Troopers Remake Risks Losing Satirical Edge

The upcoming remake of "Starship Troopers", directed by Neill Blomkamp, aims for a faithful adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein's novel, contrasting sharply with Paul Verhoeven's 1997 satirical version, which depicted the nonchalant reactions to the destruction of Buenos Aires and highlighted the dange...

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Where Geezers Call Home" Wins #Merky Books Prize: A Dystopian Look at Race and Identity in the UK

Abaka Debrah's "Where Geezers Call Home" won the #Merky Books New Writers' Prize, a dystopian novel exploring race and identity in a UK governed by the UN after race riots, inspired by the author's experiences and the 2022 UK riots.

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London Exhibitions Showcase Painting's Power to Inspire Change

London's Barbican and Serpentine North galleries host concurrent exhibitions of Noah Davis and Arpita Singh, showcasing their distinct painting styles and highlighting art's role in challenging social issues and inspiring change.

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Liverpool's Resilience: From Port City to Cultural Hub

David Swift's "Scouse Republic" examines Liverpool's history, from its rise as a major port to its current state, highlighting its resilience, unique identity shaped by immigration and political activism, and its role as a microcosm of broader UK social and political trends.

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Rijksmuseum Challenges American Photography Canon

The Rijksmuseum's "American Photographs" exhibition, spanning 160 years of American photography, challenges conventional narratives by juxtaposing iconic images with everyday snapshots, revealing a complex interplay between idealized notions of the 'American Dream' and the harsh realities of America...

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Aggressive Marketing of E-cigarettes in Greece Raises Public Health Concerns

In Greece, the aggressive marketing of fruity e-cigarettes resembling pens, alongside online casinos, in convenience stores raises serious public health concerns due to their easy access and addictive nature.

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