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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of ...
thehill.com/business/4615452-ftc-votes-to-ban-non-compete-agreements/
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Adams blames ‘outside agitators’ for problems at Columbia protests as students dig in
thehill.com/homenews/education/4615861-eric-adams-new-york-columbia-student-protests-israel-gaza-hamas/
Senate advances House-passed foreign aid package toward final passage: The question now is how long it takes to get to the final vote.
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/23/congress/foreign-aid-moving-through-senate-israel-ukraine-taiwan-00153874
Quick Glance: Senate Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- The Senate has passed a $95 billion aid package for war assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debates over U.S. involvement in foreign wars.
- The legislation also includes $26 billion for wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian relief for the citizens of Gaza, along with $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
- Senate Republicans and House Republicans collaborated to secure the aid for Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing the potential dire consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression goes unchecked.
- There was broad congressional support for the aid package, but leaders had to navigate strong opposition from conservatives questioning U.S. involvement in foreign wars and focusing on issues like migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump gag order hearing kicks off hush money trial: Live updates: Former President Trump’s hush money trial on Tuesday will begin with a New York judge hearing ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4614711-trump-hush-money-trial-live-updates/
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616241-ten-senators-helped-advance-ukraine-aid-after-voting-against-it/
The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill ...
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Man who stormed Capitol with Confederate flag, pepper sprayed officers sentenced to prison
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4614704-man-who-stormed-capitol-with-confederate-flag-sentenced/
More salaried U.S. workers to become eligible for overtime pay: The rules ensures salaried workers making less than $58,656 receive overtime pay, starting 2025.
axios.com/2024/04/23/overtime-pay-salary-workers-biden
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Man charged with hate crime in Rutgers Islamic center vandalism: A New Jersey man was arrested and charged with a federal hate crime after allegedly breaking ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4614957-hate-crime-rutgers-islamic-center-vandalism/
Quick Glance: Break-In at Rutgers Islamic Student Center: Accused Man
- During the Eid-al-Fitr holiday at Rutgers University, Jacob Beacher is accused of stealing a Palestinian flag and causing $40,000 in damage to religious artifacts.
- A man from New Jersey was accused after a violent break-in at an Islamic student center at Rutgers University during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, resulting in theft and damage to religious artifacts.
New US Presidential Chopper Is Too Hot to Handle: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/new-us-presidential-chopper-is-too-hot-to-handle
US Congress approves billions in aid to Ukraine: Ukraine relies on support from the USA in its defense against Russia, but there was no help for months ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/us-kongress-billigt-milliardenschwere-ukraine-hilfen-li.2208846
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Cardona ‘deeply concerned’ about situation at Columbia: ‘Antisemitic hate’ is ‘unacceptable’
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When could the proposed TikTok ban take effect?: The Senate took up a bill Tuesday morning that could, if passed, start the clock for a ban on TikTok.
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4615349-when-could-the-proposed-tiktok-ban-take-effect/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
4 Iranians charged in scheme to hack US agencies and defense contractors: US prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against four Iranian men for a sprawling ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/iranians-charged-hacking-scheme/
As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever: Countries are under pressure to make progress on a first-ever global plastics treaty this week ...
reuters.com/business/environment/plastic-treaty-talks-open-countries-more-divided-than-ever-2024-04-23/
Gaza protests at US universities intensify: Protests against the war in the Gaza Strip are intensifying at several US universities. There are arrests ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-proteste-unis-krieg-gazastreifen-100.html
U.N. Commission Says Israel Still Has Not Provided Evidence of Oct. 7 Allegations Against UNRWA
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/un_commission_says_israel_still_has_not_provided_evidence_of_oct_7_allegations_against_unrwa
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Diana Ross headed to Richmond's Altria Theater: Diana Ross, the iconic entertainer, is headed to Richmond on Oct. 22.
richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/music/diana-ross-headed-to-richmonds-altria-theater/article_d5a6c28a-0194-11ef-a5ef-8753db0732ff.html
Sticker shock: Home prices doubled in under 7 years in these major U.S. cities: Stunned by skyrocketing home prices? You’re not alone.
ktla.com/news/local-news/sticker-shock-home-prices-doubled-in-under-7-years-in-these-major-u-s-cities/
Legislation Seeks to Aid Many Black Landowners in the South: The bills come after ProPublica’s reporting on land passed down informally within families ...
propublica.org/article/heirs-property-black-land-loss-disaster-relief-legislation-fletcher
'An Israeli-style Wagner Group': The Israeli ultra-Orthodox military unit in Washington’s crosshairs
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Two Mexican Mayoral Candidates Killed in One Day, Less Than 2 Months Away from Elections
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/two_mexican_mayoral_candidates_killed_in_one_day_less_than_2_months_away_from_elections
Plastics Summit 'Die-In' Highlights Need to Cut Production: "This week governments have a choice: Stand up to this slash-and-burn approach by agreeing to ...
commondreams.org/news/plastics-treaty
Dave Ramsey reveals why it's so 'difficult' to start a business today, which generation has the advantage
foxbusiness.com/money/dave-ramsey-reveals-why-difficult-start-business-today-which-generation-has-advantage
776 Invitational to offer biggest purse for all-female track event: Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas is the event's first partner.
axios.com/2024/04/23/reddit-alexis-ohanian-investor-womens-sports
Ilhan Omar’s daughter says she’s been ‘basically evicted’ after suspension: The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) says she was “basically evicted” after she ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4611065-ilhan-omar-daughter-columbia-protests-barnard-new-york/
Photos Document the Demolition of a Black Community in Virginia: A longtime resident of the Shoe Lane area in Virginia chronicled the life of his community as it ...
propublica.org/article/family-photos-of-shoe-lane-destruction
Sipri study: Germany will become Europe's arms giant - and dictatorships benefit from it
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/sipri-studie-deutschland-wird-europas-ruestungsriese-und-diktaturen-profitieren-davon-li.2208220
Fat Kid Sandwiches headed to downtown Richmond: Known for its cheesesteaks and massive hoagies, Fat Kid Sandwiches operated for two years at Hatch Local Food ...
richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/fat-kid-sandwiches-headed-to-downtown-richmond/article_10f5fb0e-00d6-11ef-8f64-a71028f5c7ca.html
Solitary Confinement Endures in Prison, Even For Youth. Will Federal Lawmakers Step In?
themarshallproject.org/2024/04/20/solitary-confinement-reform-oklahoma-washington-florida
7 in 10 workers worldwide exposed to extreme heat risks: Study: Extreme heat linked to climate change threatens more than 70 percent of workers globally ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4611347-7-in-10-workers-worldwide-exposed-to-extreme-heat-risks-study/
Switzerland Blocks More Than $14 Billion of Russian Assets: Switzerland has blocked 13 billion francs ($14.3 billion) in Russian assets held in the country ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/switzerland-says-it-s-blocked-14-2-billion-of-russian-assets
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Cyber attacks against the USA: Washington extends sanctions against Iran: They are said to have been “involved in malicious cyber activities” on behalf of the ...
spiegel.de/ausland/cyberangriffe-gegen-usa-washington-weitet-sanktionen-gegen-iran-aus-a-199e76e5-66a0-4ec0-81b1-93a80b7a4d75
Biden administration finalizes controversial minimum staffing mandate at nursing homes
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/nursing-home-minimum-staffing-rule/
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
Do Americans have empathy? Research shows an increase in compassion: A decade ago, research showed a troubling dip in empathy. A new study provides more hope.
vox.com/future-perfect/24137520/americans-empathy-new-compassion-research
Germany pressures US to provide Ukraine with another Patriot system – Bloomberg: The German government is pressuring the United States to provide Ukraine with at ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452509/
US EPA expected to drop hydrogen from power plant rule, sources say: The Biden administration is expected to drop green hydrogen from its landmark plan to slash ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/us-epa-expected-drop-hydrogen-power-plant-rule-sources-say-2024-04-22/
Alameda DA Charges 3 Police Officers with Manslaughter in 2021 Killing of Mario Gonzalez
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/alameda_da_charges_3_police_officers_with_manslaughter_in_2021_killing_of_mario_gonzalez
Tesla slashes price for Full Self-Driving software: Tesla announced that it will cut the price for its Full Self-Driving software by one-third from $12,000 to $8 ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/tesla-slashes-price-full-self-driving-software
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
'Damning' Independent Probe Finds Israel Has Yet to Provide Evidence Against UNRWA
commondreams.org/news/unrwa-2667835600
Nigeria seeking up to $2.25 bln in World Bank loans: Nigeria is seeking up to $2.25 billion in World Bank loans and expects the bank's board to approve the ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-seeking-up-225-bln-world-bank-loans-2024-04-22/
Exclusive: Biden Administration To Appoint New Special Envoy For Gaza: The president plans to tap Lise Grande of the United States Institute of Peace to replace ...
huffpost.com/entry/exclusive-biden-administration-to-appoint-new-special-envoy-for-gaza_n_66285271e4b00ea555a566ad
Tensions Grow Between China and Philippines in South China Sea: On today’s episode of The Big Take, rising tensions in the South China Sea over who controls the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/tensions-grow-between-china-and-philippines-in-south-china-sea
Potholes over foreign policy: City leaders want to move on from Israel-Gaza debate
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/potholes-vs-foreign-policy-00153721
West Bank Palestinians Go on General Strike After Israeli Massacre on Nur Shams Camp Kills 14
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/west_bank_palestinians_go_on_general_strike_after_israeli_massacre_on_nur_shams_camp_kills_14
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: This is what the new US aid package means for the course of the war
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-russland-krieg-das-bedeutet-das-neue-us-hilfspaket-fuer-den-kriegsverlauf-a-ed84b47d-3c1f-4c3e-8397-e648aa1bd02e
Crypto portfolio manager details hunt for alpha post-halving: The theme this year is Bitcoin, says Pranav Kanade, portfolio manager of the VanEck Digital Assets ...
axios.com/2024/04/23/bitcoin-halving-crypto-manager-pranav-kanade
US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space: The Security Council is due to vote on a US-drafted resolution calling on countries to prevent ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/515104/us-russia-set-for-a-showdown-at-un-over-nuclear-weapons-in-space
Russia warns of direct clash with West over Ukraine - Europe - The Jakarta Post: Russia warns of direct clash with West over Ukraine - Europe - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/22/russia-warns-of-direct-clash-with-west-over-ukraine.html
Ukraine: What does the breakthrough in the USA change about the war?: Ukraine can breathe a sigh of relief for now. The new military aid from the USA will ...
nzz.ch/international/ukraine-was-aendert-der-durchbruch-in-den-usa-am-krieg-ld.1827401
Papua New Guinea PM James Marape Dismisses Biden's cannibalism comment : Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister says his Nation does not deserve to be ...
wionews.com/videos/papua-new-guinea-pm-james-marape-dismisses-bidens-cannibalism-comment-713898
Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
China rejects further restraints on trade with Russia ahead of top US envoy’s arrival in Beijing
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3260105/china-rejects-further-restraints-trade-russia-ahead-top-us-envoys-arrival-beijing
Hate speech rules during the Ukrainian war: Russian court sentences meta-speaker to six years in a prison camp
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/russland-gericht-verurteilt-meta-sprecher-zu-sechs-jahren-straflager-a-497331fa-9d03-43f8-9c7d-e15be809bbc5
International disapproval of U.S. leadership ticks upward: The relatively stable results could indicate "the world is collectively just kind of holding its ...
axios.com/2024/04/23/us-leadership-global-disapproval
Review of UN agency helping Palestinian refugees found Israel did not express concern about staff
bostonherald.com/2024/04/22/review-of-un-agency-helping-palestinian-refugees-found-israel-did-not-express-concern-about-staff/
America's bridge safety surprise: They're getting better: The amount of bridges rated poor by the federal government has fallen from 15% in 2000 to 6.8% in 2023.
axios.com/2024/04/22/us-bridge-saftey-infrastructure-improvement
New U.S. Rule Bans Release of Health Records in Investigations of Women Who Get Legal Abortions
wsj.com/politics/policy/new-u-s-rule-bans-release-of-health-records-in-investigations-of-women-who-get-legal-abortions-190fb684
Atlantic hurricane season forecast has limited utility, some say: "Prepare for this season as they do each and every year."
axios.com/2024/04/22/atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-preparation
The “Epic Row” Over a New Epoch: Elizabeth Kolbert on why some leading geologists reject the “Anthropocene,” a term used by scientists to describe this new age ...
newyorker.com/news/the-weekend-essay/the-epic-row-over-a-new-epoch
Turkey may soon deploy its controversial Russian S-400 air defenses: Turkey's S-400 defenses may be deployed for the first time this summer in a move likely to ...
businessinsider.com/turkey-may-soon-deploy-controversial-russian-s-400-air-defenses-2024-4
The situation in the morning: Is the traffic light engaging in “organized election fraud”?
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/news-wahlrechtsreform-vor-dem-bundesverfassungsgericht-gesetz-gegen-tiktok-antisemitische-proteste-an-us-universitaeten-a-82160ec1-c169-47f0-93ff-4f429b0e2244
USA: Protests against Israel at American universities: Pro-Palestinian students set up protest camps at American universities their Jewish fellow students feel ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/usa-universitaeten-columbia-nyu-proteste-israel-gaza-1.6565878
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Henrico High School alum works as cinematographer on 'Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead' remake
richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/movies-tv/henrico-high-school-alum-works-as-cinematographer-on-dont-tell-mom-the-babysitters-dead-remake/article_fba322a6-fcfa-11ee-90ff-e7b615cff198.html
Sports Backers ALL Stars spotlight: Maggie Walker tennis standout Alex Percey: Maggie Walker senior tennis standout Alex Percey was surprised when former coach ...
richmond.com/sports/high-school/tennis/boys/sports-backers-all-stars-maggie-walker-boys-tennis-alex-percey-green-dragons/article_04fc2826-fc0a-11ee-a5c8-37ce10d2d3df.html
'Next year in Jerusalem': Amid tension abroad and at home, Jews prepare for Passover
post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2024/04/22/passover-seder-pittsburgh-war-israel-antisemitism/stories/202404220070
Perplexity brings its "answer engine" to enterprises: The AI startup takes its AI-driven Google competitor to big corporate and institutional customers ...
axios.com/2024/04/23/perplexity-ai-enterprise-search-answer-engine
Fifteen Essential Cookbooks: The New Yorker staff on their favorite cookbooks, including Mark Bittman’s “How to Cook Everything” and Nigella Lawson’s “How to Be ...
newyorker.com/books/page-turner/fifteen-essential-cookbooks
American Confinement in “We Grown Now” and “Stress Positions”: Justin Chang reviews “We Grown Now,” directed by Minhal Baig and starring Jurnee Smollett ...
newyorker.com/culture/the-current-cinema/american-confinement-in-we-grown-now-and-stress-positions
Lots of state legislators believe any contact with fentanyl is fatal: (It is not)
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/18/lots-of-state-legislators-believe-any-contact-with-fentanyl-is-fatal
How Atlanta’s Squirrel Census project connected me to home: From Inman Park to Central Park.
vox.com/climate/24131917/squirrel-census-count-central-inman-park-atlanta-nyc
‘Power’ Documentary Trailer Traces the History of Policing in the U.S.: Netflix has released the trailer for the documentary 'Power,' which documents ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/power-documentary-trailer-netflix-1235008407/
‘Statement twisted to divert attention’: Sam Pitroda after BJP backlash on US inheritance tax remark
indianexpress.com/article/india/sam-pitroda-bjp-us-inheritance-tax-comment-congress-9287720/
How American politics has infected investing: Beware: taking a stand can be expensive
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/21/how-american-politics-has-infected-investing
US spent $15m on peace building in North – Embassy: The United States government says it has committed $15m to the Community Initiatives to Promote Peace ...
punchng.com/us-spent-15m-on-peace-building-in-north-embassy/
India 4th largest military spender in 2023: SIPRI: The latest data showed that the United States, China and Russia remained the top three military spenders ...
indianexpress.com/article/india/india-4th-largest-military-spender-in-2023-sipri-9287292/
UN Scales Back South Sudan Aid as Government Blocks Fuel Imports: The United Nations suspended some of its humanitarian relief in South Sudan after the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/un-scales-back-south-sudan-aid-as-government-blocks-fuel-imports
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Welcome to World War III: The Western-led “rules-based order” is fraying, but nothing seems to be emerging that might replace it.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/welcome-to-world-war-iii/
Critics’ Conversation: ‘Civil War’ and Civic Anxiety: Amid ongoing debate over Alex Garland’s 'Civil War,' two THR critics ponder the burdens of ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/civil-war-debate-alex-garland-kirsten-dunst-trump-election-critics-1235879241/
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