The double-whammy that's about to hit the US economy — and put a big squeeze on your wallet
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The US economy's double-whammy
Consumer spending is showing signs of slowing — right as the Fed starts raising interest rates
Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza?
As bombs fell on Gaza in October 2023, Palestinian journalists turned to social media to show the world what was happening to their people. Israel’s siege on Gaza had been intensified, with food and water banned at one point, and the ban on the entry of foreign journalists was likely intended to create a media blackout during the genocidal war on the enclave.
The GTA Timeline Is Completely Irrelevant
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Published Sep 20, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
Yes, the games are in the same universe(s), but each stands alone for a reason
The GTA timeline doesn't matter
I understand that fans — humans, honestly — have a natural instinct to unify and organize things, especially the things they love. When it comes to stories, we've been trained into it by the commercial business of serialized storytelling, on TV, in comics, in movie sequels. We join them together to make new histories populated by our favorite characters.
Stephen Fleming: New England coach arrives with desire to 'beat the Aussies'
New Test coach Stephen Fleming said he shared English cricket's "obsession" with the Ashes and arrives with the goal to "beat the Aussies".
Fleming was speaking to the media for the first time since being appointed in July and before taking charge for the tour of South Africa in December.
Lord and Miller's Near-Perfect 21 Jump Street Revival is Officially Returning
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Michael McWhertor is a New York-based journalist and editor with more than 20 years of experience covering games, industry events, technology, movies, and TV.
Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia
Moscow mayor says Russia has intercepted 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 directed at the capital.
At least two people have been killed and a major refinery damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, including the capital city, as the Russian parliamentary elections enter their final day.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta accuses players of failing to 'respect the game' as champions suffer first defeat of season to Brighton
Mikel Arteta accused his Arsenal players of failing to "respect the game" in their 3-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
Goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres consigned the champions to their heaviest Premier League loss in three years and abruptly ended their winning start to the campaign.
England hammer Sri Lanka to return top of T20 world rankings as 3-0 series sweep clinched at Emirates Old Trafford
England returned to the top of the T20 world rankings as they earned arguably their most emphatic win yet in a series of drubbings dished out to Sri Lanka, beating the tourists by eight wickets at Emirates Old Trafford.
🍲 200+ 5-Star Reviews Can’t Be Wrong—Make This Chicken Stew!
Okay guys, this Chicken Stew recipe is definitely at the top of my list of all-time favorite recipes! It’s thicker and heartier than chicken soup, but lighter than a beef stew. The flavor is absolutely on point, it’s totally cozy, and it’s just one of those things that I could happily eat for three meals per day and still want more the next day. With more than 200 5-star reviews, you have to try this chicken stew!
When Hollywood’s Major Studios Threatened to Leave California — For Florida
Southern California seems to have been terraformed by the Creator to attract the motion picture industry: the mild, sunny weather conducive to outdoor shooting; the boundless variety of natural scenery (ocean, mountains, desert, farmlands) that can double for any location on earth; the diverse population of ready-made extras, and, at least in the first decades, the open shop policies of the city fathers (no pesky trade unions).