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Steven Soderbergh on Superhero Movies: ‘Nobody’s F*cking!’

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This County Wants Right-Wing ‘Audit’ Group Knocking on Doors

By Kelly Weill

The new audit, promoted by Lin Wood, has a New Mexico county paying taxpayer funds to an election fraud conspiracy group behind the disastrous Arizona audit.

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How Did ‘Death on the Nile’ Become Such a PR Nightmare?

By Laura Bradley

Armie Hammer, Russell Brand, Letitia Wright… enough embattled careers to fill the Nile!

Hunter Biden’s Scandals Are Real News, Like It or Not

By Matt Lewis

The mainstream press shouldn’t ignore the president’s son’s questionable business practices.

‘Euphoria’ Descends Into Total Chaos. What the Hell?!

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The Riveting—and Murky—Quest to Hack the Meditating Brain

By Alex Tzelnic

New research is poised to give us a new shortcut into the state of mindful meditation. But is this really a good thing?

The Queen Announces ‘Queen Camilla.’ Will the Public Buy It?

By Tom Sykes, Tim Teeman

It’s official: Camilla will be queen. But once the gloss and patriotism of accession day fades, will the critics have their say? Plus: Prince Harry says be nice to your staff.

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