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Review: Andrew Haigh’s ‘All of Us Strangers’ is a haunting meditation on connection

A haunting meditation on loneliness wrapped in a supernatural coming-of-age tale, Andrew Haigh’s drama All of Us Strangers stars Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell and Claire Foy.

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UN Security Council debates how to get aid into Gaza as conditions become more dire

The question of how to get more aid into Gaza has deadlocked the United Nations Security Council. For three days, proposals have been debated as conditions worsen for millions of people in Gaza.

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‘Taking Cover’ update: A senator and soldier try to get to the truth

In an update to NPR’s Taking Cover investigation, a U.S. senator asks for answers from the Marines and an Army soldier, still serving on active duty, has been denied the truth about his war wounds.

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Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148 million in defamation case – The Associated Press

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148 million in defamation case  The Associated Press Rudy Giuliani declares bankruptcy after being ordered to pay $150 million in defamation lawsuit  CNN Giuliani Files for Bankruptcy, Trump Barred From Colorado

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New York City’s teachers union sues Mayor Adams over steep cuts to public schools

The United Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit Thursday, accusing Adams of violating a state law that prevents the city from cutting school spending when revenues are stable.

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New York City’s teachers union sues Mayor Adams over steep cuts to public schools

The United Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit Thursday, accusing Adams of violating a state law that prevents the city from cutting school spending when revenues are stable.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson calls on Biden to take executive actions on the border – NBC News

House Speaker Mike Johnson calls on Biden to take executive actions on the border  NBC News Scoop: Mike Johnson urges Biden to unleash executive actions on border security  Axios Speaker Johnson urges Biden to take action on border  CBS News Speaker Johnson presses

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Zach Condon describes the dark, cold Norwegian island behind Beirut’s new album

NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Zach Condon, the creative force behind the band Beirut, about his new album Hadsel, and drawing inspiration from the dark winter of arctic Norway.

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A look at the Democratic Republic of Congo’s chaotic presidential vote

Polls have closed in the Democratic Republic of Congo Thursday. Widespread logistical problems and violence forced the country to extend presidential vote by a second day.

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Trump’s Ballot Eligibility Faces Challenges in These Other States, Too – The New York Times

Trump’s Ballot Eligibility Faces Challenges in These Other States, Too  The New York Times Colorado justices face flood of threats after disqualifying Trump from the ballot  NBC News What the 14th amendment means for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign  The Associated Press

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