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Set in a crumbling Japanese metropolis rebuilt after a devastating explosion, Akira follows teenage rebels Kaneda and Tetsuo as secret government experiments unleash psychic forces capable of unmaking the world.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025 -
Bombs go off to separate the authorities from the rebels.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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In a first-person essay, influencer Erica Reitman opens up to PEOPLE about how she's learned to navigate the annual holiday after the loss of her mom 1 Comments Erica Reitman is a branding strategist, marketing troublemaker and reluctant grief content creator.—
Erica Reitman,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Listen to this article A trio of troublemakers sped through Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in a white car shooting pellet guns and gel guns at people dressed in traditional Hasidic Jewish garb, hitting at least seven persons over a two-day possible hate crime spree, a police source said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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For decades, the Philippine armed forces battled insurgents in the southern reaches of the archipelago.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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The insurgents have become the establishment, and the purpose of the establishment is always to protect itself.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Under current Catholic doctrine, only men may become priests, based on the belief that Jesus chose male apostles.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Paprocki said he was struck by Pope Francis’ joy and reflected that the pontiff spoke to Paprocki and the other bishops with him not as a boss, but as a fellow apostle tasked with the same mission all priests have — to passionately advance their faith.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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While proponents argue that these measures will reduce regulatory delays and bolster U.S. technological leadership, there will no doubt be concerns about potential compromises to safety and the undermining of regulatory independence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But with three weeks left in the regular session, proponents are still trying to figure out what — if any — changes may move forward this year.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
23 May 2025
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“Alarmist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmist. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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