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‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ Review: Kim Minhee Once More Gives a Melancholy Masterclass in a Hong Sangsoo Miniaturehttps://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-review-1236835338/The death-and-taxes certainty of Hong Sangsoo’s filmography — comparable to Woody Allen’s prime career run in its regularity, consistency and recurrence of ideas and actors across a gently varying tonal spectrum — has lately been infused with some mild unpredictability. Earlier this year, his Berlinale premiere “The Day She Returns” continued an occasional experimental jag […]Aug 15, 2026 11:49 AM
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Iran Sanctions Could Put China Oil Trade in Focushttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-15/iran-sanctions-could-put-china-oil-trade-in-focus-videoThe Trump administration is considering additional sanctions on Iran as the Strait of Hormuz blockade squeezes oil flows and keeps pressure on US gasoline prices. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend is Axios Business Reporter Nathan Bomey who says Washington could target companies or countries doing business with Iran, potentially putting China and its purchases of Iranian oil in the spotlight. (Source...Aug 15, 2026 11:49 AM
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Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speechhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/modi-threatens-to-target-intellectual-naxals-in-independence-day-speech?traffic_source=rssThe Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.Aug 15, 2026 11:27 AM
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Double jeopardy could spell end of state case after Luigi Mangione’s guilty pleahttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPZUF0M1hNd09idi1nZ0xRRFJMZG1vUjg3eWpwQTVEcjVpZkdDV0k3VV9fSTF2ZWFwSzhHYnVMVUE5bDBGNklvcXFaUmpyLUE4ZTVlRHBPSDA2X0lRSlBVTFNRMTJpMGZ4UzhybU5zY0JOOVduVUI3SDJIY09EWjNldHV3M1FxR2cyYmNqZXpyUzQwMnM?oc=5Double jeopardy could spell end of state case after Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea The GuardianWhat comes next after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO CNNLuigi Mangione Admits to Killing Health Insurance Executive The New York TimesWhat to Know About Luigi Mangione’s Double Jeopardy Claims WSJBrave widow of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompso...Aug 15, 2026 11:02 AM
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UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stallhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/15/uk-ev-battery-gigafactory-aesc-jaguar-land-rover-nissanChinese-owned AESC has pushed back plans in sign of slowing transition from petrol and diesel to electric carsAndy Burnham moves to cut new EV sales targetsThe UK’s biggest gigafactory has shelved plans to expand production in Sunderland because of stalled talks on a deal to supply electric car batteries to Jaguar Land Rover.Chinese-owned AESC produces batteries for Nissan at its gigafactory next ...Aug 15, 2026 11:00 AM
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Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struckhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOd0pZYV94d2NxSkJ3SjNuZVE0ODRyYi1RVlRHbFFqZXF6OUo3ZWZNT1VxQlBKQ0tHYnNrVmVRV2VnelBKY2dTVkZpeWxWU29oSW94aUpTNXE3V0o1MTBnMGU2dkVyaEt2YWhrdXMxaDFIWDN4clVMUkpOZXZKbzJuNEM3aG9YVGVSbi1CWFBucEE2aExaa2JKVDVIZ3BhRkFVWUEw0gGoAUFVX3lxTE9lS3pIMXFQdkNJTmh5WjlxOXkxWEUxejB5V3ZfdHZtY3BTbWVObUpiMFF2eWw1SktyVWI5X2ZEdnpwUkZGRklacW1hc2xVVEpsXzBveVRpVG5YQWRyejIyQTlVOU5zaThreHZYdHlzYzRBNjVGbGhVbWdUekRfZ2poQzFrcFhKVlVSOG9fb2ZKZExQcEdYYkpiWmhjWWk5bmN2dGJBLWVGTQ?oc=5Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struck CNBCIran responds after Trump teases Strait of Hormuz becoming US territory foxnews.comThe Iran War Is Now About Who Blinks First Under Economic Pressure WSJIran war live: Tehran says Hormuz under its control, Lebanon slams Israel aljazeera.comIran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high...Aug 15, 2026 11:00 AM
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Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyridehttps://www.wired.com/review/retrospec-joe-rev-2/This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.Aug 15, 2026 11:00 AM
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Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territoryhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNU2ZvbVItbFVkSEtKRWtqa1h3eUFsWTlscFhLMzJNenJXZTJXX2FINGl4R01BdTdlMWtqWkFFTXNMUE9OZkx2TVMxdER6TnZHLVV4SmhGNU1lNV9Ja1RHZWZWajVXQ3pMWFk3Y1NDNUE0ME01Y1J3M2xyUUI1VkRTY3FoeTBwRXlXejFiZVlUYVAwY1JKaG9fd0dmTzFocHhYX1RZ?oc=5Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory NBC NewsIran responds after Trump teases Strait of Hormuz becoming US territory foxnews.comTrump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory The IndependentThe Iran War Is Now About Who Blinks First Under Economic Pressure WSJIran war live: Tehran says Hormuz under its control, Leba...Aug 15, 2026 10:47 AM
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DeSantis' replacement, DSA push, ethics scandals and redistricting shakeout: What to watch in Florida's primary electionhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxPNlBZOW9Ba0NrUFhfMHNZQ3Z4czlrRkZqZEt4OVV5Y3c1aVJMeFlpd2ItNXNYVTk4YXl3ZXVBWUY3cTlQanlkWDlRUFB1R1AzUUZBcTRQZjZCYnFVLU53Z0dHNlViODE2bWphOW9UWm9MSl8zQ3ZFSlhMYjA3VnBNeEdaT3phWXc2TUNHNFFPV0stdmVHLWU3MzRYV20xNkIxUkJKLVhvWUsyZ0hxWV9YNnBjT2E3emRTT2xpQldqZnZ2dFlqWkh4M2ViVlFVWXB6c3VzV21UM0dHYTcwaTFqYUJTdFVGSnNkVkE?oc=5DeSantis' replacement, DSA push, ethics scandals and redistricting shakeout: What to watch in Florida's primary election New York PostFlorida governor’s race hits final four ahead of Tuesday’s Primary Election WFLAFlorida was a swing state. Now it’s MAGA-land The EconomistThree questions among many awaiting answers Tuesday | Steve Bousquet Sun SentinelMAGA’s Future Is in Florida (with Will Som...Aug 15, 2026 10:09 AM
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Summer Triangle Corner: Denebhttps://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/night-sky-network/summer-triangle-corner-deneb/Bird constellations abound in the night sky, including Cygnus, the majestic swan. Easy to find with its dazzling stars, it is one of the few constellations that look like its namesake, and it is full of treasures. Visible in the Northern Hemisphere all summer long, there’s so much to see and even some things that […]Aug 15, 2026 10:00 AM
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Barcelona Confirms Landmark First Team Transferhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2026/08/15/barcelona-confirms-landmark-first-team-transfer/FC Barcelona has confirmed a landmark first team transfer via an email sent to the media and a statement published on its website.Aug 15, 2026 9:44 AM
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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Askhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/world/middleeast/iran-youtube-show.htmlAzad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.Aug 15, 2026 9:30 AM
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NIH Proposes Big Change In How Grant Applications Evaluatedhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2026/08/15/nih-proposes-big-change-in-how-grants-applications-evaluated/The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is proposing yet another significant change in its grant review process, moving away from numerical scores for applications.Aug 15, 2026 9:10 AM
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The best Disney+ deals and bundles in August 2026https://mashable.com/entertainment/best-disney-plus-deals-august-2026In August 2026, Disney+ is offering a few bundle deals so you can stream its library at a discounted price.Aug 15, 2026 9:00 AM
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‘Revenge is inevitable’: Iran ramps up propaganda war with violent billboardshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxQLXFFNFVPOE9MWGFTNnVFWmhaTWZfOHcwRE5INXZWQUZBaFBpR3NkVWIwOEZwNkRnLUw5Ui1NdHFBSUFqM3I3WTZXZENld1hWRkxUMGZqOTZDc1BzRzd1RkU3UzdLODM0eEJ1TklvWDAyODVDS2hGa1F6azNkdUV3MUh3RGJsSU5SZVdWZ1Q0TWY3Mi1qQ1hMWHI1dFFuaGV6VklySllPMFBDQ0lIeUE?oc=5‘Revenge is inevitable’: Iran ramps up propaganda war with violent billboards NBC NewsPeople walk near a banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump playing golf, in Tehran The Franklin News PostAcross Tehran, billboards threaten Trump, Israel ReutersVehicles drive past a banner reading in English and Farsi, 'We will kill Trump,' and banners showing portraits of the late Iranian Supreme Leader...Aug 15, 2026 9:00 AM
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China Film’s Sales Soar as Online Scorn Attracts Curious Viewershttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/china-film-s-sales-soar-as-online-scorn-attracts-curious-viewersA Chinese animated film that generated only about $1,000 in ticket sales in its first 10 days at theaters became a social-media sensation after online ridicule helped propel its box-office revenue into six figures, according to local media reports.Aug 15, 2026 8:47 AM
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Zee Entertainment Wins Interim Relief to Proceed With $330 Million Capital Raise Despite Indian Regulator’s Market Banhttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/zee-shareholders-approve-fund-raise-sebi-market-ban-1236826217/India’s Securities Appellate Tribunal has granted media giant Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. interim relief in its dispute with the country’s securities regulator, allowing the company to proceed with the promoter fund infusion at the center of last month’s shareholder vote despite an ongoing market ban — on the condition that Zee first deposits the penalty […]Aug 15, 2026 8:09 AM
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‘I Live in V.I.,’ a Social Class Satire From Nigeria, Will Dive Into Urban Alienation and Gentrificationhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/i-live-in-v-i-social-satire-film-nigeria-locarno-open-doors-1236673552/Director Ugochukwu Azuya's project, inspired by his experience living in Lagos and its "materialistically driven, very classist society," was one of the films in development showcased at Locarno Open Doors.Aug 15, 2026 7:20 AM
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Trump stumps in N.Y. suburbs, highlighting a dilemma for his partyhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNQmhLTmFKWXRaOTdueTZIWHNZT29EbVNLNWFYSHJJWlQwYWtPalFTZUtOekNNckxYWlBNM0FVbC03bjBZd0RuaVJPWlNFb2NtQmRaci1zRzFtYVdMa0xSa2NDbEZyMEVYVFEyX0J3Y09USjQ1Rk1DWVFORGJNOHdYYm5kbk1KTUJJWGhYcEhCU1dESDdGdnhJYUpSLVFCeXdQbFVtd0ZsR1dfZw?oc=5Trump stumps in N.Y. suburbs, highlighting a dilemma for his party The Washington PostPresident Trump visits Nassau County, Long Island to support Bruce Blakeman, highlight crime drop ABC7 New YorkTrump seeks to boost New York Republicans with tough-on-crime message PoliticoTrump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy AP NewsStreet closures, h...Aug 15, 2026 6:18 AM
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Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistanhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/15/concern-grow-global-ties-taliban-afghanistan-human-rightsCampaigners fear deeper diplomatic contacts are undermining demands for improvements in human rights The Taliban in Afghanistan have launched a diplomatic effort to end their isolation as major regional and international powers show a readiness to engage more closely with the repressive regime despite its systematic human rights abuses.Five years after the Taliban took power, an increasing number ...Aug 15, 2026 5:00 AM
