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NYT contributor argues 'Twisters' tornado movie 'failed us' with lack of climate change messaging

New York Times opinion contributor Margaret Renkl complained about the newly released summer film, “Twisters” for misssing an “opportunity” to preach to audiences about climate change. “Twisters,” released in July, is about storm chasers who try to survive multiple storms converging in central Oklahoma. It is a standalone sequel to the box office hit “Twister”...

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Seattle business owners warn violent crime is happening on a near hourly basis: ‘This is madness’

Seattle residents and business owners are voicing their concerns about crime “perpetrated on a nearly hourly basis” and say people who commit assaults reemerge after their arrests to cause further chaos. Members of the downtown Seattle community that spoke with the Puget Sound Business Journal offered their own “horror stories” regarding crime and have called...

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Some media outlets fawn over drag queen display at Olympics: 'Unprecedented display of inclusivity'

A few media outlets appeared to praise the drag queens’ performance and depiction of “The Last Supper” at the Paris Olympics, which was widely criticized by conservatives. “In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community...

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Nearly half a million working-age Massachusetts residents lack English proficiency: report

Over 450,000 Massachusetts residents have limited English-language proficiency, a new report finds. The Boston Herald reported that the situation represents “another challenge for an economy that continues to lose many taxpayers to other states with lower taxes and cost of living.” The report, released by MassInc and UMass Donahue on Wednesday, found that an estimated...

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Olympics opening ceremony sparks outrage with drag queens parodying Last Supper: 'Gone completely woke'

The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris has sparked international outrage with drag-queen themed imagery of religious and historical figures. In between listing all the countries participating in the Olympic Games, there have been several performances riffing on France’s history and culture, such as a headless Marie Antoinette, the last queen prior to being executed...