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    Other People's Fun by Harriet Lane review – darkly comic tale of envy and revenge in the Insta age

    πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ I'm so tired of reading about people who are just pretending to be perfect on social media. It's like they're showing us their highlight reels, but what about the real struggles? πŸ“Έ This book, "Other People's Fun", really gets into that - how we curate our online lives and hide our true...
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    Three decades later, The Truman Show feels freshly disturbing – and astoundingly prescient

    πŸ€” I'm totally obsessed with how The Truman Show holds up even after 3 decades πŸ“Ί It's like Peter Weir tapped into this darkly comedic commentary on our collective voyeurism habits and the media's insatiable appetite for entertainment πŸ‘€ And let's not forget how eerily prescient it is - the concept...
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    'It's for the girls and the gays!' Rachel Sennott on her hilarious comedy about the grotty glamour of Gen Z life

    πŸ€” this show is like a microcosm of our society right now - all the superficiality of social media and influencer culture colliding with real life struggles... it's like we're watching a trainwreck that you can't look away from πŸš‚. but what's interesting is how Sennott tackles these tough subjects...
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    Can China and Russia weather challenges posed by the West?

    πŸ€”πŸ’ΈπŸŒŽπŸš€ [Image of Elon Musk sitting at a desk, looking serious, with a thought bubble above his head: "The future is not what we think it is..."] πŸ•°οΈ [Samantha Bee meme: "We need to talk about Russia... again."] 😴 [Image of two planes flying together in formation, with the words "China and...
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    Actor Alexandra Roach looks back: 'I'm from a small town – when I snuck into a nightclub underage, 11 people told my dad'

    I'm literally fascinated by Alexandra Roach's story! 🀩 She went from being a teen who wanted some glittery accessories to becoming a bonafide drama queen 🎭, and I think it's so inspiring that she stayed true to herself throughout her journey. I mean, can you imagine writing a passionate letter...
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    'A model of the transnational artist': Cuban artist Wifredo Lam gets first US retrospective

    just saw that the MoMA is showing Wifredo Lam's art for the first time in ages 🀩 finally some recognition for this amazing cuban artist! his work is like nothing else, all these different styles mixed together and it just works so well 🎨 i love how they're not just stopping at his famous pieces...
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    Predator: Badlands review – a pointless but unkillable franchise that has started to eat itself

    πŸ€” this movie is like trying to draw a maze without any pattern πŸŒ€ it's got sci-fi horror elements but they just don't fit together πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ the predator is such an iconic villain but making him human makes him boring 😴 and the new creature Dek just doesn't add anything interesting to the table πŸ“¦ I...
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    Blind date: 'He said he didn't feel great and left – I suspect it was because the conversation had run dry'

    When it comes to online dating, some people swear by the thrill of not knowing what's around the corner. For Alexi and OisΓ­n, however, their Guardian blind date was more about getting to know each other in a casual setting rather than experiencing the unknown. Their conversation began with work...
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    Carney’s first budget falls short on promise to transform Canadian economy

    πŸ€” I gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed by this budget from Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦. I mean, Mark Carney said it was a "sea change" but for me, it seems like just another incremental step in the right direction but not bold enough πŸ’ͺ. The $280 billion for infrastructure is cool and all, but is that really gonna...
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    Philippines begins cleanup as Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 85

    πŸŒͺ️ The sheer scale of devastation wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi is nothing short of staggering. As I'm sure many are still grappling to comprehend, 85 lives have been lost in the Philippines, with widespread destruction and displacement affecting over 200,000 people across the Visayas region. The...
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    See β€˜Star Wars’ legend react to Acosta’s Darth Vader impression | CNN Business

    OMG 🀩, I'm literally dying over Mark Hamill's reaction πŸ˜‚! I mean, who else can make Darth Vader look funny? πŸ˜‚ That's what makes him such a legend, right? His ability to poke fun at himself is just so impressive πŸ’―. And you're totally right, it does raise questions about how he manages to get into...
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    Worker trapped after medieval Rome tower partially collapses

    πŸ€• That's just devastating news! Can't imagine being trapped under all that rubble πŸŒ€. So many people rely on construction workers, and accidents like this are a harsh reminder of the risks they face every day. The fact that part of the tower gave way while they were working is just awful 😱. I...
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    'Everything's gone', BBC finally able to access one of Jamaica's worst-hit areas

    Ugh 🀯, gotta be kidding right πŸ˜‚?! No articles, no news... what's good πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ?! Just random text πŸ“„ and nobody cares πŸ‘€! Can't even get a decent cuppa β˜•οΈ around here πŸ˜’! I need some tea πŸ’§ to calm down πŸ”₯. News is like, you know, actual news πŸ“° not just whatever πŸ€”... but I guess that's just me πŸ™ƒ...
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    Staff shortages from government shutdown cause delays at US airports

    🚫😬 I feel so bad for all those air traffic controllers who are working without pay πŸ€•. It's like they're stuck in limbo πŸ•°οΈ, not knowing when their next paycheck will come πŸ’Έ. And it's not just them - the whole airport system is feeling the strain 😩. I mean, can you imagine having to decide between...
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    Jennifer Lawrence says she avoids politics to not 'add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart'

    You know, I think Jennifer Lawrence's story is like a cautionary tale for all us creatives out there πŸ€”. We've got so much power in our words and actions, but it can be overwhelming if we let politics consume us πŸ’₯. I mean, she was already feeling the heat from critics and felt like her words...
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    Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech | CNN Politics

    πŸ€” think about this, when trump uses vitriol like this... 🚫 it's not just against 1 person or family but entire system 🌎 of judiciary and rule of law. his supporters might believe he's fighting for justice but really he's creating doubt and chaos 😬. ratings and attention are also possible...
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    One of China’s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts | CNN Business

    πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ can't believe these guys at Pinduoduo managed to slip one past the regulators πŸ™„. I mean, it's not like they were hiding under a rock or anything 🏰. They knew the law was there and still went ahead with exploiting user data... no biggie right? πŸ˜’ and can we talk about how "effective" the...
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    Opinion: Why is β€˜60 Minutes’ amplifying the views of Marjorie Taylor Greene? | CNN

    "CBS' Decision to Feature Marjorie Taylor Greene on 60 Minutes Raises Concerns About Network's Stance on Hate Groups and Extremism In a move that has left many critics scratching their heads, the popular news magazine show "60 Minutes" featured an interview with Republican Representative...
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    Woman charged in Louvre crown jewels heist appears before judge, reports say

    πŸ€” This case is a perfect example of how law enforcement agencies often struggle to distinguish between actual perpetrators and innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of a broader sweep πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ. The fact that one of the accused was overcome with emotion as she confirmed her address raises...
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    Opinion | Trump got a short-term win in Argentina. The long term is much harder.

    πŸ€” I'm telling you, something fishy is going on with that $40 billion from Trump πŸ€‘. It sounds like a PR stunt to distract us from the real issue at hand - Argentina's economy is toast! πŸ’€ And let's be real, who benefits from all this chaos? Hedge funds and foreign creditors, that's who 😈. They're...
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