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A Traveler’s Needs (Hong Sangsoo, 2024)

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CDC won’t publish report showing covid shots cut likelihood of hospital visits - The Washington Post
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Trump eyes Iran deal with many of the trade-offs he blasted Obama for accepting - The Washington Post
Trump eyes Iran deal with many of the trade-offs he blasted Obama for accepting The Washington Post‘He talks too much’: how Trump’s erratic commentary is the real block to an Iran deal The Guardian‘Immediate Results’ vs. ‘The Long Game’: The U.S. and Iran Face Off The New York TimesTrump’s craving for the spotlight risks Iran deal hopes CNNThe Memo: […]
Sandra Lee and Ben Youcef Split Up, Call Off Their Engagement - TMZ
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Picks Up Steam On Trump Ceasefire; United Airlines Takes A Tumble (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Picks Up Steam On Trump Ceasefire; United Airlines Takes A Tumble (Live Coverage) Investor's Business DailyStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise after Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire Yahoo FinanceOil Prices Rise as Investors Weigh Cease-Fire Extension The New York TimesWall St gains after Iran ceasefire extension and robust earnings bring relief ReutersUS stocks climb, […]
Russia says will halt oil flow to Germany via Druzhba pipeline - Al Jazeera
Russia says will halt oil flow to Germany via Druzhba pipeline Al JazeeraRussia to suspend Kazakh oil flows through key pipeline supplying Berlin Financial TimesRussia to Cut Kazakh Oil Transit to Germany The Moscow TimesExclusive: Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say ReutersPutin to close major oil pipeline to Germany The Telegraph
Trump administration in advanced talks for Spirit Airlines rescue package, source says - CNBC
Trump administration in advanced talks for Spirit Airlines rescue package, source says CNBCTrump Administration Nears $500 Million Spirit Rescue Package BloombergHow the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated NPRTrump urges buyer for Spirit Airlines as bankruptcy pressure grows USA TodayExclusive | Trump Administration Nearing Rescue Deal for Spirit Airlines WSJ

The week's bestselling books, April 26 April 22, 2026
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, April 26, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance
He was the real Marty Supreme's landlord. Now he's New York's king of talk radio April 22, 2026
How supermarket and oil magnate John Catsimatidis bought radio station WABC and took it from worst to first.
Stephen Battaglio
Talene Monahon's new play 'Eat Me' at South Coast Rep is a foodie wonderland gone down a rabbit hole April 22, 2026
'Eat Me,' a new play by Talene Monahon, author of 'Meet the Cartozians,' has its world premiere at South Coast Repertory.
Charles McNulty
Monica Lewinsky, a saint? This devastatingly smart romance goes there April 22, 2026
In her second novel, Julia Langbein expertly weaves together art history and a fantastical, feminist reclamation of public shame. It's also very funny.
Julia M. Klein
Nicholas Christopher's Broadway star shines bright in 'Chess' after years of paying his dues April 22, 2026
Nicholas Christopher more than holds his own in the Broadway revival of 'Chess' that also stars Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit.
Charles McNulty
Zach Galifianakis' charming 'This Is a Gardening Show' gives you food for thought April 22, 2026
Premiering on Earth Day, the actor promotes agrarian life in this series composed of 15-minutes episodes about different types of fruits and vegetables.
Robert Lloyd
Getting lost in the art is the best part of LACMA's new revisionist fever dream of a museum April 22, 2026
The change represented by the inaugural installation at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's new David Geffen Galleries goes far beyond a remodel. It's a revisionist fever dream.
Leah Ollman
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II knows his 'Man on Fire' is a 'dangerous' risk: 'I've got thick skin' April 22, 2026
The actor takes on a series adaptation for Netflix of the A.J. Quinnell novels after scoring a hit with Marvel's 'Wonder Man' on Disney+.
Greg Braxton
Kylie Jenner sued by former housekeeper who claims discrimination and 'severe harassment' April 22, 2026
Kylie Jenner is sued by a former housekeeper who says she has post-traumatic stress disorder after 'severe harassment' from fellow staff while working for the beauty mogul.
Emily St. Martin
After Taylor Frankie Paul investigation, 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' will resume production on Season 5 April 22, 2026
Filming on the Hulu reality series paused in mid-March after the Draper City Police Department in Utah launched an investigation that involved Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
Yvonne Villarreal

Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban April 22, 2026
Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.
King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work April 22, 2026
Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.
Welsh NHS likely to miss waiting lists target ahead of crucial election April 22, 2026
Figures to be published on Thursday will give voters a final look at the NHS' performance before election day.
Wing David to make England debut against Wales April 22, 2026
Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up selection once more in the Women's Six Nations.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge April 22, 2026
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns April 22, 2026
The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.
Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide April 22, 2026
Christopher Trybus is found not guilty of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird after a five-week trial.
Supreme Court rejects bid to revoke adoption of sisters April 22, 2026
The children, now 18 and 19, supported their adoptive mother's application to the court.
PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting April 22, 2026
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
O'Sullivan breezes through to set up Higgins tie April 22, 2026
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan quickly wraps up victory over China's He Guoqiang to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against four-time winner John Higgins at the Crucible.

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew April 22, 2026
Political appointees wanted a quiet drawdown, the whistleblower says. DOGE wanted an execution.
Vittoria Elliott
Best Chromebooks (2026): Most Are Bad, but These Aren't April 22, 2026
Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap and crappy. But they don't have to be, and these are the Chromebooks that prove it.
Luke Larsen
Dinnerly Meal Kit Review (2026): Hearty Meals on a Budget April 22, 2026
Martha Stewart–endorsed Dinnerly is a budget meal kit that doesn’t feel budget anymore, with interesting, far-flung flavors. Just add a little rice.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Apps to Help You Cancel Subscriptions (2026): Trim, Bobby, TrackMySubs, Hiatus April 22, 2026
You may have several recurring subscriptions you've forgotten about. These apps help you keep track of them—and cancel the ones you don't need.
David Nield
Beatbot Sora 30 Review: Midrange Price, High-End Results April 22, 2026
Strong coverage and a long run time make this pool-cleaning robot a compelling alternative to pricier models.
Christopher Null
New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations April 22, 2026
A WIRED review of permits for data center projects using natural gas and linked to OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI shows they could emit more than 129 million tons of greenhouse gases per year.
Molly Taft
Infinite Machine Olto Review: A Tremendously Fun Ride April 22, 2026
The ebike that doesn’t look like any other ebike is a tremendously fun ride—even for two passengers—if you don’t mind the Cybertruckian design.
Julian Chokkattu
Join Our Livestream: Musk v. Altman and the Future of OpenAI April 22, 2026
On May 8, we’re going live to answer your questions about the Musk v. Altman trial that could determine the fate of OpenAI.
Ranking the Best Red Light Therapy Mask and LED Devices of 2026 April 22, 2026
Your face called, and it’s low-key offended you might trust TikTok more than WIRED.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Pope’s Warnings About AI Were AI-Generated, a Detection Tool Claims April 22, 2026
Pangram Labs’ updated Chrome extension puts warning labels on AI slop as you scroll your social feeds.
Miles Klee