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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1903, Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983) was born. In 1907, George Weller, American author, playwright, and journalist (died 2002) was born. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1965, Photis Kontoglou, Greek painter and illustrator (born 1895) passed away. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 2014, Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

'The Odyssey' Critics Have a Good Point, Which Is Why They're Being Smeared

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That Park Place

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· Jul 6, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Surges Past Half a Million Dislikes as Official X Account Limits Replies

The Odyssey has been buried in YouTube dislikes. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has become one of the most talked-about movies of the year, but not necessarily for the reasons Universal Pictures may have hoped. The acclaimed filmmaker’s adaptation of Homer’s legendary Greek epic is facing a growing wave of online criticism after the official trailer [] The post Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Surges Past Half a Million Dislikes as Official X Account Limits Replies appeared first on That Park Place.

Polygon

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· Jun 27, 2026

The Critic is still an underrated animated masterpiece, and it's streaming for free on Tubi

From creators Al Jean and Mike Reiss of The Simpsons fame came the 1994 animated series The Critic, which is perfect for a weekend binge

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 13, 2026

PEN America’s Report on Jewish Writers Divides Literary World as President Resigns In Protest

The tumult at the non-profit over Israel and Palestine mirrors the debates flaring up across the entertainment industry.

The i Paper

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· Jul 3, 2026

I dread time with my wife – after 10 years I’ve become an emotional babysitter

One reader doesn't enjoy time with his partner like he used to. He asks The i Paper's Agony Uncle: Is that normal?

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” trailer smashed with record dislikes: Woke casting backfires spectacularly

People are tired of directors prioritizing DEI checkboxes over storytelling integrity, historical accuracy and basic respect for the source material The post Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” trailer smashed with record dislikes: Woke casting backfires spectacularly appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Football | The Guardian

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· Jun 23, 2026

David Squires on … the big names putting on a show at World Cup

Our cartoonist on the heroes, villains and superstar performances in week two of the tournamentBuy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 22, 2026

6 showrunners on how to keep production in LA, their advice to young writers and more

LOS ANGELES — Most television lovers have one: an episode that left an indelible imprint long after the credits rolled. But which made the cut for the six creative minds on The Envelope's 2026 Emmy Writers Roundtable? For Megan Gallagher (All ...

Financial Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Yiyun Li: ‘Moby-Dick’ is the Great American Novel of pursuit and destruction

Like its country of origin, the book is unabashed, sometimes self-indulgent, often brilliant and never subdued or apologetic

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Jodie Foster Calls F1 ‘Made by AI’ at Aspen Ideas Festival

Jodie Foster called F1 'made by AI' at the Aspen Ideas Festival, not as an insult but as a diagnosis of modern filmmaking. The remark names a tension Hollywood has struggled to articulate: when structural predictability becomes indistinguishable from algorithmic output and the film still wins an Oscar.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 5, 2026

Not every offensive publication is defamatory — Samuel Alesu-Dordzi

A Partner at AudreyGrey, Samuel Alesu-Dordzi, has cautioned that not every publication that annoys, embarrasses or hurts a person’s feelings amounts to defamation, stressing that the law is specifically concerned with damage to reputation.

SundayTimes

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· Jul 11, 2026

Fans gather en masse in Los Angeles for the launch of the Dune: Part Three, Messiah trailer

From epic storytelling to devoted fans, Dune has secured its place among modern cult classics alongside Star Wars and Indiana Jones

Open Culture

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· Jul 6, 2026

Alfred Hitchcock Wanted Frank Lloyd Wright to Design the North by Northwest House: An Architect Just Built It for $45 Million

Villains who live in opulent, remote modernist houses may have been a cliché since the last century, but given Hollywood’s addiction to the tried and true, they do still turn up now and again. Unsurprisingly, few filmmakers have managed to use them anywhere near as memorably as Alfred Hitchcock did. Think back to North by Northwest, that []

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 4, 2026

The Legacy of Entebbe, 50 Years On

When it comes to Israel, the playbook and the players are always the same; peddling the same accusations and the same lies. The post The Legacy of Entebbe, 50 Years On first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

The Cradle

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· Jul 2, 2026

CPJ votes to maintain current definition of 'journalist' despite Israeli pressure campaign

Critics argued that a 'review' of the CPJ database mirrors Israel’s ‘Legitimization Cell,’ which is tasked with justifying the mass killing of journalists

The Standard

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· Jul 5, 2026

Country pub of the week: The Gunton Arms, Norfolk

Embrace the eccentricity of this art-filled wonder, says Fiona Roberts-Moore

Jacobin

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· Jul 7, 2026

Great Cinematic Odysseys to Prepare You for The Odyssey

From Preston Sturges and the Coen brothers to Martin Scorsese and John Ford, the Criterion Channel’s “Odysseys” series traces the enduring appeal of Homer’s epic in American cinema.

Gizmodo

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· Jun 25, 2026

Everyone Wants to Build AI Using Someone Else’s Work

Publishers and artists aren’t the only ones accusing AI startups of foul play these days.

Metro

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· Jul 2, 2026

James Van Der Beek’s final acting role leaves heartbroken viewers ‘sobbing’

'I keep sobbing.'

The Namibian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Be careful what you wish for

Supernatural horror continues to solidify as the film genre of the moment as Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ hits it big at the box office. Written, directed and edited by the filmmaker (26) known for the YouTube sketch comedy ‘that’s a bad idea’, ‘Obsession’ plays like an extended episode of ‘Black Mirror’ in the wake of films [] The post Be careful what you wish for appeared first on The Namibian.

Crooks and Liars

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· Jun 29, 2026

Elon Musk CanTrump't Dodge His 'Vote Buying' Is Worth Your Case Forever Is A Big Fat Bust

I was enthralled when I first read Interview with a Vampire, so I've wondered if it could be adapted to the small screen when the bidding war started for Rice's material. The first two season's of the AMC series were a triumph. Enter season three. Den of Geek: AMC’s Interview with the Vampire is, hands down, one of the best adaptations in television history, a series that manages to honor the luxurious, emotionally decadent spirit of its source material even as it makes major changes to the events depicted in Anne Rice’s original novel. Full of decadent, often gleeful violence, thorny moral questions about truth and memory, and a central relationship that’s as frequently toxic as it is desperately romantic, the series’s first two seasons are an utter delight, and a powerful reminder of the great things that genre television is capable of.read more

Times of India

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· Jul 2, 2026

"The day Charlie was k****d.....": Candace Owens' latest Charlie Kirk theory sparks fierce response from critics

Candace Owens' latest comments about Charlie Kirk's death sparked renewed backlash after critics challenged her claims on social media. One viral post accused Owens of promoting a disputed body double theory and argued that available security footage contradicts her narrative. The exchange fueled fresh online debate, with critics urging people to rely on verified evidence and official court proceedings instead of unverified speculation surrounding the high-profile case.

Variety

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· Jun 27, 2026

‘House of Criticism’ Review: A Pensive and Touching Portrait of Married Art Critics Jerry Saltz and Roberta Smith (It Is Only, at Moments, a True-Life Christopher Guest Movie)

The way art connects (and saves) these two on a daily basis is its own idiosyncratic story, and it speaks to a certain vanishing culture of passionate New York literary brainiacs that used to be thought of as practically the essence of the city.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Erika was on the phone’: Candace Owens faces backlash over fresh Charlie Kirk funeral allegation

Candace Owens is facing criticism after disputed claims about Erika Kirk resurfaced, reigniting debate over Charlie Kirk’s death.

Vanity Fair

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· Jul 6, 2026

The True Story of Laura Ingalls Is Much Wilder than Anything in ‘Little House on the Prairie’

Netflix’s new adaptation of the beloved book series will probably leave out some of the most fascinating details from the author’s life—from Pa Ingalls’s ineptitude to the serial killers that stalked Kansas during her childhood.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 24, 2026

Horror Star Inde Navarrette Is Here for All Your ‘Obsession’ Fan Art

Keep tagging her in the memes, too.

JFeed

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· Jun 22, 2026

Fauda Creator Defends Shocking October 7 Warning: 'We Had to Protect Our Viewers'

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ComicBook.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

4 Best Romantasy Novels We’re Desperate to See Adapted as Series (Including Arcana Academy)

It’s hard to miss that a major trend in entertainment in recent years has been romantasy. The fiction subgenre—a mix of romance and fantasy—has been rising in popularity thanks in no small part to BookTok and books like Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses and Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing. And, as is []

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· Jul 3, 2026

"They're usually just really boring" – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says "perfect" games are like people with "no personality"

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The New European

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· Jun 22, 2026

Michael Gove, Brexit and a whiff of hypocrisy

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NBC Sports

· Jun 30, 2026

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RedState

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· Jun 29, 2026

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Dexerto

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· Jul 9, 2026

Denis Villeneuve calls Dune: Part Three a “thriller” thats “more intense” than One & Two

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Vermont Daily Chronicle

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· Jun 22, 2026

Fernandez: Islam’s troubling ayat (verses)

Passages are hostile toward Christians, but especially Jews, and are deeply troubling as they are often ignored in discussions about religiously framed antisemitism and interfaith tensions. There seems to be a failure to reform and rid Islam of such hateful statements. The post Fernandez: Islam’s troubling ayat (verses) first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Fernandez: Islam’s troubling ayat (verses) appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Elite Daily

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· Jun 27, 2026

55 Weird Clothes & Accessories On Amazon That We're Loving Right Now

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Third Eye Comics

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· Jun 25, 2026

Third Eye Spotlight: Good Devils Don’t Play Fair with Evil One-Shot

Every so often a book lands on our desk that we cannot shut up about. This is one of them. GOOD DEVILS: DON’T PLAY FAIR WITH EVIL is a 64-page, Read More The post Third Eye Spotlight: Good Devils Don’t Play Fair with Evil One-Shot first appeared on Third Eye Comics Hobbies.

RAPPLER

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Invictus,’ the poem of resilience the Dutertes keep quoting

William Ernest Henley's 1875 poem 'Invictus' is widely referenced to express resilience in the face of adversity. Why has it become the Dutertes' favorite literary piece to quote?

New Scientist

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· Jul 8, 2026

This book is essential reading before watching the new Odyssey film

Homer still matters, argues Adam Nicolson in The Mighty Dead, a great primer to Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of the Odyssey, says Kelsey Hayes

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