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‘Schitt’s Creek’ Will Be Available to Stream on HBO Max

Emmy-winning comedy “Schitt’s Creek” will be available to stream in its entirety on HBO Max starting Saturday, Feb. 7. With the addition comes a newly launched “Schitt’s Creek” playlist via the in-app “channels” feature, offering subscribers a seamless and continuous on-demand

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DJ Young Slade, Lil Jon’s Son, Dies at 27

Nathan Smith — aka DJ Young Slade, rapper Lil Jon’s son — was found dead near his Georgia home after he was reported missing earlier this week. No cause of death was announced; he was 27. Lil Jon confirmed the death in a statement to Variety: “I am extremely heartbroken for the

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When the screen turns black in the age of digital sieges

In 1938, watching the rise of totalitarianism in Europe and the looming shadow of global conflict, Bertrand Russell defined “naked power.” In his seminal work Power: A New Social Analysis he described power that requires no consent, no tradition and no justification other than

Asia Times •

US sending $6M in aid to Cuba

The State Department announced it will initiate the delivery of an additional $6 million in supplies to Cuba as tensions between the two countries continue. The new round of supplies comes in response to a humanitarian crisis in Cuba partly driven by Hurricane Melissa, one of

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Dow closes above 50K for the first time in history

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 points for the first time in the 140-year history of the stock index. The Dow gained more than 1,200 points Friday, rising 2.5 percent to close at 50,115 points. The S&P 500 index rose 2 percent on the day, and the Nasdaq

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