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'Paper Girls' wants to be another 'Stranger Things' but doesn't quite deliver

The latest graphic novel from Brian K. Vaughan to make the leap to the screen, "Paper Girls" possesses a "Stranger Things"-wannabe vibe, blending coming-of-age elements, time travel, nostalgia and science fiction. The result makes for a semi-watchable Amazon series that feels a little too convoluted to satisfactorily deliver.

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'Not Okay' warns when it comes to fame, be careful what you wish for

The burning desire for fame, and the way people seize upon "causes" often without doing their due diligence, give a meaty foundation to "Not Okay," a dark comedy about a lie that brings unexpected benefits before, inevitably, spiraling out of control. Bearing parallels to "Dear Evan Hansen," it's a movie that puts the influencer age squarely in its satirical sights.

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Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' release: What you need to know

You should know by now that a Beyoncé album release is a whole event.

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21 ways to live luxe if you win the $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot

Listen, we all have fantasies of living like the one percent. Envision a future in which you forget how to cut a cucumber and grocery store trips become foreign, you staff a full-time chef, you never have to do another load of laundry yourself and you have a driver.

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Chris Rock jokes he was 'smacked by Suge Smith' after Will Smith apology video

Chris Rock is still not saying how he feels about getting slapped by Will Smith, but he is still making passing jokes about the incident.

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Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning set to host 'The 56th Annual CMA Awards'

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will host "The 56th Annual CMA Awards" live from Nashville, TN. on Nov. 9.

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Astros Increase A.L. West Lead Over Mariners After Winning Weekend Series

“They were hard-fought games,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said about the four-game series against the Mariners that concluded on Sunday.

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Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing 'Star Trek' actress, dies at 89

Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series," has died at age 89, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson.

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You Are Art – A Love Letter To Fifth Ward

You are Art A Love Letter to 5th Ward is a mixed media portrait-based project that seeks to highlight the individual residents of 5th Ward Houston. Fifth Ward is portrayed as more than just a geographic location; the residents are the most critical parts of the community; when these people move away or travel from their homes, the stories and experiences always keep the best interests of the physical place alive. Francis used colored pencils, decorative papers, foil, and found objects to collage his portraits.

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Secret Service Identified Potential Missing Text Messages On Cell Phones of 10 Individuals

Secret Service investigators were scrutinizing the phones of 10 Secret Service personnel that contained metadata showing text messages were sent and received around January 6, 2021, but were not retained, two sources told CNN. The scrutiny came after the Department of Homeland Security inspector general asked for the text records last year of 24 individuals at the Secret Service who were involved in January 6, but only one text had been produced. After the issue spilled into public view this month, the inspector general launched a criminal investigation into the matter, and lawmakers demanded answers from the Secret Service to go back and find out what happened to the texts that may have been deleted.

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Mayor Turner Launches 10th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition

Applications are now open for the Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition, where three winners will each receive $10,000 in seed money to fund their dreams of entrepreneurship. Applications must be received by 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.

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Former NFL player indicted for murder, tampering with evidence

Former NFL player Kevin Ware was indicted Thursday for murder and tampering with evidence, specifically a corpse, in the death of his girlfriend, Taylor Pomaski.

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Congressman Al Green Thanks Congress for Supporting His Historic Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

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Norman Lear turns 100, gets an ABC special celebrating his life

Super producer Norman Lear turned 100 on Wednesday, and spent his birthday in Vermont with his family. He will be publicly honored in September when ABC airs a special on his life, called "Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter."

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More than 40% of parents of young kids say they will not get their child a Covid-19 vaccine, survey finds

New survey results published Tuesday by the Kaiser Family Foundation indicate that 43% of parents of children under 5 in the US say they will not get their child vaccinated against Covid-19, the highest percentage in the year that KFF's Vaccine Monitor survey has been asking the question.

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Future or fantasy? Designs unveiled for one-building city stretching 106 miles in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has unveiled designs for its ambitious urban project "The Line," touted as a one-building city in the desert which will stretch over 106 miles and ultimately house 9 million people.

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Germany battles past impressive France to book place in the final of Euro 2022

The bitter taste of defeat is something Germany's women have rarely experienced at the European Championships.

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Where state abortion bans stand amid legal challenges

In more than a dozen states, legal fights are underway over abortion bans and other laws that greatly limit the procedure after the US Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to an abortion on June 24. On July 26, the Supreme Court entered its judgment in the case, taking the procedural step that will start the process for some states to implement their so-called trigger bans on the procedure.

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What's in the Manchin-Schumer deal on climate, health care and taxes

The Democrats' budget reconciliation package has gained more heft after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin agreed to add back several climate and tax provisions.

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Astros Get Swept By One Of The Worst Team In Baseball

Houston was 5-0 to start the second half of the season, rolling into Oakland (38-63) to play the A’s, who was 30 games of first place in the American League West Division. As they boarded the plane headed back home, they must be scratching their heads, wondering how they were swept for the first time this season by a team who is 25 games under .500.