Jim Abrahams, 80, Dies; a Mastermind of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’

Entertainment

Jim Abrahams is an American filmmaker who, along with his fellow filmmakers David and Jerry Zucker, revolutionized film comedy with their unique style of parody. ...

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Art Collector Who Bought a $6 Million Banana Offers to Buy 100,000 More

Business

In the world of conceptual art, value is often subjective and can vary greatly depending on the buyer’s perception and willingness to pay. This was ...

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How Will Trump’s Covid Contrarians Handle the Next Pandemic?

Health

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choices for key positions in the nation’s health agencies have raised concerns among infectious disease experts. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ...

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Canada Accuses Google of Creating Advertising Tech Monopoly

World

In recent news, an antitrust action against Google has been making headlines, mirroring a similar case in the United States. The case aims to compel ...

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Why Mexico Is Eliminating Independent Watchdog Agencies

World

The recent vote in the country’s Senate to abolish seven independent organizations that provided oversight on issues such as public information and price fixing has ...

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Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?

Travel

For many years, frequent flyers have been accustomed to chasing status with airlines in order to access a range of benefits, including priority boarding, complimentary ...

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Israeli Military Tells Lebanese Not to Return to Some Southern Areas

World

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has a long and complex history, marked by periods of intense violence and fragile cease-fires. The latest ceasefire agreement, ...

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Drug Companies Face Hostility as They Hope for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks

Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmental activist and advocate for health issues, has been increasingly vocal about his opposition to the pharmaceutical industry and ...

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Chinese Women Mobilize Against Subpar Sanitary Pads

World

The online campaign that has prompted major pad manufacturers to apologize has shed light on the concerns and criticisms that women have regarding the quality ...

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Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close

World

For centuries, livestock trading has been a significant part of the history and culture of Britain’s capital city, London. The historic site where this trading ...

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