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Aurora Tea Garden Mystery: Death at a Diner Returns The Hallmark channels are back with fresh installments, including the new feature from the Aurora Tea Garden series titled Aurora Tea Garden Mystery: Death at a Diner. This cozy mystery, based on Charlaine Harris’s crime novel series, continues from last year’s installment, Aurora Tea Garden Mystery: […]
Watch It or Pass: ‘Glass Heart’ on Netflix, An Engaging Japanese Series With Striking Music and Touches of Romance
Imagine being an unnoticed drummer who suddenly gets a chance to join a big-name band. That’s the situation a young woman faces in Glass Heart, a new 10-episode Netflix series inspired by Mio Wakagi’s novel. Starring Takeru Sato (from Rurouni Kenshin) and Keita Machida (Alice in Borderland), the show is penned and directed by Aoki’s […]
Zohran Mamdani managed to pass just one bill in Albany this year, but he missed the vote.
ALBANY – Mamdani Misses Key Vote Zohran Mamdani, a state legislator, recently missed a crucial vote concerning his own bill this year. After the approval of New York’s budget in May, Mamdani seemed unbothered by his regular absences and showed up at the state capitol. However, he was absent when the vote occurred on June […]
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Remember when many popular stand-up comedians got their own sitcoms? Those were interesting times, and often, the best series reflected the comedians’ personas. Leanne Morgan, who seems to have burst onto the scene overnight, has actually been in comedy for quite some time. In 2024, she even wrote a book about her life, which caught […]
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There’s a certain quality to multi-generational family dramas. They often unfold at a deliberate pace, slowly peeling back layers of family secrets, even when the dynamics aren’t always harmonious. The new South African family drama captures this essence, filling in narrative gaps along the way. Summertide: Would you like to stream it or skip it? […]
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Washington Black This series aims to blend light moments with serious themes. It follows the protagonist’s journey from the brutal slavery of Barbados to the hopeful freedom found in Nova Scotia. Opening shot: “Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1837.” The camera captures the port of Halifax, where Medwin Harris (Sterling K. Brown) welcomes viewers, saying, “Welcome to […]
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Netflix’s adaptation of the popular manga Sakamoto Days continues releasing episodes weekly in its first season. The story revolves around Sakamoto, a former assassin who has settled into a normal life, raising a family and managing a convenience store. However, when his past gets exposed, he teams up with a quirky young man named Shin […]
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Holiday Movie Review: Solve Christmas – Lily’s Destiny Is it too early to dive into Christmas in July? This week, the Hallmark Channel brings us Solve Christmas: Lily’s Destiny, the third installment in the Unlock Christmas series. It revolves around four friends managing a gift shop, each navigating their own romantic escapades during the holiday […]
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Can a TV show mix quirky workplace humor with a good deal of violence? Argentina Series Community Squad attempted this, but the results from the 2023 first season were a bit mixed. The violence is present, yet it feels relatively mild. Community Squad Season 2: Should You Watch or Avoid? Opening scene: Two thugs visit […]
Senate Republicans pass measure to cut funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting
JD Vance’s Role in Trump’s $9 Billion Cuts In a late-night session, Senate Republicans mounted a strong offensive, pushing through President Donald Trump’s significant clawback proposal, which is worth $9 billion. This package aims to reduce funding that was earmarked for NPR and PBS. The Republicans framed the bill as a necessary move to combat […]