JALAPA, Guatemala — They climbed the terraced hillside in single file, their machetes tapping the stones along the darkened footpath. Gehovany Ramirez, 17, led his brother and another accomplice to his ex-girlfriend’s home. He struck the wooden door with his machete, sending splinters into the air. His girlfriend, Lubia Sasvin Pérez, had left him a […]
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The bare, dusty ground is littered with rusty blades and crack pipes. The area reeks of urine and garbage. At least three times a day, Charly Roué is drawn to this neighborhood, one of the most sordid in Paris, always following the same ritual. After panhandling tens of euros at cafes not far from some […]
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HONG KONG — Hong Kong protesters gathered for a mass rally Sunday, a measure of the movement’s strength after more than two months of demonstrations, days of ugly violence and increasingly vehement warnings from the Chinese government. People began gathering in the early afternoon in Victoria Park, the starting point of vast peaceful marches in […]
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Announced in July, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the company’s latest Android One smartphone. That means the Mi A3 runs a clean version of Android 9 Pie and should get monthly security updates, with updates to Android Q and R also guaranteed. Even though the Mi A3 is the new kid on the block, that […]
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[embedded content] How much cable do you even watch anymore? All the best TV and movies are on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu anyway. It’s time to cut the cord, and today’s SelectTV deal is an excellent alternative. Many of the typical cord-cutting options are far from perfect. They either offer a sub-par selection […]
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Erin Moriarty plays Annie January/Starlight in Amazon’s The Boys, a series that critiques celebrity worship and obsession with fame. Jan Thijs The Boys isn’t your typical superhero show. It’s a parody of the superhero mania that’s seemingly taken over the world, and a commentary on celebrity worship. It tackles corporate influence and centers around the […]
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Those stepping out of auto mode will need to learn about three important settings in photography: aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. These are commonly referred to as the “exposure triangle”, as one must achieve a balance between all three factors to achieve a well-exposed image. Today we will be talking about shutter speed, how it […]
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Erin Moriarty plays Annie January/Starlight in Amazon’s The Boys, a series that critiques celebrity worship and obsession with fame. Jan Thijs The Boys isn’t your typical superhero show. It’s a parody of the superhero mania that’s seemingly taken over the world, and a commentary on celebrity worship. It tackles corporate influence and centers around the […]
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Unity Certification can potentially help you to land your dream job as a games developer. These are certifications awarded directly from Unity that are well-recognized within the industry. But are they good value? Are they the best certifications for budding games developers? And how do you get started? Read also: How to work as a […]
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“It’s about Bruce. If you’re a Bruce fan you’ll see something different. And if not, you like it. You’ll love it. You might become a [Bruce] fan as a result of the film.” That’s author Sarfraz Manzoor talking about Blinded by the Light, which is based on his teenage years. Manzoor and director Gurinder Chadha stopped […]
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