Years after the Syrian refugee crisis subsided, asylum seekers from other nations face even higher obstacles to enter Europe, which is more ambivalent about accepting them than ever. LESBOS, Greece — A 31-year-old law school graduate, Masomeh Etemadi says she left Iran with her husband and two children to escape persecution as a Hazara minority. […]
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Here’s what you need to know: ImageA testing site in Hayward, Calif., in July.Credit…Jim Wilson/The New York Times The C.D.C. reverses its guidance on testing for people who were exposed to the virus and aren’t showing symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reversed a recommendation suggesting that people who have had […]
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Get set for October, everyone! We’re on the home stretch now. Hulu’s ready to break out the decorative headstones and jack-o-lanterns because it’s Hulu-ween, baby! To mark the occasion, Hulu has a couple of really great originals coming our way. Marvel’s Helstrom is some magical antihero fun, and it’s coming on Oct. 16. Horror/satire Bad […]
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Google’s Chromecast streamer is expected to get a big update on September 30. WinFuture For months, we’ve been hearing rumors that a new Google Chromecast streamer was in the works. Code-named ‘Sabrina,’ the device was reportedly being built around a revised and full-fledged Android TV interface, with a debut planned for fall. Now, weeks ahead […]
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Angela Lang/CNET TikTok is trying to recruit some support from rival social networks. In a tweet on Friday, Vanessa Pappas, the interim head of TikTok, invited Facebook and Instagram to publicly join its challenge of orders from the US government that would bar downloads of the popular video app after Sunday. Pappas’ comment came in […]
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I’ve been reviewing TVs since the days of rear projection and plasma, and I try to keep it simple by focusing on one crucial concept: picture quality for the money. As they become increasingly more common, 65-inch TVs are more affordable than ever. A solid budget model for under $500 isn’t a tall order, and if you are able to spend a […]
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Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in Apple’s The Morning Show, one of the year’s biggest Emmy contenders. We’ve all watched a lot of TV this year, right? This Sunday, Sept. 20, the 2020 Emmy Awards will recognize the TV shows that have both reflected and distracted us from these weird times. Watchmen, The Mandalorian, The Marvelous […]
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Will DC’s new digital comics library put a smile on fans’ faces? DC Comics DC Universe started out as a streaming service for original DC superhero content — but with shows like Harley Quinn finding a home on HBO Max, the service is set to evolve this January. Specifically, it’ll become DC Universe Infinite, a […]
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Disney’s The Mandalorian series grabs the most awards at this year’s Creative Arts Emmys. Disney Plus Baby Yoda seems to be a good luck charm for The Mandalorian in more ways than one. At this year’s 72nd annual Creative Arts Emmys, Disney’s hit Star Wars series The Mandalorian picked up multiple awards, as did HBO’s […]
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Nissan’s Z has been the heart of the brand for 50 years, and it’s time for something new. Nissan “Nismo” is a sacred name among Nissan faithful and is responsible for not only some of the best performance Nissans, but the firm also handles motorsport activities. If a Nismo badge graces a Nissan, it means […]
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