Author: Penelope Scott
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Former Vice President Mike Pence’s Stance on Mass Shootings and Abortion
Former Vice President Mike Pence recently announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for president and emphasized his commitment to protecting innocent human life during a town hall on CNN. While he is a staunch opponent of abortion and advocates for adoption and paid family leave, his response to mass shootings raised concerns. Initially, he…
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Manhattan District Attorney Increases Charges Against Daniel Penny in Jordan Neely Homicide Case
Daniel Penny is set to be arraigned in Manhattan criminal court on June 28 on two counts of homicide related to the death of Jordan Neely on May 1. The indictment against Penny, who was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday, has not been unsealed. However, reports suggest that Penny is facing charges of…
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China Reportedly Strikes Secret Deal with Cuba to Construct Electronic Eavesdropping Facility
China has reportedly reached a secret agreement with Cuba to construct an electronic eavesdropping facility in the country, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The facility, which will be located roughly 100 miles from Florida, will enable China to intercept electronic communications throughout the southeastern United States, including those from military bases…
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Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City: A Poetic Exploration of Escapism and Nostalgia in 1955
Wes Anderson’s latest film, Asteroid City, is a period piece set in 1955 that explores escapism and nostalgia. Although these concepts were central to Anderson’s earlier films, such as Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, and The Darjeeling Limited, the sentimentality and need for retreat in Asteroid City make it seem precious and limited.…