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Even Without Much Godzilla, the 2014 ‘Godzilla’ Still Rules
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Everett CollectionIt took 70 years, but Godzilla finally has an Oscar. The big guy’s latest rampage, Godzilla Minus One, picked up Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards a few weeks ago—a long-overdue honor for a movie monster who’s been wreaking resourceful, frugally realized mayhem since the days when he was still a stuntman trampling model cities. Incidentally, one of the movies Minus One beat was The Creator, a lavish sci-fi epic from writer-director Gareth Edwards. Something tells us that Edwards didn’t take the loss too hard. After all, he’s had nothing but nice things to say about the film that bested his own. “It’s what a Godzilla movie should be,” he gushed in a recent interview.Edwards should know: He, too, has made a Godzilla movie. That movie, titled simply Godzilla, was released 10 years ago this May. A box office success, it did what Roland Emmerich couldn’t and finally ushered the skyscraping Japanese star into an ongoing Hollywood franchise. Multiple sequels have followed; the latest, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, stomps into multiplexes this Friday. The series has even expanded into television via an Apple TV+ spinoff set before, during, and after the events of the monster movie that inspired it.For all the groundwork it’s laid, the 2014 Godzilla occupies an unusual place in the oeuvre of everyone’s favorite radioactive reptile. It’s not nearly as acclaimed as its recent Japanese cousins, Minus One and 2016’s satirical Shin Godzilla. (Fans from that side of the world had a field day, in fact, with the portliness of the creature design, joking that of course an American take on the G-man would be fatter.) And even within its own so-called MonsterVerse, Edwards’ hit now looks like something of an outlier: In response to complaints that there wasn’t enough Godzilla in his Godzilla movie—a reservation echoed by a recent Variety ranking of the entire canon—the sequels have offered much more kaiju bang for your buck, as if apologizing for their own ground zero.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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The 21 Wildest ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Scenes
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/ABC/Getty ImagesGrey’s Anatomy is the definitive primetime soap opera of the 21st century. Plot twists lurk around every corner. For every calm stretch of episodes the writers graciously grant these surgeons, there next comes a seismic event so crushing, it reverberates through the show’s core. With 20 seasons under its belt, Grey’s is home to the iconic, the absurd, and everything in between. So we thought, now that the show has returned for Season 20, we’d rank the 20 wildest moments from across the series—plus another, for good measure.We’re going to start with the moments that are head-scratchers, and so-bad-it’s-good, before moving into the serious shocks and twists that have defined Grey’s Anatomy as a TV legend.21. Erica Hahn Disappears Into a Parking Lot (Season 5)Read more at The Daily Beast.
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The Andrew Tate-Loving Misogynist Who’s Now a Breakout Star
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/AlamyMeet Bobita. Bobita is a foul-mouthed, Andrew Tate-loving misogynist with a bald head and goatee who brags about his Maserati and pretends to roar as the MGM lion saying “Blow me.”He is also the alter ego of Romanian actress Ilinca Manolache, and the alter ego of her character in Radu Jude’s new film Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World, out now in limited release.In the film Manolache plays Angela, an overworked and exhausted production assistant, who drives around Bucharest trying to recruit victims of on-the-job accidents to appear in a PSA for an exploitative company. Every so often she stops and makes a video as Bobita, standing on the side of the road or in bathrooms to turn the camera on herself as she describes sex acts in wildly profane ways. While most of the film is in black and white, Bobita appears in glorious color. It’s utterly hilarious, and one of the most unique uses of social media aesthetics in a film to date.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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China's Neighbor Adds More 'Carrier Killers' to Navy
A deadly combination of speed and firepower gives Taiwan's indigenous Tuo Chiang-class corvette a deadly advantage against larger ships.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ romantic past, from Jennifer Lopez to tragic death of Kim Porter
Hip-hop star Sean "Diddy" Combs has had a long and complicated dating history before the federal raid on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami.
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I Had Early Onset Cancer. It Triggered the Menopause at 37
Within weeks of starting the meds, I felt like I'd aged 20 years. My energy levels plummeted and my moods were all over the place.
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Utah worker saved after 10-foot trench collapses, buries him up to his chin in backyard
A Utah worker is lucky to be alive after he was buried up to his chin when a trench 10 feet deep collapsed on him while digging in a backyard on Tuesday, officials said.
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Short questions with Dana Perino for Dagen McDowell
In this week's "Short questions with Dana Perino," Dagen McDowell of Fox Business Network reveals why she likes living "small" in New York City and the one word she'd use to describe America.
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Whitmer faces backlash for controversial program helping migrants after illegal immigrant charged with murder
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing calls to end a program providing subsidies to house migrants after an illegal immigrant was charged with murdering a Michigan woman.
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Trump preps swing state expansion as questions arise over 2024 preparedness
Donald Trump's campaign is preparing to roll out new offices and staff in several battleground states before the 2024 presidential election.
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Donald Trump Has a Social Security Problem
Donald Trump's comments on Social Security could affect his chances of success in the 2024 presidential election.
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'Cyberflashing' Could Become Illegal Under New Bill
The proposal would stop the proliferation of unsolicited sexual images being sent to victims via social media, text or email.
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Dave Portnoy raises 'about $240,000' for family of fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said on social media that he raised over $200,000 for the family of New York Police Department officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed Monday night.
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China Lifts Punishing Tariffs on Australian Wine
Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about Covid-19.
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If you want to avoid lanternflies this summer, here’s how you need to act
It's almost that time of year again when those spotted red-colored pests jump in people's faces. Though, officials are alerting people on how to avoid them this summer.
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Putin's Intel Problem
Russia's security and intelligence services are under scrutiny since last week's attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed 137.
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Dear Abby: My sister has turned into a crazy cat lady and refuses to clean her house
Dear Abby advises a man whose sister's house stinks of cat and a wife whose husband doesn't understand her apprehension to hosting his friends.
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Hazardous materials stored in 56 containers on cargo ship that toppled Baltimore Key Bridge: Coast Guard
"This will be a long and difficult path."
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Coastal storm impacts millions along Eastern Seaboard with heavy rain, rough seas
Many cities along the East Coast, including Providence in Rhode Island, Hartford in Connecticut, New York City and Philadelphia, are already experiencing one of their five wettest years to date.
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Powerball jackpot increases to $935 million after no one wins the top prize
The numbers selected were: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and the Powerball 8.
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Bus Drivers in Seoul Strike Over Wages
Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital launched their first strike in more than a decade, which halted almost all city buses Thursday morning.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge Was Hit By a Ship in 1980
That year, a cargo vessel moving at about the same speed as the Dali hit the structure after losing control. But such ships were smaller then.
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Fast-food companies seeing low-income diners pare orders
The rising price of food is contributing to budget-conscious diners cutting back.
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102-year-old California father in wheelchair ordered to scrub graffiti off his property or face $1.2K fine
"I would hate to think that there [are] other hundred-year-old people that are being harassed like this."
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Nets must turn to youth movement for final games of lost season
It’s time for the Nets to play the kids.
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CBS New York anchor Dana Tyler emotionally signs off in final broadcast after 34 years: ‘I’m so honored’
Tyler said she was proud to have shared the truth with the New York metro area, while "enacting change for the people for whom we work."
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Federal judges uphold Florida redistricting, a win for Republicans ahead of 2024 election
DeSantis had previously vetoed a congressional map drawn by state lawmakers, arguing that it violated the US Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause because it was racially gerrymandered. 
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson hits game threshold for MVP, All-NBA consideration
Jalen Brunson played in his 66th of the Knicks’ 72 games this season in Wednesday's win, meaning he is eligible for MVP and All-NBA consideration.
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Pakistan’s Troubles Are Far From Over
Divisions within the all-powerful military make the country’s future difficult to predict.
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Russian Lawmakers Call for Probe of West Over 'Terrorist' Attacks
The Russian State Duma has requested that the Kremlin investigate Western countries over strikes against Russia.
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Jordan Klepper Takes on America’s Ronna McDaniel Problem
Comedy CentralIn the span of just five days, Ronna McDaniel has seen her career as a television pundit be both born then brutally executed for all the world to see. And while Jordan Klepper says he doesn’t “really give a shit,” there is one issue it brings to light for The Daily Show correspondent and guest host.On Friday, NBC News announced that they had hired McDaniel as an on-air contributor, which resulted in an immediate backlash among many of the network’s VIPs, including Morning Joe’s Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski and MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow.McDaniel, the former Republican Party leader, has attempted to distance herself from efforts she made to overturn the 2020 election, however reports indicate her close ties to Donald Trump ahead of the violent insurrection as he attempted to maneuver his way back into the White House.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Donald Trump Mocked as 'Little Baby' By Comedian Larry David
The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star said that Trump "knows he lost" the 2020 election but refuses to admit it publicly.
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West Point cadet, 21, found dead from apparent drowning during spring break in Florida
A 21-year-old West Point cadet was found dead in a river Monday night after he went missing over the weekend while on spring break in south Florida, according to officials.
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Capitals, Wizards will stay in D.C. after Virginia arena deal falls apart
The teams are staying in the District for the long term after Gov. Glenn Youngkin's plan to lure them to Virginia imploded.
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Investigation into how ship lost power before bridge collapse; Good Samaritans help after Florida traffic accident
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Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman should lose state law license for efforts to overturn election: judge
A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law license over his efforts to keep former President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.
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Terrence Shannon leading Illinois in March Madness with rape allegation hanging over his head
Terrence Shannon Jr., the star guard who has led Illinois to its first Sweet 16 berth in 19 years, remained silent on Wednesday.
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How private security groups respond to car hijackings in South Africa
CNN's David McKenzie examines South Africa's rise in crime, where murder is at a 20-year high.
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'Apologize in your next life': Video shows Myanmar pro-government militia torture rebel fighters to death
CNN's Anna Coren reports on videos obtained by CNN that show how torture and killings are being used by the military junta in Myanmar. The junta took control of the country from a democratically elected government in a coup in 2021.
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Miss Manners: Dinner guest stays on phone all evening
She was on her phone for most of the letter writer’s dinner party.
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Carolyn Hax: Anti-recycler wants respect from partner on trash worldview
This letter writer refuses to recycle and expects pro-recycling partner to respect that as they make plans to move in together.
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Ask Amy: Grandma is caught in the middle of her sons’ fight
She wishes her sons would just makeup already after she made her granddaughters cry over the fight.
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Mushroom Pancit
This deeply savory mushroom noodle dish comes from chef Chris Mauricio of Harana Market in Accord, N.Y.
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Nobelist Daniel Kahneman, a pioneer of behavioral economics, is dead at 90
Daniel Kahneman, a psychologist who won a Nobel Prize in economics for his insights into how ingrained neurological biases influence decision making, has died
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Illegal migrant in Alabama charged with rape of 'mentally incapacitated' teen: report
A man who was arrested and charged by Alabama police for allegedly raping a "mentally incapacitated" teen was in the country illegally.
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Former correctional officer at women's prison in California sentenced for sexually abusing inmates
A former correctional officer at a federal women's prison in California has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing inmates
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Scott: Those Calling Me 'DEI Mayor' Don’t Have Courage to Say the 'N-Word'
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said Wednesday on MSNBC's "The ReidOut" that critics calling him a "DEI mayor" do not "have the courage to say the N-word." The post Scott: Those Calling Me ‘DEI Mayor’ Don’t Have Courage to Say the ‘N-Word’ appeared first on Breitbart.
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Marlow: McDaniel Debacle Exposes 'Fascists' at MSNBC, NBC News
Breitbart Editor-in-Chief and New York Times bestselling Breaking Biden author Alex Marlow said Wednesday on Fox Business Network's "Kudlow" that NBC News had exposed itself as "fascists" by parting ways with former Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel after MSNBC hosts complained publicly about her becoming a paid contributor. The post Marlow: McDaniel Debacle Exposes ‘Fascists’ at MSNBC, NBC News appeared first on Breitbart.
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