In “Blank Space,” W. David Marx questions the 21st century’s creative vitality and responds to critics who say he’s too cynical.
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The critic who ruffled pop culture’s feathers
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Alberta plans referendum to wrest control over immigration from Canadian government
Alberta will hold a referendum this fall to ask residents if its government should limit the number of new international students, temporary foreign workers and asylum seekers arriving…
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Alberta plans referendum to wrest control over immigration from Canadian government
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Second round of projects under consideration for Japan’s $550 billion pledge
Next-generation nuclear reactors might be on the short list, reports say.
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Second round of projects under consideration for Japan’s $550 billion pledge
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Monkey see, monkey soothe: Zookeepers get creative to save infant macaque
Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, was given the plush toy after being abandoned by his mother.
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Monkey see, monkey soothe: Zookeepers get creative to save infant macaque
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In a new Cold War, Japan-U.S. ties grow in importance
After a decade of strategic drift, Washington has finally aligned its resources with the reality Japan has lived with for a generation.
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In a new Cold War, Japan-U.S. ties grow in importance
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In a new Cold War, Japan-U.S. ties grow in importance
After a decade of strategic drift, Washington has finally aligned its resources with the reality Japan has lived with for a generation.
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In a new Cold War, Japan-U.S. ties grow in importance
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Sakamoto 'frustrated' at missing Olympic skating gold
Japanese superstar Kaori Sakamoto said her feeling was one of "frustration" after missing out on Olympic gold in her final figure skating competition on Thursday.
"I was aiming…
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Sakamoto 'frustrated' at missing Olympic skating gold
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Sakamoto 'frustrated' at missing Olympic skating gold
Japanese superstar Kaori Sakamoto said her feeling was one of "frustration" after missing out on Olympic gold in her final figure skating competition on Thursday.
"I was aiming…
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Sakamoto 'frustrated' at missing Olympic skating gold
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Nighttime fire at Buddhist temple kills 5 in Yamaguchi
A fire broke out early Friday at a Buddhist temple in the western prefecture of Yamaguchi, killing five people, local authorities said.
Police said five people are believed…
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Nighttime fire at Buddhist temple kills 5 in Yamaguchi
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Fujii Kaze, Massive Attack among Fuji Rock Festival 2026 performers announced
Among the 66 acts unveiled, are also Khruangbin, The xx, Asian Kung-Fu Generation and more.
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Fujii Kaze, Massive Attack among Fuji Rock Festival 2026 performers announced
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Fujii Kaze, Massive Attack among Fuji Rock Festival 2026 performers announced
Among the 66 acts unveiled, are also Khruangbin, The xx, Asian Kung-Fu Generation and more.
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Fujii Kaze, Massive Attack among Fuji Rock Festival 2026 performers announced
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Takaichi vows policy shifts to make Japan strong and prosperous
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday pledged major policy shifts to make Japan "stronger and more prosperous," citing expansionary finance for economic growth and efforts to boost intelligence…
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Takaichi vows policy shifts to make Japan strong and prosperous
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Asian shares mixed, U.S. futures edge higher as AI fears drag Wall Street lower
Shares were mixed Friday in Asia as worries over risks linked to massive investments in artificial intelligence and a potential U.S.-Iran conflict weighed on major benchmarks.
U.S. futures edged higher,…
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Asian shares mixed, U.S. futures edge higher as AI fears drag Wall Street lower
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Japan foreign chief stresses need for communication with China
Relations with Beijing have deteriorated since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks last November over a possible contingency concerning Taiwan.
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Japan foreign chief stresses need for communication with China
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Japan foreign chief stresses need for communication with China
Relations with Beijing have deteriorated since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks last November over a possible contingency concerning Taiwan.
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Japan foreign chief stresses need for communication with China
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Ex-South Korean president remains defiant following life sentence for rebellion
Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday remained defiant in his first reaction to a life sentence for rebellion handed down by a Seoul court the…
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Ex-South Korean president remains defiant following life sentence for rebellion
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Stability as strategy: Japan’s moment for global leadership
Rising anti-China sentiment may have contributed to Takaichi’s strong mandate.
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Stability as strategy: Japan’s moment for global leadership
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia blasts teams for 'ridiculous' tanking 'done by losers'
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Saturday during the All-Star Weekend that teams' blatant approach to tanking is worse than he's seen in recent memory.
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia blasts teams for 'ridiculous' tanking 'done by losers'
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India chases ‘DeepSeek moment’ with homegrown AI models
Building custom AI tools could bring benefits to the world’s most populous nation even in the absence of a breakthrough.
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India chases ‘DeepSeek moment’ with homegrown AI models
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Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs while assaulting New Orleans bar patrons, police say
Actor Shia LaBeouf faces battery charges and is accused of repeatedly using homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras, according to…
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Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs while assaulting New Orleans bar patrons, police say
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Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar
Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat Karen Khachanov 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday and book his spot in the semifinals of the Qatar Open
Playing his…
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Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar
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Freestyle smile
Japan's Nanaho Kiriyama after the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, on Thursday.
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Freestyle smile
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Gu qualifies for Olympic halfpipe final marred by horror crash
Eileen Gu held her nerve to reach the final of the women's freeski halfpipe on Thursday in an event marred by former Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe's horrific crash.…
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Gu qualifies for Olympic halfpipe final marred by horror crash
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U.S. beats Canada to win women's ice hockey gold
Megan Keller was the hero as her spectacular overtime strike earned the U.S. the Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal with a 2-1 win over defending champions Canada…