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White Tiger will make an appearance in the new Disney and Marvel TV show Daredevil: Born Again. It’s not unusual to have multiple characters with the same name. We have different characters taking over the mantel of different superheroes. After the death of Superman, four different heroes took up the cape (technically Steel didn’t use a cape). Other heroes have taken on the cowl of Batman. The title of Captain America has moved from Steve Rogers (and back again) and Captain Marvel was not always Carol Danvers.

It’s 16 December, so I’m assuming, by now, your chocolate advent calendar is already empty, the windows all carefully pushed back in to fool the rest of the family. (This may just be me.) By this point you will also no doubt be worrying about what present to get someone in your life. But worry no longer! For I have just the thing: And in case the cover art alone isn’t enough to convince you, here’s an extract.

This silence is my companion nowI ask: of what did my soul die?and the silence answersif your soul died, whose lifeare you living andwhen did you become that person?– Louise Glück, “Echoes”Watching the long-awaited Tár was an unfortunately immersive experience. In the film, Lydia Tár is plagued or haunted by noises—drones, rattles, clicks, chimes, ticks and tocks, whispers, tolls, even screams. For her, the vibes are literally off, her world bloated with unwanted frequencies.

When you read a story in a newspaper or other media outlet, you expect accuracy and vetted sources. The reporter uses the person's full name, professional title or occupation, and location. In the event a source is necessary but requests anonymity, the reporter will confer with their editor. If the reason is valid and the story is a go, the reporter may write something like, “according to a source close to the gunshot victim.

WalletHub recently took a look at the 50 states to compare their intake of federal funding relative to state revenue, taxes paid to the federal government, and the states’ share of federal jobs. The idea was to figure out which states benefit most from federal dollars. Conservatives have long railed against federal “handouts” and the strings attached to receipt of federal dollars. When the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed in 2021, allocating more than $35 billion to Texas for infrastructure upgrades, Texas Governor Greg Abbott cautioned state agency leaders about accepting the money, urging them to consider the requirements and implications.

You should care because it’s one of the most delicious substances on earth— a simple thing really— chickpeas and tahini with olive oil, along with garlic and few other optional ingredients. But the sum of its parts is alchemy— a mysterious and magical creation that can be eaten any time of day or night. It’s also a potential medium— a pathway to peace for the Middle East. Call it hummus diplomacy.

A bunch of you sent me this week’s New York Timesprofile of Tieghan Gerard, creator of Half-Baked Harvest, with the same note: What is with her mom’s quote?! To be clear, there is a lot else we could say about this piece by Julia Moskin, which explores the rampant Internet speculation about whether Gerard has an eating disorder (truly, people, can we just not!), her unusual(?) closeness with her extended family, and her repeated obliviousness to the issue of cultural food appropriation.

On September 15, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a speech at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. It was a typical event for a presidential candidate, without the kind of fanfare that has preceded his upcoming event in Philadelphia on October 9.  But it turned out to be one of the most shocking moments of the campaign season so far when a man carrying several weapons and impersonating a Federal Marshal demanded to see Kennedy himself, according to a statement from Kennedy security head Gavin de Becker.

Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of Jerusalem, Amir Tsarfati's journey began. This native son of Israel, born to a Jewish family, is not just the founder of Behold Israel but also a man with an intriguing story that intertwines deeply with the historical and spiritual fabric of the land. Amir’s life is a testament to his enduring connection to his homeland. Serving as the deputy governor of Jericho, he played a pivotal role in the orchestration of Israeli withdrawal negotiations, standing at the crossroads of his nation's complex and poignant history.