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‘ATLA’ meets ‘GoT’ in the animated epic fantasy adventure.…
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It's filled with moral dilemmas and unlikely friendships, and it works — so well.…
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Only soup can save us now.…
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The broke student approach to travel can have its benefits.…
Why You Should Consider Self-Publishing Your Debut Novel
The time to stop listening to the haters is long overdue.…
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Being an ABC (American-born Chinese) is not as easy as 1, 2, 3.…
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Why Every College Student Needs an Instant Pot
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Bob Woodward Is, Once Again, Sticking It to a President
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In the age of body positivity, Angelo Thomas’ debut novel exposes a vastly unexplored topic.…
‘Ghoul’ Shows Bollywood’s Promise, but Fails to Horrify
The Indian-adapted Netflix series’ important social commentary is shadowed by its inconsistencies.…
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The series is far from just another mind-numbing action number.…
Neil Gaiman Is Having a TV Renaissance
The English author is taking on the entertainment business.…
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