How everybody’s favorite Christmas movie about the perils of monopoly capitalism became a victim of monopoly capitalism. James Stewart, as George Bailey, points at Lionel Barrymore in a scene from It’s a Wonderful Life. (Getty Images) It was the summer of 1993 when programmers at local TV stations and others across the United States opened…
Headshot of Lauren HubbardBY LAUREN HUBBARDPUBLISHED: DEC 23, 2023 8:00 AM EST bookmarksSAVE ARTICLE queen elizabeth at golden jubilee parade SION TOUHIG//GETTY IMAGES In 2002, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Golden Jubilee, marking her 50th year on the throne. “Gratitude, respect and pride, these words sum up how I feel about the people of this…
ketamine Therapy: Understanding the Science and Risks After Matthew Perry’s Death The tragic passing of actor Matthew Perry has brought renewed attention to ketamine therapy, a treatment option for depression, anxiety, and chronic pain that has gained traction in recent years. While headlines may link Perry’s death to ketamine infusions, it’s crucial to separate fact…
Section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code deals with the offense of robbery. 392. Robbery. “Whoever, at any place, commits robbery, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.” Robbery is defined as the taking of property from another person, without…
Section 392 of Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) Section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) deals with the offense of robbery. It defines robbery as using force or threat of force in order to steal property belonging to another person. The punishment for robbery under Section 392 is imprisonment for a term which may extend…
Andre Braugher, who starred as Captain Raymond Holt in the hit comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine and as Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street, has died aged 61. The actor died on Monday after a brief illness, his publicist confirmed. Instantly recognisable for his deep voice, Braugher came to fame on the NBC drama…
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “Leave the World Behind,” now streaming on Netflix. “There was one ending that was really inevitable,” says Rumaan Alam, whose novel “Leave the World Behind” was the source material for Netflix’s latest apocalyptic thriller. “The key thing to look at … is that the book ends with…
John Lennon, an icon of the music world and a pivotal figure in the Beatles, left an indelible mark with his creativity, activism, and musical genius. His profound words about a potential reunion and collaboration with Paul McCartney continue to resonate with fans, sparking contemplation about what could have been. In this blog post,…
The world was shocked when Pope Pius IX defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in 1854. While Protestants rejected the teaching outright, even many Catholics objected to the pope’s decision. Exalting the role of Mary in salvation history not only seemed bad for ecumenical relations, some were concerned that the teaching also lacked theological…
Ryan O’Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in “Love Story” and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in “Paper Moon,” died Friday, his son said. “My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving…