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law Man who filmed fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery is arrested for murder, 3rd arrest in Georgia investigation Xeni Jardin

Robert Anton Wilson Wilson and Shea's Illuminatus! trilogy to become TV series Gareth Branwyn

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sexual assault Terry Crews names his sexual assaulter: William Morris Endeavor superagent Adam Venit Mark Frauenfelder

fake news Putin’s love slave, White House rocked by sex scandal, and what Sharknado 5 star Cassie Scarbo carries in her purse, in this week’s tabloids Peter Sheridan

authors Grant Morrison interview: "Laughter can banish any and all demons" Propaganda Anonymous

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politics 370 economists sign letter slamming Trump for 'magical thinking and conspiracy theories' Xeni Jardin

media Weekly tabloid roundup Peter Sheridan

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comedy Throwback Thursday: My friends and I used to own a comedy club Jason Weisberger

films How Adam Curtis' film "Bitter Lake" will change everything you believe about news Aaron Stewart-Ahn

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