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"No Filming": New Tech Aims to Revive Authentic Raving Culture by Suppressing Smartphone Use

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Tired of seeing rows of glowing rectangles instead of smiling faces, one production company is waging war on smartphones in an unlikely battleground: the nightclub. The initiative comes from London-based firm Covert, who have introduced “Drop Highlight,” a technological solution to reignite the authentic, phone-free clubbing experience of yesteryear. Aiming to curb selfie breaks and social media … Read more

China seeks ways to revive slowing economy and salvage property market as annual congress convenes

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BEIJING — It’s clear that China’s efforts to build confidence in its slowing economy will top the agenda of this week’s meeting of its ceremonial national legislature. What remains unclear is how the ruling Communist Party can navigate toward stronger, sustained growth as China’s workforce is aging, relations with Washington are fraught, and housing construction … Read more

Ivanka Trump and her shiny sari are attempting to single-handedly revive the glamorous face of Trumpworld at Ambani’s pre-wedding bash

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— Ivanka Trump is in India for a glitzy wedding event, and in top form. Trump has in the last year distanced herself from politics, but she’s been active on social media. Now, she’s back in the spotlight and rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s wealthiest people. Ivanka Trump sparkled in a flashy sari … Read more

U.S. struggles to revive Palestinian Authority for post-war Gaza role

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Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave RAMALLAH, West Bank — In its plan for the day after Israel’s campaign to eradicate Hamas from Gaza, the United States hopes to pave the way for the beleaguered Palestinian Authority to take control, by encouraging the formation of a new government and launching training for its … Read more

Billie Eilish Recreates ‘Barbie’ Scene During ‘SNL’ Performance, Helps Kate McKinnon Revive Iconic Skit (Videos) | Barbie, Billie Eilish, Finneas, Greta Gerwig, Kate McKinnon, Music, Saturday Night Live, Television | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Billie Eilish brought Barbie to Saturday Night Live in a touching way during the performance of her Grammy nominated song “What Was I Made For.” The 21-year-old hitmaker was introduced to the stage by Barbie director Greta Gerwig and Kate McKinnon. She was supported by her brother and co-creator FINNEAS while performing the tender ballad, … Read more

The UK plans to ignore part of its human rights law to revive a Rwanda asylum plan

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LONDON — The U.K. government triggered criticism from opponents and division inside the governing Conservatives on Wednesday with a bill that will let it ignore a part of the country’s human rights law in order to send asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda. The legislation is part of government plans to overcome a block … Read more

The EU seeks to revive peace talks since no military answer seen in the Israel-Palestinian conflict

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BRUSSELS — As distant as the prospect of peace might seem, European Union leaders believe it is time to start laying the foundations for a future relationship between Israel and the Palestinians where the militant group Hamas doesn’t control Gaza. Mindful that resentment and even conflict in the wider Middle East and Gulf regions have … Read more

Blumhouse Wants to Revive Friday the 13th Movie Franchise

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Jason hasn’t lived for nearly 15 years outside of video game appearances, but as the rights issues that have plagued the Friday the 13th series have begun to settle, and new projects have emerged, studio interest in bringing Mrs. Voorhees’ baby boy back to the big screen has grown keener. It should be no surprise … Read more

Turkey’s president meets Russia’s Putin and goals to revive the wartime Ukraine grain export deal

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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday sought to influence Russian President Vladimir Putin to revive an settlement that allowed Ukraine to export grain and different commodities from three Black Sea ports regardless of the warfare with Russia. Putin in July refused to increase the settlement, which was brokered by Turkey and the United Nations … Read more

Hong Kong property shares surge as China takes motion to revive property sector

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Residential buildings stand on the Metro City growth, collectively developed by CK Asset Property Holdings Ltd., Nan Fung Worldwide Holding Ltd. and MTR Corp., in Hong Kong, China, on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Anthony Kwan | Bloomberg | Getty Pictures Hong Kong-listed property shares surged on Monday, main good points on the Dangle Seng Index … Read more