Every ‘Stranger Things’ episode, ranked
Using IMDb data, Stacker ranked every episode of ‘Stranger Things’ by user rating. Ties between episodes were broken by the number of user votes.
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10 iconic filming locations in Vancouver
Popular for both its livability and cultural significance, Giggster highlights iconic film locations that anyone can visit in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Clay tablets and human skin: 10 special collections at universities
Best Universities investigated the strange, creepy, and remarkable items kept by university libraries and museums across the country.
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100 best action movies of all time
Stacker compiled data on all action movies to come up with a Stacker score—a weighted index split evenly between IMDb and Metacritic scores—to present the genre’s best fare. To qualify, the film had to have an “action” listing on IMDb, a Metascore, and at least 5,000 votes.
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100 worst dramas of all time
What’s the worst movie you’ve ever seen? Bet there’s one far worse on Stacker’s list of cringe-inducing box office bombs so bad they’ll fascinate you.
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Sri Lankan lawmakers prepare to vote on new president
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The leader of Sri Lanka’s main opposition party withdrew his candidacy for president and threw his support to another contender trying to succeed the ousted leader who fled the country last week. Sajith Premadasa, leader of the main opposition party, said he would back former
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Man accused of killing Kristin Smart in 1996 hid her body with his father’s help, prosecutors allege as trial begins
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a California father and son charged in connection with the death of college student Kristin Smart in 1996. Prosecutors alleged in court Monday that blood was found in the soil outside a home belonging to Ruben Flores, who is accused of helping his
Continue Reading Arrest of Saudi for lying to FBI shows kingdom’s reach in US
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — It began with a message that appeared on Danah al-Mayouf’s phone from an anonymous Instagram account — a promise to help her “crush” a $5 million lawsuit she faced from a pro-government Saudi fashion model. But, the mystery texter said, she had to meet
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Emilia Clarke dice que partes de su cerebro se perdieron después de sufrir dos aneurismas
olivertapia (CNN) — Emilia Clarke dice que tuvo “el dolor más insoportable” después de sufrir dos aneurismas cerebrales, pero está agradecida tanto por su recuperación como por trabajar en “Game of Thrones” en ese momento. “Fue increíblemente útil que ‘Game of Thrones’ me ayudara y me diera ese propósito”, dijo durante una entrevista con “Sunday
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Suit yourself: Baker buys new threads for All-Star coaches
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The All-Star Game suits Dusty Baker — or more precisely, his coaching staff. Managing the American League as skipper of the defending pennant winner, Baker brought in a tailor to craft suits for his coaches: former All-Star Willie Horton, plus Baker’s Houston Astros staff. “I wanted my coaching staff to be
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Sri Lankan lawmakers prepare to vote on new president
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The leader of Sri Lanka’s main opposition party withdrew his candidacy for president and threw his support to another contender trying to succeed the ousted leader who fled the country last week. Sajith Premadasa, leader of the main opposition party, said he would back former
Continue Reading Authorities in south China apologize over COVID-19 break-ins
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in southern China have apologized for breaking into the homes of people who had been taken to a quarantine hotel in the latest example of heavy-handed virus-prevention measures that have sparked a rare public backlash. State media said that 84 homes in an apartment complex in Guangzhou city’s Liwan district had
Continue Reading Authorities in south China apologize over COVID-19 break-ins
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in southern China have apologized for breaking into the homes of people who had been taken to a quarantine hotel. It’s the latest example of heavy-handed virus-prevention measures that have sparked a rare public backlash. State media said that 84 homes in an apartment complex in Guangzhou city had been opened
Continue Reading Australian environmental report tallies lost land, species
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A five-year report says Australia’s environment continues to deteriorate due to climate change, resource extraction and other causes. The State of the Environment report prompted leaders to promise new laws and enforcement of them. It also adds political pressure on the government to set a more
Continue Reading Australian environmental report tallies lost land, species
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A five-year report says Australia’s environment continues to deteriorate due to climate change, resource extraction and other causes. The State of the Environment report prompted leaders to promise new laws and enforcement of them. It also adds political pressure on the government to set a more
Continue Reading Putin heads to Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran, Turkey
By NASSER KARIMI and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iran starting Tuesday is intended to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow’s challenge to the United States and Europe amid its grinding campaign in Ukraine. In only his second trip abroad since Russian tanks
Continue Reading Juan Soto overcomes JRod, contract talk to win HR Derby
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Juan Soto bet heavily on his own talent and health by turning down a massive, long-term contract extension from the Washington Nationals. Soto then went to the Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium and showed why he almost certainly can’t lose. Soto won the Derby
Continue Reading Sri Lanka’s Parliament readies to accept names for president
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Parliament is preparing to accept nominations for a successor to its ousted president as the country endures political turmoil that threatens to worsen instability in the bankrupt nation. Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country last week after protesters outraged by the worst economic crisis
Continue Reading Sri Lanka’s Parliament readies to accept names for president
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Parliament is preparing to accept nominations for a successor to its ousted president as the country endures political turmoil that threatens to worsen instability in the bankrupt nation. Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country last week after protesters outraged by the worst economic crisis
Continue Reading Scars of COVID persist for sickest survivors, families
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press Freddy Fernandez almost wasn’t here, on his couch in his Missouri home, his baby on his lap, gnawing on the pulse oximeter that he uses to check his oxygen levels after a months-long bout with COVID-19. The 41-year-old father of six spent five months hospitalized a four-hour drive away from
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