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Movie review: Mean spirit undermines 'Another Simple Favor'

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Movie review: Mean spirit undermines 'Another Simple Favor'

"Another Simple Favor," on Prime Video Thursday and starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, fails to recapture the fun of the original because its humor is rooted in mean-spirited sniping.

Meet the 20 horses racing in Saturday's Kentucky Derby

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Meet the 20 horses racing in Saturday's Kentucky Derby

Patricia Heaton says late Linda Lavin inspired her 'Unbreakable Boy' mom performance

Movies // 15 hours ago

Patricia Heaton says late Linda Lavin inspired her 'Unbreakable Boy' mom performance

50 years after the war, Vietnam looks to the future

World News // 15 hours ago

50 years after the war, Vietnam looks to the future

Movie review: 'Thunderbolts*' ineffectively retreads 'Avengers' movies

Movies // 19 hours ago

Movie review: 'Thunderbolts*' ineffectively retreads 'Avengers' movies

"Thunderbolts*," starring Florence Pugh and in theaters Friday, repeats familiar beats from superior "Avengers" movies, but past results prove no guarantee of future performance.

'St. Denis' cast says doctors, nurses praise comedy's accuracy

TV // 1 day ago

'St. Denis' cast says doctors, nurses praise comedy's accuracy

Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, Kahyun Kim and co-creator Eric Ledgin said real health care workers have told them their comedy "St. Denis Medical," airing Tuesdays on NBC, gets hospitals right.

'Last Breath' director respects audience intelligence in dive rescue film

Movies // 1 day ago

'Last Breath' director respects audience intelligence in dive rescue film

Alex Parkinson spoke with UPI about giving the audience credit for following the deep sea diving protocols in his film "Last Breath," on DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday, which tells the true story of Chris Lemons' rescue.

Analysis: Disarming Hezbollah, Palestinian factions -- Lebanon's chance to reclaim sovereignty

World News // 1 day ago

Analysis: Disarming Hezbollah, Palestinian factions -- Lebanon's chance to reclaim sovereignty

Lebanon, shattered by five decades of lawlessness, military occupation and the dominance of armed non-state actors, now has a chance to reclaim its long-lost sovereignty.

Ultra-processed foods tied to 124,000 premature deaths over 2 years in U.S., study finds

Health News // 2 days ago

Ultra-processed foods tied to 124,000 premature deaths over 2 years in U.S., study finds

A study released Monday links more than 124,000 preventable, premature deaths in the United States over two years to adverse health affects from consuming ultra-processed foods.

Jeanine Mason: Heroine Eva faces serious challenges in 'WondLa' S2

TV // 3 days ago

Jeanine Mason: Heroine Eva faces serious challenges in 'WondLa' S2

Jeanine Mason told UPI Eva, the character she plays in "WondLa," finally gets what she has always wanted -- an introduction to other beings like herself in a futuristic world inhabited by aliens and robots -- in S2.

Ben Affleck proud of enduring popularity of 'The Accountant'

Movies // 5 days ago

Ben Affleck proud of enduring popularity of 'The Accountant'

Ben Affleck says he is surprised his thriller "The Accountant" seems to have only grown in popularity since its release in 2016. Sequel "The Accountant 2" opens in theaters Friday.

Jack Quaid, Jeffrey Dean Morgan enjoyed no frills 'Neighborhood Watch' production

Movies // 5 days ago

Jack Quaid, Jeffrey Dean Morgan enjoyed no frills 'Neighborhood Watch' production

Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan spoke with UPI about working with a crew no bigger than 10 on "Neighborhood Watch," in theaters and VOD Friday, and discussed new seasons of "The Boys" and "Walking Dead: Dead City."

Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, aggressive Jaguars, Giants headline 2025 NFL Draft

NFL // 5 days ago

Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, aggressive Jaguars, Giants headline 2025 NFL Draft

Cam Ward and Travis Hunter topped an electric 2025 NFL Draft, which featured several aggressive trades and a myriad drama as former collegiate football stars gathered Thursday in Green Bay, Wis.

South Korea's economy shrinks in first quarter amid tariff uncertainty, political turmoil

World News // 6 days ago

South Korea's economy shrinks in first quarter amid tariff uncertainty, political turmoil

South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter of the year, the country's central bank said Thursday, amid political turmoil at home and global uncertainty around Trump's tariff scheme.

Lecy Goranson: 'Conners' finale honors Roseanne's legacy with classic storyline

TV // 6 days ago

Lecy Goranson: 'Conners' finale honors Roseanne's legacy with classic storyline

Lecy Goranson told UPI her sitcom, "The Conners," has found a way to honor its late fictional matriarch Roseanne in its seventh and final season, which wraps up Wednesday on ABC.

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sasha Calle: '50s love story in 'On Swift Horses' relevant today

Movies // 6 days ago

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sasha Calle: '50s love story in 'On Swift Horses' relevant today

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sasha Calle spoke with UPI about their movie "On Swift Horses," in theaters Friday, which they say captures timeless romantic feelings even though they play characters in the 1950s.

The U.S. cannot confront China alone, former deputy secretary of State warns

World News // 1 week ago

The U.S. cannot confront China alone, former deputy secretary of State warns

The United States must strengthen its alliances with global partners, particularly South Korea and Japan, to face the rising challenge of China, the former chief architect of White House strategy on Asia said Wednesday.

Movie review: 'Bullet Train Explosion' celebrates speed, teamwork

Movies // 1 week ago

Movie review: 'Bullet Train Explosion' celebrates speed, teamwork

"Bullet Train Explosion," on Netflix Thursday, harkens back to the glory days of disaster movies with a speeding train and teamwork between passengers, conductors and railway crew.

Microscopic plastic levels far higher in those who suffer strokes, study finds

Health News // 1 week ago

Microscopic plastic levels far higher in those who suffer strokes, study finds

Patients who suffered strokes, mini-strokes or temporary blindness had levels of "nanoplastic" particles in their necks 51 times higher than healthy subjects, an abstract of a small-scale study released Tuesday shows.

Appealing flavors may help make e-cigarettes more addictive, research suggests

Health News // 1 week ago

Appealing flavors may help make e-cigarettes more addictive, research suggests

Vaping devices flavored with menthol, coffee and watermelon, among others, potentially drive addiction by making the products more appealing and increasing their use. Like cigarettes, nicotine is the addictive substance.

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