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23andMe lays off 40% of its workforce, ends therapeutics division

23andMe is laying off 40 per cent of its workforce, or more than 200 employees, and discontinuing its therapeutics division as the struggling genetic testing company attempts to slash costs.




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New docuseries examines 2010 murder of Laura Letts Beckett near Revelstoke, B.C.

Peter Beckett was found guilty of first-degree murder in 2017, but his conviction was overturned in 2020.



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Federal government departments have green light to advertise on TikTok — despite security concerns

Federal government departments are still allowed to advertise on TikTok despite mounting security concerns about the social media app, CBC News has learned. 




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Bluesky gains more than 1.25 million followers since U.S. election

Social media platform Bluesky, a major competitor to Elon Musk’s X, has gained more than 1.25 million users since last week's U.S. presidential election. Bluesky posted Wednesday morning it had reached more than 15 million users, up from nine million in September.




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Where Can Self-Insured Employers Look to Find Healthcare Savings?

Are you a self-insured employer looking for ways to reduce healthcare spend? Join us for a webinar on December 11 in which HR executives will share their insights.

The post Where Can Self-Insured Employers Look to Find Healthcare Savings? appeared first on MedCity News.




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Trump, RFK Jr., and the Healthcare Bombshell No One Sees Coming

The convergence of Trump’s political capital, Kennedy’s agricultural vision, and existing technological capabilities creates an unprecedented opportunity to restructure America’s approach to health and disease prevention.

The post Trump, RFK Jr., and the Healthcare Bombshell No One Sees Coming appeared first on MedCity News.




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Johnson & Johnson Takes the 340B Drug Rebate Fight to Federal Court

Johnson & Johnson is suing the federal agencies overseeing the 340B program that makes discounted medicines more accessible to uninsured and underserved patients. J&J contends the Health Resources Services Administration can’t legally oppose its plan to implement a new rebate plan for certain 340B drugs.

The post Johnson & Johnson Takes the 340B Drug Rebate Fight to Federal Court appeared first on MedCity News.




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DCGI calls for meeting with stakeholders of cosmetics industry to discuss issues

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) will be meeting the stakeholders in the cosmetics industry in the country to discuss the issues relating to the regulatory provisions of the cosmetics sector.




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MoA working closely with WHO to develop IHP to set global efficacy standards for Ayush products: Ayush secretary

The Union Ministry of Ayush (MoA) is working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop an International Herbal Pharmacopoeia (IHP) to set global quality and efficacy standards for




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Pharmacy college job fairs propel rapport between academia and industry to create capable workforce

Pharmacy college job fairs play a critical role in bridging the gap between academia and industry. The fair provides a platform for pharmaceutical companies to communicate their hiring needs directly to students. This




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Demand for packaging with anti-counterfeit features is growing

Packaging specialist at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK Ashlee Gough examines the latest techniques being deployed to counteract these infringements and different methods to safeguard product and named-brand integrity.




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Kristi Noem, Trump’s Nominee for Leader of the Department of Homeland Security, Has Rejected Climate Science

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security and its disaster agency has said people aren’t driving temperature increases and declined to accept federal climate money for disaster preparedness as governor of South Dakota




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What happens when a vaccine skeptic leads health policy? Ask Florida

Among the names being floated to head the Department of Health and Human Services are RFK Jr. and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. Both are vaccine skeptics, which worries pediatricians.




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Pakistan's smog is visible from space. This activist is 'frustrated' but won't give up

The government in Lahore has closed schools and public spaces and shut down factories. Environmental lawyer Ahmad Rafay Alam shares his perspective: "frustrated" but still fighting.




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Trump would like to bring back mental institutions, but experts are skeptical

Permanent tent cities are another idea Trump has for dealing with people who are unhoused. Sequestering people with mental illness or substance abuse in one place has been tried, an expert says, and "it turns into hell on earth."




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Tesla recalls 2,400 Cybertrucks, 6th callback for the pickups in 2024

WASHINGTON — Tesla said on Wednesday (Nov 13) it was recalling 2,400 Cybertruck pickups in the US because a faulty part could lead to a loss of power and increase the risk of a crash, in its sixth callback of Cybertrucks this year. A fault in the driver inverter in Cybertrucks manufactured through July 30 could cause the vehicle to stop producing torque when the driver uses the accelerator pedal, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash, Tesla said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Tesla will replace the recalled drive inverter with one equipped with a functioning component. The automaker said it was aware of five warranty claims tied to the issue but knew of no crashes or injuries. Beginning around Dec 9, Tesla will replace the recalled drive inverter with a new component. Tesla said it has been using the updated component in production since July 30. Last month, the EV maker said it was recalling more than 27,000 Cybertrucks due to delayed rear-view camera images that could impair driver visibility and increase crash risks.




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King Charles celebrates 76th birthday by opening food hubs

LONDON — UK's King Charles will celebrate his 76th birthday on Thursday (Nov 14) by opening two food distribution hubs which are part of his project designed to cut waste and support charities that help those who are hungry. Last year, the king, an outspoken campaigner on environmental issues and supporter of a sustainable economy, launched the 'Coronation Food Project', his mission to 'bridge the gap between food waste and food need'. On Thursday, the monarch will open the initiative's first two food hubs — distribution centres which are designed to save and circulate tonnes of surplus food. He will visit one of the hubs in south London which will host a 'surplus food festival' making meals created from food which would have gone to waste, as well as virtually opening the other site in northern England. Their aim is to make it easier for food charities such as FareShare and the Felix Project to provide support for those in need, Buckingham palace said. It said since the launch of the scheme, the project had helped save an additional 940 tonnes of surplus food which was to the equivalent of more than 2.2 million meal portions.




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Israel wants freedom to strike Lebanon even after ceasefire, France says

PARIS — Israeli officials are insisting on maintaining a capacity to strike Lebanon at any moment as part of conditions to secure a ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah, France's foreign minister said on Wednesday (Nov 13). Speaking to a parliamentary hearing after holding talks in Israel last week in Jerusalem, Jean-Noel Barrot said it was a condition increasingly voiced among Israeli officials. "Today we hear in Israel voices calling for it to keep a capacity to strike at any moment or even enter Lebanon, as is the case with its neighbour Syria," said Barrot, who held talks with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and new Defence Minister Israel Katz last week. "That is not compatible with the sovereignty of a strong country," Barrot said, referring to broader efforts to help strengthen Lebanon's governance. Several diplomats said that it would be all but impossible to get Hezbollah or Lebanon to accept any proposal that included this demand.




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Parliament votes in favour of amended motion on PSP's call for hawker reforms

Parliament voted in favour of an amended version of a motion put forth by Progress Singapore Party (PSP) Non-Constituency MPs Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa on Wednesday (Nov 13) after a debate that lasted five-and-a-half hours. This motion called for the Government to "review its policies relating to hawkers and the management of hawker centres to provide better support for hawkers to sustain and grow Singapore hawker culture, so that Singaporeans can continue to enjoy good and affordable hawker food". During his speech, Leong highlighted that high operational costs, harsh working conditions, and the expectation to provide cheap food are pressing issues faced by hawkers here. The PSP secretary-general then proposed that social enterprise hawker centres be phased out as contracts expire, replacing them with centralised management under a new government agency called Hawker Singapore. This new agency would oversee the management of all hawker centres in Singapore and the promotion of hawker culture domestically and internationally, working together with other relevant agencies, he added.




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Using phone? Jaywalker hit and sent flying by taxi in Orchard

A woman was sent flying after she was hit by a car on Wednesday (Nov 13) morning. The incident occurred at the junction of Orchard Road and Handy Road. In a video posted to the SG Kaypoh Facebook group, the woman is seen crossing the road while the traffic light was not in her favour.   She appears to be looking down at her phone. The driver involved in the accident did not notice her till it was too late and collided with her head-on. In the video, the woman is sent flying and lands several metres in front of the car upon impact. She manages to sit up after landing, and looks stunned from the impact.   The driver and his passenger also rush out of the vehicle to assist.  Speaking to AsiaOne, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said that the female pedestrian was conveyed conscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. When contacted, the police said they were alerted to an accident involving a taxi and a pedestrian at the junction of Orchard Road and Handy Road on Nov 13 at about 3.15am.




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'Very stressful but thankful': Zhang Shuifa talks about returning to showbiz

When former TV actor Zhang Shuifa appeared in a sales livestream with some local celebs in July, it sparked nostalgia among netizens who hadn't seen him on screens for years. The 57-year-old's appearance then led to his gradual return to showbiz. Besides turning up in the occasional sales livestreams, the Malaysian is also currently filming local director Jack Neo's upcoming movie I Want To Be Boss, which is expected to be released during Chinese New Year next year. In an Instagram Reel today (Nov 14), Shuifa, who debuted in 1988 with Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC, now Mediacorp), reminisced about the time he filmed a drama with local actor Collin Chee. "I remembered it was over 30 years ago, though I can't remember the name of the drama now," he said. Collin, 57, shared that it was his first drama in 1993.






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Understanding Wills in India: Key Legal Aspects and FAQs

A Will can be revoked at any time by the testator/testatrix during his/her lifetime.




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Common Mistakes to Avoid in ESI Return Filing

In this article, we will talk about the common mistakes that companies make for the duration of ESI Return filing and the way to keep away from them to make sure easy and blunders-free submissions.




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UK IT and security teams face mounting pressure from legacy technology

This post explores the challenges UK IT and security teams face due to legacy tech and the rise of generative AI. Results reveal a surge in security incidents and burno…







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Karnataka Politics: 4% मुस्लिम कोटा का सच क्या है? सीएम सिद्दारमैया कर रहे इनकार

Karnataka News: कर्नाटक की कांग्रेस सरकार की ओर से सरकारी ठेकों में मुसलमानों को 4% कोटा निर्धारित करने के मुद्दे पर सत्ता पक्ष और विपक्ष में जबर्दस्त राजनीति हो रही है। पड़ोस के महाराष्ट्र में विधानसभा चुनाव हो रहे हैं, इस




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ICAI Announces Mock Test Series for CA Intermediate January 2025 Exams

In preparation for the January 2025 CA Intermediate Examinations, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Board of Studies has announced two rounds of mock test papers, scheduled to begin on November 18, 2024. ...




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ICAI Announces Mock Test Series for CA Foundation January 2025 Exams

The Board of Studies is commencing Mock Test Papers Series - I & Series II from for Students appearing in CA Foundation Course for January 2025 Examinations....




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My Last working day in current org is in novemebr 2024 but they are asking me to submit IT proof

Hi,

In my current org my last working day is 25th Nov 2024 but they are asking me to submit IT proof before LWD, otherwise they will deduct tax from my final settlement which will come after 2 months of my LWD. is the legally correct?
do I have any option to not submit IT proof as still I haven't done my investment?
Please can I get some suggestion or legal opinion . I can contact if any one can guide me.




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SCN lacking reasons is liable to be set aside

The Hon'ble Telangana High Court, in the case of M/s. Nice Enterprises v. Deputy Commissioner ST [Writ Petition No.20080 of 2024 dated July 30, 2024] held that the Department should not issue the Show Cause Notice ("SCN") merely to the Assessee by simply mentioning the provisions of Section 29(2)(e)




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Links: Ghostwriters, Free eBooks, & More

Welcome back to Links! Apologies for no Links last week. Like many, I was not doing too well Wednesday morning and promptly texted Sarah, “Oh shit. I forgot to schedule a Links post.” But I am back! Perhaps not too much better than I was a week ago, but baby steps. The unpacking has kept me distracted and I am eager for the Thanksgiving break to full cozy up in front of our fireplace with … Continue reading Links: Ghostwriters, Free eBooks, & More




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Let’s Discuss This Cover Makeover: Immortals After Dark

This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you'd like to join, we'd love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Let’s Discuss This Cover Makeover: Immortals After Dark




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Hide Your Wallet: November 12th Release Week!

It’s Tuesday Wednesday (oops!) and that means new books are hitting the shelves! Fantasy reigns supreme this week, but there are som additional fun titles like a cocktail recipe book and the continuation of a historical mystery series. What new releases are on your TBR pile? Let us know in the comments! (Thank you to everyone who reached out to us! – SW)




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Waiting for my eyes to adapt to the darkness

I have changed my routine lately. I no longer read the news. There were a few blogs I read regularly, a couple of political YouTube channels I frequented, a podcast or two I’d listen to on walks. No more. I just can’t bear current events. I’m looking for distraction, and oh, what’s this? A movie […]



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Woman Late to Work Hears Strange Sounds Coming from the Dumpster, Discovers Abandoned Itty Bitty Tuxedo Kitten and Instantly Becomes Her Cat Mom

We love a good dumpster kitten glow up story. Why is it that dumpster kittens are always the most loving?? Usually, they start all spicy and are hissing away, but the second you get them out of the trash and wrapped up in a warm blanket, they just melt into your arms. That's what happened with this tuxedo girl.

A woman was late to work as a dishwasher and realized she wore uncomfortable pants. So, she went back out to her car to see if se had any shorts. That's when she started hearing strange noises from the dumpster. It's like the universe made sure she would be there in the right place at the right time. She immediately fell in love with the little fluff ball and took her home. She is now the kitten's pawrent and bestie, they are already inseparable. The kitten got the clear from the vet and is now living her best life. See the wholesomeness below!




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24 Outrageous Cat Memes Zip-Zapping in Zoomies and Entering Fuzzy Freaky Feline Overdrive

Zoom zoom zoom. Your cat entered the zoomies mode! They zip and zap all around the house, making human parkour professionals look like crawling babies compared to them. Your cat runs fast, fast, fast - way 2 fast, way 2 furious. Your cat can definitely star in the next Fast and Furious film, preferably as the main villain. He'll be so hard to defeat. Or he might take Keanu Reeves and star in a Speed sequel, because this cat's speed seems like it's endless, boundless, limitless.

Until your cat calms down from what seems to be an endless zoomies overdrive, you might want to watch some cat memes to pass the time. You can look at some outrageous cat memes that match the zip-zap energy of your zooming cat, which will eventually relax from his fuzzy freaky feline overdrive. ZOOM ZOOM Zoom Zoom zoom zoom… There, he slowed down. Now you can look at these cat memes together.




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25 Zany Feline Funnies for Hardworking Hoomans Who’re Starting to Lose the Plot

Well we have made it to the middle of the week, but that does not mean that we have done so with any semblance of sanity left. After many mindless meetings, plenty of pointless PowerPoints and what feels like billions of beat downs from your boss, there is no rational hooman who would not be fraying at the edges. And while the temptation might be to try and claw your way out of the deepening madness like a cat trying to desperately climb out of a wet bathtub, we believe it is time to lean in and embrace the madness. Which is why we made this list of zany feline funnies for hardworking hoomans who are starting to (or have completely) lose the plot.

From the derpy cat who has a penchant for staring at ice cubes in order to study thermodynamics, to the clawminal kitten who has very quickly caught on to the power of pizza, to the antithesis of Tom and Jerry in the form of the orange cat and his chipmunk best friend.




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24 Furious Feline Pawsts for Overtired Office Workers Who Want to Scream at Their Boss

At a certain point of pressure, things begin to crack. There is no stopping it, it is simply a law of nature. And us hoomans are not exempt from this natural law both on a physical level and a mental level. Which is something you are likely experiencing with the aid of your belligerent boss and all of their dumb demands. The pressure is immense and keeps you up at night with worry. But all that pressure has to go somewhere, lest it explodes in your chest. So we went ahead and made this list of furious feline pawsts for overtired office workers who want to scream at their boss.

From the cracked cat who has been broken by the pressure that has been placed upon it and is now bouncing around the bathtub, to the calloused kitten who knows that life is hard, but is determined to be harder, to the buff feline who would 100% take down any boss that looks at him the wrong way.




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'You didn't sign up to be a hotel': Free-spirit couple with 5 and 7-year-old kids sells their home to take "extended vacation," begs brother for help

If you suddenly showed up at your sibling's home and asked to live with them for 10 months, it would make things awkward, that's for certain. You can't just ask someone to live with them for that long without having a big discussion about what it would mean for you both. And this woman isn't just asking her brother to stay there alone… she wants to bring her entire family, including her two young children. 

While we always want to be there for the family members we adore, living with someone is a whole other ball game. This guy has his own home that he's spent a decade paying off. Now suddenly, his younger sister is begging to move in with him because of her own ill-fated adventures. She was living the dream: she sold her family's home in order to travel full-time. While many of us dream of doing things like that, there's a reason most people can't. It's just too expensive to maintain. The sister found this out within just two months of her perma-vacation… but should her brother really be expected to house his sister just because she intentionally chose to give up her house? Check out the full story below and see if you agree with commenters telling this guy to avoid housing her and possibly even cut her off. 

Up next, read about the drama that one stage mom started when she decided to divorce her long-distance husband over email, while also CC'ing his entire family, friend group, and workplace.




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'Don't be THAT person!': 15+ public library stories where entitled Karens, parents, and kids ruined everyone else's experience

Going to one's local public library should be a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, as is the case with any public setting, one's experience can be profoundly affected by the actions and behavior of random strangers. You could be in a movie theater, a coffee shop, or the post office and find similar entitled behavior from Karens, parents, and kids that has the potential to ruin your day. Let's take a moment to assess the myriad of ways in which the same phenomenon can occur in public libraries.

First, there's the strange people who sit next to you despite there being plenty of space for them to sit elsewhere. Then, there's the mess a group of kids may leave at a communal table. And, of course, there is the junk food that fully grown adults refuse to clean up after they are finished. This is the kind of entitlement that makes picking up a book feel like a Sisyphean endeavor. 

Keep scrolling below for this collection of mildly infuriating library moments. For more content like this, check out these frustrating movie theater fails.




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'I'm not allowed to talk about turtles anymore': 20+ Employees who had HR step in for the silliest reasons

Doing human resources work isn't always serious. Sometimes, it can be very funny, as the people of the internet will tell you!  

Though they're sometimes known as the company boogeyman, the human resources department is sometimes needed to step in and sort out employee relations. They have a broad range of job duties, from managing an office to hiring and firing to mediating employee disputes. This can result in some awkwardness at times. As these HR professionals can tell you, it can be very awkward to try and figure out which employee is the one stinking up the office with their BO or talking to an employee about wearing appropriate office attire. 

Still, these HR professionals managed to make the best out of their situations. U/sgy0003 asked people to share the "most ridiculous/hilarious complaints you ever received," and more than 2,700 people replied with their funniest tales. One person had to deal with an executive assistant who claimed her high heels prevented her from walking to the copier. Another got in trouble for their drawing of a stingray! You can check out all of these very silly tales down below. 

Up next, read about what happened when this 15-year-old called out her Grandmother for constantly missing her school concerts, leaving the whole family reeling. 




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16-year-old abandoned on birthday weekend to study for school while parents take 13-year-old brother on vacation: 'It wasn't right of her parents to exclude her'

Focusing on your kids' schooling and future is important, but it's easy to lose sight of the little things and moments along the way that are also important. Failing to nurture their unique skills and interests may cost them the chance to do something that they feel is fulfilling and rewarding and what they deem to be the success of their own lives. Also, pushing them too hard to be successful may be counterproductive and drive them into burnout, which takes years to recover from. Plus, we've spent the last 20 years pushing our kids into STEM degrees with a singular focus on success, and now some fields are so oversaturated it's impossible for new graduates to get jobs in the fields they have studied anyway without the proper networking and connections.

Besides, there's nothing like accidentally giving your kid a traumatic memory on their birthday that they're going to remember for the rest of their life. And this uncle drew the ire of his sister and brother-in-law when he pointed out to his 16-year-old niece that he didn't agree at all with her parent's decision to abandon her on her birthday.




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'Please Put Them On, Takamine-san!' Anime Unveils Teasers, Cast, Staff, April Debut

Yurika Kubo, Daisuke Kasuya star in anime from Liden Films




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Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: MOLMAX CG Anime Casts Ayumu Murase, Akari Kitō

Murase, Kitō play AI Molcar, fabled princess in November 29 film




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Interstella 5555: The 5tory Of The 5ecret 5tar 5ystem 4K Remastered Film Streams Trailer

Tickets now available for one-night screening on December 12




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Ragnarok X: Next Generation Mobile Game Reveals November 20 Launch in Japan

Game launched in Southeast Asia in 2021