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While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Charting his meteoric rise and ultimate fall, which led to Belfort (played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film) serving 22 months in prison, the book provides a first-hand account of the greed and consequential moral implications of America’s financial sector.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Strike chronicles the 2013 hunger strike by 30,000 prisoners at Pelican Bay, a supermax prison notorious for its use of solitary confinement, highlighting the personal stories of the hunger strikers and the broader implications of their resistance.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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The hunger strike starts on April 10 and is organized by the Zero Burn Coalition, working with a medical team along the way.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Here is what to know about Good Friday, and the obligatory fast for Catholics.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Lenten fast is traditionally broken with tsoureki, magiritsa (a lamb soup finished with avgolemono sauce), and a bowl of red Easter eggs.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
1 Apr. 2026
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At a deeper level, this is a gluttony issue.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that just means an American corporation foisting gluttony on other countries.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Released in 2014, Interstellar took place in a dystopian future where Earth is suffering from world-ending famine, prompting a group of astronauts — led by former NASA test pilot Coop (Matthew McConaughey) — to go in search of a new home for humanity.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Born out of famine and conflict, both civil and global, this attitude still shapes Japanese thought and creativity.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Craft cocktails are also on the menu, as are a few homemade desserts for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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For fans with a sweet tooth, the iconic Magnolia Bakery is joining the lineup for the first time this year.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clams, mussels, and lobster rolls will satisfy your seafood craving.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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At that time, functional MRI showed strong activation of the nucleus accumbens — a brain area that mediates reward, cravings, and addiction.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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