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In the 13-episode epic, Our Blues’ Kim Woo-bin stars as Iblis, a Satanic genie who is utterly convinced of humanity’s inherent greed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The larger themes of Midnight Timetable are about death and loss, yes, but how frequently greed and cruelty sprout from this fertile earth.—
Diana Arterian
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kieran Doherty, an Irish Republican Army prisoner, reportedly lasted 73 days on a hunger strike in 1981 before dying.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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His mother, Laila Soueif, a professor of mathematics at Cairo University, launched her own hunger strike last September to demand her son’s release.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Jews then partake in a festive after-fast meal, turning the evening into a yom tov (festival).—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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At that point, footage of Drew's original dance for Letterman, which included a lightning-fast flash, was played.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s been a record-breaking summer of gluttony in the Premier League.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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The nutria’s cardinal sin, however, is gluttony.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says more than 66,000 people have been killed — about half of them women and children — and humanitarian agencies now warn of famine.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Experts determined that Gaza City had slid into famine shortly before Israel launched its major offensive there aimed at occupying it.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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For the Swiftie with a sweet tooth, these shortbread cookies are almost too pretty to eat.—
Jessica Comstock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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Chocolate milk lovers, get ready to embrace your sweet tooth this weekend on National Chocolate Milk Day.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s such a craving for those kind of celebrations and community, and just enjoying simple sort of elements of being part of a small town.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Kentucky doesn't lead the nation for candy corn cravings, more residents purchase the sweet treat in the commonwealth compared to several other states.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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