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MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump
A seemingly endless torrent of criticism directed toward Trump from former MAGA allies suggests the president is losing support from his base.
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You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.
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The Last Airbender Leaked Online. Some Fans Say Paramount Deserves the Fallout
After the full movie leaked, animators mourned the chance to release their work as intended. Others feel the leak is justified in light of Paramount’s marketing blunders and association with Trump.
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