Ron Chernow on the life of Mark Twain

Ron Chernow on the life of Mark Twain

The Mississippi Valley is “as tranquil and reposeful as dreamland, and has nothing this-worldly about it … nothing to hang a fret or worry upon.” It’s a beautiful sentiment, and yet it contrasts with the fretful and worried life of the man who wrote those words: Samuel Clemens, known to the world by his pen…

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Meet the “Harry Potter” actors cast to play Harry, Hermione and Ron in HBO Max’s upcoming series

Meet the “Harry Potter” actors cast to play Harry, Hermione and Ron in HBO Max’s upcoming series

The actors who were cast for the lead roles in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series were revealed Tuesday. Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will play Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively, HBO announced. The three actors will be the new faces of the young wizards who first cast a spell over…

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Ron Dermer to replace Mossad chief as Israel's Gaza phase two lead negotiator, 'Post' confirms – The Jerusalem Post

Ron Dermer to replace Mossad chief as Israel’s Gaza phase two lead negotiator, ‘Post’ confirms  The Jerusalem Post Israel will begin negotiations on next phase of Gaza ceasefire this week, minister says  Reuters Blindsided by Trump’s Mideast Envoy, Netanyahu Rushes to Announce Stage 2 Talks  Haaretz Israel to restart hostage release negotiations with Hamas after pressure from Trump…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Gives Florida Highway Patrol Authority to Serve Warrants, Detain, Arrest, Interrogate, and Fingerprint Suspected Undocumented Immigrants

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new agreement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), granting Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers the authority to serve warrants, detain, arrest, interrogate, and fingerprint individuals suspected of being undocumented immigrants. Announced during a press conference in Tallahassee on Friday, the agreement falls under the 287(g) program of…

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