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The Seven-Ups (1973)
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Michael Douglas plays a writer struggling with an unfinished novel and a pregnant mistress in the film version of Michael Chabon’s novel. 4:30 p.m., Showtime
in this adaptation of Tom Clancy’s thriller, noteworthy for a classic ambush sequence. 10:30 p.m., AMC
Making its U.S. television debut, David Lynch’s latest feature stars Laura Dern as an actress who loses herself in her role. Like all the director’s films, it’s cryptic and fascinating. 10 p.m., Sundance
Arguably the best of all Bond films—featuring Sean Connery, a highly accessorized Aston Martin, a lethal derby hat, Fort Knox, and a memorable theme song. 8 p.m., TCM
Errol Flynn swashbuckled his way to stardom in this classic nautical adventure, based on Rafael Sabatini’s novel. With Olivia de Havilland.
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Why ‘anti-Islam’ bikers are guarding Gaza aid sitesIn The Spotlight Members of Infidels MC, who regard themselves as modern Crusaders, among private security guards at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites
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China: Xi seeks to fill America’s voidFeature Trump’s tariffs are pushing nations eastward as Xi Jinping focuses on strengthening ties with global leaders
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Rebrands: Bringing back the War DepartmentFeature Trump revives the Department of Defense’s former name
