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Film reviews: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘I Want Your Sex’Feature Peter Parker confronts deep loneliness and fresh foes and a young square learns to love hooking up
By The Week US Published
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South Korea’s shrinking gender booze gapUnder the Radar Heavy drinking is rising among women over 30, but falling among men of all ages, as workplaces evolve and tastes shift beyond traditional soju
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Political cartoons for Aug 2Cartoons Sunday’s political cartoons include checking out, checking boxes, and more
By The Week US Published