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The 1930s and ‘40s were the golden age of the ‘remarriage comedy’. The Drama and The Invite are their dark progeny

The golden age of the Hollywood remarriage comedy featured pairings such as Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant. Now, these films are back with a psychological twist.

  • "Remarriage comedy" genre flourished in 1930s-40s Hollywood
  • Modern films "The Drama" and "The Invite" revive the genre
  • Contemporary films explore psychological turmoil in relationships

Culture

Dermot Mulroney Confesses to Feeling ‘Bitter’ About ‘Chicago Fire’ Exit

“We gave it our all for two seasons,” the actor adds The post Dermot Mulroney Confesses to Feeling ‘Bitter’ About ‘Chicago Fire’ Exit appeared first on TheWrap .

  • Dermot Mulroney expressed "bitter" feelings about leaving "Chicago Fire."
  • He took over as fire captain in Season 13, replacing Eamonn Walker.
  • Departure sparked discussions about emotional weight of such decisions.

World

‘What drugs do you want’? Senate inquiry allegations reveal the murky dangers of betting inducements

Explosive allegations of betting inducements have been heard at a Senate inquiry into online gambling laws.

  • Former NRL player Luke Bateman alleges receiving cocaine and free alcohol from betting companies.
  • Senate inquiry examines proposed online gambling legislation, focusing on inducements.
  • Murphy inquiry recommended banning all inducements, ignored by the government.

World

Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag

Jet lag threatens to turn even a dream vacation into a slog. And with peak travel season underway, millions of people may have to contend with this disorienting condition, which can cause sleep…

  • Jet lag disrupts sleep, causes tiredness, and leads to gastrointestinal issues.
  • Eating and drinking habits can minimize jet lag effects.
  • Gradually shift meal times to align with the destination's time zone.

Science

How a lack of oxygen is releasing arsenic into wells around the Brahmaputra River Basin

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Kharagpur 4 Aug 2026 Researchers have found why groundwater across one of the world’s most populated river basins is frequently contaminated with toxic elements.

  • Lack of oxygen in groundwater releases arsenic and nickel into wells.
  • Thick clay layers in Brahmaputra Basin create reducing environments.
  • Study predicts safe drilling locations based on sediment composition.

World

Former ’60 Minutes’ correspondents Pelley, Alfonsi go from newsroom to classroom

Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two of the correspondents ousted from “60 Minutes” as part of a major shakeup at the storied CBS News show, are moving from the newsroom to the classroom. Columbia Journalism School announced Monday that the two would serve…

  • Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley leave CBS News "60 Minutes"
  • Join Columbia Journalism School as Journalists in Residence
  • Expertise covers war, politics, public health, criminal justice
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