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The sequel to “Divergent” is the cinematic equivalent of the KFC Famous Bowl: a nutritionally devoid mishmash of elements and past films that somehow manages to be less than the sum of its parts once cobbled together. “Insurgent" builds upon the action of its predecessor, but there are also pieces of “The Hunger Games,” “Ender’s Game,” “The Matrix,” and “Inception” threaded throughout its visuals and narrative. It has teens trying to survive a dystopian future, menacing tentacle-like cables, simulations... Читать дальше...

A seaside community first inhabited by the Costanoan Indians and once named Spanishtown, Half Moon Bay attracts beachcombers and surfers who enjoy its waters and breathtaking vistas. The agricultural heritage here remains strong, with farms growing crops in fertile fields, fruit and vegetable stands dotting the roads, greenhouses, plant nurseries and the annual Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. On a recent afternoon, customers packed this small bakery, eager to pick up peanut butter, half-dipped... Читать дальше...

The undefeated Wildcats are almost even money against the rest of the field in the upcoming NCAA men’s college basketball tournament. If you bet $100 on Kentucky to win the title, you’ll earn $110 — if you take the rest of the field, you’d need to bet $140 to win $100, according to the odds Monday at MGM Resorts. Jay Rood, vice president of race and sports for MGM Resorts, said Kentucky had been a stronger favorite but that the “sharps” bet the field, so he moved the line. Sports betting is illegal in California... Читать дальше...

A new J.D. Power survey ranks five Fiat Chrysler brands as the worst for customer service.

Stocks surged, bond yields fell and the dollar weakened as the Fed sent an unexpectedly dovish message to markets.

This year's Sundance Film Festival not only had its share of riches, but a wealth of breakout talents. Perhaps no other film demonstrated that as loudly as the “The Diary Of A Teenage Girl,” which introduced us to up-and-coming star Bel Powley and director Marielle Heller (both of whom made our Biggest Breakout Stars, Filmmakers & Newcomers Of The 2015 Sundance Film Festival list). A vibrant coming of age movie with a darker edge, perhaps one of the most striking elements of the film was seeing... Читать дальше...

Coffee chain ridiculed for initiative designed to spur conversations over race and inequality

Pay-TV channel paid £300m more than expected for rights