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Spike Lee on the Enduring Legacy of Malcolm X

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Spike Lee on the Enduring Legacy of Malcolm X

Malcolm X was immortalized in Spike Lee’s 1992 biographical movie. The filmmaker told Newsweek why the life and message of the civil rights leader still resonates on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

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Charles III's Charity the King's Trust Is Making Its Mark in the US

The King’s Trust gala in New York City showcased the pioneering work of King Charles III’s flagship charity in helping young people

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Pope Leo XIV to Helm a Catholic Church Facing Debt, Division and Decline

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Carlos King: The Media Mogul Making Diversity Reality on TV

Carlos King, who runs Kingdom Reign Entertainment, speaks to Newsweek about shaping the future of unscripted programs

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Measles May Make Comeback as US 'on the Precipice of Disaster'

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Sweating Spacecraft May Be the Key To Greener Space Travel

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Carlos King: The Media Mogul Making Diversity Reality on TV

Carlos King, who runs Kingdom Reign Entertainment, speaks to Newsweek about shaping the future of unscripted programs

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Rachel Hilson Knows 'Duster' Is 'Different' for TV Right Now

“I think that what we’re doing is really cool and different right now for TV,” Rachel Hilson tells Newsweek about her new Max series ‘Duster.’

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Alexander Skarsgård Says Being 'Emotionally Unavailable' Prepared Him for 'Murderbot'

“There are no limitations. When you create a sci-fi show, you’re not bound to the rules or restrictions here on Earth,” Alexander Skarsgård tells Newsweek about ‘Murderbot.’

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Rachel Hilson Knows 'Duster' Is 'Different' for TV Right Now

“I think that what we’re doing is really cool and different right now for TV,” Rachel Hilson tells Newsweek about her new Max series ‘Duster.’

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