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Midwinter Break Review | Flickreel

There’s a pretty good short subject in Midwinter Break that’s trying to get out. Throughout Polly Findlay’s film, there’s an elephant in the room. It isn’t acknowledged until the final act, however. The payoff isn’t quite worth the slow burn, even with a runtime of only 90 minutes. By the time we find out what the film has been building to, we’re left asking, “That’s it?” Midwinter Break touches upon heavy themes regarding faith, marriage, and loss. Yet, it doesn’t have anything especially profound to say about any of the above. Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds breathe life into this sedated marriage story as Stella and Gerry. Both turn in authentic performances as an aging couple who are somewhere between still being in love and falling out of love. Stella is leaning toward the latter as she contemplates what she’s done with her life and if there’s still time to do more. Stella is also haunted by a traumatic experience from her past that she believes had a miraculous outcome. Gerry doesn’t quite see it as a miracle. Uncertain where to turn, Stella considers looking to the Church, but nobody seems to be listening. As Stella bottles up her feelings

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Georgia Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Isolated Severe Storms Expected

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with a risk of a few severe storms in central Georgia this afternoon capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, or even a brief tornado, followed by dangerously cold wind chills early Monday. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia for Saturday, February 21. Bonus for the more weather-curious among you … To read an article about interpreting a weather news report with some of the typical terminology defined,   follow this link . What is in the statement? The statement gives the following details: This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia. .DAY ONE…Today and Tonight… Scattered thunderstorms will occur in north and central Georgiatoday. A couple of severe thunderstorms are possible in centralGeorgia between noon and 6 PM. Damaging wind gusts are the mainconcern, but large hail or a spin up tornado are also possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Sunday through Friday… Breezy winds and cold temperatures will lead to wind chills in the10 to 20 degree range Monday morning. What counties are affected? The following counties are included in the hazardous weather outlook: Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts

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2026 Cobb County Legislative Delegation Forum at Cobb Senior Wellness Center

Home Government & Politics Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson February 19, 2026 The the Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County submitted the following announcement: Mark your calendars! Join the Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County and Cobb County Senior Services for the 2026 Cobb County Legislative Delegation Forum from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs St, Marietta, 30064. Connect with Georgia state legislators to discuss key issues and policy updates impacting Cobb County seniors. Stay tuned for registration details coming soon. Be the first to comment on "2026 Cobb County Legislative Delegation Forum at Cobb Senior Wellness Center" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

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‘Like the Wild West’: Why Music Companies Are Cracking Down on Corporate Social Media

Trending on Billboard You open up TikTok or Instagram. The first video is a creator dancing to “Lush Life” by Zara Larsson. The next one is an influencer promoting a startup mattress brand, set to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.” After that, it’s Kylie Jenner lip-syncing to “Pretty Little Baby” by Connie Francis. Then it’s your favorite NCAA team, using AC/DC’s “Back in Black” in a hype video. The creators of each of those videos pulled their music from TikTok or Instagram’s vast song libraries, which make it easy for modern social media users to add fully-licensed tracks to their posts. But only some of them were actually allowed to do so. Related Here’s why: According to the rules of those platforms, the song libraries are strictly for personal use. Videos posted by businesses or paid influencers, on the other hand, must utilize a far more limited commercial library. If a brand wants to use a popular song that’s not there, they must get a sync license — just like any conventional advertisement on TV. Many companies have apparently missed that message. For years, large commercial accounts have liberally used well-known songs on social media to promote their brands — so much

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Lana Del Rey’s “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” is another question for the culture

Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Lana Del Rey contains Americana multitudes: a New York state-raised, Los Angeles-myth maker who recently settled down in Louisiana; a Tumblr poet laureate turned great American songwriter; a woman who put a hex on Donald Trump in 2017 and declared herself “not a feminist” a few years later. Her new single, “White feather hawk tail deer hunter” is a love song and a horror film, scored by eerie strings and fraught arpeggios. The latest single from her tenth studio album, Stove, is whispered with such tenderness that any lingering unease suffocates within Del Rey’s rose-colored love bubble. Like much of Del Rey’s work, “White feather” toes an uncomfortable line between adoration and submission. The poetically wrought ode to husband-and-alligator-tour-guide Jeremy Dufrene has a push-pull dynamic. Sometimes, their union feels deliciously rebellious and counter-culture like it’s them and their domestic bliss against the world: “Likes to keep me cool in the hot breeze summer / Likes to push me on this green John Deere mower.” At other times, Del Rey is just glorifying the toils of being a wife: “I know it's strange to see me cooking for my husband” and “I love my daddy, of

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The Wiggles Sign Global Deal With Universal Music Group – Billboard

Trending on Billboard SYDNEY, Australia — The Wiggles are taking their big red car to Universal Music Group. The iconic Australian children’s entertainers have struck a strategic global agreement with UMG, Billboard can exclusively reveal, marking a new chapter for an act, a brand, that’s 35 years young.   Going forward, Universal Music Australia (UMA) will take the lead in amplifying the Wiggles’ reach, feeding into UMG’s global network and know-how on streaming, digital and physical distribution, promotion and marketing, and more. Related Put simply, the collaboration has a mission to introduce the Wiggles to more families worldwide through new recording projects, expanded digital content and integrated campaigns. Through the arrangement, the Wiggles’ recordings will be released in the United States through Republic Records: Kids & Family. “The Wiggles are a true cultural phenomenon and one of Australia’s most iconic and enduring success stories,” comments Sean Warner, president and CEO, Universal Music Australia and New Zealand. “Their music has soundtracked childhoods for generations and continues to resonate across audiences worldwide. We’re proud to be shaping the next chapter of their international journey as a trusted and much-loved Australian group.”  The new arrangement will be formally announced Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 17)

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Kennesaw Touch-A-Truck Returns to Adams Park on March 7 – Cobb Courier

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson February 17, 2026 The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about the popular Touch-A-Truck event coming up in March: The City of Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Police departments are gearing up for the return of Touch-A-Truck, the city’s annual hands-on community event, set for Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Adams Park. Families can get up close with larger-than-life trucks, heavy construction and public safety equipment, cool cars and specialty vehicles. Children are invited to climb aboard, explore and learn how these impressive machines work while meeting the drivers and operators who keep Kennesaw moving. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is free. The Department of Parks & Recreation is currently seeking display vehicles, volunteers and food vendors to participate in the event. Applications and registration details are available at www.kennesaw-ga.gov. For more information, call Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at (770) 422-9714.

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Islamabad Suicide Attack: Sunni-Shia Tensions and Regional Spillover Risks – SpecialEurasia

Executive Summary On Friday, February 6, 2026, Pakistan witnessed one of its lethal bomb attempts: a suicide bomber exploded in a Shia mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad. While the perpetrator remains unidentified, this act against the Shia community is part of a broader pattern and occurs during a precarious period for Pakistan’s internal stability. Thus, this report underscores how a potential re-emergence of sectarian fractures deepens the already unstable picture and how it can affect regional balances. Key Points The Shia-Sunni juxtaposition is a collateral effect of Iran-Saudi Arabia tensions within Pakistan. This event may represent the trigger for the deepening of the securitarian framework in regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where Shia communities live. The deterioration of internal stability in the North-Western region may re-open clashes with the Afghan Taliban. Background Information On Friday, February 6, 2026, Pakistan witnessed a tremendous attack in a Shia mosque at the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad. An explosion provoked 169 casualties, according to officials. The Islamic State Pakistan Province, which belongs to the Islamic State Wilayat Khorasan (ISKP), claimed responsibility for the attack. On Saturday, however, the investigations saw some advancements, with official sources reporting the apprehension of four conspirators

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