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Blake, Wm. Enoch Walked with God. 1780.

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Two-thirds of U.S. adults would rather wait to watch movies on streaming services instead of going to the cinema, a new poll finds. Only 34% of respondents said they preferred theater viewings.

The poll also found that nearly 50% of consumers stream movies weekly, which is more than seven times the frequency of those visiting theaters.

Additionally, 53% cite the high cost of movie tickets as a deterrent, and 42% are put off by the price of concessions. The convenience and comfort of home viewing rank highly for 40% of respondents.

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Blake, Wm. Europe a Prophecy. 1804.

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Florida lawmakers have passed a bill banning individuals aged 18 to 20 from working in strip clubs, aiming to combat human trafficking. The measure is now with Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, who is likely to sign it.

The bill raises the working age of any businesses that Florida defines as adult entertainment to 21. Knowingly employing or permitting someone under the age of 21 to work in these businesses would be a crime. 

Employers could be hit with a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, if the young person shows any part of their butt, breast, pubic area, or genitals “with less than a fully opaque covering.”

Democrat Rep. Michele Rayner said “this is just another way for women to be controlled.” Meanwhile, Republican Rep. David Borrero argued that “we ought to be on the side of young girls who are barely legal.”

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Blake, Wm. The First Book of Urizen. 1794.

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Logging on to X (formerly Twitter) is associated with an immediate drop in positive emotions and an increase in outrage, researchers have discovered.

The study, which tracked the emotions of 252 users in the U.S., found that emotions like joy instantly dropped after the social media network was opened. Meanwhile, there was a surge in negative emotions, like outrage, political polarization, and boredom.

“We couldn't find any positive effects on well-being,” said one of the study’s co-authors. “Even when some of the things people did made them feel like they belonged more, that didn’t translate into increased positive emotions.”

Those who reported using the network as a way to escape their problems scored lower for well-being and were angrier and unhappier people. On average, frequent users were more bored and lonelier.

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Blake, Wm. The Man in the Iron Cage, object 12. 1824.

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A 42-year-old man named Deez-Nuts Kroll was arrested in Wisconsin following an incident involving a gun. Officers were sent to Deez-Nuts’ residence around 10PM on March 5 for a reported disturbance.

When officers arrived, Deez-Nuts was reportedly standing outside with no shirt on, highly intoxicated. Authorities identified him by his Wisconsin ID card, which said “Deez-Nuts Lee Kroll.”

Deez-Nuts faces up to nine months in prison for battery and up to 90 days for disorderly conduct and the use of a dangerous weapon.