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Last update: 11 hours agoPop Culture & Books: “Legally Blonde” screenwriters Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullah are revisiting the film’s legal-culture impact as it returns to theaters in 4K for its 25th anniversary. Crime & Community: Imperial County saw multiple arrests tied to domestic violence and DUI/probation violations, while Hyderabad police warned IPL fans about fake ticket links and payment scams. Politics & Power: In India’s NCP, cracks widen after Parth Pawar’s rise—seniors complain about his leadership style and sidelining of consultation. Film Buzz: Malayalam blockbuster “Drishyam 3” is out, and early X reactions are sharply split—some praise the “banger” interval and Mohanlal’s pull, others call it slow and template-heavy. Literary Spotlight: “Taiwan Travelogue” (Yang Shuang-zi, translated by Lin King) just won the International Booker Prize, with critics highlighting its colonial-era complexity. Local Reading Culture: UK independent booksellers scored major grants—The Mold Bookshop is one of 44 winners—aimed at boosting kids’ literacy. International Relations: Xi and Putin’s Beijing meeting underscored their close alignment with trade and energy deals after Trump’s departure.
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