olympics
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Star Wars Legend John Williams Has Composed the Obi-Wan Kenobi Theme
When Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi makes its Disney+ debut in May, the character’s theme music will be composed by one of Star Wars’ most important architects: John Williams, whose symphonic scores for the original trilogy (and other adjacent works) have long helped the series feel both epic and emotionally resonant.
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This Map Shows the Pacific Northwest’s Nightmare November Rain Totals
The calendar can’t turn to December fast enough for the Pacific Northwest — but even that offers little promise of respite. Residents there have been blitzed by a series of November storms that have driven widespread flooding and destruction.
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Japan Is Naming and Shaming Citizens Who Don’t Comply With Covid-19 Protocols
As any public official will tell you, it can be tricky to get citizens to comply with certain public health mandates — like wearing masks, social distancing, or getting a damn vaccine. So some health authorities have started taking a different tactic — publicly naming and shaming the folks that refuse to comply, in the…
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The Tokyo Olympic Medals Are Made Of Recycled Electronics
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals are particularly unique because this year is the first time medals have been made of recycled materials.