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  • Denver museum known for dinosaur displays finds fossil under its parking lot | Denver

    Denver museum known for dinosaur displays finds fossil under its parking lot | Denver

    A Denver museum known for its dinosaur displays has made a fossil bone discovery closer to home than anyone ever expected – under its own parking lot.

    It came from a hole drilled more than 750 ft (230 meters) deep to study geothermal heating potential for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

    The museum is popular with dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Full-size dinosaur skeletons amaze children barely knee-high to a parent.

    This latest find is not so visually impressive. Even so, the odds of finding the hockey-puck-shaped fossil sample were impressively small.

    With a bore only a couple of inches (5cm) wide, museum officials struggled to describe just how unlikely it was to hit a dinosaur, even in a region with a fair number of such fossils.

    “Finding a dinosaur bone in a core is like hitting a hole in one from the moon. It’s like winning the Willy Wonka factory. It’s incredible, it’s super rare,” said James Hagadorn, the museum’s curator of geology.

    Only two similar finds have been noted in bore hole samples anywhere in the world, not to mention on the grounds of a dinosaur museum, according to museum officials.

    A vertebra of a smallish, plant-eating dinosaur is believed to be the source. It lived in the late Cretaceous period around 67.5m years ago. An asteroid impact brought the long era of dinosaurs to an end around 66m years ago, according to scientists.

    Fossilized vegetation also was found in the bore hole near the bone.

    “This animal was living in what was probably a swampy environment that would have been heavily vegetated at the time,” said Patrick O’Connor, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

    Dinosaur discoveries in the area over the years include portions of Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops-type fossils. This one is Denver’s deepest and oldest yet, O’Connor said.

    Other experts in the field vouched for the find’s legitimacy but with mixed reactions.

    “It’s a surprise, I guess. Scientifically it’s not that exciting,” said Thomas Williamson, curator of paleontology at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque.

    There was no way to tell exactly what species of dinosaur it was, Williamson noted.

    The find is “absolutely legit and VERY COOL!” Erin LaCount, director of education programs at the Dinosaur Ridge track site just west of Denver, said by email.

    The fossil’s shape suggests it was a duck-billed dinosaur or thescelosaurus, a smaller but somewhat similar species, LaCount noted.

    The bore-hole fossil is now on display in the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, of course, but there are no plans to look for more under the parking lot.

    “I would love to dig a 763-foot (233-meter) hole in the parking lot to excavate that dinosaur, the rest of it. But I don’t think that’s going to fly because we really need parking,” Hagadorn said.

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  • Joe Root helps England to 4-251 against India on day one of third Test at Lord’s

    Joe Root helps England to 4-251 against India on day one of third Test at Lord’s

    Joe Root’s patient unbeaten 99 has led England to 4-251 on a compelling first day of the third Test against India at Lord’s.

    With the series level at 1-1 after two high-scoring matches, England won the toss in ideal batting conditions but lost openers Ben Duckett (23) and Zak Crawley (18) cheaply.

    Root and Ollie Pope (44), however, adopted a risk-free approach to rebuild the innings.

    England captain Ben Stokes made 39 not out to leave the match finely poised.

    “We want to be a team that is positive and entertaining, but we want to play to the situation,” Pope said.

    “Our [batting] order is pretty fast scoring on our good days. We all know we can score hundreds off 120 balls, but we need to dig in off this sort of surface.”

    Earlier, Stokes won the toss under clear skies and would have expected his top order to take full advantage.

    India won the second Test by 336 runs to level the series without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

    Bumrah bowled a probing opening spell at Lord’s as the touring side rode the momentum of their excellent performance at Edgbaston.

    Crawley drove Akash Deep sweetly to the cover boundary before greeting Mohammed Siraj to the attack with another crisp hit through the off side.

    But neither Crawley nor Duckett looked comfortable on a slow pitch.

    Immediately after the drinks interval, Nitish Kumar Reddy struck in his first over when Duckett was dismissed, playing a loose stroke to a ball down the leg side and feathering a catch to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.

    Pope was dropped off his first ball, a very hard chance to Shubman Gill at gully, before Reddy squared up Crawley with a fine delivery and he edged it to Pant.

    A packed Lord’s crowd was stunned into near silence as India celebrated wildly and Reddy continued to extract movement off the pitch as England laboured to 2-83 at lunch.

    Root reached his 67th Test half-century to go with 36 hundreds for England’s leading all-time run scorer, the milestone coming off 102 balls and including seven fours.

    India was dealt a blow when the free-scoring Pant was forced off the field with a finger injury but Pope was out to the first ball after tea, driving loosely at spinner Ravindra Jadeja and nicking the ball to stand-in keeper Dhruv Jurel.

    When Bumrah speared in a rapid ball that clipped the top of Harry Brook’s off stump to send the in-form batter back to the pavilion for 11 with England on 4-172, India sensed it was back in the ascendancy.

    But Root continued to bat smoothly and found a reliable partner in Stokes, the experienced pair defying the tiring Indian bowlers and keeping the scoreboard ticking over in the evening sunshine.

    Root tried to complete his 37th Test century before the close but was unable to do so. 

    He will return on Friday when England will aim to put pressure on India by posting a commanding first-innings total.

    Reuters

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  • Gold Holds Two-Day Rise With Tariffs and Interest Rates in Focus – Bloomberg.com

    1. Gold Holds Two-Day Rise With Tariffs and Interest Rates in Focus  Bloomberg.com
    2. Gold edges higher on softer dollar, trade war intensifies  Dunya News
    3. Gold Forecast 10/07: Markets Await Fed Signals (video)  DailyForex
    4. Gold Struggles for Direction as Risk Mood Sours  Forex Factory
    5. Gold falls on trade deal progress, tariff reprieve extension  Profit by Pakistan Today

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  • Jay-Z fires back at harassment from alleged son

    Jay-Z fires back at harassment from alleged son



    Jay-Z fires back at harassment from alleged son 

    Jay-Z says he’s had enough of a man who keeps claiming to be his son.

    The 55-year-old rapper, who’s married to Beyoncé, has asked a judge to step in after being dragged into what he calls false and never-ending drama.

    According to new legal papers, Jay-Z says the latest lawsuit is just another round in what he describes as years of harassment by the man, Rymir Satterthwaite, and his godmother.

    The documents reads: “The fabricated allegations and claims have been addressed – and rejected – in multiple other courts, and continued harassment and disregard of those orders has already resulted in a contempt order.”

    Rymir Satterthwaite, 32, took things to court in May, claiming Jay-Z has been trying to shut him up about who his real father is.

    He says his mother, Wanda, was involved with the rapper back in the ’90s.

    After her death, Satterthwaite was raised by his godmother and now says both of them have been dealing with nonstop pressure and attempts to keep them quiet.

    Satterthwaite says Jay-Z has  agreed to take a paternity test or respond to his claims. He insists this isn’t about chasing fame or money and that he only wants the truth about his real father.

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  • Scientists Discover ‘Unprecedented’ Ancient Monument in France

    Scientists Discover ‘Unprecedented’ Ancient Monument in France

    Archaeologists say they have discovered an “unprecedented” monument in France.

    They outlined the discovery on the French-language site Inrap.

    That is the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research.

    “The archaeologists of the Inrap conducted an excavation in Marliens, about 20 kilometers east of Dijon, before the extension of a gravel (Eqiom) in the valley of the Ouh, a tributary of the Saône,” the site wrote in a lengthy statement that included photos.

    They described the finding as one-of-a-kind, writing, “This type of monument seems unprecedented and currently no comparison has been possible.”

    According to Popular Mechanics, the scientists found a “never-seen-before mix of enclosures,” and a site that “was in use across at least three distinct time periods.”

    The Inrap article says the monument might have been linked to burials, but the archaeologists are doing more work to confirm that.

    “The only artifacts discovered in the ditches correspond to cut flints that would suggest a chrono-culture attribution to the Neolithic period,” the researchers wrote.

    They excavated three areas and made discoveries of settlements “from the Neolithic to the first Iron Age.”

    The oldest settlement was “characterized by a monument consisting of three nested enclosures…At the centre of the monument was a circular enclosure 11 m in diameter. To the north, an 8 m long horseshoe-shaped enclosure paired with the circular enclosure and the south, an open enclosure that dents the central enclosure,” they wrote.

    “The presence of a layer of gravel, observed in the filling of the two lateral enclosures, testifies to the existence of a palisade. The various stratigraphic sections produced indicate that the three enclosures are contemporary,” they added.

    The statement notes, “Traces of ‘iron oxide’ have been observed on one of the cuffs corresponding to pyrite, which is essential for lighting a fire. This series of objects most often accompanies a burial, however, due to its stratigraphic position at the base of the ploughing, this hypothesis could not be confirmed.”

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    Scientists Discover ‘Unprecedented’ Ancient Monument in France first appeared on Men’s Journal on Jul 10, 2025

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  • UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese says US sanctions against her a sign of ‘guilt’ | United Nations

    UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese says US sanctions against her a sign of ‘guilt’ | United Nations

    Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, has responded to news that she will be sanctioned by the Trump administration with a post on X saying “the powerful punishing those who speak for the powerless, it is not a sign of strength, but of guilt”.

    On Wednesday, as part of its effort to punish critics of Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza, the state department sanctioned Albanese, an independent official tasked with investigating human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories.

    In two posts on Thursday, she wrote “Let’s stand tall, together” and urged international observers to focus on the crisis inside Gaza.

    “All eyes must remain on Gaza, where children are dying of starvation in their mothers’ arms, while their fathers and siblings are bombed into pieces while searching for food,” she wrote.

    She also spoke to the Middle East Eye’s live show saying: “It looks like I’ve hit a nerve.

    “My concern is there are people dying in Gaza while you and I are speaking, and the United Nations are totally unable to intervene.”

    Albanese, a human rights lawyer, has been vocal in calling for an end to what she describes as the “genocide” that Israel is waging against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel and the US, which provides military support, have both strongly denied that accusation.

    Israel has faced accusations of genocide at the international court of justice and of war crimes at the international criminal court (ICC) over its devastating military assault on Gaza.

    The sanctions on Albanese set a dangerous precedent, said the spokesperson for the UN secretary general, António Guterres, adding that the special rapporteurs did not report to Guterres and he had no authority over them.

    Jürg Lauber, the UN human rights council president, said he regretted Washington’s decision and called on all UN member states “to fully cooperate with the special rapporteurs and mandate holders of the council and to refrain from any acts of intimidation or reprisal against them”.

    The UN rights chief, Volker Türk, called for a halt to “attacks and threats” against people appointed by the UN and other international institutions such as the ICC, whose judges have also been hit with US sanctions.

    In recent weeks, Albanese has issued a series of letters urging other countries to put pressure on Israel, including through sanctions, to end its deadly bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The Italian national has also been a strong supporter of the ICC’s indictment of Israeli officials, including the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, for war crimes. She most recently issued a report naming several US companies among those aiding what she described as Israel’s occupation and war on Gaza.

    On Wednesday the US secretary of state said on social media: “Albanese’s campaign of political and economic warfare against the United States and Israel will no longer be tolerated.

    “We will always stand by our partners in their right to self-defence,” Marco Rubio wrote.

    He announced Albanese would be added to the US sanctions list for work that had prompted what he described as illegitimate prosecutions of Israelis at the ICC.

    Albanese has been the target of criticism from pro-Israel officials and groups in the US and in the Middle East. Last week, the US mission to the UN issued a scathing statement calling for her removal for “a years-long pattern of virulent antisemitism and unrelenting anti-Israel bias”.

    The statement said Albanese’s allegations of Israel committing genocide or apartheid were “false and offensive”.

    The US sanctions are the culmination of an extraordinary and sprawling campaign of nearly six months by the Trump administration to quell criticism of Israel’s handling of the deadly war in Gaza. Earlier this year, the Trump administration began arresting and deporting faculty and students of American universities who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations and other political activities.

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  • Matas Buzelis hopes to showcase playmaking ability in 2025 Summer League – NBA

    Matas Buzelis hopes to showcase playmaking ability in 2025 Summer League – NBA

    1. Matas Buzelis hopes to showcase playmaking ability in 2025 Summer League  NBA
    2. 4 questions for Chicago Bulls to answer in summer league, including where Noa Essengue will play  Chicago Tribune
    3. Matas Buzelis putting in WORK 😤  BVM Sports
    4. Fans will be dejected to hear Bulls’ summer league plan for Matas Buzelis  Pippen Ain’t Easy
    5. 2025 Chicago Bulls Las Vegas Summer League Preview  On Tap Sports Net

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  • A Guide to Trump’s Section 232 Tariffs, in Nine Maps

    A Guide to Trump’s Section 232 Tariffs, in Nine Maps

    Section 232 tariffs aim to protect U.S. national security. Created by the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, Section 232 empowers the president to charge duties pending the results of a Department of Commerce investigation into the imports’ effects on national security. The Trump administration has already used this tool to raise levies on aluminum, cars, car parts, and steel, and has launched 232 investigations into seven other types of products.

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    These nine graphics dive into each sector, laying out the scale of imports, their concentration by country, and the geopolitics of exporting nations, separating friends—NATO members, major non-NATO allies, and free trade agreement (FTA) partners—from potential foes.

    Steel and Aluminum

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    In 2018, Trump imposed Section 232 tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum. He re-upped duties quickly after reentering office, placing 25 percent tariffs on both metals in February 2025, then doubling fees to 50 percent in June. The United Kingdom (UK) continues to face 25 percent tariffs, despite inking a trade deal with the United States last month with the promise to “make progress towards 0 percent tariffs on core steel products as agreed.”

    There are carve-outs. The order exempts washing machines, refrigerators, dishwashers, and other products made from steel and aluminum if the steel was melted and poured—or the aluminum smelted and cast—in the United States. Otherwise, it taxes the dollar value of the steel or aluminum content in the appliances. 

    The United States imports just 25 percent of its steel, but Americans rely on imports for around half of their aluminum. That number is even higher for specialized aluminum used in many electronics, aerospace products, and defense equipment.   

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    While the Trump administration’s tariffs aim to counter the flood of Chinese steel and aluminum in global markets, our recent expert brief shows they hit U.S. allies hard, as China ships little directly to the United States. Instead, Canada is the top foreign supplier of both metals. Its exports make up more than a fifth of U.S. steel imports and nearly half of aluminum products.

    But Section 232 levies on products made from steel and aluminum still directly affect China. Half of these steel derivative items come from just two countries: China and Mexico. By contrast, those made from aluminum are more diversified across trading partners. Mexico accounts for roughly 20 percent, followed by China, which supplies 16 percent, and Taiwan at 14 percent.

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    Copper

    Trump’s Section 232 copper probe spans raw and refined copper, as well as alloys, scrap, and derivative products. The president said on July 8 that he intended to impose a 50 percent tariff on copper, roiling the U.S. copper market and driving up the futures market. The resource is important to American businesses that use the metal for tech devices and power grid components as well as in homes and autos. 

    The United States imports roughly half of its copper. Allies Canada and Chile dominate here, taking nearly 60 percent of the U.S. market.

    Autos and Auto Parts

    In March, Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported cars, small trucks, engines, and other auto parts. This is the largest market affected by Section 232 tariffs, as the United States imports more than $640 billion in autos and auto parts every year.

    Here, too, there are carve-outs. Automakers can receive a rebate on a percentage of the foreign-supplied parts in cars assembled in the United States equal to 3.75 percent of the vehicle’s suggested retail price for one year and 2.5 percent the second year. As part of the U.S.-UK deal, one hundred thousand vehicles made in the UK are charged just 10 percent. Autos that comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are charged tariffs on the portion that is not made in the United States—as long as it meets the treaty’s rules of origin requirements.

    The United States imports nearly half of all new cars sold. Most come from six countries—Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the UK—which are all close trading partners. Mexico alone exports a third of those cars.

    Close to 60 percent of the parts used in American auto plants are imported. While a majority do come from close trading partners, China is second only to Mexico as a parts supplier. Together, the two countries account for more than half of all U.S. auto part imports.

    Trucks

    The Trump administration is investigating the national security threat of imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks, including buses, vans, and tractor trucks. 

    Nearly half of the trucks sold in the United States are made abroad. Truck imports are more concentrated than cars, relying primarily on just two partners: Mexico and Canada. The countries account for over 80 percent of the trucks that enter the U.S. market, with Japan trailing far behind at 6 percent. China accounts for less than 1 percent of U.S. truck imports.

    However, the administration could potentially carve out similar exemptions for USMCA-compliant trucks and truck parts, as it did for autos.

    Commercial Aircraft and Jet Engines

    Unlike most other goods facing a Section 232 investigation, commercial aircraft, jet engines, and related parts are currently already subject to a 10 percent levy under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Only the UK’s aerospace goods are exempted from tariffs as part of the recently inked trade agreement.

    Despite being a net aerospace exporter, the United States last year imported $33 billion more than it exported in commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts. Close to 50 percent of these imports come from the European Union and a quarter from Canada. Meanwhile, the UK supplies 8 percent, while less than 3 percent come from China and India combined.

    Timber and Lumber

    The Trump administration is investigating imports of timber, lumber, and derivative products including paper and furniture.

    The United States imports roughly 30 percent of the lumber that it consumes. Most of what it imports comes from Canada. The U.S. lumber industry has sought restrictions on Canadian lumber imports for the past 25 years, which they allege receives unfair Canadian subsidies. They also have accused Canada of dumping its lumber in the U.S. market.

    Pharmaceuticals

    The Trump administration is investigating U.S. pharmaceutical imports, including drugs, critical inputs such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and derivative products. The U.S.-UK trade deal promised carve-outs for British pharmaceuticals, though none have been finalized.

    The United States imports nearly 80 percent of generic drug tablets and capsules and half of all branded drugs.

       

    While Ireland is the top pharmaceutical supplier by value, this is partly the result of tax dodging by American companies. When measured by weight, the United States depends on China for 44 percent of all pharmaceutical imports. 

    Additionally, the United States sources 88 percent of its APIs from abroad. India leads, accounting for 32 percent of the APIs in American drugs. The EU supplies a fifth, and China ships 8 percent.

    Yet, the passthrough of Chinese APIs through third countries masks U.S. dependence on its adversary. Roughly 70 percent of India’s APIs come from China. And China and India together account for between 60 and 80 percent of the APIs in European medicines.

    Semiconductors

    The Trump administration is reviewing whether to impose tariffs on semiconductors, the equipment used to manufacture them, and the products made with them.

    The United States relies heavily on foreign suppliers for these goods, importing over $200 billion more than it exported in 2024. And while Washington is working to ramp up domestic semiconductor production through subsidies provided in the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act due to national security concerns, it still relies on imported chips, as well as imported material and chemical inputs. It also depends on testing and packaging abroad, often importing or reimporting its final chips.

    Imports are highly concentrated, with five countries providing nearly 80 percent of U.S. semiconductor-tied imports. China tops the list, supplying more than a quarter of imports. It leads assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) globally, and is home to nearly a third of ATP facilities, including for many U.S.-owned firms. Taiwan supplies almost one fifth of U.S. imports, sending both wafers and finished chips. Mexico ranks third, holding steady at 15 percent over the past decade, though that may rise as Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Foxconn brings new ATP capacity online as soon as late 2025 or early 2026.

    Processed Critical Minerals

    The Trump administration is considering tariffs on processed critical minerals and derivative products that use them, such as batteries and wind turbines.

    The United States sources twelve critical minerals entirely from abroad. And it depends on imports for more than half of domestic demand for another twenty-eight critical minerals out of the fifty identified by the U.S. Geological Survey as vital to the U.S. economy and national security.

    Imports of critical minerals are less concentrated than in other categories under investigation, and no single country dominates. South Africa leads with 16 percent, mainly sending the platinum, rhodium, and palladium used in catalytic converters. Canada follows closely at 15 percent, sending significant amounts of uranium for nuclear power and zinc to coat steel. 

    While overall, China accounts for just 6 percent of imports, the United States is heavily dependent on its competitor and rival for specific critical minerals. China supplies nearly 70 percent of U.S. rare earth imports and close to half of imported arsenic, antimony, and tantalum. China’s domination of 90 percent of global gallium production, meanwhile, leaves the U.S. price vulnerable, even as it brings in most of its international supply from other countries. And, as seen recently, China has a chokehold on certain products made from critical minerals, including rare earth magnets used in cars, planes, and all kinds of electronics.

    Data Note: Autos include USMCA-compliant content from Canada and Mexico, which is not subject to Section 232 tariffs. “U.S. allies” include North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members or “Major Non-NATO Allies” as defined by the U.S. Department of State. U.S. law specifies that Taiwan is treated as an ally but not designated as such. “FTA partners” include countries with a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States as defined by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. 

    Will Merrow created the graphics for this article.

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  • NBA 2K26 Summer League: Timberwolves outlast Pelicans

    NBA 2K26 Summer League: Timberwolves outlast Pelicans

    Minnesota defeats New Orleans at NBA 2K26 Summer League.

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    • Timberwolves 98, Pelicans 91: Box Score | Game Detail

    LAS VEGAS — The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 98-91, at Thomas & Mack Center in the NBA 2K26 Summer League on Thursday.

    The Timberwolves (1-0) endured a slow start in this game but recovered quickly to cruise their way over the Pelicans (0-1) in their first game. Minnesota quickly erased a 20-17 deficit in the first quarter and built an eight-point lead after outscoring the Pelicans 31-20 in the second quarter. Even though the game was a back-and-forth contest in the second half, the Timberwolves always found a way to remain in control of the pace. The Pelicans won the final two quarters by a point, but ultimately it wasn’t enough.

    Leonard Miller and Terrence Shannon Jr. led the way for the Timberwolves with 20 points apiece. Miller also had nine boards, while Shannon Jr. chipped in with nine assists and six rebounds. Rob Dillingham ended with 15 points and six assists. Rookie Joan Beringer finished with 11 points and eight boards.

    Lester Quinones was the leading scorer for the Pelicans despite coming off the bench with 20 points in 21 minutes. Each of the five starters also scored in double digits for New Orleans. Jeremiah Fears had 14 points despite shooting 4-for-12 from the floor, while the big men duo of Yves Missi and Derik Queen notched 13 points each. Missi also grabbed 13 boards, while Queen pulled down 10 of his own.

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  • ‘Superman’ waves flag of hope for future superhero movies – The Daily Texan

    ‘Superman’ waves flag of hope for future superhero movies – The Daily Texan

    After Superman fans worldwide buzzed with anticipation for the new film, it is finally here. Incorporating romance, friendship and rivalry, “Superman” follows the status quo of a superhero. By creating a soft superhero with a deeper portrayal of Superman’s inner emotions, director James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) hit the mark in creating yet another story of hope and courage.

    Running for two hours and nine minutes with a rating of PG-13, “Superman” follows Kal-El, also known as Clark Kent and Superman, in his mission against his biggest enemy, Lex Luthor. During his journey, Superman is caught between saving the city of Metropolis and the country of Jarhanpur.

    David Corenswet plays the role of Superman as the compassionate character seen in comic books. Since Christopher Reeves’ interpretation of Superman in the late 70s and 80s, subsequent actors playing the iconic role have felt pressure to meet his standard, which portrayed Superman as a caring and selfless superhero. Corenswet passionately portrays the duality of Superman’s human and hero identities through scenes where critical news headlines cause society to betray his character. Additionally, the film shows Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) as more than just Superman’s love interest — her story centers on her loyalty and passion for her job at The Daily Planet.

    This film stood out from previous adaptations by focusing on The Daily Planet, the fictional newspaper and primary workplace of Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Typically, superhero movies focus solely on the action and background of a superhero, much like in “Man of Steel” with Henry Cavill. However, this film digs deep into Superman’s second identity as Clark Kent, a farm boy turned reporter. Bringing awareness to Luthor’s wrongdoings, Lane and other reporters release an article highlighting his corrupt actions.

    Gunn portrays Superman as a God-like entity and symbol of hope. One standout scene follows children creating a Superman flag, calling out for their hero. Comic book fans know that originally, the ‘S’ in Superman stood for the House of El, but over time, it represented a symbol of hope. Gunn focuses on the human aspect of Superman being a meta-human, attesting to his “hero” title through his kind demeanor and human-like emotions — saving little kids and a (Super)man’s best friend, Krypto, alike.

    Although the film hit the mark for most things a superhero movie needs, the ending felt all too underwhelming. Gunn does a remarkable job putting comic book Superman onto the big screen, including comedy even in serious moments, but viewers shouldn’t go into this movie expecting a dramatic, gritty superhero experience with catastrophic consequences.

    Gunn’s “Superman” embodies everything a superhero fan could need: romance, action and comedy. In general, audiences always hope film remakes bring something new, and this film brings excitement to what the DC Universe franchise can become. Despite the growing popularity of streaming services, this film is definitely one to be seen in the theaters so viewers can achieve what every superhero movie should be: a cinematic experience.

    4 capes out of 5

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