Anime's mecha genre is full of unforgettable classics, but groundbreaking titles like RahXephon and GoaGaiGar deserve more ...

The Big Ideas: What Drives Us? The ideologies behind some of history’s most horrific acts are well documented — and predictable. By Ben Kiernan Ben Kiernan is an expert on the history of genocide.

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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Resident Alien Season 4 is finally streaming on Netflix US, but if you’re holding out hope for a Season 5, we have some bad news. The beloved sci-fi comedy will not be returning for a fifth outing.

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