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Google.com 

The Democratic Party Rebrands Itself Before Viewers’ Eyes - The New Yorker

  1. The Democratic Party Rebrands Itself Before Viewers’ Eyes  The New Yorker
  2. Residents in shadow of United Center tire of DNC disruptions  WGN TV Chicago
  3. How West Side workers along Madison are feeling in the shadow of the DNC  Chicago Sun-Times
  4. Opinion | Out with the old at the DNC  The Washington Post

Variety 

Venice: Fandango Takes Sales on Horizons Opener ‘Feeling Better,’ Reveals Moody New Clip (EXCLUSIVE)

Fandango Sales has taken global distribution rights outside Italy to “Feeling Better” (“Nonostante”), the hospital-set drama by Italian actor-director Valerio Mastandrea which will open the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons section focusing on new trends in world cinema. “Feeling Better” – in which the Roman actor also stars – marks Mastandrea’s sophomore directorial effort following his […]

Rock Paper Shotgun 

SteamWorld Heist 2 review: a tactical trick shot across the bow of lesser strategy games

I've yet to discover a SteamWorld game I don't like. Whether plundering the earth in SteamWorld Dig 2 or mucking about with magic in SteamWorld Quest, these are solid and approachable adventures that enthusiastically embrace whatever theme the developers have decided upon. Cowboys? Sure. Wizards? Why not. It barely matters, as long as it results in some good puns. As a studio, Thunderful have a reputation for hopping from one style of game to the next, boiling entire genres down to their essence... Читать дальше...

Forbes.com 

Inside The Battle Over Cannabis Legalization In Florida

With billions at stake, the Sunshine State will decide whether to legalize adult-use marijuana in November. But the ballot measure has powerful enemies—including Governor DeSantis and a hedge fund billionaire. Here's who could tip the scales either way.

Chemjobber.blogspot.com 

Job posting: research chemist, KLA Corporation, Totowa, NJ

Via C&EN Jobs, this posting: 

KLA Corporation has an opening in Totowa, NJ for Research Chemist (YBRCNJ) Develop new chemical methods for analysis and equipment for implementation purposes used in semiconductor manufacturing. Salary range: $118,350 -$170,200 per year. To apply, email resume and ref. job title with job code to globalmobility@kla.com.

C&EN Jobs ad is here. Careers website for KLA is here. Best wishes to those interested. 


The New Yorker 

The Irresistible Myth of Las Vegas

The city was designed to be an entertainment capital—and shows up across our entertainment landscape, from “Hacks” to “The Hangover.” How do such cultural overlays shape our understanding of the very real place underneath?