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Revisiting 'Almost Famous,' 25 years later

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Revisiting 'Almost Famous,' 25 years later

In Almost Famous, writer and director Cameron Crowe looks at the ecosystem surrounding a rising rock band in the early '70s. Starring Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, and many more, the movie is a coming-of-age story that touches on journalism, sex, rock 'n' roll, parenthood, and the perils of trying to be cool. Almost Famous turns 25 this year, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the movie.

Revisiting 'Almost Famous,' 25 years later

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Want to date a rich man? It's harder than you think.

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Want to date a rich man? It's harder than you think.

You may have heard that super viral song on TikTok called "Looking for a man in finance," and yeah, it's fun. But does it speak to people's broader desires to find someone who's more than comfortable financially?

Want to date a rich man? It's harder than you think.

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Harvey Weinstein appears in court in Manhattan for on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

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Law

Jury finds Harvey Weinstein guilty in sex crimes case

Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crimes in New York was overturned last year. In a new trial, jurors heard allegations from three women.

Jury finds Harvey Weinstein guilty in sex crimes case

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President Trump tours the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on March 17, 2025.

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Trump attends 'Les Misérables' at the Kennedy Center, drawing boos and cheers

President Trump attended the opening show of Les Miserables at the John F. Kennedy Center in D.C. on Wednesday night, attracting both his supporters and people protesting against him.

Trump attends ‘Les Misérables’ at the Kennedy Center, drawing boos and cheers

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Spatial ecologist Emma Vogel photographed biologist Audun Rikardsen as they tracked whales in a fjord in northern Norway.

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Science

In photographs, scientists revel in the world they seek to discover

The magazine Nature announced the results of its annual Scientist at Work photography contest. The six winning entries are a set of dramatic, intimate portraits of research from all over the globe.

Scientist Photography Contest

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Zachary Leavitt in California has invested in an infrared thermometer to ensure ingredients that stick out remain at a safe temperature, a sous vide cooker, and a 3D printed enclosure that vents outside to control the smell.

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Food

Want to try perpetual stew? Some tips for avoiding foodborne illness

Perpetual stew is a soup that stews for days, weeks or even years on end. It's having a moment on social media. But is it safe?

Perpetual stew stays on heat for weeks or even years. Is it safe to eat?

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Darren Wayman (right) with his wife, Bonny Wayman.

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Wayman family photo

My Unsung Hero

A new father finds comfort in a doctor's words of advice

In 2019, Darren Wayman was about to become a new father. He was terrified. Then, a doctor came into the delivery room and said something that changed his perspective on parenthood.

A new father finds comfort in a doctor’s words of advice

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Oh no...I got "The Ick." What do I do now?

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Oh no...I got "The Ick." What do I do now?

So you got 'The Ick?' That feeling of disgust when your date does something that you just can't look past. You think it's about them, but is 'The Ick' actually about you?

Oh no...I got "The Ick." What do I do now?

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A woman in a National Park Service uniform holds up a Civil War-era photo of Selina Norris Gray, at the site where it was taken at what is now Arlington National Cemetery.

In 2014, National Park Service employee Jennifer Mummart holds a Civil War-era photo of Selina Norris Gray at the site where the photo was taken — what is now Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Gray was a Black woman known for saving some of George Washington's heirlooms when Union soldiers seized and occupied Arlington House, the home of Confederate Army Gen. Robert E. Lee, on May 24, 1861. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption

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National Park signage encourages the public to help erase negative stories at its sites

The Department of the Interior is requiring the National Park Service to post signs nationwide by June 13 asking visitors for feedback on any information they feel misrepresents American history.

Matthew Goode stars as Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck in the Netflix series Dept. Q.

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Cold case mystery 'Dept. Q' focuses more on the characters than crime

An Edinburgh police detective and a team of misfits search for a woman who vanished several years earlier. Critic John Powers says the byplay of characters makes Dept. Q worth watching.

Cold case mystery 'Dept. Q' focuses more on the characters than crime

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K-pop band BTS members RM, left, and V salute after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Chuncheon, South Korea, on Tuesday.

K-pop band BTS members RM, left, and V salute after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Chuncheon, South Korea, on Tuesday. Ahn Young-joon/AP hide caption

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K-pop group BTS set to reunite as two more members complete military service

BTS has been on a break since June 2022 to focus on solo projects and serve in the South Korean military. All of the group's members are scheduled to finish mandatory enlistment by the end of June.

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