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Matt Damon Talks Co-Writing ‘The Last Duel’ With Ben Affleck Almost 25 Years After ‘Good Will Hunting’

Matt Damon Talks Co-Writing ‘The Last Duel’ With Ben Affleck Almost 25 Years After ‘Good Will Hunting’

BY ABBEY WHITE | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Their upcoming film, directed by Ridley Scott, is just the second time the actors have teamed to write a script since their work on the 1997 movie that earned Damon and Affleck an Oscar for best original screenplay. Matt Damon is sharing details around how he wrote The Last Duel alongside his friend and fellow actor Ben Affleck, the first time the two have written together since their Oscar-winning work on Good Will Hunting. While appearing on The Tonight Show Friday night, the writer, actor and producer briefly spoke about how he and Affleck had come back together to…
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Florida Appeals to Supreme Court Over Cruise Regulations

Florida Appeals to Supreme Court Over Cruise Regulations

RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   The State of Florida is taking its fight with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Supreme Court. Florida's attorney general asked the Supreme Court on Friday to step in on an emergency basis to block COVID-19 protocols put in place by the CDC requiring the cruise lines to meet certain conditions before they can sail again. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody initially won a court ruling when it was determined the CDC protocols for returning cruise ships to the sea were beyond its authority. But when a federal appeals court…
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Endurance athlete Fred Zalokar found dead in Yosemite National Park

Endurance athlete Fred Zalokar found dead in Yosemite National Park

By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT 61-year-old went hiking on July 17 and was reported missing the following day Accomplished endurance athlete Fred Zalokar was found dead in Yosemite National Park after failing to return from a weekend hike, the National Park Service said in a statement. The 61-year-old’s body was found and recovered on Tuesday near the summit of Mount Clark. “This incident remains under investigation. No additional information is available. Our condolences to his family and friends,” the park statement said. Zalokar, who is from Reno, Nevada, was day hiking on July 17, from Happy…
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Is cantaloupe juice the next big thing? Yes, if UGA scientists succeed

Is cantaloupe juice the next big thing? Yes, if UGA scientists succeed

By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Researchers at University of Georgia are studying new products made from watermelons and cantaloupes Scientists at the University of Georgia are using their melons in more ways than one. Researchers in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are conducting studies to find new products made from watermelons and cantaloupes. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture, watermelons are Georgia´s No. 1 produce crop with more than 40,000 acres in production. The state has the perfect climate to produce a consistent crop with good yields and sweet melons.…
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5 Clever Ways to Make Your Small Outdoor Space Look Deceptively Large

5 Clever Ways to Make Your Small Outdoor Space Look Deceptively Large

By Heather Luckhurst and Caitlin Sole | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT Spruce up your small patio, porch, or deck with these decorating tips that fake more space. Not every home comes with an expansive yard or wraparound porch, and outfitting a small backyard for all its many duties can be challenging. But with the right furnishings, accents, and lighting, you can make your small porch, patio, or deck live larger than its square footage. Equip your small yard with these easy decorating ideas for a space that looks deceivingly large and comes ready for barbecues, game nights, bonfires, and more. 1. Hang…
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NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY – July 25

NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY – July 25

Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY On July 25th, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day takes a turn representing National Ice Cream Month in delicious style. Feast on this tasty ice cream dessert that combines hot and cold with a cherry on top. Even more important to note, this dessert has been served since 1906.  Given that the hot fudge sundae is a variation of the classic sundae, making one is a cinch. Simply put a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream in a dish. Add hot fudge sauce. Top it with a dollop of whipped…
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These Burgers Taste Like Bloody Marys

These Burgers Taste Like Bloody Marys

By Bridget Hallinan | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT On this week’s episode of Mad Genius: Home Edition, Justin Chapple incorporates flavors of the classic cocktail into juicy burgers. One of (many) beautiful things about hamburgers is how easy it is to customize their flavor. And in this week's episode of Mad Genius: Home Edition, Food & Wine Culinary Director at Large Justin Chapple gives his burgers a boost with ingredients inspired by a classic cocktail—the Bloody Mary. While there's no vodka involved in this recipe, horseradish, tomato paste, hot sauce and more ingredients help evoke the drink's signature taste. The best part? The burgers are ready in just two…
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Alex Rodriguez, Bron Among Investors in New Social Commerce Company NOWwith

Alex Rodriguez, Bron Among Investors in New Social Commerce Company NOWwith

BY DEGEN PENER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Founded by Nicole Winnaman and Abra Potkin, the soon-to-launch platform is designed to let stars and influencers seamlessly sell products through their social feeds. Alex Rodriguez is an initial major investor. Stars like Dolly Parton and companies such as Bron Studios (behind such films as Joker, Respect and Candyman) see it as a promising new way to monetize content. They are among the names who have lined up behind the upcoming launch of NOWwith, a startup that’s set to enter the growing space known as social commerce next month. Social commerce, a part of ecommerce, is a catch-all term for…
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