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In an era dominated by hyper-violent blockbusters and larger-than-life action spectacles, Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali believes young audiences are searching for something deeper -- love that lasts.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Americans searching for reasons to believe that we can repair our democracy should pay attention to Maine today, and not just for the controversy surrounding Democrat Graham Platner in the U.S.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“We’ve been flying our helicopter over the area ... and continue searching some of the segments that are hard to reach from the ground,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Femenia-Serra says that cities are still searching for satisfactory formulas.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Did you sleep well?” she asked with a searching look, as if she were trying to see the rumpel that bound me.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff