A certain potions instructor is done with everything after submitting midterm grades. (Harry Potter Feast)

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Catherine’s attempts to adjust a family photo, amid frenzied social media speculation about her wellbeing, have run straight into widespread concerns about trust in images, text and audio in a year when half the world is going to the polls. “This photo is a prime example of why 2024 is a crucial year for spotting –…

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Simulated iceberg, preserved artifacts and re-creations at the Titanic installation.

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