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Last year, Congress approved $75 billion for immigration enforcement. That money has allowed ICE to operate nearly unfettered during a record-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

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As one Vermont college finishes its last semester, an estimated 442 others may be in trouble.

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Federal regulators want airlines to cut the number of flights at O'Hare Airport in Chicago this summer. It's an unusual move, sparked by a turf war between two major airlines with hubs at the airport.

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Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.

The year began with many people becoming U.S. citizens, but by December, fewer people were doing so, driven by ramped-up scrutiny of applications and eroding trust in the system.

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Physical AI moves intelligence to the edge, enabling instant, reliable decisions where cloud can’t reach.

Surfshark has launched its own bespoke VPN protocol, Dausos, which promises to deliver up to 30% faster speeds and improved security. Here's all you need to know.

Exit 8 is an adaptation of the hit horror video game, following a man trapped in a looping subway tunnel.

Exit 8 is the latest horror game to screen adaptation, joining A24's Backrooms in championing liminal spaces and how terrifying they can be. Fans of the short game by Kotake Create will likely be surprised by just how effective Exit 8 is, bringing the story to life on screen.

Unlike the Exit 8 game, the movie does have more of a plot to give it some substance, and we immediately become invested in our protagonist, known simply as The Lost Man (Kazunari Ninomiya).

As he gets off a train, he receives a phone call from his girlfriend to tell him she is pregnant, something that fills him with anxiety as he is unsure if he is fit to be a father. He plans on meeting her at the hospital, so he advances through subway tunnels to get there. This is where he remains trapped for the majority of the movie.

It doesn't take long for The Lost Man to realize he is stuck in a loop, and learns he must identify "anomalies" if he wants to escape. If he sees an anomaly, he must turn back. If none are present, he can continue on until he reaches Exit 8. It sounds simple enough, but it's anything but.

The Lost Man sometimes struggles to tell what is an anomaly and what isn't, and this also becomes a fun task for us as an audience. Can we spot the anomaly before he does? Are we sure it is one? This can be anything from an incorrect sign to a fellow commuter standing motionless and grinning, instead of walking on by. If you've played the game, you will recognize many of them.

Yamato Kochi plays The Walking Man in Exit 8. (Image credit: NEON )

Yamato Kochi makes an impression here as a commuter turned terrifying horror character. This anomaly is particularly memorable from the game, and he goes on to play an even bigger role here, with a backstory of his own.

Director and co-writer Genki Kawamura, along with his writing partner Kentaro Hirase, have really expanded on the game's concept across the board. This gives the story more substance instead of just watching a character loop around and around; we really get more insight into who these people are and how they got here.

The movie does not rely heavily on jump scares; there are perhaps four or five, instead, it plays on feelings of dread and uncertainty. Mirroring the way first-person camera moves in video games, we follow The Lost Man as he peeks around corners and turns around, and it's not knowing what the camera will pan to that's the scariest thing of all.

There are, sadly, some pacing issues. The game has a short play time, with some streamers finishing it in 30 minutes, so some viewers may feel that there are moments where the movie drags on a bit too much. But its effective set design and interesting characters do make up for that.

Exit 8's ending may not stick the landing. I can see it being quite divisive, but I personally did enjoy how it drew to a close. This is one of the most faithful game adaptations I've seen, and it's going to have me looking at subway tunnels in a whole new way.

This movie will leave a lasting impression on you and is a welcome addition to this influx of liminal space horror movies. Long may they continue, if you ask me.

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The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

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Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.

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Amazon Australia has consistently been a great source for tech bargains, and I’ve found some steals for under AU$100 that will be easy upgrades for your home.

A stampede at a mountaintop fortress popular with tourists in northern Haiti has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens of others, authorities said.

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Voters will have to wait until at least Monday to learn the outcome of Sunday's presidential election after the process was mired with logistical issues that left thousands unable to cast ballots.

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President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is "doing a very good job."

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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 13 No. 567.

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 13.

The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his supporters and family.

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