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Enthiran (Robot) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language science fiction film written and directed by S. Shankar. Produced by Kalanithi Maran, it stars Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (both pictured). The story revolves around a scientist's struggle to control his creation, an android that can comprehend and exhibit human emotions. The project backfires when the robot falls in love with the scientist's girlfriend, and is manipulated by a rival scientist into becoming homicidal. Enthiran received praise for Rajinikanth's performance and for its cinematography, art direction, and visual effects. It emerged as the top-earning Indian film of 2010 and is among the highest-grossing South Indian films of all time. It won two Indian National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards, seven Vijay Awards and two Screen Awards. It has spawned parodies and homages. Enthiran was followed up by a standalone sequel, 2.0, released in 2018. (Full article...)

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A new government is formed in Israel, with Naftali Bennett (pictured) becoming prime minister, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year tenure.
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June 14

Bear Flag of the California Republic

1381 – During the Peasants' Revolt in England, rebels stormed the Tower of London, killing the Lord Chancellor and the Lord High Treasurer.
1846 – Settlers in Sonoma began a rebellion against Mexico, proclaiming the California Republic and eventually raising a homemade flag with a bear and star (pictured).
1940 – Second World War: Four days after the French government fled Paris, German forces occupied the French capital, a major accomplishment in the Fall Rot operation.
1971 – Emerson, Lake & Palmer released the progressive rock album Tarkus.
2014 – War in Donbas: An Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force was shot down by forces of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, killing all 49 people on board.

Harriet Beecher Stowe (b. 1811)
Alois Alzheimer (b. 1864)
Mary Cassatt (d. 1926)

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English singer, songwriter, and actor Harry Styles is the recipient of numerous awards and nominations. Formerly a member of the boy band One Direction, Styles has won three BMI London Awards for co-writing songs for the band. Following the group's indefinite hiatus, Styles debuted as a solo artist with the single "Sign of the Times" (2017). It won the Brit Award for British Video of the Year and the iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Music Video. The same year, he released his eponymous debut studio album, which earned him the ARIA Award for Best International Artist. In 2019, Styles's second studio album, Fine Line, was preceded by the release of two singles, "Lights Up" and "Adore You". The former won Best Song at the 2020 Global Awards, while the latter garnered three nominations at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. Fine Line won the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album and the Juno Award for International Album of the Year, and received a nomination for British Album of the Year at the 2020 Brit Awards. (Full list...)

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The half eagle is a United States coin that was produced for circulation from 1795 to 1929 and in commemorative and bullion coins since the 1980s. Composed almost entirely of gold, it has a face value of five dollars. It was the first gold coin to be minted by the United States, its production being authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. The design and composition of the half eagle changed many times over the years, but it was originally designed by Robert Scot. The obverse design depicts a turbaned portrait of Liberty facing to the right, and the reverse depicts a heraldic eagle; this type was produced in 1797 and was unique in having 16 stars on the obverse.

National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History; photographed by Andrew Shiva

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