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Readers on Mastodon are swapping reactions to Ayn Rand's writing, with one commenter noting that reading her can feel like getting kicked in the chest. The remark has struck a chord in book-loving circles, where Rand's blunt, ideologically charged prose tends to divide people between those shaken by its force and those exhausted by it.

A story circulating in entertainment coverage claims that a celebrity has an assistant test out cosmetic surgery procedures before trying them personally. The report does not name the celebrity, the procedures involved, or the source of the claim. Readers are discussing how plausible the practice is and what it says about celebrity beauty standards.

WRIC ABC 8News has published a new installment of its Reel Talk segment with a review of the movie 'Primetime'. The review offers the station's take on the film's story, performances and overall watchability for moviegoers deciding whether to see it in theaters. It forms part of the outlet's regular coverage of current film releases.