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Nithya Raman’s Husband Brings Her Hollywood Connections

As Ms. Raman runs for mayor of Los Angeles, the work of her husband, Vali Chandrasekaran, has brought her closer to the city’s signature industry.

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Nithya Raman and her husband, Vali Chandrasekaran, are not a Los Angeles power couple in the tabloid sense, but they are part of a tight-knit group of people in the entertainment world who are involved in progressive politics.
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How a U.K. Official’s Wife Set Off a Debate Over Free Speech and Palestinians

Sarah Helm, who is married to Britain’s national security adviser, posted of her support for the author Sally Rooney and a banned pro-Palestinian activist group. A furor ensued.

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Jonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser, outside 10 Downing Street, London, last year.
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Thélyson Orélien's Quebec Publisher Cuts Ties Over A.I. Accusations

Thélyson Orélien, a celebrated novelist, used artificial intelligence while writing a breakout book, his publisher says.

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Thélyson Orélien in Montreal earlier this year.
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