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Silexion Therapeutics

Silexion Therapeutics Corp a clinical-stage, oncology-focused biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of proprietary treatments for KRAS-driven cancers. The KRAS gene is an oncogene that is involved in the regulation of cell division as a result of its ability to relay external signals into the cell. Its product candidate, SIL204, consists of locally administered small interfering RNAs, or siRNA, in a solution, as a first-line treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer patients, or LAPC, in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy. It is currently focused on treatment for pancreatic cancer tumors bearing the KRAS G12D or KRAS G12V mutations where metastases have not been detected and are non-resectable, i.e. it is not able to be surgically removed.

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 closing slightly higher during the session as investors awaited details on the tariff plans expected from the Trump administration on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, a Washington Post report suggested the administration is considering a sweeping 20% tariff on most of the $3 trillion in annual imports.
The S&amp;P 500 declined 5.8% in March, recording its biggest monthly decline since December 2022. The Nasdaq dipped 8.2%, while the Dow tumbled 4.2% last month. For the quarter, the S&amp;P 500 dropped, while the Nasdaq dipped 10.4%. The Dow lost 1.3% during the first three months of the year.
On the economic data front, the ISM manufacturing PMI declined to 49 in March compared to a reading of 50.3 in February, and also missing market estimates of 49.5. U.S. construction spending increased 0.7% month-over-month in February following a revised 0.5% fall in January. The number of job openings fell by 194,000 to 7.568 million in February compared to a revised 7.762 million in the previous month.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology stocks recording the biggest gains on Tuesday. However, health care and financial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 12 points to 41,989.96 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.38% to 5,633.07, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.87% to 17,449.89 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>), BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>), and RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 19.3, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 19.3.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Palantir Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) has a lot at stake with the federal budget about to get slashed to the tune of $1 trillion by May this year, as part of the D.O.G.E. initiative, spearheaded by Elon Musk.
What Happened: The Alex Karp-led company has had a tough couple of weeks, with the stock dropping nearly 33% since mid-February, losing $90 billion in market capitalization, all in response to the ongoing efficiency drive within the US Federal Government that seeks to cut unnecessary expenses.
The DOGE team recently uncovered 1,000s unused software licenses within the government, and the Department of Defense went a step further and <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44559866/pltr-stock-falls-over-7-in-monday-pre-market-whats-going-on">canceled its contracts</a> with Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), citing delays and cost overruns. While Palantir wasn&#8217;t impacted by any of this, the intention was made clear, wasteful expenses will not be tolerated.
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Adding to these concerns, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) analyst Gabriela Borges recently <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/PLTR/pressreleases/31650770/government-budget-cuts-and-goldmans-worries-weigh-on-palantir-stock-pltr/">reiterated her &#8216;Neutral&#8217; stance</a> on the stock, citing valuation concerns and uncertainties regarding its long-term competitive edge.
After exploring Palantir&#8217;s core platform and features, including the new Ontology platform, Borges felt that the company&#8217;s competitive advantages could erode rather quickly as AI continues to advance across the board. It certainly didn&#8217;t warrant a valuation of nearly 450 times earnings.
However, other analysts such as Wedbush have <a href="https://qz.com/gateway/trump-trade-war-tariffs-stock-market-1851774130">spoken out in favor of the company</a>, citing long-term tailwinds from DOGE and the broader pursuit of governmental efficiencies. Wedbush analysts said, &#8220;Palantir could actually gain more deals and IT budget dollars across various government agencies.&#8221;
Why It Matters: With 40% of its revenues coming from government contracts, Palantir is poised to experience at least some headwinds in the near term. 
The last time the US government decided to balance the budget was in the early 2010s, during the sequestration, when IT stocks with exposure to the government saw their valuations evaporate. Palantir could experience the same, not because it doesn&#8217;t add any value, but because its valuations are too high to justify any such volatility in earnings.
Benzinga Edge Rankings show Palantir having strong growth and momentum, scoring at 86th and 99th percentile, respectively, while being tagged as unfavorable in the short-term, but favorable in the medium and long-term. For insights on more IT and defense stocks, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) will release its second-quarter financial results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/unf/earnings">opening bell on Wednesday, April 2.</a>
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share, up from $1.12 per share in the year-ago period. UniFirst projects quarterly revenue of $602.81 million, compared to $590.71 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On March 24, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) ended deal talks with UniFirst. The company had offered $275 per share in cash.
UniFirst shares rose 0.8% to close at $175.36 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GBX/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $199 to $200 on Oct. 24, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintained an Underweight rating and increased the price target from $170 to $175 on June 27, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
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Considering buying UNF stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $602.80 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. UniFirst shares gained 0.9% to $177.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWH#NASDAQ">SPWH</a>) posted stronger-than-expected earnings and sales results for its fourth quarter on Tuesday. Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse shares jumped 51.3% to $1.46 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 1 cent per share on revenue of $132.83 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open. BlackBerry shares gained 1.6% to $3.79 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
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<li>nCino Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter, while sales topped estimates. The company also said it sees first-quarter total revenues of $138.75 million to $140.75 million and adjusted earnings of 15 cents to 16 cents per share. nCino shares dipped 29.3% to $19.89 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.92 per share on revenue of $829.56 million after the closing bell. RH shares gained 0.1% to $239.17 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>First-quarter 2025 total U.S. sales decreased 12% year over year</li>
<li>First-quarter 2025 retail sales remained level year over year</li>
<li>Chrysler brand total U.S. sales increased 1% year over year</li>
<li>FIAT brand total U.S. sales increased 239%, driven by the all-electric 500e</li>
<li>Ram brand U.S. retail sales increased 16% year over year; posts consecutive year-over-year increases January through March</li>
<li>Ram light-duty, heavy-duty trucks and ProMaster van all posted Q1 retail sales increases year over year</li>
<li>Jeep&#xAE; brand U.S. retail sales increased 2% year over year</li>
<li>Jeep Compass posted 15% total U.S. sales increase in Q1 versus same quarter last year</li>
<li>Jeep Grand Cherokee posted 14% retail gain year over year</li>
<li>Total 4xe (Wrangler 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe) total U.S. sales increased 150% month over month (March 2025 over February 2025)</li>
<li>All-electric Dodge Charger Daytona accounted for 65% of total Dodge Charger sales in Q1 2025</li>
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FCA US LLC reports total sales of 293,225 vehicles in the first quarter of 2025. Overall, first-quarter 2025 total U.S. sales declined 12%. Retail sales for the company, which remained level year over year, saw growth through the Jeep&#xAE; and Ram brands.

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Reported Earlier, FCA US Reports 2025 Total U.S. Sales Decreased 12% Year Over Year; Reports Total Sales Of 293,225 Vehicles; Retail Sales Remained Flat While EV And Truck Segments Drove Brand-Level Gains

The Donald Trump administration is considering putting stringent travel restrictions on several countries, with citizens from up to 11 countries facing a total ban on entering the U.S. 
What happened: The draft list of recommendations included Bhutan in the "red" list, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/us/politics/trump-travel-ban.html">according </a>to a New York Times report.
The country&#8217;s inclusion sparked outcry, with Bhutanese journalist Tenzinga Lamsang claiming, &#8220;The Trump Administration has pulled off a near impossible feat of Bhutanese getting outraged &amp; hurt with the USA.&#8221;
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&mdash; Tenzing Lamsang (@TenzingLamsang) <a href="https://twitter.com/TenzingLamsang/status/1902033871828566262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Interestingly, the small Himalayan nation is one of the world's biggest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) hoarders, with a stash worth nearly $756 million, <a href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/druk-holding-investments">according</a> to blockchain analytics platform Arkham. This makes it a larger Bitcoin owner than <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43654402/el-salvador-proved-bitcoin-is-not-destined-to-be-money-analyst-says">El Salvador</a>.
Unlike other nations, Bhutan&#8217;s holdings haven't come from law enforcement seizures but from indigenously <a href="about:blank">developed mining capability</a>, backed by its abundant hydropower resources.
Bhutan&#8217;s moves have attracted the attention of the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44196531/michael-saylor-highlights-another-nation-with-a-bitcoin-reserveand-its-not-who-youd-expect">who&#8217;s who of the Bitcoin community</a>, including El Salvador Bitcoin advisor Max Keiser and Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor.
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Put simply, the Asian nation has been stockpiling the apex cryptocurrency long before Trump <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">announced a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve</a>, funded by forfeited BTCs. 
If the list is implemented by a presidential proclamation, it&#8217;d mean marginalizing a Bitcoin-friendly country.
Note that the list is just a proposal developed by the State Department, and changes could happen following reviews by other departments and intelligence agencies.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $84,207.04, up 1.32% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Cryptocurrency

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Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) could drop to $1,500 before the repeatedly delayed Pectra upgrade launches in late April, according to MEXC Chief Operating Officer Tracy Jin, though long-term projections remain optimistic with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43763591/ethereum-slashes-fees-by-70-ahead-of-pectra-fusakas-april-rollout">potential $8,000 highs by year-end</a>.
What Happened: The second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled in 2025, dropping 38% since January while investors redirect capital away from ETH exchange-traded funds. Network activity has reached historic lows despite past improvements in transaction speed and cost.
&#8220;A second decline to $1,500 by the end of the month is very likely,&#8221; Jin said, noting that despite transaction improvements, &#8220;the community has switched to using other blockchains.&#8221;
However, Jin highlighted positive indicators suggesting accumulation. ETH holdings on centralized exchanges have fallen to their lowest levels since November 2015, indicating investors may be purchasing coins at current price points ahead of anticipated improvements.
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Why It Matters: The Pectra upgrade, postponed twice already, aims to increase network scalability and decrease fees, potentially revitalizing network activity. If implemented without another delay, Jin believes it could catalyze Ethereum&#8217;s return to the $3,000 mark.
In the immediate term, ETH is expected to trade between $1,900-$2,100 through early April. The cryptocurrency traded at $1,857 Tuesday evening, up 0.43% in 24 hours, according to <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/">data</a> from CoinMarketCap. 
The broader cryptocurrency market shows cautious optimism despite Ethereum&#8217;s challenges. Bitcoin&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) dominance has reached 61.8%, its highest since February 2021, while Ethereum <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44599257/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-edge-higher-as-market-braces-for-trumps-liberation-day-why-arthur-hayes-still-sees-btc-hitting-250000-by-year-end">struggles to maintain momentum above key price levels</a>.
Without unexpected market disruptions, Jin maintains that forecasts for Ethereum reaching historical highs of $6,000-$8,000 by year-end remain viable. She emphasized that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin&#8216;s team must develop innovative solutions to replace previous catalysts like ICOs, DeFi, NFTs, and metaverse projects to achieve these ambitious targets.
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Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is arguing against the notion that artificial intelligence will be a primary driver of deflation and believes that it will be a massive driver of innovation and productivity.
What Happened: Anthony Pompliano, the founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, in an X post claimed that AI will be the &#8220;strongest deflationary forces we will see in our lifetime.&#8221;
However, the American businessman and Shark Tank fame Cuban argued against this idea and said, &#8220;Disagree. Generative AI will be the greatest growth and productivity engine ever. We will see amazing new s&#x2A;&#x2A;t that replaces the old s&#x2A;&#x2A;t.&#8221;
He contends that entrepreneurs and investors will prioritize developing these new, high-potential AI-driven products over simply making existing products cheaper.
Cuban also defines deflation as a decrease in the price of existing goods and explains that AI will create new goods and services, for which people will pay a premium, rather than simply making existing goods cheaper. Therefore, he doesn&#8217;t believe AI will cause deflation.
&#8220;Deflation happens when we get more of what we already got at a cheaper price. When everything is new, entrepreneurs will charge what the market will bear,&#8221; said Cuban.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Disagree. Generative AI will be the greatest growth and productivity engine, ever. We will see amazing new shit that replaces the old shit, but will cost more and we will bust ass to get it. Some will be purely digital, but it will be the good digital shit that everyone… <a href="https://t.co/NOth2NDF9K">https://t.co/NOth2NDF9K</a>
&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1907273700019216559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He also predicts that intellectual property will become increasingly valuable, as companies seek to protect their unique AI models and data. According to him, companies will start to paywall their IP, especially in fields like medicine, which will create many different models, instead of one model to rule them all.
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Why It Matters: Apart from this, replying to other comments about AI taking up human jobs. Cuban claimed that he sees &#8220;more jobs&#8221; in the future. He explains that humans have a unique ability to capture and process real-time information from the world around them, which AI is not yet capable of.
Cuban also says new jobs will be particularly created in areas related to operating and managing AI-driven companies and conveying real-world information to AI models.
Despite these claims, Goldman Sachs, in their recent report, increased its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44554923/goldman-sachs-warns-us-stocks-are-at-risk-of-further-declines-but-policy-pivot-from-trump-or-fed-could-stoke-recovery">U.S. recession probability</a> from 20% to 35%, and its asset allocation research head, Christian Mueller-Glissmann, said in a note that &#8220;The equity drawdown probability hasn&#8217;t peaked yet.&#8221; While some economists and experts have forecasted a stagflationary scenario, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44487750/us-recession-risk-pegged-at-30-35-by-pimco-but-stagflation-not-a-major-concern-says-chief">PIMCO has pegged</a> the possibility of a recession at 30-35%. 
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On Tuesday, Val Kilmer, the legendary actor known for his role as Iceman in the Tom Cruise-starrer blockbuster film "Top Gun," passed away at the age of 65.
What Happened: Kilmer, whose career spanned over four decades, died after a battle with pneumonia, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/val-kilmer-actor-dead-pneumonia-7e8f27b1ec80f2940f7a7776f5f92804">reported</a> Associated Press, citing his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer.&nbsp;
Kilmer's health had been in decline since he was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, which led to a tracheotomy that altered his voice.
Despite his health struggles, Kilmer made a powerful return to the screen in 2022 with "Top Gun: Maverick," reprising his iconic role as Iceman.
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Kilmer's film career included a wide variety of roles, from the brooding Batman in "Batman Forever" to the legendary Doc Holliday in "Tombstone."
People around the world, including Indian filmmaker Hansal Mehta, Rotten Tomatoes, Top Gun's official X handle, and many others, are flocking to social media and paying tribute to him.
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&mdash; Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) <a href="https://twitter.com/mehtahansal/status/1907291985805009006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Val Kilmer, best known for his roles in The Doors, Batman Forever, Top Gun, and Heat, has sadly passed away. Rest in Peace. <a href="https://t.co/hEYMcM98Wc">pic.twitter.com/hEYMcM98Wc</a>
&mdash; Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) <a href="https://twitter.com/RottenTomatoes/status/1907288759365718344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Val Kilmer's performance in Heat will undoubtedly stand the test of time. For all the outstanding roles Kilmer delivered, this is Kilmer at his best- holding his own with De Niro. We just lost a legend. <a href="https://t.co/4WtAfHi1NT">pic.twitter.com/4WtAfHi1NT</a>
&mdash; Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) <a href="https://twitter.com/CinemaTweets1/status/1907283938084798806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Remembering Val Kilmer, whose indelible cinematic mark spanned genres and generations. RIP Iceman. <a href="https://t.co/a3jQ8ENma9">pic.twitter.com/a3jQ8ENma9</a>
&mdash; Top Gun (@TopGunMovie) <a href="https://twitter.com/TopGunMovie/status/1907302770593640765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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