Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.04.5As usual, there is a lot to unpack after The Way Home Season 3 Episode 4, with enough to keep theorizers busy for the next week or so. It’s a Del-centric hour, and to keep things simple, that will be the focus of this review. I’ll touch on some of the other points, but for the first time, we’re discovering more about Del than ever before, so it deserves some attention. (©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Michael Tompkins) First thing first: Del has secrets. We’ve all been waffling with ideas about how much she knows of what, but…
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It’s official: Jim Henson’s final Muppets project — Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World — will close for good in a matter of months.The news is not shocking at this point; Disney announced the beloved attraction would close to make way for a new Monsters Inc. area back in November. And the plan for this Monsters Inc. land — and the possibility that Muppet*Vision 3D may have to close to make room for it — has been publicly known since August.Which is exactly what’s happening. According to Disney Parks Blog “the Grand Avenue area [where Muppet*Vision 3D is located] will begin a phase closing in May,…
Here are the 95 rock and metal songs with over one billion streams on Spotify.Over 850 songs representing Spotify’s BILLIONS CLUB playlist, which regularly adds the latest songs that have crossed the one billion stream mark on the popular music streaming platform.What that means is that rock and metal accounts for over 10 percent of the playlist and, no, it’s not just artists from the old days. While some of these songs are over 60 years old, there’s also a healthy amount of relatively fresh ones from the 21st century’s biggest stars.It’s quite impressive that there is that at least one…
For years, we couldn’t stop talking about the Adidas Sambas—a style that took hold of the fashion set and continues to be wildly popular. I’ve collected the iconic striped, gum-soled sneakers in multiple colorways, and they remain a mainstay in my wardrobe, whether I’m dressing for a flight or a stroll through New York City. Despite my affinity for the sneakers, I’ve been interested in adding new styles to my closet. As it turns out, 2025 may be the turning point when my sneaker wardrobe expands as new trends arrive.The runways, celebrity looks, street style scene, and outfits on my…
Carl Franzen / VentureBeat: Yann LeCun says DeepSeek “profited from open research and open source” like Meta’s Llama and is proof that open source models are surpassing proprietary ones — If you hadn’t heard, there’s a new AI star in town: DeepSeek, the subsidiary of Hong Kong-based quantitative analysis … View Original Source Here
24 Jan 2025 6 New Young Adult Novels for Fans of Cassandra Clare Are you enchanted by shadowy worlds, gripping romances, and characters navigating magical destinies? If Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter Chronicles holds a special place in your heart, you’ll love these six fresh young adult novels that bring their own twists to the fantasy genre. From rich world-building to complex relationships, these books promise to keep fans of Clare’s epic stories hooked from the first page to the last. Dive in and discover your next magical obsession! Terra Firma by Jessahme Wren Release Date: December 20 2024 In a galaxy…
The bacterium R. parkeri (magenta) can be seen here forming direct interkingdom contacts with the rough endoplasmic reticulum (cyan), the first known example of an intracellular pathogen interacting with a eukaryotic membrane in this way. Credit: Lamason Lab. In biology textbooks, the endoplasmic reticulum is often portrayed as a distinct, compact organelle near the nucleus, and is commonly known to be responsible for protein trafficking and secretion. In reality, the ER is vast and dynamic, spread throughout the cell and able to establish contact and communication with and between other organelles. These membrane contacts regulate processes as diverse as fat…
Jeopardy!‘s Champions Wildcard run has officially come to an end as finalists Mehal Shah, Drew Goins, and Will Yancey went head-to-head for the grand prize of $100,000 and a coveted spot in the Tournament of Champions. So, who reigned supreme? The game was Drew or Mehal’s to lose as Will trailed behind their scores for most of the competition, but despite Drew’s marginal lead at the end of Double Jeopardy, it didn’t seem to be a match for Mehal’s impressive run as he scored big with the game’s final Daily Double clue. When entering Final Jeopardy, the point breakdown was…
Presence review – an enjoyably swift chiller About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here
Unk, the Atlanta rapper best known for his mid-2000s hit singles including “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died at the age of 42. News of Unk’s passing was shared by his family on social media Friday afternoon. A cause of death was not immediately known. Born Anthony Leonard Platt and hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Unk got his start spinning records as part of a DJ crew called the Southern Style DJs. He was eventually signed to Big Oomp Records, where he found success as a solo artist. His 2006 debut album, Beat’n Down Yo Block!, boasted the snap…
A Chinese commercial space launch has achieved another milestone with the successful deployment of five satellites into orbit. The launch was conducted using the Ceres-1 rocket, a four-stage solid propellant carrier, on 20 January at 5:11 a.m. EST. The event took place at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, located in the Gobi Desert in northwest China. Manufactured and operated by Galactic Energy, the mission involved inserting satellites into their preplanned orbits, marking a significant step for China’s growing commercial space industry.Satellites Launched for Weather and Remote SensingAccording to a report by space.com, the payload included four Yunyao-1 commercial meteorological satellites (designated…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Eileen’s primary literary love is comic books, but she’s always on the lookout for her next literary adventure no matter what form it takes. She has a Bachelor’s in media studies, a Master’s in digital communication, a smattering of published short stories, and a seriously cute dog. Follow her on Bluesky. View All posts by Eileen Gonzalez As Book Riot does every year, we have launched the annual Read Harder challenge to help you expand your reading horizons. We are also launching some…
Astronomers have spotted a “supersonic jetstream” on a nearby alien world, with winds reaching 20,500 mph (33,000 km/h) — the fastest planetary gusts detected anywhere in the cosmos.The record-breaking weather is raging on WASP-127b, a “puffy” gas giant around 500 light-years from Earth that is slightly larger than Jupiter but has a fraction of the mass. The exoplanet, discovered in 2016, has a large band of strong winds, or jetstream, circling its equator — similar to the winds that cause the stripes seen on the solar system’s gas giants. However, the speed of this jetstream had remained a mystery until…
Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.04.5Finally, some family “feels.” Found may have delivered one of my favorite installments of the season with Found Season 2 Episode 10, as the hour perfectly balanced both aspects of the series well. While I’ve been enthralled by the season’s focus on the fallout from a freed Sir on M&A and the public, it’s no secret that the season has brought that more to the forefront than the cases. (Matt Miller/NBC) “Missing While Outed” resembled Found Season 1 in its focus on the case of the week. Found does this in such a great way that…
From leading a historic basketball program to embracing the joys of motherhood, Kim Caldwell’s journey has taken an exciting turn. The Tennessee Lady Vols coach and her husband, Justin Caldwell, recently welcomed their first child, Conor Scott Caldwell. Balancing a stellar coaching career with this personal milestone, Caldwell’s story inspires fans and working mothers alike. Let’s explore her professional achievements, the Lady Vols’ current season, and how Caldwell is redefining success on and off the court. Kim Caldwell welcomes baby boy, misses game Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell recently gave birth to her first child, Conor Scott Caldwell, and…
Travis Scott has released his long-teased new song “4×4.” It’s the Houston rapper’s first solo track since the July 2023 release of his album Utopia. Check out “4×4” below.Earlier this week, Scott performed “4×4” during halftime at the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. He’s also releasing new “4×4” merchandise that will support Direct Relief’s wildfire relief efforts.Since Utopia, Scott has re-released his Days Before Rodeo mixtape and gotten himself booked to perform at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. He’s also hopped on tracks with Mustard (“Parking Lot”), Ice Spice (“Oh Shhh…”), Future (“South of France”), and…
I’ll admit it—for the longest time, belts were never really on my radar. Up until recently, I saw them as purely functional, barely considering their style and avoiding them whenever possible. But lately, I’ve had a complete change of heart—a total lightbulb moment. While scrolling through Instagram for outfit inspiration, I realised that all the chicest looks I’d bookmarked had one thing in common: a low-key yet undeniably stylish belt.After spotting some impossibly chic looks I’m newly inspired to bring belts back into my wardrobe. Whether worn in the loopholes of your favourite jeans, cinched over a sleek pencil skirt…
The wheels are already beginning to turn on Donald Trump’s plan to make the US into the “crypto capital of the planet” following his return to the White House.In an executive order signed Thursday, Trump established a “working group on digital asset markets,” which will be responsible for weighing the possibility of the US forming a “strategic national digital asset stockpile,” among other things.The promise to establish a stockpile was one of numerous commitments made by Trump to the crypto industry before he was reelected. Though the idea stumped economists, it received a rapturous reception among bitcoiners. As rumors of…
Poe’s Legacy Sparks Haunting New Gothic Reads Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales have transcended centuries, inspiring everything from screen adaptations to Gothic novels that leave readers trembling. In honor of his 216th birthday, explore ten haunting new books that channel his legacy of terror, supernatural intrigue, and macabre brilliance — if you dare. Lit Garden: Epic Stories Worth Every Page Sweeping tales and immersive worlds offer an unmatched escape, drawing you into stories that linger far beyond their final pages. Here’s a list of unforgettable reads that prove great stories are worth the journey. In Case You Missed It: Inspiring…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the White House in Washington DC on 21 January 2025AARON SCHWARTZ/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock This week, OpenAI and other tech companies joined US president Donald Trump at the White House to pledge a private investment of half a trillion dollars in US data centres over the next four years. The “Stargate Project” could power an ambitious expansion of AI technology – with repercussions for the US electricity grid and the country’s energy future. The Stargate announcement comes as North America has been experiencing surging electricity demand in recent years. The grid is already straining to keep… View…
On Thursday’s (January 23) new episode of Jeopardy! three recently-crowned champions faced off for the opportunity to advance to the Tournament of Champions — namely, Will Yancey, Drew Goins, and Mehal Shah — in a Wildcard Finals match that was surprisingly marked with some near-miss answers and big backslides. Yancey in particular had a tough night. He fell victim to this game’s apparent trend of adding S’s to an answer (on a Daily Double, no less), and only got one of the three DDs he found right. Worse, he also bet a good bit on Final Jeopardy but was the…
Robert Eggers is adding another cult classic to his resume.After turning the Germain silent horror film Nosferatu into a modern hit, Eggers will soon begin work writing and directing a new Labyrinth, based on the 1986 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson.According to Deadline, “the film is a sequel to, rather than a remake of, Jim Henson’s 1986 classic. Eggers is writing the script with Sjón, his collaborator on 2022 Viking actioner The Northman.”Eggers and Sjón are already working on another new project as well, this one titled Werwulf about a farmboy from an alien world who receives a call to adventure from an old wizard and journeys into…
Barry Michael Cooper, the journalist who coined the term “New Jack Swing” to describe the music Teddy Riley was making during the ’80s and wrote the screenplays for influential movies like New Jack City featuring Wesley Snipes’ iconic role as Nino Brown, Above the Rim starring 2Pac in one of his most memorable roles as street hustler Birdie, and Sugar Hill (also starring Snipes) passed away Tuesday (Jan. 22). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Nelson George, another influential hip-hop journalist, broke the news on his Substack. “Barry Michael Cooper died today…
Kate Knibbs / Wired: Q&A with Stanford professor and IP lawyer Mark Lemley on deciding to quit representing Meta in AI copyright case Kadrey v. Meta, Trump, DEI, Elon Musk, and more — In an exclusive interview with WIRED, celebrated intellectual property lawyer Mark Lemley elaborates on why he quit and what he makes of the AI copyright battlefield. View Original Source Here
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Spear and the Sentinel? I used to work as the head of innovation for the US SEAL Teams and I spent a lot of time working with national labs. At one location I had the pleasure of working on quantum sensor technology and the plot sort of formed itself. Additionally, as far as the characters are concerned, I wanted to express the dynamics of working in the Special Operations community as an outsider and the ongoing cultural issues one may face. If you had to pick theme songs…
Spatial pattern of nine climate zones in Central Europe through the last 500 years, with the expansion of red and orange (VWD, WD) areas indicating the spread of very hot and dry conditions less suitable for current agricultural crops, particularly since the mid-20th century. This has led to northward drift of the more productive (green) zones. Credit: Geophysical Research Letters (2024). DOI: 10.1029/2024GL112363 Droughts are a serious consequence of climate change, devastating ecosystems, along with the organisms and communities who inhabit them. Understanding the impact of this upon agricultural productivity is vital to ensure sustainable food supplies and local economies.…
Critic’s Rating: 4.4 / 5.04.4The personal touches that Chicago PD has brought to this season are paying off and are deeply emotional. Initially, the idea of Disco Bob returning to the series spelled trouble as Ruzek’s father often is in a bind or causing issues. However, Chicago PD Season 12 Episode 10 flipped the script with a devastating blow to the Ruzek men. (Lori Allen/NBC) Amid Ruzek’s attempt to solve a horrific serial killer case, he had to process the news that his father was deep in the stages of Alzheimer’s. It’s a jarring reality check for a certain stage…
Brady Corbet: ‘It’s a fucking film’ About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here
Before we can dive into bands who are wrongly labeled hair metal, we must ask ourselves: what exactly defines hair metal? Is it the teased hair? The extravagant stage garb and makeup? Songs about partying on the Sunset Strip until the sun comes up? The ability to craft a memorable power ballad? (I know, I know… we’re all thinking of Motley Crue at this point).We’ve intrinsically analyzed the genre before, but that doesn’t stop the arguments in comment sections internet wide whenever the term “hair metal” is used.So, what really makes hair metal… well, hair metal? Is it fair to…
I don’t know about you, but my algorithm is on a mission to bring back skinny jeans. I’m not necessarily against the return of skinnies—in fact, it’s led me to appreciate just how chic they can look with the right styling—but I am growing a little tired of the continued endorsement. Craving something a little different, I was thrilled to spot some of my favourite celebrities reaching for a retro denim silhouette that I deem far more wearable. Feeling the same skinny jeans fatigue, I spotted model Bella Hadid and actor Sydney Sweeney style the ’70s-inspired flared jeans trend this…