20 Dec 2024 New Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels for Fans of Daniel Arenson Are you a fan of Daniel Arenson’s epic worlds, unforgettable characters, and heart-pounding adventures? If you’ve been captivated by his sweeping tales of dragons, alien invasions, and heroism against impossible odds, you’re in for a treat. The science fiction and fantasy genres are bursting with fresh releases that deliver the same kind of breathtaking magic and emotional resonance. A Currency of Control (The N-ergy Cycle Book 2) by Charles Brass Release Date: October 31 2024 Spared the flames of decoherence, Lady of the Leaves Lake-Ellen Redwood…
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Under pressure from customers and investors, many U.S. companies have pledged to voluntarily reduce their impact on the climate. But that doesn’t always mean they’re cutting their own greenhouse gas emissions. A large number of companies are instead paying others to reduce carbon emissions on their behalf through projects that generate carbon offsets. There are reasons for skepticism about this practice. Chief among them is that projects developed for carbon offsets have a history of taking up land in poorer countries, displacing small-scale farmers and threatening livelihoods in the process. The quality of some globally traded…
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for A Carpenter Christmas Romance.] There’s nothing wrong with a little heat in a holiday movie! Sparks were flying (literally) in Lifetime’s latest holiday film, A Carpenter Christmas Romance. A romantasy writer, Andrea (Sasha Pieterse), and a carpenter, Seth (Mitchell Slaggert), reconnect when she returns home to finish her novel. As Andrea and Seth continue to bond, they find themselves in very close proximity. Their sexual tension boils over to a sex scene after getting caught in the rain. Swooon spoke with the film’s stars about the moment that made them swoon the most. …
The 2024-25 NFL season has showcased an inury-riddled and action-packed journey for all the teams so far, all of whom are actively trying to make it to the postseason. Two sides who have yet to find a consistent stretch of form and will be clashing today are the Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers. Find out how and when you can view the game between the Dolphins and the 49ers live below. Where can you watch the Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers game today? You can watch Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers today via Hulu, FuboTV, Paramount…
As Stray Kids’ new album HOP debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (dated Dec. 28), they become the first act to debut at No. 1 with their first six charting albums. The Billboard 200 began publishing on a regular, weekly basis in March of 1956. Stray Kids previously debuted atop the chart with ODDINARY and MAXIDENT (both in 2022), ROCK-STAR and 5-STAR (both in 2023) and ATE (earlier in 2024). Previously, Stray Kids were tied with the late rapper DMX, who saw his first chart entries debut at No. 1 between 1998-2003: It’s Dark and Hell Is…
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are no longer listed for purchase in Switzerland, and the company is expected to discontinue sales of its smartphones across the European Union (EU), two years after they were launched, according to a report. The company will stop selling another smartphone that was also introduced in 2022 — the third generation iPhone SE. Unlike Apple’s newer smartphone models, these three handsets are equipped with a Lightning port, which has now been phased out in favour of the universal USB Type-C port.Apple’s iPhone 14 and iPhone SE (2022) Expected to Be Discontinued in 27 EU…
The Most Borrowed Books in New York City Libraries in 2024 It is one of the greater strangeness of New York City that it’s libraries are more a confederation that an an integrated system, but one interesting effect is that because of this, data is collected by borough, which shows how the different parts of the city do seem to read differently: Chief Librarian Brian Bannon said he noticed a number of differences in genre preference by borough while scanning NYPL’s list. “The Bronx is more like thriller, memoir, historical fiction. Manhattan — literary fiction, social contemporary, relationship driven. Queens, I…
What it is: NGC 602, a star cluster.Where it is: 200,000 light-years distant in the Small Magellanic Cloud galaxy.When it was shared: Dec. 17, 2024.Why it’s so special: The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) doesn’t get much attention. It’s only visible from the Southern Hemisphere and is overshadowed by the nearby Large Magellanic Cloud. However, like its bigger brother, the SMC is a dwarf galaxy orbiting our Milky Way galaxy, and it’s perfect for studying how stars form in a galaxy that’s close to, but very different from the Milky Way.A prime example is the Christmas wreath-shaped NGC 602, a cluster…
Holiday TV viewing used to mean nostalgic animated specials like A Charlie Brown Christmas or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Now, ’tis the season of domination by round-the-clock Hallmark Christmas movies. This time of year can be frustrating for TV viewers who don’t get the appeal of these movies. If this describes you, never fear — we’re here to help! Whether you’re secretly curious or know you’re doomed to watch some of these with family over the holidays, these tips will help you endure and enjoy your time watching Hallmark Christmas movies. (Hallmark Channel/Screenshot) Things Have Changed. Really! We know all the…
My family adopted a dog at the end of the summer. She’s a saint in the house, but she reacted to dogs on walks, so we worked with a trainer to help her behave better outside. As part of the process, the trainer asked me to read a book; Let Dogs Be Dogs: Understanding Canine Nature and Mastering the Art of Living With Your Dog. In a nutshell, that art involves understanding the essence of dogs as pack animals. In any human/canine relationship, there are power dynamics at work — even when the human remains oblivious to them. Whatever a dog’s bad behavior,…
Hair metal is a divisive subgenre, even down to the name of the style of music it’s most known as. Whatever you want to call it, we’re looking at the most underrated bands from the scene that deserved to be way bigger.Critics coined the term “hair metal” as a shorthand dismissal of the countless copycat hard rock bands that cluttered the Sunset Strip and ruled the airwaves throughout much of the ’80s.Many of the artists on our list of 10 Underrated Hair Metal Bands That Deserved to Be Way Bigger were also the ones that (mostly) went against the grain of commercialism…
Sponsor Content Created With M&S As a fashion editor, I spend my days refining the art of shopping—curating trends, forecasting covetable pieces and sifting through endless racks (both virtual and physical) to find the pieces that truly matter. After years of doing this, I’ve become somewhat of an expert at spotting pieces that not only look classic and elevated but also work in real life. Heading into 2025, I’ve had my eye on the trends set to dominate, and there’s nothing more satisfying than uncovering wardrobe gems that align with my mantra: timeless yet trend-forward. My go-to source for these…
Buying a new planner gives me an endorphin rush like no other, whether it’s for a new school semester, work year, or a much-needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on track without overwhelming you. Some folks on WIRED’s Gear team prefer paper planners over digital tools. Plus, writing things down has the added benefit of improving retention.There’s no such thing as the best planner, but the WIRED staff has tried and tested all kinds of paper planners to bring you the best recommendations for your planner needs. Once you find something that works for you, read…
Who doesn’t love a story about a good dog? Who doesn’t begin a story about a good dog with trepidation that it will end in tears, ala Old Yeller? In this season of puppies for Christmas and old dogs curled in front of the fire, it might be nice to consider a few books about dogs where the dog survives beyond the last page. There are, of course, a number of books meant for children that fit the bill: Lassie Come Home, Balto, and a classic in the human-rescues-dog-rescues-human genre, Beautiful Joe. These are worth reading, but there are other…
OpenAI announced a breakthrough achievement for its new o3 AI modelRokas Tenys / Alamy OpenAI’s new o3 artificial intelligence model has achieved a breakthrough high score on a prestigious AI reasoning test called the ARC Challenge, inspiring some AI fans to speculate that o3 has achieved artificial general intelligence (AGI). But even as ARC Challenge organisers described o3’s achievement as a major milestone, they also cautioned that it has not won the competition’s grand prize – and it is only one step on the path towards AGI, a term for hypothetical future AI with human-like intelligence. The o3 model is…
“Do you have it?” It’s a question asked by Nickelodeon to those who competed on GUTS, the popular competition series that initially excited Nick kids from 1992 to 1995. Soundstage 21 at Universal Studios Florida was transformed into the “Extreme Arena,” where a crowd cheered on the young participants as they squared off in various obstacle course-style challenges. It all led to the moment everyone waited for, the ascent up the mountainous Aggro Crag. Yeah, money would be nice for winning. But let’s be honest what these teens wanted was that coveted neon green Aggro Crag trophy. Now almost 30…
What makes Bill Skarsgård so monstrous? 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
Alfa Anderson, the one-time lead vocalist of Chic who sang on classic disco songs including “Le Freak,” “Good Times,” and “I Want Your Love,” has died at the age of 78. Nile Rodgers, the leader of Chic, shared news of Anderson’s passing on social media on Saturday. A cause of death was not disclosed. After getting her start as a backing vocalist for artists such as Dionne Warwick and Roy Buchanan and vocal work on The Wiz soundtrack, Anderson auditioned for a role in Chic in 1977. She assumed co-lead vocalist following the departure of Norma Jean Wright in 1978…
Jason Del Rey / Fortune: A profile of AWS CEO Matt Garman, including his first few months on the job, what his stewardship means for the business, and his opportunities and challenges — Matt Garman joined Amazon Web Services as an intern nearly two decades ago. But his appearance earlier this month … View Original Source Here
20 Dec 2024 6 Revelatory New Life Stories Looking for inspiration, insight, and unforgettable journeys? These six revelatory new life stories delve into the triumphs, struggles, and transformations that define the human experience. From moving memoirs to groundbreaking biographies, these narratives offer fresh perspectives and deep reflections that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. Dive in and discover tales that will challenge, uplift, and inspire! Surviving Southwood Avenue: A Story of Family Secrets and Resilience by Melissa Simonye Release Date: October 21 2024 Based on real events, Surviving Southwood Avenue is an inspiring story of…
To explore potential explanations for deep channels, or gullies, seen on Vesta, scientists used JPL’s Dirty Under-vacuum Simulation Testbed for Icy Environments, or DUSTIE, to simulate conditions on the giant asteroid that would occur after meteoroids strike the surface. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Pocked with craters, the surfaces of many celestial bodies in our solar system provide clear evidence of a 4.6-billion-year battering by meteoroids and other space debris. But on some worlds, including the giant asteroid Vesta that NASA’s Dawn mission explored, the surfaces also contain deep channels, or gullies, whose origins are not fully understood. A prime hypothesis holds that…
Are you still reeling from that Virgin River finale? There’s so much to unpack from the finale event, and the series left us with a couple of cliffhangers. What will Mel and Jack’s future look like after Marely’s proposal? What will be Brie’s response to Mike? And what the heck happened to Charmaine? Let’s hit all the highlights. (Courtesy of Netflix) During Virgin River Season 6 Episode 10, Jack and Mel finally tie the knot, and the long-awaited event is cause for a real celebration (once the runaway couple returns to the altar after a “breather,” that is). But the…
Curious about how and when to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans game today? We have all the details right here. As the ongoing NFL season enters its 16th match week, teams continue to vie against one another to secure a berth in the postseason. One such side is the Texans, who will be taking on perennial winners Chiefs today. Find out how and when you can view the game between the Chiefs and the Texans live below. Where can you watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans game today? You can watch Kansas City Chiefs vs…
Boldy James links up with King of the Hill–referencing producer WhoTheHellIsCarlo for their first collaborative project. The record swiftly follows Boldy James’ latest stellar full-length, The Bricktionary, the rapper inviting Conway the Machine, Styles P, King Hendricks, and Zelooperz to join him across seven tracks.Listen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on TidalListen on Amazon MusicVic Spencer: Being the Bigger Person Sucks [Old Fart Luggage]Vic Spencer delivers another suite of witty, dextrous, tongue-twisting bars over vintage beats with Being the Bigger Person Sucks, the prolific Chicago rapper’s fourth album of the year. The record, delivered direct to fans last week before…
The secret to a hardworking wardrobe is to have a selection of trusted pieces and fallback outfits you can always rely on. We all have days when the last thing we want to do is waste time thinking up new outfit ideas, and that is where an everyday uniform comes in. Denim is the backbone of my wardrobe, and while I love a statement silhouette, sometimes I just want something stylish and simple.There are certain anti-trend looks that I see every time I leave my London flat that, while they aren’t exactly groundbreaking, always look effortless and polished. You need…
Bronze statues, including depictions of snakes and a child priest, have been uncovered from a hot spring at San Casciano dei Bagni in Italy, according to the Italian Ministry of Culture, as per reports. The site, located around 120 kilometres northwest of Rome, has been excavated since 2019 and is believed to have been used for sacred rituals dating back to the third century B.C. The spring, originally used by the Etruscans and later adopted by the Romans, was a place where votive offerings were made in hopes of divine protection or healing, as per reports.Discovery of Snake Statues and…
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Books New York Times Readers Loved in 2024 The NYT continues to slice and dice best-of coverage in 2024, from all-century selection all the way today to reader choices for favorite books of 2024. I always wonder if slight difference in adjectival choice would yield noticeably different results or not? Do readers clock favorites all that differently than best? What about fun? Recommendable? Memorable? Dare I say notable? The selections here are not weighted or tallied, but rather anecdata…
Astronomers have discovered a pair of young stars near the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy. And despite living so close to the cosmic behemoth, they are likely to remain intact for a million years.While our pocket of the universe is home to a solitary sun, that’s not the norm. More than half of all stars in the sky have one or more companions, yet until now, none have been found near a supermassive black hole. Astronomers attribute this absence to the extreme gravity black holes, which tug unevenly on nearby stars, making such multiple-star systems unstable…
[Warning: The below and video above contain MAJOR spoilers for Outlander, Season 7, Episode 13, “Hello, Goodbye.”] Outlander‘s latest episode made way for another wedding as Ian (John Bell) and Rachel (Izzy Meikle-Small) made the leap together in “Hello, Goodbye.” It was a family affair as Ian’s aunt and uncle Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) helped host the event in Philadelphia, where Rachel’s brother Denzell (Joey Phillips) managed to arrive just in time for the nuptials. Holding a Quaker ceremony, the event wasn’t like other weddings viewers have seen on the show as participants and onlookers waited for…
A fourth Sonic the Hedgehog movie is reportedly in development at Paramount Pictures.Just as Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hits cinemas, Variety has claimed the studio is working on another sequel, and is planning to release the film in Spring 2027.The beloved Sega video game franchise, which began back in 1991 with the first platformer released on the Sega Mega Drive, known as the Sega Genesis in the US, first burst onto the silver screen in 2020. The franchise stars Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic, with Jim Carrey playing the evil Doctor Robotnik and James Marsden portraying the hedgehog’s…