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Forget worn-out WASD keys. The true hallmark of being a gamer is a never-ending list of games you want to play. Working through a wish list can get expensive, but with a little patience, it’s pretty easy to come across cheap games for every system, whether it’s an Xbox, PlayStation, PC, or Nintendo Switch. We hunted down the best game deals we could find for every console and gaming subscription service, and we’ll be updating this story every month with a fresh batch of discounts. Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). This…

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Billy White Jr., the artist who designed Guns N’ Roses’ iconic cross logo that appears on the cover of Appetite for Destruction, has died according to a post on Slash’s social media.The band initially used a painting by Robert Williams, also titled Appetite for Destruction, for the album cover, but many retailers across the U.S. refused to stock the album because of the graphic nature of the art. Thus, they pulled the album from stores and decided to use the cross logo on a black background for the cover instead, which had originally been illustrated by White Jr. as a tattoo for Axl Rose.In…

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For some 30 years, ‘Halloween Horror Nights” have been an annual tradition at the Universal Studios theme parks. The event’s trademark is a series of haunted houses themed to iconic horror movies and TV shows. And this year, the centerpiece is a new haunted house tied to everyone’s favorite, terrifying nostalgia show: Netflix’s Stranger Things. The new haunted house is inspired by the most recent season of the show, which aired on Netflix last summer. (There have been several previous Stranger Things haunted houses at past incarnations of Halloween Horror Nights.) You can get a first look at the new Stranger Things house below:READ MORE: 10…

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Myles Sexton and Jamie Pandit share more about their hair journey and evolution, right in time for Pride. By OGX Date June 19, 2023 Nostalgia reigns supreme in today’s world—so many of us find ourselves consistently captivated by the trends and styles of bygone eras. The latest societal fixation? The ‘90s. An iconic array of hairstyles are making a triumphant return to the forefront of mainstream fashion—from top knots, crimped hair and frosted tips to butterfly clips and gravity-defying ponytails. But beauty and hair nostalgia, with all its enchantment, is a privilege that often eludes those from marginalized communities. It’s…

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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Secret of God’s Banker? I was originally going to write a different story as book 3 in the Aiden Leonardo series, but when I saw a documentary about the murder of God’s Banker in the early 1980s, and how it remains an unsolved murder, a new story began to formulate in my mind. Before I knew it, this story quickly became a great segue connecting book 2 (The Secret of Scripture) to what will now be book 4 in the series (The Secret of Religion). What’s your favorite…

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The CW continues to try out different programming in the wake of Nexstar taking over the network, and it looks like The Chosen was a risk work taking. Sunday’s 90-minute broadcast-TV premiere had 520,000 viewers and a 0.1 rating, easily outperforming the rest of the network’s summer shows. Nancy Drew and Riverdale would love these numbers, and The Chosen’s performance is even more impressive when you consider that it’s been available on streaming platforms for quite a while now. The CW picked up The Chosen earlier this year with a commitment to air all three seasons and more if the…

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A San Bernardino County firefighter wipes his head as the Oak Fire burns near Fontana, California. July 2023 will probably be the world’s hottest month in “hundreds, if not thousands, of years,” top NASA climatologist Gavin Schmidt said Thursday. This month has already seen daily records shattered according to tools run by the European Union and the University of Maine, which combine ground and satellite data into models to generate preliminary estimates. Though they differ slightly from one another, the trend of extreme heat is unmistakable and will likely be reflected in the more robust monthly reports issued later by…

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Harrison Ford has reportedly joined the cast of Thunderbolts. As per a /Film report, the Indiana Jones star will replace the late William Hurt, as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. Deadline reported Hurt’s demise, earlier this year, after being diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in 2018. The blustering General has now been recast with Ford, marking his foray into the superhero genre. Thunderbolts will close out MCU’s Phase 5 and is slated to release in July 2024, in cinemas worldwide.Disney revealed the Thunderbolts cast lineup at its D23 Expo last month, bringing together a crew…

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Code Orange’s Jami Morgan was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this weekend, fresh off recently releasing a pair of hard-hitting new songs – “Grooming My Replacement” and “The Game.”Jackie spoke with Jami about the band’s unique methods of teasing their new music and manner in which Morgan takes all elements from their music to the promotional efforts into creating a puzzle for fans who enjoy having that extra layer of artistic insight into their music.Morgan also explains how having Max Portnoy on hand has helped the band and offers some insight on how their dynamic works now…

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My Name is Alfred Hitchcock – Deep film analysis with a twist 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {};…

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Having a smoother brain surface could reveal your likelihood of developing major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a new study. The outer layer of the brain, called the cerebral cortex, is folded into distinct patterns known as gyri. The process by which these wrinkles and grooves form — gyrification — typically begins during the second trimester of pregnancy and continues after birth.Previous research has provided insights into a possible link between low gyrification and MDD. However, a reliable biomarker, or measurable feature of the brain that could help detect who may be likely to develop the disorder, has yet to be identified. The…

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Actress Halle Bailey and YouTube star and musician Darryl Dwayne “DDG” Grandberry Jr. have been together for about a year and a half. But they have been aware of one another much longer as two young people who came up in the entertainment business.The pair were first linked romantically in January 2022 after they were seen together in Las Vegas while at Usher’s residency there. Things became official a few months later on Instagram when DDG wished her a happy birthday in a now deleted video. He wrote at the time, “Happy Birthday to the beautifulest, the flyest, the sweetest…

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Ewww! Lulu Meets the King of Poo by Janice Condon Children as young as 3 years old will be enthralled by Janice Maximov Condon’s colorful children’s book, Ewww! Lulu Meets the King of Poo (Bowker). This educational story teaches children about the inner workings of their own bodies with scientific names, processes and illustrations. Nervous about her upcoming science fair project, Lulu goes to bed with a tummy ache. But in her dreams, she swallows herself and winds up taking an unexpected journey through her digestive system. From the stomach to the intestines and colon, Lulu meets a variety of…

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With the ongoing writers and actors’ strikes, it’s unclear when production will begin on new seasons of our favorite shows (and the ones that are set to join the primetime lineup). But that a couple of networks have already released schedules for the fall. Fox is filled with Animation Domination (including the new Krapopolis) and competition shows. The CW has acquired several shows, including Sullivan’s Crossing (which has already been picked up for a second season). NBC does have some original scripted programming, thanks to episodes of shows like Magnum P.I., Quantum Leap, and Found banked. Below are the fall…

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Methylphenidate, often sold under the brand name Ritalin, can be prescribed to people with ADHDTurtle Rock Scientific/Science Source/Science Photo Library Some people try to get a mental boost by taking medicines that are designed to treat ADHD or to counter sleeping disorders, even though they don’t have these conditions. But that may not be such a smart move, as the drugs worsened the performance of people who didn’t have these conditions in a complex problem-solving task. The drugs involved include two stimulants: methylphenidate, often sold under the brand name Ritalin, and dextroamphetamine. These are both often prescribed to improve concentration…

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Leading crypto wallet MetaMask has announced an integration with fiat and crypto settlement platform Sardine, which allows users in the US to buy crypto with bank funding through Sardine’s instant ACH settlement solution on MetaMask. Sardine’s ACH-to-crypto solution will enable orders to complete in minutes and works on holidays. Sardine’s platform features a robust compliance and fraud prevention infrastructure used behind the scenes by existing crypto providers like FTX, MoonPay, Blockchain.com, and Autograph. The company is a leader in real-time fraud detection and allows users to move money faster and safer through its ACH-to-crypto solution.This method of buying crypto directly…

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Let the speculation begin! Taylor Swift fans believe the pop superstar is dropping some major Easter eggs about her next re-recorded album following the surprise release of her “I Can See You” music video. During her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday (July 7), the 33-year-old singer delighted Swifties by sharing the action-packed visual for her newly released Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) “From the Vault” track “I Can See You,” starring actors Taylor Lautner, Joey King and Presley Cash. Written and directed by Swift, the five-minute video finds the songstress and her co-stars pulling off a heist…

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The Bear embraces career uncertainty and what it means to find a purpose 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json =…

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Of course, any designer handbag purchase is a big one, and maybe you like the idea of rationalising the price by thinking about its eventual resale yield. Still, perhaps this shouldn’t be your priority, says Ceanne Fernandes-Wong, the CEO and co-founder of Cocoon, the UK’s first membership subscription service for luxury bags. “Buy a bag you love. If you’re lusting after a vintage Chanel Diana, don’t buy a Caviar Flap bag just because you think it will have a better resale value. Chances are if you’re truly lusting after a bag, you will want to keep it for years to…

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JUSTICE AT TRIAL: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases by James Brosnahan Gender discrimination, freedom of the press, voting rights, refugees, sexual harassment, false imprisonment—mention any headline in the nightly news, and legal legend James Brosnahan has tried a case. Harvard legal giant Laurence Tribe calls him a Lion of the Law.  Now Brosnahan offers us a front-row seat in the courtroom as he goes before the bar with his memoir, JUSTICE AT TRIAL: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers). JUSTICE AT TRIAL follows Brosnahan’s career of 150 jury trials, taking us through the demanding, often-controversial and suspenseful…

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CBS is making some changes to its fall schedule in the wake of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. First up, the network hopes to expose Yellowstone to a bigger audience than before. Yellowstone will make its broadcast debut by airing as part of the network’s Sunday slate, paired up with 60 Minutes and Big Brother. Yes, Big Brother is airing later in the fall this season and will also air later in the evening on Sundays. For some reason, the network is banishing fresh episodes to 10 p.m. on that night. Obviously, 60 Minutes will serve as a better lead-in…

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study shows that current trends in environmental degradation will lead to large economic losses in the coming decades, hitting the poorest countries hardest. But there is hope: investing in nature can turn those losses into gains. Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Purdue University published their findings in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The team developed a first-of-its-kind, global earth-economy model to capture interactions between the economy and the environment. Crucially, these interactions include how nature benefits humans by pollinating crops, providing timber, storing carbon, and providing catch for marine fisheries,…

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Competition for jobs is fierce in China right now. After he graduated from college with a business major earlier this year, David struggled to find work. There were too many applicants for every position, and, he says, “even if you find a job, the pay is not as great as previous years, and you have to work long hours.”After David—who asked for anonymity to talk freely about his business—saw some videos on Weibo and WeChat about ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence chatbot released to great fanfare late last year by the US tech company OpenAI, he was struck with an…

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Fall Out Boy have released an updated version of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” his No. 1 hit single from 1989 that runs down a list of proper nouns ripped from the historic headlines. The band attempts to pick up where Joel left off by referencing moments from 1989 to 2023.Among the side-by-side couplets are Rodney King and deep fakes, Twilight and “Michael Jackson dies,” Kim Jong-un and Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, as well as Meghan Markle and George Floyd. The words “what more do I have to say” are the counterpart to “World Trade second plane.”…

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Oppenheimer review – Cillian Murphy’s finest hour 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) {…

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[Music] Lee Billings: This is Cosmos, Quickly. I am Lee Billings.  Gravitational waves—ripples in the fabric of space time first predicted by Einstein more than a century ago—are one of astronomy’s hottest topics ever since their first direct detection in 2015. Most gravitational waves in astronomers catalogs have come from pairs of colliding middleweight black holes. Other sources should exist, however, chief among them mergers of supermassive black holes weighing millions to billions of suns. But these giant collisions make correspondingly huge gravitational waves so big, in fact, that their wavelengths are larger than our entire solar system and measurable in light…

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As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.Long gone are the days of basic denim. Some of our favorite designers and style stars have solidified the domination of unconventional denim trends, from Rihanna’s low-rise baggy jeans to Diesel’s acid-wash cargos. And though a myriad of jean styles are enjoying their moment in the spotlight, flare jeans are at the top of our shopping list at the moment. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez have…

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Addison Rizer is a writer and reader of anything that can be described as weird, sad, or scary. She loves 70s game shows, musicals, and bowling. Her snack bowl is always full of sour candy. Find her published work or contact her on her website at www.addisonrizer.com or at addisonrizer at gmaildotcom. View All posts by Addison Rizer Addison Rizer is a writer and reader of anything that can be described as weird, sad, or scary. She loves 70s game shows, musicals, and…

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We can always trust Captain Jason Chambers and Chief Stewardess Aesha Scott to deliver great TV. The pair were the sole holdovers from Below Deck Down Under Season 1 on Below Deck Down Under Season 2 Episode 1, which focused on everyone trying to get the charter season off without a hitch. It’s a shame Tumi Mhlongo wasn’t also kept because she was a breath of fresh air during the stellar freshman season. It wouldn’t be Below Deck without some form of drama, and truthfully, things got wild quicker than most other seasons in franchise history. That’s to be expected…

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With the rise of extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent in our warming climate, accurate predictions are becoming more critical for all of us, from farmers to city-dwellers to businesses around the world. To date, climate models have failed to accurately predict precipitation intensity, particularly extremes. While in nature, precipitation can be very varied, with many extremes of precipitation, climate models predict a smaller variance in precipitation with a bias toward light rain. Missing piece in current algorithms: cloud organization Researchers have been working to develop algorithms that will improve prediction accuracy but, as Columbia Engineering climate scientists…

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