Well, Paramount+ went there. The streaming service on Friday canceled a wave of original series, and there are some shockers. Before we dig into the cancellations, the canceled shows will be removed from its platform as the company takes a content write-down. The news isn’t too surprising. HBO Max opened the floodgates for the likes of Showtime and Starz to pull shows off the air and their platforms. In fact, some shows didn’t even see the light of day. It’s a precedent that is a stark reminder of how media companies are set up nowadays. We’ll begin with Grease: Rise…
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Black truffles (left) and winter truffles look nearly identical but fetch very different prices. A new study shows that many truffle farmers are unintentionally harvesting winter truffles instead of the more valuable black truffles. Credit: Benjamin Lemmond Some truffle producers in the eastern U.S. intending to grow European black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) are also accidentally cultivating winter truffles (Tuber brumale), a related species that looks nearly identical but sells at a lower price, according to a new study from truffle researchers at the University of Florida and Michigan State University. The findings are published in the journal Mycorrhiza. In the…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Elisa Shoenberger (she/her) is a writer in Chicago. She has been published in the Slate, Boston Globe, Huffington Post, and many others. She also has written about books for Murder & Mayhem, Earth Island Journal, Broad Street Review, Chicago Reader, and others. She is also the co-founder and co-editor of The Antelope, a journal of oral history and mayhem. She tweets at @vogontroubadour and her work can be found here. View All posts by Elisa Shoenberger Elisa Shoenberger (she/her) is a writer in…
Coco Jones’s abs were her best accessory at the BET Awards. On June 25, the 25-year-old actor and singer arrived on the pink carpet in a red LaQuan Smith gown with a stomach-baring ab window. The off-the-shoulder cutout design included an open back with a thin knotted neckline that also showed off a little underboob. As Jones walked the carpet before her performance, the sequins covering her dress caught the light perfectly, helping her shine even brighter. She posed to reveal more of the body-contouring silhouette, as well as the subtle leg slit hidden in the back. Jones kept the…
Android 13 has already rolled out to eligible Google Pixel smartphones. But there’s more news for everyone who has either received or is about to receive the milestone update. While the audio output switcher has been present on Android smartphones for a while, Google has been spotted working on adding cast devices to the menu, letting users swap playback between all types of devices and not just those connected and paired via Bluetooth. A demo of the audio playback on an Android 13 device switching between devices or multiple cast devices also details how the feature could work when it…
Breaking Bad co-stars (and real-life friends) Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are guesting on tonight’s episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and FXX has shared an advance look at their awkward interaction with Mac (Rob McElhenney) and Dennis (Glen Howerton). Watch the clip below. In the episode, titled “Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab,” Cranston and Paul play themselves and stop in Philly to promote their real-life mezcal brand Dos Hombres. Seeking an opportunity to pitch their own liquor idea, Mac and Dennis stop by for a photo — only to be thrown completely off their game when Cranston…
Cooking shows like Chef’s Table, Nailed It!, Is It Cake?, and Iron Chef: Quest For an Iron Legend have become a big part of Netflix’s television library. And who doesn’t love a cooking show? They’re light, they’re entertaining, and they require very little mental exertion so they’re perfect to watch after a long day of work. (I am not saying this to be insulting; they’re my main go-to after a long day of work myself.)There’s really just one problem with cooking shows: You watch people create all this amazing food, but then you can’t eat it. I would guess that is part of the impetus behind…
The Below Deck franchise is about to celebrate its 10th birthday on Bravo. When the series sailed onto our screens in 2013, the idea that I’d still be invested a decade later didn’t float. The year is 2023, and any quasi-successful series has countless spinoffs, but it’s rare for a spinoff to outshine the original. Enter Below Deck: Sailing Yacht, the dark horse of the franchise. When the show kicked off in 2020, it was an utter disaster, with many believing it wouldn’t survive into a second season. Thanks to more people at home due to COVID-19, the show garnered…
Animals using the most of efficient methods of searching for resources may well pay with their lives, scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered. The findings, published today in Behavioural Ecology, reveal why animals may not always use a searching strategy that maximises results. How animals move through their habitat, particularly in search for food, is a major question in biology, and has application in how animals will respond to environmental change. Numerous studies have demonstrated that a special kind of movement, known as Lévy motion, increases the ability to find resources because it includes long-distance moves between areas…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Vengefully Yours? This is a collection of stories spanning several years’ worth of work. I started out thinking that I could provide a variety of works short enough to enjoy while on a quick break or waiting for kiddos (which is why there’s an audiobook coming soon!) – in the romantic mystery/suspense genre. And then as I tried to arrange it into some order…I realized that each one represents a “beat” in a story of two people drawn together by fate, made for each other in a way. But…
On Friday night, Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny took themselves on a date to the Lakers playoff game against the Golden State Warriors in Los Angeles. The new couple were sitting court side with some friends taking in the event in a celeb-studded audience. Attendees included Jack Harlow, Jack Nicholson, Michael B. Jordan, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The Lakers won against the Warriors, 122 to 101. The pair were clearly enjoying themselves and being playfully affectionate in their seats. Jenner was wearing a white cropped tank top and a tan and brown mini-skirt, with a pair of knee-high heeled boots in…
Apple is working on a dock for the iPad that would allow the device to function as a smart display and speaker according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company reportedly plans to introduce the capability as soon as next year, converting the iPad into a device that resembles a smart display, that you can set atop a counter or nightstand. Meanwhile, Apple will launch a new iPad Pro model powered by the new M2 chip that is also found on the company’s latest MacBook Air models that made their debut earlier this year. In his weekly Power On newsletter, Gurman says that Apple has worked…
Beavis and Butt-Head are on trial in the upcoming Season 2 finale of their Paramount+ revival, and Mike Judge rounded up the likes of Mr. Van Driessen, Coach Buzzcut, and, most importantly, Daria (!) to decide their fate. Watch a preview clip of the episode below. The trial comes as Smart Beavis and Smart Butt-Head — big brained versions of the series’ titular characters who live in a different universe — are busted for committing crimes against “Earth 327Z;” namely, running up an expense account on “space nachos and intergalactic pornography.” The space tribunal sentences the doofuses to death for their…
The Walt Disney Company may have built its reputation and brand on the backs of its classic cartoons starring the likes of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, but a lot of those classic shorts are in hard to find these days. even on Disney+ where one would think all of them could (and should!) live in perpetuity. But if you search “Mickey Mouse” on Disney+, for example, you’ll find plenty of new TV series like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Mickey Mouse Roadster Racers. The vintage Mickey cartoons are extremely limited; just a handful of shorts like “Lonesome Ghosts” and “Pluto’s Purchase.”That lack of classic Disney cartoons…
How did the universe start? Did we begin with a big bang, or was there a bounce? Might the cosmos evolve in a cycle of expansion and collapse, over and over for all eternity? Now, in two papers, researchers have poked holes in different models of a so-called bouncing universe, suggesting the universe we see around us is probably a one-and-done proposition. Bouncing universe proponents argue that our cosmos didn’t emerge on its own out of nothing. Instead, advocates claim, a prior universe shrunk in on itself and then regrew into the one we live in. This may have happened…
The national championship goes Hollywood with the year’s third major, the 123rd U.S. Open, taking place at The Los Angeles Country Club June 15-18. Top challengers this year include 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Max Homa, 2023 PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka and defending U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick (pictured). NBC Sports’ broadcast team is led by play-by-play announcer Dan Hicks, joined by analysts Paul Azinger and Brad Faxon. John Wood is the lead on-course reporter. It’s the U.S. Open’s first visit to Los Angeles in 75 years, so expect the tournament…
Virginia Tech professor Bill Hopkins preparing to gently return a hellbender back to its underwater home in a Virginia stream after taking measurements. Credit: Lara Hopkins for Virginia Tech The gigantic, slimy salamanders known as hellbenders, once the apex predators of many freshwater streams, have been in decline for decades, their population constantly shrinking. No one knew why. William Hopkins, professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and director of the Global Change Center at Virginia Tech, suspected the hellbenders’ plight had connections with environmental changes engineered by humans. Hellbender males select nesting sites on stream bottoms and…
The Learn-It-All Leader by Damon Lembi What’s it About? Too often, the bottom line in business is valued more than the journey endured to get there. But the journey is where real growth occurs. If you’re a learn-it-all leader, you embrace the journey because there you become exceptional. The Learn-It-All Leader is a compelling guide to being your best and playing to win, every time. What makes Damon Lembi’s story so interesting is that he could have taken the easy way out. Lembi, CEO of global corporate training solutions provider Learnit and author of The Learn-It-All-Leader (Lioncrest Publishing), readily acknowledges…
In case we needed any more proof that the naked dress is this summer’s most prevalent celebrity fashion trend, Latto just locked in the confirmation, strutting the 2023 BET Awards red carpet in a sultry, sheer black gown. The 24-year-old rapper — who’s nominated in the best female hip-hop artist and collaboration categories — brought a welcome dose of drama to the event with her floor-length dress, which was elevated by a thigh-high leg slit, a plunging neckline, black Giuseppe Zanotti stilettos, and an ethereal train that effortlessly floated behind her. The musician’s lacy black bra just barely peeked through…
Samsung Galaxy M04 and Galaxy A04e have reportedly been spotted on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certification website. These smartphones are believed to support Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity. Not much is known about these Samsung handsets in terms of specifications. Notably, the Galaxy M04 is supposedly listed along with the Galaxy A04e models. As the handsets are listed together it could mean that the Galaxy A04e may simply be a rebranded version of the Galaxy M04. Furthermore, both of these rumoured smartphones have previously surfaced on benchmarking website Geekbench, boasting similar specifications.According to a MySmartPrice report, the Samsung Galaxy A04e…
The U.K.-based Heavy Music Awards took place over the weekend in London, with a whole new batch of feted winners crowned for their works over the past year. As with past years, the fans definitely have the say in who takes home the trophies, with 14 categories revealing the best of hard rock and metal over the past year.The top honor of the night went to Bad Omens, who took home the Best Album trophy for The Death of Peace of Mind, which edged out records from Architects, Ghost, Halestorm, Nova Twins, Slipknot and Vukovi.The Best Single went to Enter…
Ahead of its full trailer release next week, an official Nimona clip from Netflix‘s newest fantasy animated movie has been released, featuring the voices of Chloë Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed. The sneak peek video previews Nimona and Ballister Boldheart’s first meeting, as the titular shapeshifter eagerly applies to become the knight’s sidekick. It will be available for streaming on June 30. Check out the Nimona clip below (watch more trailers): What’s a sidekick without a villain? The Nimona trailer drops next week — for now, here’s a sneak peek at Nimona, premiering June 30 pic.twitter.com/nOKdXWk9og— Netflix (@netflix) June 8,…
City on Fire extinguishes its first season on Friday, June 16, and huge revelations and reversals are in the offing. As fans of the intricately plotted Apple TV+ drama know, the July 4th shooting of enigmatic Samantha (Chase Sui Wonders) remains unsolved, her smitten pal Charlie (Wyatt Oleff) has exposed the arson ring she was connected to, druggie musician William (Nico Tortorella) — after getting clean and reuniting with his uptown sister Regan (Jemima Kirke) — has been stabbed by their bitchy, shifty step-uncle (John Cameron Mitchell), and, oh yeah, New York has been plunged into the Northeast Blackout of…
Wind and solar power has generated more electricity than coal for the first time ever in the U.S, according to new federal data.Wind and solar sources produced a combined 252 terawatt-hours in the first five months of 2023, compared with coal’s output of 249 TWh, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) seen by E&E News has revealed. This marks the very first time that renewable energy has outperformed coal without including hydroelectric power in the count.The milestone is a consequence of the continuing decline of coal usage in the U.S., as coal facilities shut down and are replaced…
“Beyond the Heart” is hosted by renowned Cardiologist, Women’s Health Advocate and Author, Dr. Nieca Goldberg. Weekly, she explores essential conversations with doctors, thought leaders, health practitioners and game-changers to help you redefine how to view your body and the healing process. This groundbreaking conversation series is a cross-generational exploration of all aspects of women’s health so that you can become your own best health advocate. This Week’s Episode Dr. Nieca is joined by Lori K Parker who spent 10 years as producer on her radio show at SiriusXM, where she debuted the popular segment “Ask Dr. Nieca,” which gave listeners…
On Friday night, Matt Healy made his second appearance at a Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert in Philadelphia at the Lincoln Financial Field. He even took to the stage for a second time after playing guitar in an opening set with Phoebe Bridgers in Nashville last week. He wore his skeleton suit again, before moving to the audience to enjoy the rest of the show. The musician was seated next to Swift’s close friend Blake Lively.Lively was there with her children James, Inez, and Betty, and Swift reportedly shouted out the kids on stage that night. Her track “Betty” is…
European telecom gear makers Ericsson and Nokia on Monday separately announced bagging contracts from India’s largest telecom operator Reliance Jio to build a mega 5G network. The announcements — neither divulged the deal sizes — came amid large network deployments across the country for 5G services, the next-generation technology that promises ultra-high internet speeds, lag-free connectivity, and new-age applications.Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson announced a long-term strategic 5G contract with Reliance Jio to roll out a 5G standalone (SA) network in the country.Ericsson’s energy-efficient 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and solutions from Ericsson Radio System and E-band microwave mobile transport…
Ghost recently released a cover of Iron Maiden’s “Phantom of the Opera” as part of their Phantomime covers EP, which came out on May 19. Paul Di’Anno, the former Iron Maiden vocalist who sang on the original track, has asserted that he doesn’t think Ghost frontman Tobias Forge “tried hard enough vocally” on the cover.When Di’Anno first heard Ghost’s rendition of the Iron Maiden song, he shared his sentiments in a since-deleted Facebook post, where he wrote, “Everyone asking my opinion on the Ghost cover of ‘Phantom’ well not that it matters but it fkn sucks” [via Blabbermouth]. The singer has since revisited…
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By comparing the structures of protein complexes from different lineages of the dangerous Lassa virus, a Scripps Research team identified new antibodies and vaccine targets. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in West Africa become infected with Lassa virus, which can cause Lassa fever and lead to severe illness, long-term side effects or death. There are currently no widely approved treatments or vaccines for the disease. Now, scientists at Scripps Research have determined the structure of the critical protein complex that lets Lassa virus infect human cells. The research, published online in Cell Reports, also identified new antibodies that…