As part of the recent trend (which you either love or hate) of horror takes on beloved childhood classics, Cinderella’s Curse has been announced.The film follows in the wake of similarly conceived horror versions of kids’ favorites like Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, and The Mean One (AKA the horror film of The Grinch). These movies tend to be panned by critics, while audiences are generally somewhat merciful. For example, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has a critic score of three percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, the audience score is 50 percent The Mean One did somewhat better with critics, but not quite as well with…
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Dodged A Bullet? I work in special education and I wanted to create a character who had a special education background – she’s dyslexic- and I wanted her to be scrappy and clever. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Dodged A Bullet, what would they be? Can’t hold us By Macklemore or Sunshine by OneRepublic. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? Mysteries or Horror – I love to write mysteries and am scared…
Jeopardy!‘s June 1 match is causing a stir among fans following one player’s surprising comeback late in the rounds. After getting off to a rocky start by beginning Double Jeopardy in the negative with – $200, quality control specialist, Jared Watson managed to pull out a win boosting his score with the third Daily Double and some correct responses during Double Jeopardy. Jared discovered all three Daily Doubles, losing the first and second, before scoring $2000 in the third. (Credit: Jeopardy!, Inc.) The first loss put him into the negative, and the second dropped him down by $3,000 during the…
In the Atari game Skiing, the object is to move left and right to hit poles while avoiding trees An artificial intelligence has learned to play the Atari computer game Skiing 6000 times more quickly just by reading the instruction manual first. The same approach could help teach AIs to drive cars or robots to use household appliances. Atari computer games from the 1980s have become a benchmark problem for AI research because they have simple controls, but greater complexity when it comes to completing levels. The core approach is to … Article amended on 9 March 2023We have corrected…
Priyanka Chopra continues on her style streak, this time in a feature story for The Zoe Report. The interview focuses on her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures; her new thriller spy series, “Citadel”; and her family life. The 40-year-old star poses for Lauren Dukoff in summer-friendly dresses that take on the season’s boldest trends — all of which were chosen for the shoot by Jan-Michael Quammie. It’s not unlike Chopra to slip into a skin-revealing silhouette with confidence, but it feels as though the seafoam Frederick Anderson number — complete with a plunging neckline that extends to the navel, an…
Samsung Galaxy S23 is expected to go official early next year. Ahead of the official debut, a known tipster has suggested the key specifications of the Galaxy S22 successor on Twitter. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is said to feature an AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. The upcoming handset could be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Samsung is said to pack a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel main sensor on the Galaxy S23. It could feature a 3,900mAh battery with support for 25W charging.Tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) tweeted the alleged specifications of the Samsung…
A Fender Stratocaster smashed onstage by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s tour in support of Nevermind has sold for $595,900 at auction. The guitar — a reassembled-yet-unplayable left-handed black Strat — went for around 10 times its original estimate of $60-80k at a Julien’s Auction this past weekend at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. The instrument was signed (in one way or another) by all three members of Nirvana, including Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl. This particular Strat had some personal significance, as it was gifted by Cobain to his friend and fellow Seattle music cohort, the…
The Old Oak – first-look review 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) { json…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Sometimes I’m in the mood to read a book that will rip my heart out and then stitch it back in. And then to recover from that, I need some fluffy romances. Fluffy romance books can have a lot in common with cozy romance books, but I do think they are key differences. To me, coziness is about establishing an inviting atmosphere that manifests in storytelling modes, settings, professions, and plot lines. Meanwhile, I think of fluffiness as an emotional register. Rather than…
Big cats have tested positive for the coronavirus before, but this is the first known case of a lion probably transmitting the infection to zoo workersJames Ahmed / EyeEm/Getty Images A lion that was infected with the coronavirus probably passed it on to two zoo employees, researchers have said in a new paper. Viral samples collected from the animal and the two workers were identical, with contact tracing suggesting the employees didn’t catch the infection in any other way. Previous studies suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has been passed from people to animals, such … Read The Full Article Here
Most of the McMurrays conquered their dreams, but just as victories were won, they had to deal with more unwanted news. Cash finally achieved his dreams on Ride Season 1 Episode 10, so Missy and Tuff thought they could go after theirs for a while. However, some unexpected visitors and news may alter the family forever. Let’s discuss how to road to Cheyenne changed the McMurrays. History felt like it was repeating itself since Tucker was taunting and threatening Cash as he did before Austin’s last ride. If anything, I deserve a thank you. If it were to get out…
In the years since its launch, the bag has been revisioned in a rainbow of hues. Though, the black, tan, beige and green colourways are easily the most prevalent on our social media feeds.Instantly recognisable and unlike anything else out there, the Loewe Puzzle Bag has become something of a cult item. It’s particularly popular amongst minimal-style enthusiasts who can’t help but gravitate towards the bag’s clean lines coupled with its ingenious design, which earned the bag its place alongside other (arguably more traditional) classic handbags. Read The Full Article Here
It was the spring of 2016, and I was in the Oval Office, waiting to interview for a job. Only I wasn’t in Washington, DC. I was at the headquarters of GitHub, a code hosting platform, in San Francisco, sitting inside a perfect, full-size replica of the office of the president of the United States.A woman arrived to retrieve me. Shaking my hand, she explained that the Oval Office was being dismantled and replaced with a café for employees. We’re trying to make things a little more practical, she said, with a shrug and a barely detectable roll of her…
The mixotrophic protist Paramecium bursaria can eat bacteria or use photosynthesis to get energy and carbon. Photosynthesis occurs inside the endosymbiotic Chlorella algae (green spheres) that live inside P bursaria cells. Credit: Daniel Wieczynski New research finds that a warming climate could flip globally abundant microbial communities from carbon sinks to carbon emitters, potentially triggering climate change tipping points. The findings are published in Functional Ecology. Mixotrophic microbes are organisms that can switch between photosynthesizing like plants (absorbing carbon dioxide) and eating like animals (releasing carbon dioxide). They are globally abundant, commonly found in freshwater and marine environments, and estimated…
It must be a daunting task to try to prank pop music’s reigning troll, but Eric Andre sure gave it his best shot. Lil Nas X had quite the visit at The Eric Andre Show, as you can see from a sneak-peek clip of the upcoming Season 6 premiere episode (via Rolling Stone). Complete with a saucy new hairdo and decór reminiscent of an ’80s porno set, Andre welcomed Lil Nas X with a roar of audience applause and a jingle from the in-house band. The pair hardly had a moment to chat before a strange, screaming presence began bulging…
Riddle of Fire – first-look review 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) { json…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Timeborne? Ever since I was a little girl, I was constantly telling stories to my friends and family. When I got older, I became obsessed with books and reading. I was able to escape reality and read about different places and people. When I turned sixteen I wanted to write my own book and started plotting out my favorite themes and tropes, and that’s how I created my time traveling series. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? My favorite…
Ever since Madison Clark popped back up after most characters thought she was dead, I wondered how the series would handle her reunions with the people from her past. Fear the Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 3 was a satisfying hour of this Walking Dead spinoff because it had a clear focus, many reunions, and significant shifts that will drive the final three episodes of the first half of Fear the Walking Dead Season 8. We’ll start with Madison and June. Kim Dickens and Jenna Elfman are two of the finest actors, and they managed to deliver the raw emotion…
Graphical abstract. Credit: Science of The Total Environment (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163425 Traditional plastic, based on fossil oil, has flooded the Earth and there is microplastic in all living things. This has led to intensive research for alternatives that decompose faster in nature. Bio-based polymers based on cane sugar are one such option. The most common bioplastic is poly-L-lactide (PLA), which is used in 3D printers, textiles, food packaging, disposable cutlery and other applications. Bioplastics also have a negative impact on biological life. Doctoral student Azora König Kardgar at the University of Gothenburg has found that the behavior of small perch…
Photography by Getty Images When in Cannes, ’do as the French ’do. By Lauren Knowles Date May 25, 2023 To bang, or not to bang — that is always the question. Bangs often get a bad rap. It’s easy to get scissor-happy and snip away at our fringe until it winds up too short…or in a regrettable bowl cut. You either love ’em or hate ’em, but there’s no denying a solid set of bangs when you spot them. RELATED: Dyson Debuts the Airstrait, a Revolutionary Wet-to-dry Hair Straightener This summer, when it comes to bangs our vote is a…
Hotta found, to his surprise, that a simple sequence of events could, in fact, induce the quantum vacuum to go negative—giving up energy it didn’t appear to have. “First I thought I was wrong,” he said, “so I calculated again, and I checked my logic. But I could not find any flaw.”The trouble arises from the bizarre nature of the quantum vacuum, which is a peculiar type of nothing that comes dangerously close to resembling a something. The uncertainty principle forbids any quantum system from settling down into a perfectly quiet state of exactly zero energy. As a result, even…
Metallica’s 11th album 72 Seasons is finally here, and the members of the band have shared a video breaking down the record track-by-track, giving their take on each one and what makes them special.By now, most Metallica fans have probably heard the album in full at lease once, and others, perhaps many more than once. So, you know how you feel about it after the first spin, and you already know how we feel about it (read our review of 72 Seasons here). But what about the members of Metallica themselves?In the video, which they shared earlier today on their social media, James Hetfield,…
Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall wins the 2023 Palme d’Or – Little White Lies 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…
Perfectly Imperfectly YOU by Jamie James The drive for perfectionism is something all of us have faced, and children are no exception to the rule. Social norms play a huge role in kids’ lives, from the school to the playground and even in online spaces. But fitting in is a lot easier said than done, and often comes at the cost of children embracing their authentic selves. The question is, how do you assure your little one that being ‘outside the norm’ is perfectly normal? Author Jamie James has the answer in the charming and empowering story Perfectly Imperfectly YOU. This story in verse encourages…
Artistic depiction of KISS exfoliation and photoemission experiment. 2D material is separated from the parent crystal due to stronger interaction with the substrate. UV light is used to photo-emit electrons allowing studies of the electronic structure by direct imaging of the electronic bands, as seen in the background. Credit: Antonija Grubišić-Čabo and Dina Maniar, University of Groningen Ever since the discovery of the two-dimensional form of graphite (called graphene) almost twenty years ago, interest in 2D materials and their special physical properties has skyrocketed. Famously, graphene was produced by exfoliating bulk graphite using sticky tape. Although it was good enough…
Finally, there was a case resembling one from the Blacklist, and it was good. Raymond continued his amends tour with Siya in tow on The Blacklist Season 10, Episode 14. Elsewhere, the team worked on a peculiar case involving brides and disappearing husbands. The Congressman Hudson threat took a backseat at this hour, giving other storylines a chance to develop. That was a good decision because Hudson has been all bite and no bark. It was starting to get boring. It became clear that Raymond was on an unburdening mission on The Blacklist Season 10, Episode 13, when he sold all…
The dating rumors between Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian were squashed by Brady’s rep, Page Six, and Entertainment Tonight this afternoon. Brady’s rep flat-out denied any romantic connection between the two stars to Entertainment Tonight.Both outlets confirmed that while Kardashian does indeed know the relatively newly single former football player, she is not romantically involved with him.A “well-placed” source told Page Six that there’s “currently ‘no romance’” between Brady and Kardashian. “Kim and Tom are friendly. She phoned him and asked him for his advice on Baker’s Bay,” the source said, noting Kardashian has been looking to buy property there.…
Vivo X90 series is believed to be in the works and may debut in December. This flagship lineup is said to include the vanilla Vivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro, and Vivo X90 Pro+. Previous rumours have suggested that these smartphones may come with a next-generation MediaTek Dimensity 9000-series chipset. A reliable tipster has now revealed that this chipset could be the rumoured MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC. MediaTek is expected to unveil this chipset in November, before the expected launch of the Vivo X90 series.Tipster Why Lab has said that the Vivo X90 series may feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC.…
Last night was Outkast Night as the Atlanta Braves took on (and defeated) the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. The Braves celebrated the iconic hip-hop duo with food items named after Outkast songs and a commemorative bobblehead. Plus, Big Boi threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Watch the rapper take the mound below.Big Boi, who threw out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game in 2013, joined the Braves broadcasters in the booth to discuss his pitch, his love of the Atlanta baseball team, and more. Check out the interview at MLB.com.André 3000, despite being the group member who…
For years now, Netflix has threatened to crack down on password sharing among its millions of members (and their moms and dads and ex-husbands and so on). But now the plans are beginning in earnest in the U.S. And if Netflix has its way, any person who is using another subscriber’s account for free will now have to pay — $8 a month.In an email sent to Netflix subscribers this week, the company wrote that “your Netflix account is for you and the people you live with — your household.” They added that if you want “you can share your…