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Around four years ago, now 77-year-old John Gormly went for what was supposed to be a routine blood test. But the results were life-changing.The test suggested Gormly had colon cancer, which a colonoscopy later confirmed was Stage 2, meaning the cancer had spread through the wall of the colon but not to his lymph nodes.”I thought [my doctor] was wrong,” Gormly, CEO of a construction company near Newport Beach, California, told Live Science. “I go, ‘Nah, I don’t feel anything.’ But there it was. It was real; the colonoscopy showed it.” You may like Gormly was one of the first…
Faith, family and tradition remain at the forefront in “Boston Blue,” CBS’ “Blue Bloods” spinoff that follows Donnie Wahlberg’s Det. Danny Reagan to Beantown, where he looks after Sean. There, father and (newly recast) son encounter the Silvers, a mixed-race, interfaith family whose members occupy nearly every corner of Boston’s justice system. When a heroic act leaves rookie cop Sean (Mika Amonsen, “The Republic of Sarah”) hospitalized, Danny heads to Massachusetts to care for him — and because he can’t help himself, investigate the crime that put his son in harm’s way. The episode also features a guest appearance by…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe really shouldn’t work. It’s too big and too complicated with too many different moving parts that need to be kept in the air at all times. In order to make it work you need a cinematic juggler as good as Kevin Feige to keep all the pieces where they need to be — and you need very important scenes that, especially in the MCU’s beginning, helped to ground the reality of this heightened world.In our latest Marvel video, we take a look at one of those scenes — maybe the single most important scene in the…
Cameron Winter sings Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” in the launch trailer for the ROG Xbox Ally. At least, that is what we can deduce based on the seemingly unmistakeable tenor of the singer’s voice; neither Winter nor Geese have acknowledged the song, and nobody is credited for the music in the trailer’s description. The acts’ representatives did not respond to requests for comment. Decide for yourself below.If any doubts remain over the artist’s identity (or identities), one person we can rule out is Brian Eno, composer of the Windows 95 startup sound for Xbox owner Microsoft. In May,…
Being a cool girl may seem like an elusive goal to achieve, but it’s actually simpler than you think. Charlie XCX, for example, is *the* resident cool girl. What does she wear to exude such an effortless air about her? In this week’s case, she utilized just two important factors in her closet. Number one: Wear loose-fitting jeans (preferably a mid-wash pair with a lived-in look). Number two: Wear a pair of “weird” flats, namely, extreme square-toe shoes.Recently, while on a night out in New York City, home of the cool girls around the globe, the singer was spotted strolling…
Bose is well known for its noise-canceling headphones and earbuds, and the high-end QuietComfort Ultra (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are currently marked down to just $329 on Amazon, with the same discount at Best Buy. You’ll have to move fast, though, as both sites feature countdown timers with less than 24 hours remaining as I write this.Photograph: Ryan WaniataThe QuietComfort Ultra sit right near the top of our list of the best noise-canceling headphones, and for good reason. They sound great, with top-tier clarity and detail, and our reviewer Ryan Waniata was particularly impressed by the “fabulous instrumental separation” and the…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Bloody Banquet? My mother was a huge movie buff, and for years the two of us used to watch all the old 1930s–50s mystery movies together. With that in mind, I wanted both of my mystery series to incorporate a solid whodunit, full of clues to follow along with, and plenty of humor. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of A Bloody Banquet, what would they be? I’ve been trying to think of a good one. The two protagonists, Vivian and Preston, are…
Artificial sweeteners may have gut microbiome benefitsRobert K. Chin/Alamy Using low-calorie sweeteners in place of sugar seems to give beneficial gut microbes a boost and help people maintain weight loss. The finding, from one of the longest trials of sweeteners to date, indicates these products may not be as harmful as some studies have suggested. A string of studies in recent years has raised concerns that some low-calorie sweeteners may not be as healthy as they seem. They are a popular option for those trying to keep off weight, but research has found they may stoke hunger, increase blood sugar…
ABC The doctor is out! For now, at least. TVLine has confirmed that Caterina Scorsone, who plays Dr. Amelia Shepherd on “Grey’s Anatomy,” will be taking a short break from the ABC medical procedural. Following her character’s decision to take a much-needed sabbatical, Scorsone’s next on-screen appearance will come in 2026. Thursday’s episode ended with Amelia telling Richard that she hasn’t taken a vacation day in four years, and after everything she’s experienced recently — including Monica’s death, for which she partially blames herself — she would greatly benefit from…
In the back section…Jafar PanahiMarina Ashioti talks to the Iranian legend who discusses his deserving Palme d’Or-winner, It Was Just an Accident.Lynne RamseyHannah Strong meets one of her film heroes to discuss the stylish psychodrama, Die My Love.Julia DucournauThe Alpha director talks about her new film’s sincere reflection of the Aids crisis with Hannah Strong.Kelly ReichardtThe American auteur chats to David Jenkins about her stunning existential heist movie, The Mastermind.Harris DickinsonThe actor-turned-director on the euphoric struggle of making his debut feature, Urchin.Nia DaCostaLeila Latif talks Hedda and the upswing of Black talent in Hollywood with this industrious writer/director.In reviewJafar Panahi’s It…
Taylor Swift is one powerful woman. Just by wearing an aquarium’s T-shirt in a small snippet of her The Release Party of a Showgirl film, the pop star inspired countless fans to seek one out for themselves — raising $2 million for otter conservation in the process. In an online statement shared Thursday (Oct. 16), the Monterey Bay Aquarium revealed that so many Swifties had purchased one of the shirts online, the clothing item is now on back order. The T-shirt sported by Swift was first printed in the 1990s, and after her fashion choice in the Showgirl movie sparked…
Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch: Reddit announces that it is expanding its Google Gemini-powered search experience to five new languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese — Reddit announced Thursday that it is expanding its AI-powered search experience to five new languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. View Original Source Here
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Jeff Hiller to Host National Book Awards with Musical Guest Corinne Bailey Rae Fresh off of his Emmy win for Somebody, Somewhere (which I loved), Jeff Hiller will host the National Book Awards on November 19th. (Hiller’s recent memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success, is an absolute riot on audio, I might add). Corinne Bailey Rae will…
Microscopic images of the newly discovered bacterium, Caulobacter inopinatus. (A) A single cell with a tail-like flagellum used for swimming. (B, C) Cells that have attached to a surface with stalk-like extensions. Credit: University of Hawaii at Manoa A new species of bacteria has been discovered off the coast of Oʻahu, shedding light on how unseen microbial life connects Hawaiʻi’s land and sea ecosystems. Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa identified Caulobacter inopinatus, a previously unknown species of bacteria found in seawater collected near a beach on Oʻahu’s south shore. The finding—published October 16 in the International Journal…
ABC After last week’s devastating premiere (R.I.P., Monica!), Grey’s Anatomy fans were in desperate need of a win, and that’s exactly what they got on Thursday with the long-awaited return of Kelly McCreary. The on-record purpose of Maggie’s visit was to support Amelia after losing Monica (whom she accidentally referred to as “Veronica”), which is how most of her time on screen was spent. Heck, if Maggie and Meredith didn’t literally pull her out of bed, she’d probably still be there now. Beyond being distraught over Monica’s death, Amelia confessed…
General Hospital recently saw the return of Ryan Paevey as Nathan West in a huge plot twist. With Nathan coming back from the dead after being shot in the chest back in 2018, Paevey seems excited about playing his GH character again. Many fans think that Peter August has returned in Nathan’s disguise. However, there is a lot of speculation among fans about the mystery behind Nathan’s return has not yet been revealed. Could Nathan be Peter August in disguise on General Hospital? On the show, Nathan West is the son of Cesar Faison and Liesl Obrecht, and brother of…
“Does the whole world stop and orgasm just because it happens? No.”When he joined Loudwire Nights on Tuesday (Oct. 14), Tobias Forge opened up about what it meant to him to have Ghost’s latest album, Skeleta, hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart earlier this year.Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this article.”[But] behind the curtains, in the industry, it means a lot,” Forge shared with host Chuck Armstrong.”Your name is a little bit more seriously taken within the industry…it comes in handy at certain points. I’m raving, dancing all around the fire here.”Along…
Sofia Richie Grainge and Revolve have teamed up to launch SRG, a new in-house brand created and designed by Richie Grainge herself. After the designer spent years in the fashion world as an entrepreneur, muse, and creative collaborator, SRG feels like the natural evolution of her refined aesthetic.”SRG is a reflection of the way I’ve always approached getting dressed: intentional, timeless, and personal,” Richie Grainge shared in a press release. “I wanted to create a brand people return to season after season with pieces built on quality and created for longevity. Bringing SRG to life has been a vision I’ve…
Thousands of networks—many of them operated by the US government and Fortune 500 companies—face an “imminent threat” of being breached by a nation-state hacking group following the breach of a major maker of software, the federal government warned Wednesday.F5, a Seattle-based maker of networking software, disclosed the breach on Wednesday. F5 said a “sophisticated” threat group working for an undisclosed nation-state government had surreptitiously and persistently dwelled in its network over a “long-term.” Security researchers who have responded to similar intrusions in the past took the language to mean the hackers were inside the F5 network for years.UnprecedentedDuring that time,…
God Storys by Victorya Wright Offers a beautiful perspective on grace at work. From a remote Italian village where a chance reunion bridges generations, to a sunlit California beach where a stranger’s kindness sparks a lifelong bond, God Storys offers an awe-inspiring odyssey through moments that defy mere coincidence. In this compilation of 30 true-life vignettes, Victorya Wright shares her personal encounters with the divine, inviting readers to see that what we often call “happenstance” might just be a higher power at work. The result is a moving tapestry of faith-filled stories — or “God-instances,” as Wright calls them —…
The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) entering Earth’s atmosphere increased by a record amount in 2024, locking in further global warming, according to a new report.CO2 levels increased by 3.5 parts per million (ppm) from 2023 to 2024, marking the largest one-year increase since modern records began in 1957. Researchers attributed the record rise to humanity’s continued use of fossil fuels, a surge in wildfires, and less absorption from Earth’s carbon sinks (such as oceans and forests) that naturally take CO2 out of the atmosphere.Scientists have warned for decades that humanity needs to reduce the amount of CO2 in the…
Kate McKinnon is feeling the love: The “Saturday Night Live” alum will play Aphrodite in Season 3 of Disney+’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” Variety reports. McKinnon will recur as Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, who “can alter her appearance depending on the beholder” and “must be sure that Percy Jackson respects the power and importance of love before she agrees to offer aid on his quest,” per the official description. Based on the bestselling fantasy book series, “Percy Jackson” earned a Season 3 renewal at Disney+ in March. Season 2 is set to debut Wednesday, Dec. 10 on the streamer; get a…
When horror sequels work, they deepen a film’s spooky lore, elevate fear, or even reinvent their franchise altogether. But when they fail, they remind audiences just how hard it is to recapture what made a great horror flick so awesome in the first place.A great horror film can linger in the collective consciousness for decades — its atmosphere, performances, and themes becoming part of genre history, and even influencing countless other films and areas of pop culture.But a poorly made sequel can unravel that legacy almost overnight. When studios rush to capitalize on a hit, the results can often trade…
Britney Spears used cocaine during a period when she was also breastfeeding their sons, her ex-husband Kevin Federline is alleging in a new memoir. Spears responded in a lengthy X post, calling Federline’s behavior “gaslighting” and writing that his book is full of “little white lies.” Federline’s memoir is salaciously titled You Thought You Knew, and excerpts have appeared in a number of outlets ahead of the October 21st release. A section shared with US Weekly is set in 2006, when Preston was 13 months old, Jayden was one month old, and both were breastfeeding. Federline claims he was alerted to…
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Only Rogue Actions (Galactic Bonds Book 5)? I love stories where the characters discover more about their magic, powers, or abilities. In Only Rogue Actions, my heroine and hero are trying to figure out all the nuances of the connection and magic they share, but they are soon targeted by a new villain. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? I love reading all kinds of fantasy, romance, sci-fi, spy thrillers, mysteries, and graphic novels—just about anything! What books are…
A computer illustration of a cross-section of a lipid nanoparticle carrying the mRNA of a virus (orange strands)Science Photo Library / Alamy Vaccines that resemble viruses generally produce a stronger immune response, while mRNA versions are much quicker and cheaper to make. Now we are getting the best of both worlds, in the form of mRNA vaccines that code for virus-like nanoparticles, rather than just individual proteins, as is the case with existing covid-19 mRNA vaccines. Grace Hendricks at the University of Washington in Seattle and her colleagues have shown that an mRNA version of a covid-19 nanoparticle vaccine produces…
When a social media user starts posting about how Chris doped during her Olympic career, Ben tells her to brush it off. But she can’t, and when news outlets start picking up the story, it really gets under the former Olympian’s skin. Her husband/manager, Marcus, eventually figures out that the poster is Tunde Johnson, a former teammate of Chris’. Despite his pleas for her to let him and their lawyers do the job, Chris leaves Tunde a scathing voicemail… that Tunde immediately posts online. When UBN takes her off the air for a while, Chris feels silenced — until she…
In Scott Derrickson’s 1978-set The Black Phone, ‘the Grabber’ (Ethan Hawke) was just a run-of-the-mill masked killer. His boy victims, however, were unrestful spirits, contacting latest abductee Finney (Mason Thames) through a disconnected old phone in the Grabber’s basement dungeon with tips on surviving. Ultimately, the ghost-guided Finney killed the Grabber. Box-office success made a sequel inevitable, but also posed a problem: how do you follow up a story whose iconic villain ends up very dead, and whose narrative threads have all been tied up? The answer is to go back before moving forward. For Derrickson’s Black Phone 2, again co-written with C. Robert Cargill, opens…