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The Order of the Wolf (Species Chronicles, Book Two: Covenant) by Lisa Lacriola Urban fantasy lovers are sure to devour this quick read in a single sitting — and beg for more! Looking for a quick fantasy read that hits the spot? Lisa Lacriola serves up just what you need in the second installment of her Species Chronicles, The Order of the Wolf: Covenant. The story follows Toni Luello after the events of the first book, The Order of the Wolf: Lineage, where the disappearance of her great-aunt leads Toni to discover a secret society of witches and…

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Quick factsMilestone: Transistor patentedDate: Oct. 3, 1950Where: Bell Labs; Murray Hill, New JerseyWho: John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and William ShockleyOn Oct. 3, 1950, three scientists at Bell Labs in New Jersey received a U.S. patent for what would become one of the most important inventions of the 20th century — the transistor.John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and William Shockley had submitted the patent application for a “three-electrode circuit element utilizing semiconductor materials” two years earlier, and it would be another few years before the full significance of this technology became clear.The transistor was initially designed because AT&T wanted to improve its…

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Before it was called Avengers: Doomsday, the next Avengers movie was going to be called Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. (Hopefully by now you don’t need us to explain the name change. If you do, we’re in trouble.)But changing The Kang Dynasty into Doomsday is not as simple as swapping one character for another and changing a couple of movie logos. Even if we never see Kang onscreen again, we suspect that Kang and Doctor Doom had some history together in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stuff that may have already happened that we just never saw. In fact, some events we did see throughout the MCU might…

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Megadeth have released “Tipping Point,” the first single off their upcoming final album.You can listen to the song and see the lyrics to “Tipping Point” below.’Tipping Point’ Is Classic Megadeth — And Its Video Is Creepy as Hell”Tipping Point” is textbook Megadeth — which is to say it’s a full-throttle thrasher crammed with blazing solos, crunchy riffs and relentless double-bass drumming.”Tipping Point” marks Megadeth’s first studio recording with new guitarist Teemu Mantysaari, who replaced Kiko Loureiro in 2023. The self-titled album will be the band’s first with bassist James LoMenzo since 2009’s Endgame.Megadeth’s 2026 Album and Farewell Tour PlansMegadeth will release Megadeth in 2026 and support the album with a global farewell tour, which…

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Gen Z discovers boho chic—I predicted at the start of fall that chunky clogs would make a comeback. Fashion people have been flirting with the boho-chic aesthetic, but this year, we’ve seen the free-spirited aesthetic blossom. From spring to fall, fashion people can’t get enough of this bohemian style. Studded clogs, lace-trim detailing, wild florals, and romantic ruffles have made their way to the runways and Instagram feeds of 2025 fashion.Chloé and Isabel Marant dominate the bohemian aesthetic, but with their prices a bit out of my price range, I turn to Free People for my budget-friendly boho-chic fix. Right…

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As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, HBO Max—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams.Below is a list of some of our favorite films streaming on HBO Max—from Oscar-winning epics to dystopian sci-fi classics. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our picks for the best shows on HBO Max. If you’re looking for even more recommendations, check out our lists of the best movies on Netflix, the best movies…

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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Echoes in Snowfall? I wanted to write a story about second chances, where you get to rewind and replay a moment to change the outcome. I’ve experienced many moments when it seemed like time lined up at exactly the right moment for something notable to happen. If time had lagged or gone too fast, the outcome would have been altered. In my Author’s Note, I share a personal story about this. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Echoes in Snowfall, what would they…

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Melting ice sheets in Antarctica will raise sea levelsDurkTalsma/Getty Images Antarctica may have passed a climate tipping point of no return, scientists are warning, with mounting evidence that a sudden slump in sea ice formation since 2016 is linked to human-induced ocean warming. For decades, Antarctic sea ice levels remained relatively stable despite rising global temperatures. But that shifted suddenly in 2016, when the extent of sea ice began to sharply fall. In February 2023, Antarctic sea ice set a new record minimum, the third record-breaking summer for low sea ice in just seven years. September 2023 also saw a…

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Of course there have been inevitable (and not entirely unfair) jokes about The Rock running for an Oscar since The Smashing Machine was announced, but Safdie and Johnson certainly make a compelling case for it. While even a wig and some prosthetics can’t hide his incredibly recognisable visage, there’s a delicateness and vulnerability Johnson brings to the role as well as obvious physical command that combine into a mesmerising and empathetic character study. He understands Kerr – undoubtedly because he was a part of the wrestling world long before he was an actor – and watching how deftly he delivers this performance, it’s a shame Johnson…

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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed it will have agents at Super Bowl LX, reports TMZ. In a statement, the agency said, “There is no safe haven for violent criminal illegal aliens in the United States.” Get Super Bowl Tickets Here The confirmation follows recent comments made by Corey Lewandowski, who currently serves as an advisor to the United States Department of Homeland Security. During an appearance on conservative commentator Benny Johnson’s The Benny Show, Lewandowski warned that ICE would have a presence at the 2026 Super Bowl, where Bad Bunny is set to perform the Halftime Show. Related Video“There is…

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Featured Podcasts Great Chat: Too late to AI proof your career? A podcast mostly about tech. Brought to you weekly by Angela Du, Sally Shin, Mac Bohannon, Helen Min, and Ashley Mayer. Subscribe to Great Chat. Big Technology Podcast: Microsoft’s Head of Cloud & AI on the AI Buildout’s Risks and ROI — With Scott Guthrie The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Subscribe to Big Technology Podcast. [trading places]: Isomer Capital 🔬 | SpaceX $400B Valuation 🚀 | Nvidia 🤝 OpenAI | Revolut: Buy Sell…

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If you are looking for horror books to add to your TBR for the official start of Spooky Month, Libby has shared with us the most popular horror books checked out last month across the North American public library Space. The list is full of great bestsellers and very popular horror books—there’s even a classic that was first published 128 years ago—but if you would also like horror written by people with different perspectives, here’s a post on recent BIPOC horror books to read this year. It includes South Korean ghost stories (The Midnight Timetable: A Novel in Ghost Stories by…

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Western cultures tend to view teens as moody, irresponsible, and rebellious. However, in China and in other cultures, the teen years are viewed more positively and seen as a time of learning how to become responsible and fulfilling family obligations. Previous research shows that fulfilling family obligations is an important marker of maturity and that as adolescents continue to improve their skills, they can contribute more to their families. Past studies also show that when teens are seen in a more positive light, they tend to do better in school. They are also more engaged, use…

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Considering how the show ended, many fans are eager to know whether Wayward Season 2 is in the works or not. While the series was created as a miniseries, there are signs that a second season might happen. During an interview, the show creator spoke about the possibility of exploring a story beyond what the viewers have currently seen. Did Wayward get canceled or renewed for Season 2? Netflix has neither renewed nor canceled Wayward Season 2. Given that it was a miniseries, the chances are low. However, the showmaker believes that there’s more to the story. During an interview…

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Yo La Tengo and Jad Fair have announced a reissue of their rare 1998 collaborative LP Strange but True. Long out-of-print and unavailable to stream, the album will be released on vinyl, CD, and, for the first time, digital platforms. All versions are set to arrive December 12 via Joyful Noise and Bar/None. Listen to “Texas Man Abducted By Aliens for Outer Space Joyride” below.The songs on Strange but True are titled after headlines from the periodical Weekly World News, which were gathered by David Fair, Jad Fair’s brother and bandmate in Half Japanese. “When I started as a musician,…

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While I tend to lean toward basics, there’s always that one unsung hero in my closet that I neglect every fall, a “boring” basic, if you will: the turtleneck. I know, it’s a fashion crime, but in my defense, I’m from the South, and getting acclimated to cooler weather is still an ongoing process. So, each fall, I feel stuck on what to wear. That is, until I saw Pamela Anderson’s recent Parisian-chic outfit.Her look consisted of all-black basics, including cigarette pants, styled with a pair of pumps, accessorized with black sunglasses, and, of course, an elegant turtleneck. Sometimes, styling…

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Hi. it turns out Prime Day is only really a suggestion on the calendar. A lot of brands like to kick out early Prime Day deals before getting lost in the big din of Prime Big Deal Days on October 7-8. (See here for early Prime Day deals on laptops, earbuds, and more.)The two most popular espresso machines on Earth—as judged by Amazon sales, anyway–are both on sale for $100 off this week, ahead of Amazon Prime Day’s October reprise. These are a couple of the best early Prime Day Deals.$100 off Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier Before Prime DayPhotograph: Tyler…

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The Bering Land Bridge that once connected Asia and Alaska may have emerged much later during the last ice age than previously thought, narrowing the window of time during which humans could have migrated to the Americas, increasing evidence suggests.The land bridge likely existed about 35,000 years ago, before the coldest part of the last ice age, known as the last glacial maximum (LGM), a new study finds. This jibes with one of the oldest reputably dated sites of human activity in the Americas — the 23,000-year-old footprints found at White Sands National Park in New Mexico.The finding “suggests that…

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Movies never change. (Unless they were directed George Lucas. Then they might change.) Once a director locks their movie and releases it into the theaters, it’s incredibly rare (again, unless the director is named George Walton Lucas Jr.) for the film to evolve with the times. Sometimes, as new generations of viewers discover a film, the consensus opinion might change. The movie itself does not.That’s also true of individual movie reviews. A website like Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic might add new takes on an old film, but the original ones from the initial release sit in their archive forever. So you can go look…

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Okeechobee is back. After a three year hiatus, the south Florida festival is returning in 2026 with a lineup featuring Australian dance star Fisher, two performances from bass-funk producer Griz, hip-hop/R&B royalty T-Pain and indie folk stars The Lumineers. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The fest will also announce additional headliners in the coming months. The rest of the sprawling lineup is largely dance music focused and features Alison Wonderland, LP Giobbi, Big Gigantic, Big Wild, Gramatik, LSDream, Tycho, Ganja White Night and The Disco Biscuits, along with artists from outside the genre including Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Flipturn,…

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Featured Podcasts The Talk Show With John Gruber: ‘Iconic Pig Lipstick’, With John Moltz The director’s commentary track for Daring Fireball. Long digressions on Apple, technology, design, movies, and more. Subscribe to The Talk Show With John Gruber. Invest Like the Best: Dylan Patel – Inside the Trillion-Dollar AI Buildout The leading destination to learn about business and investing. We do this by showcasing exceptional talent and ideas. Subscribe to Invest Like the Best. Decoder with Nilay Patel: Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV A show from the Verge about big ideas…

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30 Sep 2025 Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week, including Tess Manchester, Brian Kavanagh, A. M. Holloway, and more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading! Related grant View Original Source Here

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Why do most people have an “innie” belly button?Tatiana Gorbunova / Alamy The belly button, it turns out, is one of the least-studied parts of the human body. But one of its great mysteries may now have been solved – why most people have an innie, or concave belly button. This may be due to a previously unknown structure that pulls the belly button inwards. The discovery arose when a team of researchers was trying to determine the best techniques for abdominal and hernia repair surgeries, which often involve incisions to the belly button, also known as the umbilicus or…

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It’s easy to feel invisible in a city of 8.8 million people – even more so if you’re one of London’s estimated 12,000 rough sleepers. Mike (Frank Dillane) seems to take it mostly in his stride; he’s figured out the best spot to hide his meagre possessions (behind two commercial bins) and only seems mildly irritated when he’s woken from his spot on the pavement by an over-zealous street preacher with a PA system. But to the legions of fast-moving commuters in East London, he might as well be a ghost. Even when Mike does receive a small gesture of kindness from a stranger, desperate…

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