LES NORMAUX: Les Normaux, Book 1 by Janine Janssen, S. Al Sabado Read by Janine Janssen, S. Al Sabado, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Jean Brassard, Xavier Casals, Alexander Cendese, Kyla Garcia, Ramón de Ocampo, Abby Manning, Christopher Salazar, André Santana, Devon Sorvari, Jeanne Syquia | AudioFile Earphones Award [Harper Audio | 2 hrs.] This audiobook adaptation of the graphic novel features a stellar cast and vibrant soundtrack. Sébastien, portrayed by Ramón de Ocampo with a French accent, is freshly moved into a new apartment and ready to finally learn magic. Elia, depicted suavely by Fajer Al-Kaisi in an Italian accent, is the…
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A female bonobo at Kokolopori Bonobo Reserve in the Democratic Republic of the CongoLukas Bierhoff, Kokolopori Bonobo Research Project Bonobos combine their calls in a complex way that forms distinct phrases, a sign that this type of syntax is more evolutionarily ancient than previously thought. Human language, often described as the hallmark of our species, is made up of many different building blocks. One core block is syntax, where meaningful units are combined into longer sequences, like words into sentences. This is made possible through compositionality, where the meaning of the whole is derived from the meaning of the parts.…
In a sea of reboots and revivals, I’m gobsmacked that one of the best shows of the last 20 years hasn’t been in contention. Yes, I’m talking about Jericho. Picture this: It’s 2006, and a post-apocalyptic series premieres on CBS featuring a small Kansas town trying to come to terms with a devastating nuclear attack. It would resonate today, particularly on streaming, so why am I still waiting to find out what became of Jericho’s residents? (CBS/Screenshot) Toplined by Skeet Ulrich, Jericho scratched the Lost itch, introducing mystery after mystery as everyone tried to comprehend what was really happening in…
The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman is opening up about what fans can expect from the MCU movie. Marvel Studios is releasing The Fantastic Four: First Steps this coming July. The movie stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. What did Matt Shakman say about The Fantastic Four: First Steps? Speaking with Empire Magazine, Shakman said that he “really wanted to go with as grounded a version of space as possible. So, no wormholes. Their tech is very much…
Motley Crue have now canceled a May festival appearance as singer Vince Neil continues to recover from a recent medical procedure. Just last month, the band postponed their spring Las Vegas residency to September, and now they’ve revealed that they’re backing out of the 2025 Boardwalk Rock festival on May 17.What Motley Crue Said About their Boardwalk Rock Fest AbsenceThough their previous postponement statement addressed Motley Crue’s Las Vegas residency, it did not mention their other big upcoming appearance at the Boardwalk Rock Fest on May 17.However, they did just issue a new statement confirming their reasoning for backing out of the festival…
As soon as spring rolls around, fashion people begin looking to incorporate their favorite linen pieces into their outfit rotations. This season will be no different, especially since some of the chicest linen separates have begun popping up in the new arrivals sections of the best retailers out there. Zara is no exception—The ever-popular store has a plethora of new linen pieces that I am dying to get my hands on right now.Ahead, I rounded up a selection of the best of the best linen pieces at Zara right now. Think linen pants—everything from casual to tailored options—as well as…
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Blackberry Cove (Sunset Bay Book 3) by Roxanne Snopek: A woman hiding out in an Oregon beach town meets an intrepid journalist determined to uncover her secrets. Netgalley reviewers say: “…you’ll love this emotional, poignant, touching story…well written, with a heartwarming, moving, and engaging plot…A feel-good novel that stresses family as much as romance…a lovely series.” This book is Free on April 2, 2025 Kindle Nook Kobo Apple Books Google Play View Original Source Here
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When it comes to recycling the most precious resource in the Colorado River Basin, Nevada leads six other states, a new report has confirmed. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, combed through often-inaccessible wastewater data to show that Nevada leads the seven states, with a rate of 85% reuse of its wastewater. With no standardized reporting across the country, that often meant calling individual treatment plants and asking for data. “It’s not every day that Nevada has some serious environmental bragging rights,” said Mark Gold, a UCLA professor and director of water scarcity solutions…
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoiler for Found Season 2 Episode 17 “Missing While Manipulated.”] Thank you, Margaret vision! Margaret (Kelli Williams) realizes, when she and Trent (Brett Dalton) run into Heather (Danielle Savre) outside the prison after visiting Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), that his lawyer is really his sister, Lena! Gosselaar directed this episode, and below, he reveals how he changed that moment and teases what’s ahead now that the secret is out. We have that major reveal with Margaret realizing that Heather’s Sir’s sister and then we see that scene again of when she realizes it and that was so…
Straight from its debut at CinemaCon, the latest sneak peek at James Gunn’s Superman is now online. The director (and co-CEO of DC Studios) just debuted the nearly five minute long video on his own social media channels.Much like the first teaser for the film, the real star isn’t the title character but Krypto, who Gunn has reimagined as a loyal but rambunctious puppy. In an expanded version of the scene that appeared in the initial teaser, Superman has been gravely injured and he calls Krypto to help. Instead, Krypto pounces on him, nips at him, and generally tries to play with him…
As we approach the release of Something Beautiful, the ninth studio album from Miley Cyrus, the singer has unveiled her next single. Titled “End of the World,” the escapist tune is an invitation to relinquish responsibilities and dance it out in the face of inevitable apocalypse. “End of the World” follows two existing looks into Something Beautiful; last week, Cyrus shared the album’s title track, along with a cut called “Prelude,” both of which were accompanied by glossy music videos. The visual for “End of the World” continues the sparkled showgirl aesthetic established in “Something Beautiful,” “Prelude,” and the album’s cover art, showing…
Jetking, a Mumbai-based IT training firm, plans to expand its Bitcoin holdings in the coming months. Company CFO Siddharth Bharwani said Thursday Jetking would raise Rs. 6.6 crore by selling 4,28,622 equity shares in compliance with SEBI regulations. The development comes around three months after Jetking became the first publicly listed firm in India to adopt a pro-Bitcoin treasury policy in December 2024. The company aims to use Bitcoin’s high price value to elevate its financial value in the long term.Bharwani, in a post on X, said the company board had approved a “Strategic Fund Raise” plan, proceeds from which…
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. The Best Books of 2025 So Far, According to Vulture …Are we doing quarterly Best Books of the Year lists now? I had to double check the date to make sure it wasn’t June when I encountered Vulture‘s Best Books of 2025 So Far. But, you know what, I’m not going to look a gift horse in the mouth and there really are…
Measles kills between 1 and 3 out of every 1,000 children infected with the viral disease. But even for those who survive the illness, the long-term consequences of measles can be serious. Long after a person recovers from their acute infection, their immune system is compromised — and in rare cases, the measles virus can hide out in the nervous system, roaring back to cause a fatal disease years later.In the short term, measles, caused by a highly contagious virus, usually causes fever, respiratory symptoms like coughing, and a distinctive rash that spreads from the hairline down the body. It…
There’s never a dull moment as we approach upfronts because there’s almost always some shows in jeopardy in the lead-up to May. Last year, it was NCIS: Hawai’i, which was ultimately canceled despite being one of the most-watched shows on broadcast TV. As a diehard NCIS: Hawai’i fan, the decision from CBS to end the show without so much as a conclusion was a gutpunch. (Michael Greenberg/CBS) I’m concerned that The Equalizer will meet the same fate this season. We’re at the beginning of April, and it’s the sole CBS drama still awaiting word on its future. (Michael Greenberg/CBS) The…
Why is cinema still failing autistic women? About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here
Justin Vernon paid a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, where he explained the title of his forthcoming new album SABLE, fABLE. During their conversation, the Bon Iver frontman also talked about collaborating with Taylor Swift and Charli XCX, the awkwardness of being put on the jumbotron at WNBA games, what his neighbors think of his recording studio April Base in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, and more. Watch a video of his interview below.Earlier in the week, Vernon shared the lyrics of a still-unreleased song, “Day One (feat. Dijon and Flock of Dimes),” via a poem in…
Lately, no matter what I put in the morning, I seem to get it wrong. We’ve moved past wool coat season, yet the gusty winds make going without a layer impractical. Step into the sun, and suddenly, you’re too warm. And don’t even get me started on office air-conditioning—shivering through the morning, then overheating by the afternoon. Dressing for spring feels like an impossible balancing act.Silently struggling, I had resigned myself to this uncomfortable way of life for the next few months—that was until I spotted the solution. Stepping out for a stroll in central London, Harry Styles donned a…
Known as the de minimis exemption, it has been used by the Chinese shopping giants Shein and Temu to send millions of packages to the US each year duty-free, helping keep the prices of their products low for Americans. But the exemption is also important for marketplaces like eBay and Etsy that allow people in the US to buy goods from China-based sellers.Scrapping the measure may also negatively impact Amazon, which recently launched a division for affordable made-in-China products that competes directly with Temu and Shein. Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Trump tried scrapping the de…
Know Your Soul: Journeying with the Enneagram by Joseph Howell For anyone seeking healing, wholeness and deeper meaning, “Know Your Soul” is an essential tool. When psychologist and spiritual teacher Joseph Benton Howell lost his son in 2008, the bottom fell out of his world. Years later, his daughter died in her sleep following a relapse after a hard-won period of sobriety. These seismic losses shattered the coping mechanisms that had previously held Howell together. The traditional psychological and spiritual tools he had relied upon his whole adult life could not fully address the depth of grief or the existential…
The Nintendo game Super Mario Advance, a version of Super Mario Bros compatible with a more modern consoleNINTENDO Gamers have especially strong nostalgia for childhood video games and game consoles that they played when they were about 10 years old – at least according to a study of Nintendo Switch players. “Through playing older games, people can feel connected to who they were, and how they were feeling at the time when they played them for the first time,” says Nick Ballou at the University… View Original Source Here
Welcome back, Wallace Boden! Eamonn Walker returns in the April 16 episode of Chicago Fire, and NBC has aired a promo for it. (Walker was a series regular from the beginning of the show until the Season 12 finale. This is his first return since his exit.) Walker’s return comes in the next new episode, titled “Post-Mortem.” The promo offers a look at how the episode will be told in flashbacks and different perspectives. “Last night was every firefighter’s worst nightmare,” Boden says. “Go back to the beginning. I need to know exactly what went wrong. All I’m after is the truth.”…
Posted ahead is the final clue for Celebrity Jeopardy on April 2, 2025. The game show took a break for several weeks after the quarterfinals, but we’re finally back with our first semifinals match of the tournament. Today’s celebrities are actor W. Kamau Bell playing for DonorsChoose, comedian Margaret Cho playing for Friendly House, and actress Jackie Tohn playing for PATH. Here is the final question and answer for Celebrity Jeopardy on 4/02/2025, as well as the wagers and winner of the episode. Celebrity Jeopardy for April 2 – Final Jeopardy Clue The Final Jeopardy clue for Celebrity Jeopardy on…
Fans of English punk icons the Sex Pistols should temper their expectations when it comes to dreams of a reunion with vocalist Johnny Rotten, the singer says. News of a tour from the Sex Pistols emerged in 2024 when it was first announced that the band – featuring original members Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock – were to reunite for a two-night affair to benefit West London’s Bush Hall. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Instead of Rotten (whose real name is John Lydon) taking on the role of frontman,…
Since its highly anticipated return, our eyes have been glued to HBO’s “The White Lotus.” Apart from its completely unhinged plot twists that include an approaching murder, we’re also fascinated by the show’s stellar wardrobe choices. Staying at Thailand’s grandiose Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the central characters master the perfect vacation aesthetic in very distinct ways. From Southern mom Victoria Ratliff’s airy dresses to British millennial Chelsea’s vibrant swimwear and Hollywood star Jaclyn’s statement designer looks, there’s a character on the island who embodies every approach to resortwear. What’s more, all their looks are easily achievable – and you…
Reed Albergotti / Semafor: Google replaces Sissie Hsiao, leader of its consumer AI apps, including Gemini, with Josh Woodward, who leads Google Labs and oversaw NotebookLM’s launch — THE SCOOP — Google is replacing the leader of its consumer AI apps as the focus of the AI race shifts from the underlying models … View Original Source Here
02 Apr 2025 Grace Spaces: Navigating the Disconnect Between Belief and Experience by Allison Bown: In Grace Spaces, Allison Bown invites you into a deeper journey with God, where grace transforms the spaces between belief and experience. Through personal stories, group coaching insights, and the truth of Scripture, she reveals how recognizing these “grace spaces” can lead to healing, growth, and unshakable confidence in God’s presence. This book is Free on April 2, 2025 Kindle Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple For Beginners by Annie Michaels: Discover the easiest way to grow a thriving garden—no matter your space, soil quality, or…
Organelle segmentation on different biology samples by the universal lipid staining and deep learning. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57877-5 A breakthrough in imaging technology promises to transform our understanding of the inner workings of living cells, and provide insights into a wide range of diseases. The study, recently published in the journal Nature Communications, unveils an innovative approach that combines super-resolution imaging with artificial intelligence and deep learning to reveal subcellular structures and dynamics. It was led by researchers from Peking University, Ningbo Eastern Institute of Technology and the University of Technology Sydney. “It’s like taking an airplane over…
One Chicago seems untouchable, but one canceled Chicago Fire spinoff from 2017 tells another story. I’m talking about Chicago Justice — the Law & Order of Chicagoland, which only had 13 episodes before NBC canned it. I loved this show and still miss it. NBC had its reasons, but I think the network made a mistake by axing this legal drama without giving it a chance to shine. (Elizabeth Morris/NBC) I Loved Chicago Justice’s Connection To The Law & Order Universe, But NBC Saw It As A Weakness Chicago Justice was the most connected of all the One Chicago shows…