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CBC NEWS
TITLE: Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland
DESCRIPTION: 
Russian officials, encouraged by President Vladimir Putin, are rolling out programs to encourage women to have more children, by starting to have babies earlier in life.
TITLE: Alleged poison seller linked to 131 deaths sued by Ontario teen's parents
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TITLE: Canadians among women accusing ex-Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual abuse
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TITLE: After pager explosions in Lebanon, should we be concerned about smartphones?
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TITLE: Can an image of frozen penguin chicks spark climate action?
DESCRIPTION: 
In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at how artists hope to inspire climate action with sometimes graphic images, see how this year's wildfire season really compares to past years, and hear some strategies for dealing with climate anxiety.
TITLE: Wolfs: Clooney, Pitt vehicle is fine but forgettable
DESCRIPTION: 
Wolfs — the new Jon Watts movie about a pair of professional fixers — isn't a failure. But it doesn't do much to capture the magic of its two leads.
TITLE: 'I'm right here, bro': Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period
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TITLE: New limits on international students are causing turmoil among colleges, universities
DESCRIPTION: 
A fresh wave of tighter restrictions on international students has some worried that continuing uncertainty in the sector will damage Canada's reputation as an attractive place to study and settle down.
TITLE: Ontario eyes barring new bike lanes where car lanes would be cut
DESCRIPTION: 
The Ontario government is considering bringing forward legislation that could prohibit the installation of bike lanes when lanes for motor vehicles are removed as a result, sources say.
TITLE: 2,600 new homes to be sold at 60% market value in Vancouver
DESCRIPTION: 
Up to 2,600 new housing units planned for the Heather Lands in Vancouver will be sold at 60 per cent of market value, according to a joint announcement by the province, the city and the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
TITLE: Ohtani becomes 1st MLB player to achieve 50 home runs, 50 stolen bases in a season
DESCRIPTION: 
Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season during the most spectacular game of a history-making career for the Los Angeles Dodgers star, going deep three times and swiping two bags on Thursday against the Miami Marlins.
TITLE: Kentucky sheriff charged in fatal shooting of judge inside courthouse chambers
DESCRIPTION: 
A judge in a rural Kentucky county was shot and killed in his courthouse chambers Thursday, and the local sheriff was charged with murder, police said.
TITLE: Earth will get a 'mini-moon' this month, but it's only visiting
DESCRIPTION: 
An asteroid will pass so close to Earth on Sept. 29 that it will temporarily be captured by gravity and be our planetary companion for nearly two months.
TITLE: CN pulling rail workers out of Jasper as Alberta mountain town rebuilds from wildfire
DESCRIPTION: 
The Canadian National Railway (CN) announced it’s moving its crew change terminal out of Jasper. One-third of the buildings in the mountain town were burned down by wildfire in July.
TITLE: Greener toilet paper options are hitting the market. But will they make a difference?
DESCRIPTION: 
Toilet paper is a waste of Canada's boreal forest, a U.S. environmental advocacy group says. But more green options are hitting the market, the NRDC's latest report card finds. Will choosing them make a difference?
TITLE: This 11-year-old does gymnastics atop the rubble of Gaza as the war rages on
DESCRIPTION: 
Wassim Naqqar practises his backflips on gravel near the refugee camp set up west of Khan Younis in Gaza, hoping to one day be able to return to his sports club in the north, as the Israel-Hamas war approaches the one-year mark.
TITLE: Jagmeet Singh, NDP targeted by misinformation attacks, foreign interference inquiry hears
DESCRIPTION: 
NDP Jagmeet Singh and his party are being targeted by social media misinformation attacks that appear to be coming from outside Canada, the party's national director told the inquiry into foreign interference Thursday.
TITLE: Pablo Rodriguez to sit as Independent while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership
DESCRIPTION: 
Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez announced his resignation from cabinet on Thursday and said he will sit as an Independent until the launch of the Quebec Liberal Party leadership race next year. MPs Anita Anand and Jean-Yves Duclos are taking on his portfolios.
TITLE: Pygmy hippo Moo Deng, the internet's favourite meatball, may soon get her own patent
DESCRIPTION: 
A pudgy and expressive baby pygmy hippo born at a Thai zoo and that has captured worldwide attention could soon get a patent to prevent the animal from being commercialized by anyone else.
TITLE: Métis Nation-Saskatchewan cuts ties with Métis National Council
DESCRIPTION: 
In what could be a tectonic shift in the world of Métis politics, the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has withdrawn from the Métis National Council (MNC), following the lead of the Manitoba Métis Federation in 2021.
LIFEHACKER
TITLE: Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 20, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,189.
TITLE: You Can Get a 3-Month Xbox Game Pass Membership for $37 Right Now
DESCRIPTION: These codes are stackable and up to five can be applied to one account for a 15-month membership.
TITLE: You Can Get a Sam’s Club Memberships on Sale for $15 Right Now
DESCRIPTION: The one-year membership comes with additional perks, too.
TITLE: How to Try Apple Intelligence Right Now
DESCRIPTION: Apple's AI features have arrived—kind of.
TITLE: Walmart’s October ‘Prime Day’ Sale Won’t Require a Membership
DESCRIPTION: Take advantage of the deals without paying for the privilege.
TITLE: I Tried the Kettlebell Ladder Workout, and I Have Opinions
DESCRIPTION: It's a great 30-minute workout, but you have to plan it right.
TITLE: A Guide to Best Buy’s Month of Pre-Black Friday Sales
DESCRIPTION: Five sales in one month.
TITLE: The First Seven Customizations You Should Make in iOS 18
DESCRIPTION: No two iPhones are going to be alike this year.
TITLE: I Put This Savory, Spicy Thai Sauce on Every Rice Dish
DESCRIPTION: Prik nam pla is the extra bit of oomph every savory dish needs.
TITLE: The GoPro Hero 13 Black Is Worth the Upgrade
DESCRIPTION: After years of minor upgrades, the GoPro Hero 13 Black finally does something new.
TITLE: How I Created a Productive Morning Routine
DESCRIPTION: Mornings can be tough without a little structure.
TITLE: This $8 Knife Is the One Purchase You Must Make Before Prime Day
DESCRIPTION: Fear me, cardboard boxes!
TITLE: What the Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Cut Means for You
DESCRIPTION: The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by 50 basis points—here's how exactly this benefits you.
TITLE: 60 of the Best Cult Classic Movies Released This Century
DESCRIPTION: Film cults are the only cults I condone joining.
TITLE: SocialAI Wants You to Be the Only Human on Its Social Media Network
DESCRIPTION: What are we doing here?
TITLE: Use the SQ3R Method to Study More Effectively
DESCRIPTION: This decades-old study system is going to actually help you retain information.
TITLE: Ten Unexpected Places in Your House to Check for Mold
DESCRIPTION: Mold doesn’t grow just on walls or ceilings—it can grow in some pretty unexpected places in your house.
TITLE: I Replaced the Cream With Corn for Pasta Alfredo, and I Have No Regrets
DESCRIPTION: Butter, Salt, and Cheese are all old friends of Corn—the pasta just gives them a new place to hang out.
TITLE: My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Pixel Buds A-Series
DESCRIPTION: The budget Pixel Buds A-Series are even more affordable at just $64.
TITLE: These Vanities and Faucets Are up to 45% Off Right Now
DESCRIPTION: Upgrade your bath for less with these fixtures from Home Depot.
TITLE: Free At-Home COVID Tests Are Coming Back (Again)
DESCRIPTION: Starting in late September, you can order another four free tests from the U.S. government.
TITLE: You Can Get the Soundcore Boom 2 Speaker for $100 Right Now
DESCRIPTION: This waterproof Bluetooth speaker has a booming bass and LED lights that sync to the music.
TITLE: Nine Household Uses for Nail Polish Remover
DESCRIPTION: Acetone can help you out around the house with way more than just manicures.
TITLE: Your Windows Laptop or PC Can Double As a Wifi Hotspot
DESCRIPTION: Windows 11 can help connect your other devices to the internet.
TITLE: Actually, You Can Grow Saffron at Home
DESCRIPTION: This wildly expensive spice known for delicate flavoring and coloring can be planted in your garden and harvested yearly.
TITLE: iOS 18 Offers a New Way to Restore a Bricked iPhone 16
DESCRIPTION: Here's how to wirelessly recover an iPhone 16 without a Mac or PC.
TITLE: Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 19, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,188.
TITLE: You Can Now Renew Your US Passport Online
DESCRIPTION: Previously in limited beta, online renewal is now open to all.
TITLE: Refurbished AirPods Max Are $340 Right Now
DESCRIPTION: AirPods Max usually cost more than $500, but if you shop smartly, you can find them much cheaper.
TITLE: This iOS 18 Bug Can Only Be Fixed by Deleting Your Messages
DESCRIPTION: Sharing an Apple Watch face can prove fatal to your Messages history.
TITLE: AI Junk Is Coming for Your YouTube Feed
DESCRIPTION: Ready or not, Google is opening the door to AI videos,
TITLE: How to Keep Your Gym Gear From Stinking
DESCRIPTION: You clothes don't have to reek, and neither does that shaker bottle.
TITLE: My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Apple Watch Ultra 2
DESCRIPTION: The latest cellular version of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is over $100 off—the lowest price it has been yet.
TITLE: 'The Woks of Life' Reminded Me to Cook With All the Flavors I Love
DESCRIPTION: When you're in a cooking rut, you should reach for this cookbook.
TITLE: My Two Favorite Packing Methods
DESCRIPTION: Here's how I ensure my clothes stay wrinkle-free on every trip.
TITLE: LinkedIn Is Using Your Data to Train AI (but You Can Stop It)
DESCRIPTION: It didn't even ask for permission first.
TITLE: Why You Should Take Before and After Photos When You’re Decluttering
DESCRIPTION: If you are a visual person and need a little cleaning motivation, this can help.
TITLE: Seven Lessons to Teach Your Teenager About Building Wealth
DESCRIPTION: You don't have to already be rich to start building wealth at a young age.
TITLE: What the Most Credible Leaks Say About the Nintendo Switch 2
DESCRIPTION: What do we know so far about the Switch 2?
TITLE: You Can Get This 4-in-1 Microsoft Bundle on Sale for $72 Right Now
DESCRIPTION: This Microsoft bundle comes with Windows 11 Pro, Office, Visio, and Project.
TITLE: 25 Shows Netflix Canceled Way Too Soon
DESCRIPTION: The moral here: Don't get too attached to any Netflix shows.
TITLE: These Six Herbs Are Best Planted in Fall
DESCRIPTION: If you want fresh greens for all your fall roasts and simmers, get them in the ground now.
TITLE: This Compact Solar Generator Is $199 Right Now
DESCRIPTION: The EcoFlow River 3 is a solid portable backup power source for smaller devices and short-term needs.
TITLE: Should You Work Out Even If You're Sleep-Deprived?
DESCRIPTION: Rest is important for gains—but not as important as you’d think.
TITLE: I Replaced the Mayo in My Egg Salad With Cottage Cheese and I’ll Never Go Back
DESCRIPTION: My sandwiches have been forever changed.
TITLE: Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, September 18, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,187.
TITLE: Target’s ‘Circle Week’ Sale Starts Before Amazon’s October Prime Day
DESCRIPTION: Target is taking on the competition, starting on October 6.
TITLE: How Deep Should You Squat?
DESCRIPTION: Most people should squat "to parallel," but there are times for going higher or lower.
TITLE: How to Check If You're Registered to Vote in Any State
DESCRIPTION: This week Ohio announced the removal of 155,000 inactive and out-of-date voter registrations. It's time to check your status.
TITLE: A Guide to Amazon's October Prime Day Deals Event
DESCRIPTION: Amazon's 'Prime Day' will be October 8 through 9, but early deals are already here.
TITLE: Use the 'Out in the Open' Technique to Declutter Closets and Drawers
DESCRIPTION: It's time to get real about your duplicate items.
TITLE: Music Haptics Are One of iOS 18's Best Hidden Features
DESCRIPTION: Feel the beat.
TITLE: My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Google Pixel 8a
DESCRIPTION: The latest budget Pixel is available at a $100 discount.
TITLE: Eight Strategies You Should Use in Almost Any Debate
DESCRIPTION: Winning is easy. Finding common ground takes a little more skill.
TITLE: How Starting Your Day With a 'Brain Dump' Can Make You More Productive
DESCRIPTION: Do this first thing in the a.m. to start your day off right.
TITLE: You Can Hire Your Own Personal HR Department
DESCRIPTION: Everyone knows human resources is really there to protect the company—so make yourself the company.
TITLE: Was ChatGPT Really Starting Conversations With Users?
DESCRIPTION: The AI uprising is on pause.
TITLE: I Tried This Tomato-Skinning Hack and It Actually Works
DESCRIPTION: Blanching tomatoes is annoying. Use this easy grater method instead.
TITLE: These Award-Winning JBL Wireless Headphones Are on Sale for $90 Right Now
DESCRIPTION: These award-winning JBL Tune 770NC headphones get up to 70 hours of continuous listening.
TITLE: Instagram Is Moving All Teens Into More Restrictive Accounts
DESCRIPTION: Instagram's new "Teen Accounts" follow pressure from the Surgeon General.
TITLE: Where to Live to Avoid the Most Taxes
DESCRIPTION: Avoiding high taxes isn’t always as easy as picking a state without income tax.
TITLE: 18 Free Ways to Get Around a Paywall to Read an Article
DESCRIPTION: These are the best tools to bypass a paywall (but you should still support journalism when you can).
TITLE: Don't Prune These Plants in Fall
DESCRIPTION: Put the loppers down and step away from that hydrangea.
TITLE: You Can Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ for $300 Off Right Now
DESCRIPTION: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ is a solid choice for creative pros and multitaskers alike.
TITLE: You Can Get This iPad Pro on Sale for $600 Right Now
DESCRIPTION: It's a high-performance tablet with 128GB of space.
TITLE: What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Immigrants and Pets
DESCRIPTION: The memes are funny, but the source of these pet-eating rumors is dark and depressing.
TITLE: These Apple Devices Are Now FDA-Approved
DESCRIPTION: Some features on your Apple Watch and AirPods have been cleared by the FDA—here's what that means.
TITLE: The Delicious Way I Used up the Last of My Summer Peaches
DESCRIPTION: Stone fruit season is ending, so close it out with a puff.
TITLE: Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, September 17, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,186.
TITLE: The Biggest New iOS 18 Features on Your iPhone
DESCRIPTION: The update is available for every device that can run iOS 17.
TITLE: You Can Get This MacBook Pro on Sale for $400 Right Now
DESCRIPTION: It’s a refurbished 2018 model in grade “A” condition.
TITLE: Slack Can Use AI to Transcribe Your Huddle Conversations Now
DESCRIPTION: The feature is a paid add-on for Pro, Business+, and Enterprise plans.
TITLE: Why You Should Keep a Paper Training Journal (and How to Set One Up)
DESCRIPTION: A training journal you can hold in your hand is much better than one that only exists in the cloud.
TITLE: How We Bought Our First Home: A Youth Pastor and a Graphic Designer in Ohio
DESCRIPTION: I promise, this story contains no parental loans.
TITLE: The Best Presale Deals for the New iPhone 16
DESCRIPTION: There are discounts, trade-in deals, and 0% financing options available before the Sept. 20 release date.
TITLE: Why You Should Never Make a Major Purchase on Your Phone
DESCRIPTION: If you're buying plane tickets, it's a better idea to go laptop.
TITLE: The Best Calf and Ankle Stretches to Help You Squat
DESCRIPTION: The better your dorsiflexion, the deeper your squat.
TITLE: You Can Now Upgrade to the Official Version of iOS 18
DESCRIPTION: Apple's latest update is now available.
TITLE: You Can Get a Membership to BJ's for Practically Free Right Now
DESCRIPTION: It costs $20 and comes with a $20 reward after spending $60.
TITLE: Flappy Bird's Creator Has Nothing to Do With Its 'Remake'
DESCRIPTION: Dong Nguyen has said that he didn't sell 'Flappy Bird' to anyone.
TITLE: My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: 9th Generation iPad
DESCRIPTION: Apple's most affordable iPad was the best tablet of its generation, and right now it's just $199.
TITLE: How to Install Software on Linux
DESCRIPTION: You get some apps built-in with Linux, but there's lots more to explore.
TITLE: Fall Is the Best Time to Plant These Trees and Shrubs
DESCRIPTION: Spring is a time of growth and rebirth, but fall might treat your trees better.
TITLE: The Five Cheapest Flooring Options You Can Install Yourself
DESCRIPTION: Update your flooring without blowing your budget.
TITLE: How to Spot (and Avoid) These Utility Scams
DESCRIPTION: That urgent call isn't actually from your utility provider.
TITLE: The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Who Is Nikocado Avocado?
DESCRIPTION: How a YouTube "mukbanger" fooled the world.
TITLE: The Easiest Way to Make Soft Bread at Home
DESCRIPTION: Adding a bit of potato starch to your bread dough is an easy way to make a homemade loaf softer.
TITLE: A Heap of Unused Basil Led Me to My New Favorite Fried Eggs
DESCRIPTION: Turn the classic Caprese salad into a hot and crispy breakfast.
TITLE: The 35 Best Horror Comedies Streaming Right Now
DESCRIPTION: Check out some of movie history's most hilarious homicides.
TITLE: How to Move, Resize, and Color App Icons and Widgets in iOS 18
DESCRIPTION: Freedom and more color options come to the iPhone home screen.
TITLE: Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, September 16, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,185.
TITLE: Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, September 15, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,184.
TITLE: Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, September 14, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,183.
TITLE: Use This Trick to Drop Safari's Picture-in-Picture Videos Anywhere on Your Screen
DESCRIPTION: Safari's picture-in-picture videos can finally escape the tyranny of the four corners.
TITLE: These Samsung Gaming Monitors Are up to $700 Off
DESCRIPTION: The refreshed Odyssey G9 gaming monitor, a 49-inch behemoth with a 240Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time, is $500 off.
TITLE: My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Stunning Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor
DESCRIPTION: A killer piece of hardware that looks even better after a $700 discount.
TITLE: The Easiest Way to Convert All-Caps Text
DESCRIPTION: The fastest way to fix accidental yelling.
TITLE: I Tried the ‘Sugarcane’ Workout, and Now I Understand Why Nobody Does It
DESCRIPTION: The Huberman-famous protocol promises to gamify your interval training, but the rules seem to make it worse, not better, than standard interval workouts.
TITLE: Every Fire TV Stick Is on Sale Right Now
DESCRIPTION: Bring the Fire TV OS to your TV starting at just $19.99.
TITLE: How to Do a Personal Property Inventory (and Why You Should Once a Year)
DESCRIPTION: Once a year, you should document the condition and value of your possessions to ensure you get full coverage if needed.
GIZMODO
TITLE: Squid Game Season 2’s First Clip Brings Bullets, Fire, and Fresh Meat
DESCRIPTION:
Netflix has shared a tantalizingly brief look at what to expect when the smash hit series returns in December.
TITLE: Say Hello to Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s New Toph
DESCRIPTION:
As season two of Netflix's live-action spin on the beloved animated show enters production, the streamer's ready for you to meet your new favorite Earthbender.
TITLE: The New Dragon Ball Game’s Massive Roster Size Is a Very Specific Easter Egg
DESCRIPTION:
Bandai Namco understood the assignment with its cavalcade of references in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.
TITLE: Before Chappell Roan Became a Superstar, She Composed the Score for This Horror Short
DESCRIPTION:
Rachel Stavis' 2022 short, Posies, is getting a spooky season re-release on Alter.
TITLE: ‘I’m a Black Nazi!’: GOP Nominee in North Carolina Exposed Over Old Porn Site Comments
DESCRIPTION:
Mark Robinson, an anti-LGBTQ bigot, also expressed a love for trans porn.
TITLE: Looking for AirPods Alternatives? You Can Save 20% on a Pair of Noise-Canceling Beats Fit Pro
DESCRIPTION:
Amazon has the Beats Fit Pro with the Apple H1 chip for just $159 for early prime big deal days!
TITLE: Microsoft Is Getting Into Bed With Palmer Luckey to Make Super Soldiers
DESCRIPTION:
Luckey's Anduril Industries has landed a lucrative new contract with the DoD that will bring automated headsets to America's warrior class.
TITLE: Get in the Driver’s Seat on Your PS5 or Xbox With a Logitech Racing Sim Wheel, Pedals, and Shifter for 22% off
DESCRIPTION:
Get ready to race with a Logitech Driving Force racing sim wheel and other peripherals, now it's as low as $278.
TITLE: James Cameron Wants a New Terminator to be Nothing Like the Other Movies
DESCRIPTION:
The Terminator and Avatar creator continues to tease upcoming plans for his sci-fi franchise.
TITLE: Tor Network Denies Report That ‘Anonymity Is Completely Canceled’
DESCRIPTION:
German news outlets reported that police were able to de-identify a Tor user involved in a child sexual abuse network, but the Tor Project says the techniques used appear to rely on an outdated Tor protocol that was updated in 2018.
TITLE: So-Called ‘Space Balloon’ Completes Crucial Test Ahead of Tourist Flights
DESCRIPTION:
Space Perspective is hoping to have commercial operations underway in 2025, but a seat on the luxurious balloon is gonna cost you.
TITLE: BioWare Dishes on Keeping The Veilguard True to Dragon Age
DESCRIPTION:
io9 spoke with BioWare staff about the long-awaited Dragon Age: The Veilguard and how it continues the franchise's eclectic legacy.
TITLE: Rings of Power Has Begun Its War of the Rings
DESCRIPTION:
"Where Is He?" sets each of Rings of Power's story lines on paths they can no longer turn back on, with the fate of Middle-earth as we know it at hand.
TITLE: FTC Says Social Media Platforms Engage in ‘Vast Surveillance’ of Users
DESCRIPTION:
A scathing new report takes aim directly at Big Tech and alleged violations of privacy.
TITLE: How Israel Built and Sold Explosive Pagers to Hezbollah
DESCRIPTION:
It took years, three different shell companies, and an explosive called pentaerythritol tetranitrate, according to reports.
TITLE: The Frozen Sequels Are Taking a Page From the Avengers, Twilight, and Hunger Games Franchises
DESCRIPTION:
Amid a shake-up at Disney Animation, we now know Frozen 3 and 4 will tell one story.
TITLE: PlayStation’s Beautiful Gray 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Is the One You Want
DESCRIPTION:
The limited edition 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Pro comes with a special DualSense Edge controller and a stand, but you'll probably need to compete with scalpers.
TITLE: A Rare but Deadly Roundworm Spread by Raccoons Is Infecting People in LA
DESCRIPTION:
LA public health officials reported this week that two residents have been infected by Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as the raccoon roundworm.
TITLE: Nubby-Toothed Sea Monster Once Prowled Texas Seas, Recent Fossil Discovery Suggests
DESCRIPTION:
The remnants of a mosasaur show a sea predator that was ill equipped for slashing bites, and likely preferred to swallow its prey whole.
TITLE: Agatha All Along Kicks Off With Mysteries to Solve and a Team to Build
DESCRIPTION:
Marvel's latest Disney+ series follows WandaVision breakout Agatha Harkness in her own redemption series.
IO9
TITLE: Squid Game Season 2’s First Clip Brings Bullets, Fire, and Fresh Meat
DESCRIPTION:
Netflix has shared a tantalizingly brief look at what to expect when the smash hit series returns in December.
TITLE: Say Hello to Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s New Toph
DESCRIPTION:
As season two of Netflix's live-action spin on the beloved animated show enters production, the streamer's ready for you to meet your new favorite Earthbender.
TITLE: The New Dragon Ball Game’s Massive Roster Size Is a Very Specific Easter Egg
DESCRIPTION:
Bandai Namco understood the assignment with its cavalcade of references in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.
TITLE: Before Chappell Roan Became a Superstar, She Composed the Score for This Horror Short
DESCRIPTION:
Rachel Stavis' 2022 short, Posies, is getting a spooky season re-release on Alter.
TITLE: James Cameron Wants a New Terminator to be Nothing Like the Other Movies
DESCRIPTION:
The Terminator and Avatar creator continues to tease upcoming plans for his sci-fi franchise.
TITLE: BioWare Dishes on Keeping The Veilguard True to Dragon Age
DESCRIPTION:
io9 spoke with BioWare staff about the long-awaited Dragon Age: The Veilguard and how it continues the franchise's eclectic legacy.
TITLE: Rings of Power Has Begun Its War of the Rings
DESCRIPTION:
"Where Is He?" sets each of Rings of Power's story lines on paths they can no longer turn back on, with the fate of Middle-earth as we know it at hand.
TITLE: The Frozen Sequels Are Taking a Page From the Avengers, Twilight, and Hunger Games Franchises
DESCRIPTION:
Amid a shake-up at Disney Animation, we now know Frozen 3 and 4 will tell one story.
TITLE: Agatha All Along Kicks Off With Mysteries to Solve and a Team to Build
DESCRIPTION:
Marvel's latest Disney+ series follows WandaVision breakout Agatha Harkness in her own redemption series.
TITLE: Here Is the Insanely Stacked Cast Coming to Black Mirror’s New Season
DESCRIPTION:
Paul Giamatti, Awkwafina, Peter Capaldi, and Emma Corrin are just a few of the names coming to Netflix in 2025.
TITLE: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Ready to Bring You Back
DESCRIPTION:
io9 spent five hours playing BioWare's long-awaited action-RPG, and it shows a lot of promise ahead of its late October launch.
TITLE: Star Wars Just Dropped a New Anakin and Obi-Wan Story Out of Nowhere
DESCRIPTION:
Padawan's Pride gives us a rare bit of insight into Obi-Wan and Anakin's time as master and apprentice after Phantom Menace, and even throws in podracing, to boot.
TITLE: Now We Know Vaguely When to Expect The Last of Us Season 2
DESCRIPTION:
Plus, remember that live-action Ben 10 movie? Stop remembering it, it's gone.
TITLE: Watch Squid Game Stars Chuckle Over Season 2 Fan Theories
DESCRIPTION:
Netflix's smash hit thriller returns December 26, and Emmy-winning star Lee Jung-jae and his castmates are here to reveal mostly nothing about what to expect.
TITLE: The Franchise‘s Creators Reveal What They’d Do to Save Superhero Movies
DESCRIPTION:
The answer is not as cynical as you'd expect from the people behind a biting satire of the superhero movie industry.
TITLE: Marvel’s Last Gasp Bid to Get You to Watch Agatha All Along Is 5 Hours of Patti LuPone ASMR
DESCRIPTION:
Headphone-wearers buckle up, you're about to hear Aubrey Plaza get weird with knives.
TITLE: Squid Game Season 2’s New Poster Teases a Gory Return
DESCRIPTION:
Netflix's Emmy-winning tale of dystopian game-show terror starring Lee Jung-jae (Star Wars: The Acolyte) is back December 26.
TITLE: Lionsgate Will Feed Its Movies to AI, Even After Its Megalopolis Trailer Embarrassment
DESCRIPTION:
The studio recently distanced itself from a Megalopolis trailer full of chatbot-generated quotes, but its new deal with Runway suggests it'll be embracing AI more openly in the future.
TITLE: New Folie à Deux Clip Highlights Joker and Harley Quinn’s Bad Romance
DESCRIPTION:
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga have the whole weirdo couple vibe thing down.
TITLE: Mattel’s New Batman Barbies Are an Iconic Couple
DESCRIPTION:
There's no Dark Knight to be found here, just Gotham's greatest love story: Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.