This originally appeared in our Today in Books daily newsletter, where each day we round up the most interesting stories, news, essays, and other goings on in the world of books and reading. Sign up here if you want to get it. _____________________________________________________ The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World In my time on the
Home Funko Funko’s Pop! Yourself Introduces 2-Packs Funko, the leading pop culture lifestyle brand, is doubling the fun of its Pop! Yourself line with 2-packs! The made-for-two addition is perfect for commemorating every dynamic duo in your life, and Funko shared a few ideas on its Instagram page. Funko also has new options and accessories
What’s the first thing you think of when it comes to Disney movies? Whether it’s the best Pixar films out there, or the best animated films, or maybe even the Star Wars universe, there are a lot of movies that have truly made the Disney name as big as it is. But what about the
Good spider films are a theme this year. First, we had Sting and then there was Infested. The former is still in theaters and the latter is coming to Shudder starting April 26. Infested has been getting some good reviews. People are saying that it’s not only a great creature feature but also a social
Washington, D.C., punk band Ekko Astral make their debut with Pink Balloons. As written by Nina Corcoran in her review, “Ekko Astral sound brash and impulsive,” and “Pink Balloons’ noise-punk barrage hits like a stray elbow in the mascara moshpit.” Listen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on TidalListen on Amazon MusicListen/Buy at BandcampBuy at Rough
Samsung Galaxy F15 5G was launched in India in March this year. The phone comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a large 6,000mAh battery. It features a full-HD+ Super AMOLED display and a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit that supports Video Digital Image Stabilisation (VDIS). The handset runs Android 14-based One UI 5.0
WASHINGTON — Spacecraft propulsion and launch vehicle company Astra Space considered filing for bankruptcy several times in recent months as the company struggled to raise cash. The company, which announced plans March 7 to go private in a deal with the company’s founders, released a delayed Form 10-K annual report with the U.S. Securities and
Robots are finding their way into virtually every industry requiring physical labor, and agriculture is no exception. Tech startups and university research labs have spent the last several years working to create robots capable of tending to fragile salad greens and weeding massive crop fields. While these robots are physically effective, the AI systems that
My Rating ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. “The Secret Of Franklin Richards” In space, no one can hear you scream…or see invisible asteroids rocketing towards Earth. Well, accept one Omega-level teenager meditating at a farmhouse in Benson, Arizona. Tonight is the one night of the year in which Franklin Richards allows himself to unlock
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios has begun the countdown for Project Hail Mary, its Ryan Gosling-starring, Phil Lord- and Christopher Miller-directed space adventure, which has been given a March 20, 2026 release date. No other wide entries are on that weekend. Producers are Amy Pascal, Gosling, Lord, Miller, Aditya Sood, Rachel O’Connor and Andy Weir. The
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop. The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast. Newcomer Jacob
Billie Eilish has revealed the tracklist for her highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ – check it out below. READ MORE: Overheated: Billie Eilish and mother “proud” to platform change makers at London climate event Yesterday (April 18) – a month ahead of the album’s release – Eilish took to social media,
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are the most practical glasses to launch lately. The biggest advantage of such smart glasses is that they free you from the constraints of taking out your smartphone or a camera to record a moment. Being wearable, it records what you see, bringing a unique perspective or simplifying – truly living
Humans have modified their bodies in various ways throughout history, tattooing, piercing, scarring, implanting, or even deforming parts of their anatomy. In spite of its ubiquity, it’s not always clear why. Cultural traditions are a strong factor, as are beauty standards, which vary across time and place. A new analysis of remains of individuals who
Image: Nintendo Life / Nintendo Although Nintendo has officially wrapped the development of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Switch, it hasn’t completely forgotten about this particular entry. On the My Nintendo Store this week, it’s added a New Horizons-themed ‘Leaf Bandana’. This item will set you back 500 Platinum Points (shipping fees apply) and
Avatar: The Last Airbender was meant to release its first movie in 2025. Avatar fans, you will want to brace yourself. The past week has been a busy one for the franchise as Avatar: The Last Airbender was brought into headlines at CinemaCon. The big event touted the animated series’ first film under the watch
Make a splash with Peppa Pig! Fans of the iconic “Peppa Pig” television show – which is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year – will be captivated by an all-new interactive doll and a double-decker party bus now available at Amazon and Walmart.com. Join Peppa on new adventures with the Peppa’s Muddy Puddles Party Dollfor
I think it’s safe to say Zendaya is leaving many folks starstruck right now thanks to her astounding performances in her projects on the 2024 movie schedule – Challengers and Dune: Part Two – alone. However, the actress is also human like us, and she gets starstruck too. That was seen on full display when
THE MUPPETS’ WIZARD OF OZ, Quentin Tarantino, Miss Piggy, 2005, photo: David Gray / © ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection When it comes to Tarantino, fans are quick to point to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, or Kill Bill as being among the director’s best work. But few seem to
Dickey Betts, a guitarist and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, died at home in Osprey, Florida, this morning (April 18), Rolling Stone reports. The cause was cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Betts’ manager David Spero told the publication. Betts was 80 years old. Born in West Palm Beach and raised in Bradenton, Florida,
Flipkart is one of the largest e-commerce platforms in India, and it provides unbeatable prices on various products. The e-commerce platform is also renowned for its massive sales events that occur throughout the year, offering great deals, massive discounts, lucrative bank offers, and more. Whether be it electronics, fashion, home appliances, or groceries, Flipkart also
The most recognizable feature on Pluto is its “heart,” a relatively bright valentine-shaped area known as Tombaugh Regio. How that heart got started is one of the dwarf planet’s deepest mysteries – but now researchers say they’ve come up with the most likely scenario, involving a primordial collision with a planetary body that was a
We haven’t got too long to wait now for the long-awaited remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for the Nintendo Switch family of systems as it’s due to be released next month. Today, Nintendo of America published a short clip showing off Yoshi’s abilities in the colourful RPG. Yoshi is just one of the
We all have our routines. And while the otherworldly fellow in The Spaceman may have a very different mode of transportation from the rest of us— a super cool silver spaceship—he too has a routine: “I collect soil samples. I label the soil samples. And I file the soil samples. Then I move on to
What do you do when your conglom might be a target for a takeover? Don’t sweat it and laugh. As Skydance remains in talks with Paramount Global‘s majority shareholder National Amusements to take control of the studio, Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins made light of sales talks before exhibitors at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on
It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26? It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus
YoungBoy Never Broke Again – also known as YoungBoy NBA has been arrested on drug, gun and fraud charges in Utah. The rapper – real name Kentrell Gaulden – was arrested yesterday (April 16) on six charges: pattern of unlawful activity; procuring or attempting to procure drugs; identity fraud, forgery; possession of controlled substances; and
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Huawei Pura 70 Pro+ were launched on Thursday (April 18) as the latest flagship handsets from the Shenzen-based manufacturer. The new handsets run on HarmonyOS 4.2 and pack 16GB RAM with up to 1TB storage. Both Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Huawei Pura 70 Pro+ feature 6.8-inch OLED LTPO panels
Climate change caused by CO2 emissions already in the atmosphere will shrink global GDP in 2050 by about US$38 trillion, or almost a fifth, no matter how aggressively humanity cuts carbon pollution, researchers said Wednesday. But slashing greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as possible remains crucial to avoid even more devastating economic impacts after mid-century,
Today’s Nintendo Indie World featured 20 minutes of new indie game reveals and updates to anticipated titles. If you missed the event, we’ve gathered each announcement here for a cursory glance at what showed up. Little Kitty, Big City – May 9 As the title suggests, you control a small cat in a mini-open world
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 912
- Next Page »