Illustration of the mpox virusGetty Images/Science Photo Library The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern over an ongoing outbreak of mpox – formerly known as monkeypox – in Central and West Africa. This is the second time in two years that the disease has spread enough to prompt such a declaration from the WHO. On 15 August, Swedish health officials confirmed a case as the first known infection outside of Africa with the mpox strain that is currently driving the outbreak. What is mpox? Mpox is an infectious disease caused by a virus…
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For the Evil cast, going back to film the final episodes and the last day on set were emotional. The series is ending on August 22 after four seasons, but fortunately, Robert and Michelle King were given four bonus episodes to wrap up the story. That ending will also “leave an opening to imagine much more story,” Katja Herbers (who plays Kristen) told TV Insider, “which is a very deliberate choice by Robert and Michelle to both give the viewers a gratifying potential end and an opening for more should a streamer want to pick it up.” But for now, it…
Valve will reportedly support Asus ROG Ally and other rival handhelds with its SteamOS. The company, which sells its own gaming handheld, the Steam Deck, has said that it will allow third-party devices to run its Linux-based operating system. SteamOS, designed and optimised for the “living room experience,” powers the Steam Deck, but most modern gaming handhelds, including the Asus ROG Ally, run on Windows. While Microsoft’s operating system provides flexibility and wider support for third-party game launchers, Windows-based handhelds have faced criticism over their less-than-ideal OS experience.SteamOS Support for Other HandheldsThe company confirmed its plans to The Verge, saying…
UAW President Shawn Fain chairs the 2023 Special Elections Collective Bargaining Convention in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 27, 2023. Rebecca Cook | ReutersDETROIT – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain ratcheted up criticism of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in a video Friday afternoon, accusing the chief executive of price gouging consumers and failing to uphold parts of the union’s labor contract with the automaker.The comments are the latest in an ongoing back-and-forth between the CEO and union leader following contentious collective bargaining talks last year between the UAW and Detroit automakers, including Stellantis.”Something is rotten at Stellantis,” Fain said to begin…
Warren Buffett speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 4, 2024. CNBCA coincidence or master plan? Warren Buffett now owns the exact same number of shares of Apple as he does Coca-Cola after slashing the tech holding by half.Many Buffett followers made the curious observation after a regulatory “13-F” filing Wednesday night revealed Berkshire Hathaway’s equity holdings at the end of the second quarter. It showed an identical 400 million share count in Apple and Coca-Cola, Buffett’s oldest and longest stock position.It’s prompted some to believe that the “Oracle of Omaha” is done selling down…
Netflix Renews ‘The Gentlemen’ for Season 2. Photo: Netflix.Preview:Netflix has renewed gangster series ‘The Gentlemen’ for Season 2.Guy Ritchie returns to co-write and direct the series.Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings return to star.Plenty of audiences seemed to enjoy Guy Ritchie’s small screen spin-off from his 2019 comedy drama gangster movie ‘The Gentlemen’, as the eponymous series soared into the top of the viewership charts for streaming service Netflix.So we’re not shocked to learn that the company has renewed the crime series for a second season of colorful comedy/drama chaos.”A new class of criminal.”80TV-MA1 SeasonsMarch 7th, 2024What’s the story…
BeatKing, one of the most influential underground figures in Houston rap music, has died at the age of 39. The news was confirmed by BeatKing’s manager Tasha Felder on Instagram on Thursday night (August 15), who invoked his moniker Club Godzilla, writing: ”Today, August 15, 2024 we have lost @Clubgodzilla.” “BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade,” she added. “He has produced and worked with so many artists, that his sound will forever live. He loved his daughters @clubgodparenting, his music and his fans. We will love him forever.” BeatKing – real name Justin…
Billionaire Republican megadonor Miriam Adelson appears to have a blank check policy when it comes to her support of former President Donald Trump, as she aims to help get him back to the White House.Adelson’s political aide Andy Abboud was overheard telling attendees at a campaign event at Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Thursday that whatever the GOP presidential nominee needs from Adelson, he’s going to get in support from his boss, according to Abboud and a person with direct knowledge of the matter.This person and one other in this story were granted anonymity in order to…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BookTok is a phenomena that has moved an unfathomable amount of books. Despite its reputation as being solely the realm of Sarah J. Maas and Colleen Hoover, you can find book videos in every conceivable genre and format on TikTok — if you know where to look. Some of us, though, can’t be trusted with TikTok. Some of us don’t have the discipline to use the app for a reasonable amount of time. Some of us will get pulled into a TikTok vortex…
We’re approaching the time of year when the temperature ranges from 60°F to 80°F within a day and choosing the right outfit for the weather feels impossible. You walk out the door in a sweater, only to experience heat exhaustion by 2 p.m. As tricky as it is, I’m using it as an excuse to test out a handful of fall trends early. Items like rugby T-shirts, miniskirts, and Mary Janes create an effortlessly cool transitional look. Or, for a more office-appropriate ensemble, opt for a sleeveless turtleneck sweater with cargo jeans and ballet flats, like the ones I’ve included…
Critic’s Rating: 5 / 5.05The wolves are no longer at the gate because they’re roaming The Serpent Queen’s corridors. It has to be said that the storytelling of this series is genuinely astonishing. From the wardrobe, hairstyles, and locations, The Serpent Queen is a force of entertainment ingenuity. (Courtesy of Starz) For most people, period pieces can be a hard sell because most audiences crave action and laughter. But The Serpent Queen’s writers bring unprecedented expertise to their storytelling. This series is rife with glitz and glamour with a shine that can be seen reflecting off any dagger. However, in…
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that adds yet another later of customisation on the messaging app. The cross-platform messaging service is developing a default chat theme feature that would let users select from multiple colour options for the wallpaper as well as the chat bubbles where messages are displayed in the app. The feature has been spotted in development on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, a few months after it was spotted on iOS.WhatsApp Default Chat Theme Picker Feature in DevelopmentFeature tracker WABetaInfo discovered a new setting on WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.17.19 that…
The money Vladislav Klyushin made from stolen financial information literally piled up, filling a safe with stacks of hundred-dollar bills. At one point, he was hoarding over $3 million in illegal gains.In less than three years, Klyushin’s cybersecurity scam amassed more than $93 million. His company, M-13, acted as a front for Russian hackers to steal information under the guise of protecting it, getting their hands on American corporate earnings reports before the rest of the world could see them. Then, they traded based on that insight, buying and selling stock from well-known American companies like Skechers, Snapchat and Roku. Vladislav…
A detail view of a broadcast camera is seen with the NFL crest and ESPN Monday Night Football logo on it during a game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2021.Icon Sportswire | Icon Sportswire | Getty ImagesA U.S. judge temporarily blocked media companies Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox from launching their sports streaming service, Venu, according to court filings.The temporary injunction, granted in response to a lawsuit brought by Fubo TV, comes just weeks ahead of the start of the National Football League season. The companies had planned to…
In a major change to Warner Bros. Discovery‘s C-suite, Channing Dungey will take over control of the company’s U.S. TV networks later this year, as current chairman and CEO of U.S. Networks Kathleen Finch will retire. Dungey currently serves as CEO of the Warner Bros. TV Group. “There is no one better at developing captivating content, compelling talent, and meaningful lifestyle brands than Kathleen, who has been my partner as we built our premier entertainment networks at Discovery and created Warner Bros. Discovery as an unscripted powerhouse. While I understand her long-standing decision to retire, I will certainly miss her,…
With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Post Malone, Tinashe, Charly Bliss, Chuck Johnson, Wishy, Horse Jumper of Love, Durkalini & Surf Gang, Delicate Steve, and NoCap. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors. When you buy something through our affiliate links, however, Pitchfork earns an…
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump attends a press conference, the day after a guilty verdict in his criminal trial over charges that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to silence porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., May 31, 2024.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersLawyers for Donald Trump have asked a New York judge to delay the former president’s sentencing date in his criminal hush money case until after the Nov. 5 presidential election.The Republican presidential nominee’s legal team argued that pushing Trump’s sentencing past the election would “reduce,…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Steph Auteri is a journalist who has written for the Atlantic, the Washington Post, Pacific Standard, VICE, and elsewhere. Her more creative work has appeared in Creative Nonfiction, under the gum tree, Poets & Writers, and other publications, and she is the Essays Editor for Hippocampus Magazine. Her essay, “The Fear That Lives Next to My Heart,” published in Southwest Review, was listed as a Notable Essay in Best American Essays 2021. She also writes bookish stuff here and at the Feminist Book…