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Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s ‘Small Potatoes’ Stakes Might Just Be the Solution to Superhero Fatigue
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s sorts of local, intra-character problems are the most relatable, which is perhaps why all four Spider-Man films in the MCU have clicked so well with me while so many others – particularly recent ones – haven’t. After all, this is how the MCU started: with an egotistical man held prisoner in…
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A New ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Book Features 500 Pieces of Concept Art and Delves Into Film’s Biggest References: Korean Mythology, Shamanism, Manhwa and More
A new deluxe hardcover book, “The Art of KPop Demon Hunters: Platinum Edition,” is set for release on 8 September, offering fans an in-depth look at how the Netflix animated hit’s visual world was created. Written by Tracey Miller-Zarneke, the 144-page book compiles more than 500 pieces of concept art and explores the film’s cultural…
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The hill I will die on: You should be legally obliged to play Mr Brightside at your wedding | Amelia Tait
In a comment piece, freelance writer Amelia Tait argues that no wedding should be without the Killers’ Mr Brightside, insisting couples who skip it are somehow doomed. Despite lyrics about jealousy, paranoia and infidelity, she contends the song’s universal appeal and dancefloor energy make it an essential unifying moment for wedding guests of all ages,…
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Peak Design’s latest bags have clever integrated hooks
Peak Design has launched City Line, a new collection of six lightweight everyday-carry bags, including backpacks, crossbody bags, a sling and a tote. The range is notable for a new built-in “BagLev” hook that folds away into a pocket and can be used to suspend the bag from a table edge or chair, keeping it…
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Rumours of an Unannounced Elder Scrolls Game Have Been Debunked
Rumours spread over the weekend that Bethesda was secretly developing a second, unannounced Elder Scrolls title, after a former developer’s LinkedIn profile appeared to hint at a hidden project. The claim spread quickly across social media and Reddit and was subsequently picked up by several gaming news outlets, but the developer in question has since…
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Cancel the commute: We need new ways to measure productivity at work
Leaders who care about productivity should stop asking where people sit and start asking which arrangement helps each kind of work create the most value.
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‘Most exciting player’ Eala shows ‘Filipino heart’ to make history
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala won the Washington Open, beating world number three Jessica Pegula in the final and becoming the first Filipina to claim a WTA title. The 21-year-old, a graduate of Rafael Nadal’s academy, overcame weather delays and the loss of the first set before the match concluded on Monday, with a large…
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Defendant accused of gang rape of LSU student Madi Brooks, 19, that ended in her death demands her family and supporters are BANNED from wearing pink clothing to his trial
Desmond Carter, one of three men charged with the gang rape and death of LSU student Madison Brooks, has asked a Louisiana court to ban her family and supporters from wearing pink in the courtroom during his trial. His lawyers argue that the colour, worn by Brooks’ loved ones in her memory, could create a…
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DSA is Democrat base, co-chair says
Megan Romer, the co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), said Monday that the organization’s members make up the base of the Democratic Party. Romer was pressed by NewsNation’s “Cuomo” on DSA’s role in the Michigan Senate race. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is set to face off against moderate Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), who Democrats…
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‘Foolish’ restaurant manager accused of sparking mass panic in Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter with a fake gun was in costume
A restaurant manager in Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park sparked panic among the public after being spotted carrying what appeared to be a firearm, prompting alarmed onlookers to flee the area and alert police. It later emerged that the object was a fake gun forming part of a costume, and the man has been…