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‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ Trailer: Ella Beatty Is an Axe Murderer in the Fourth Chapter of Ryan Murphy’s Bloody Anthology Series
Netflix has released a trailer for “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,” the fourth instalment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology series, which dramatises the notorious 1893 axe murders in Fall River, Massachusetts. Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden, a 32-year-old Sunday school teacher accused of killing her father and stepmother with an axe,…
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Vic Mensa Launches ‘The Vic Mensa Show’ With Chance The Rapper as First Guest: ‘A Space to Deepen the Dialogue’
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa has launched a new podcast, The Vic Mensa Show, which debuted on 10 August with its first episode—featuring fellow Chicago artist Chance The Rapper as a guest—due out on 26 August. The venture builds on the success of Mensa’s Webby-winning Orange Tree video series, extending his socio-political commentary into a longer-form…
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Voidwood, a Fantasy Co-Op Survival Horror Game, Announced for PC
Santa Barbara Games, a new developer comprised of former Bethesda, Riot, EA, and other talent, has announced its first game: Voidwood, a 1-4-player fantasy co-op survival horror game with a decidedly Studio Ghibli-esque art style. In it, you and your friends play as children lost in a cursed forest, scavenging for supplies and crafting tools…
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Crockett calls Republicans ‘very performative’: ‘A lot of them don’t like Donald Trump’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Monday called Republicans “very performative,” saying that many GOP lawmakers have distaste for President Trump. “We have, like, our own little back rooms, right? So every once in a while, they will be like, ‘Hey, you can come to our, like, back room?’ You know?’” Crockett said on ABC’s “Jimmy…
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“We live in a world full of AI, let’s be honest with ourselves” – 1666: Amsterdam developer still using AI tools despite recent controversy
Panache Digital, the Canadian studio behind witchy action game 1666: Amsterdam, has confirmed it is still using AI tools in development, though “less and less”, following a backlash earlier this year over generative AI use spotted in the game’s playable prologue and marketing materials. Co-founder Patrice Désilets, best known for creating Assassin’s Creed, addressed the…
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Asus ROG NUC vs gaming laptops, how does the mini PC top dog fare against portable powerhouses?
GamesRadar+ finds that Asus’s ROG NUC is a powerful but expensive alternative to a large gaming laptop or desktop tower. Its compact design, extensive ports and solid 1440p gaming performance make it attractive for buyers with limited desk space, but it lacks a laptop’s portability and offers poorer value than similarly specified desktop systems. The…
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Sen Marshall calls for special counsel investigation into Anthony Fauci after COVID-19 vaccine texts
Republican Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas has called for a special counsel investigation into Dr Anthony Fauci after newly released text messages emerged concerning COVID-19 vaccine safety. Marshall criticised Fauci for publicly promoting the mRNA vaccines while privately expressing concerns, arguing this represents a serious breach of public trust that warrants formal legal scrutiny. The…
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Id Software lead says devs “don’t have the incentive to care anymore” with Microsoft threatening another 1,600 Xbox layoffs after latest bloodbath
An id Software lead has criticised Microsoft’s Xbox management following major job cuts, saying repeated restructuring has left developers with little incentive to care about their work. The comments highlight concerns that layoffs are damaging morale, institutional knowledge and the ability of Xbox studios to make large-scale games. Microsoft has eliminated 1,600 Xbox roles and…
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Can you wear your headphones while driving? It depends on the state
Whether it’s legal to wear headphones while driving in the US depends entirely on which state you’re in, according to a review of state laws. No US state bans headphone use while driving outright, but rules vary widely on whether both ears can be covered, with some states also linking headphone use to broader distracted-driving…
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Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn’t filling empty Democratic seat
President Trump has nominated Republican lawyer Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission, a move that will give Republicans a 3-1 majority rather than pairing her appointment with a Democratic nominee as has been the historical norm. This breaks with decades of precedent in which presidents and the Senate cooperated to keep the majority…