Month: October 2024

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. On a brilliant mid-October morning, Harold Singletary stood before a teal shroud hanging from a building along one of the most famed architectural stretches
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New iPhones are here, but Apple Intelligence is MIA. The much-hyped AI features will start to ship with iOS 18.1 in October, and they’ll include things like notification summaries and generative AI-powered writing tools. It’s all pretty standard fare at this point, but more promising features will continue to roll out well into 2025 —
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Chris and Andy discuss whether TV shows need more entry points, using their complicated feelings about The Penguin as an example (02:21). Then, they talk about the Season 1 finale of English Teacher (28:45). Plus, Chris tells Andy about Tell Me Lies (35:12) and discusses how it compares to shows like Grey’s Anatomy. Finally, they
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The Vans Warped Tour is returning. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the legacy emo, rock, and pop-punk festival will be stopping in three cities in 2025: Washington, D.C. (June 14 and 15), Long Beach, California (July 26 and 27), and Orlando, Florida (November 15 and 16). Each two-day stop will feature 70 to 100
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Disney+ has a light lineup of new content in November, and the biggest titles are likely to be appreciated most by music lovers. At the beginning of the month, the original documentary film Music By John Williams (Nov. 1) offers a behind-the-scenes look at the composer’s life and prolific, decades-long career. Williams scored or composed
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Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Elevance Health – Shares plummeted more than 10% after the health insurer reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings. In a statement , CEO Gail Boudreaux said the company remains “confident” amid “unprecedented challenges in the Medicaid business.” Health care stocks Molina Healthcare and Centene also fell nearly 9%
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Many in the Beltway view Donald Trump as the personification of dire political disruption. A recent Atlantic cover even painted the former president in the foreboding hues of a Stephen King novel. However, a series of recent polls suggest that many swing voters may see something else entirely in Trump: the potential for normalcy. View
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The disgust and intrigue surrounding body horror aren’t new for horror fans. There have been countless body horror films that have grossed people out for decades. Are you unfamiliar with the definition of body horror movies? I’ve got you covered, folks. The body horror movies subgenre focuses on the violation, distortion, or dismantling of the
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Following the antagonism, Diddy held a knife to Parham’s face and threatened to cut her “in retaliation for her previous statements on the video call,” the lawsuit claims. Diddy allegedly proceeded to take off Parham’s clothing and squirt her with “an oil/lubricant” before vaginally raping her with a television remote. Diddy, Pearce, and two unidentified
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Sabrina Carpenter‘s Fortnite emote has stirred up controversy among players, leading to unexpected backlash. While her addition to the popular game was highly anticipated, one of her emotes has left fans feeling disappointed. The backlash has been growing, with many expressing frustration on social media. Here is why Fortnite players are unhappy with Sabrina Carpenter’s
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This would normally be a paywalled piece for The Deep Dive, but it’s on the house this week. I do ask that you please consider supporting the work we do by signing up for All Access, which gives you unlimited access to members-only content. Last week, Vanessa wrote a Deep Dive listing ways to help
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Sweden Looking for your next unforgettable getaway? Want a destination that’s packed with history, excitement, and a whole lot of adventure? Look no further than Linköping, Sweden! This vibrant city might not be as famous as Stockholm or Gothenburg, but that’s exactly why it’s such a hidden gem. Whether you’re into exploring historical sites, solving
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