San Diego, CA

Io9 is live from San Diego at SDCC 2024 celebrating the best in pop culture fandom, and we’re out the look out for our favorite cosplays of the day. From Marvel to DC, crafty and creative fans are on parade in their inventive best. Here are fits that bring to life iconic looks in cosplay form from geeky faves including X-Men, Star Wars, Wicked and beyond. On day two things got more epic with more guests filling into this weekend’s Nerd Prom. Check out the gallery below to see who you can spot as you click through.

The Most Impressive Cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con, Day 2

We’ve long known a few things about Marvel’s Thunderbolts—or Thunderbolts*, if you’re sticking with the antihero team-up movie‘s specific punctuation. Most importantly, we knew the cast and characters, because most have already appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But we’ve yet to see this new gang together… until now.

Marvel’s Thunderbolts Comic-Con Footage Puts Together an Unorthodox Team

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten some comic adventures featuring the Justice League. Granted, after they died and got revived in Dark Crisis a while back, they shelved the team and done smaller teamups when needed. But you can’t keep a superhero team down for long, and that means it’s time for the League to make another grand return to the forefront.

Justice League Unlimited Brings DC’s A-List Team Back to Prominence

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Irvine, CA

There’s a race in America to see which police department will be the first to field a Cybertruck. Cops, it seems, really love the blocky vehicle that tends to break down. The social media accounts for the police department in Irvine, California have teased it’s getting one soon.

California Cops Are Getting Cybertrucks: ‘We Like This Dumpster’

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Louisiana State

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New Orleans, LA

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In January 1811, Charles Deslondes, a slave living on a plantation in the German Coast Region of the Louisiana Territory led a small army of slaves in an uprising. Marching in military formation toward New Orleans, the army killed at least two people and burned plantation buildings and fields. Louisiana Militia ended the rebellion, which ultimately led to the brutal deaths and treatment of participants in the uprising and the tightening of Slave Codes.

Slaves Brutally Mutilated After Uprising on Louisiana’s German Coast

Suppose you’re like me and have no shame. In that case, you’ve often removed your blender glass jar from the base after grinding up your latest attempt at an allegedly healthy peanut butter, banana, and strawberry smoothie and directly poured it into your gaping maw. The NutriBullet Flip knows my poor pouring choices, so it’s offering me what I really want: a portable blender that looks like a Stanley quencher cup.

The New NutriBullet Is the Drinkable Blender I’ve Always Wanted

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Massachusetts State

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

There’s a reason they don’t call it Comfortable Valley. A European man who ended up barefoot in the sands of Death Valley learned a hard lesson about things being aptly named as he suffered third degree burns on his soles. The 42-year-old Belgian lost his flip-flops while taking...

Death Valley Visitor Loses Flip-Flops, Gains Third-Degree Burns

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Futurama returns for its 12th season July 29—a fact that just a few years felt like an impossibility. Thanks to Hulu, the oft-canceled and oft-revived series dropped its first new episodes in 10 years in 2023, and there are more to come even after this latest batch of 10. Its continuing existence is assured for now, so there’s only one question left to ask: is it still worth tuning in?

Futurama Season 12 Is the Futurama You Know and Love

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

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Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

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Marvel Celebrated July 4 With Our Best Look Yet at Sam’s New Captain America Suit

As a movie fan, there are many ways you could’ve celebrated Independence Day this week. Watching Independence Day is one. Taking to trip to Amity Island...

Marvel Celebrated July 4 With Our Best Look Yet at Sam’s New Captain America Suit

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