Columbus, OH

It’s easy to be drawn in by the opening credits of Deadpool & Wolverine. Director Shawn Levy and company crafted a cacophony of carnage unrivaled in Marvel movies. Then, by setting it to a perfect pop song from decades past, it hits just the right balance of joy, nostalgia, or cynicism, depending on the viewer. However, watching the film again, we prefer another moment just that’s as brutal and set to an ever-weirder, even older, more surprising song. And it deserves some love too.

Deadpool & Wolverine’s Other Musical Fight Scene Is Even Better Than Its Opening

Only seven R-rated movies have ever grossed over $300 million domestically. Of those seven, the highest-grossing is Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, which grossed $370 million when it was released 20 years ago. Those numbers are about to change though, because by this weekend, Deadpool & Wolverine will cross $300 million—and after this weekend, it’ll beat The Passion of the Christ and become the highest-grossing R-rated ever in the United States.

Marvel Jesus Will Soon Beat Jesus Jesus

No matter what we might find at Galaxy’s Edge, Star Tours will always be the ultimate crossover between Disney’s parks and Star Wars. Smugglers Run and Rise of the Resistance may offer higher-tech glitz and glamor, but there’s something about the endless evolution of Disney and Lucasfilm’s first major collaboration at the parks that still has it enduring all these years later. And now, that endurance is being celebrated with maybe one of the coolest toys Disney’s ever made out of its parks offerings.

Disneyland’s Best Star Wars Ride Is Now a Very Cool Toy

Blanco, TX

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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

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

Honestly, Google, this might be the leakiest launch I’ve covered in my entire career covering consumer tech. As we get closer to the August 13 Google hardware launch date, it seems like there’s a leak a day. So far, we know about most of the products, their specs, and how they look. The only thing we don’t know for sure is pricing and speculation are all over the map. Today’s leak involves the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Pixel Watch 3.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Might Be Its Thinnest Foldable Yet

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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

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

Valrico, FL

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Hey there, Floridians! If you're a fan of fresh produce and a farmer's market vibe, you might have some mixed feelings about the news from Valrico. The Fresh Market, known for its focus on organic options and quality meats and cheeses, is set to close its doors in the Lithia Crossings shopping center.

Grocery chain known for Organic options and quality meats is set to close its doors in Florida

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm about a “hypervirulent” superbug. The agency has received increasing reports of people being infected by worrying strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae—strains that can resist the last remaining antibiotics available against the bacteria and can severely sicken anyone. Little is known about widespread or common these bacteria are, so the WHO is pushing for countries to step up surveillance of the threat.

A ‘Hypervirulent’ Superbug Is Spreading and Scaring Health Experts

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Santa Barbara, CA

Sea lions exposed to a neurotoxin produced by a form of algae have been washing up on a stretch of California coast line. Those not killed by the algae are behaving in some very strange ways, including disorientation and staring into space. The Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute, a...

California Sea Lions Are Behaving Strangely Amid Brain-Attacking Algae Outbreak

It looks like Spotify is on tap to get the AI treatment from Google Gemini. Android Authority spotted a Spotify extension for Google Gemini in a recent APK teardown of the Google App (version 15.30.27.29). That means soon, you’ll be able to control the music streaming app via Google’s AI platform. Gemini currently has similar functionality for YouTube Music.

Google Gemini Might Soon Question Your Taste in Music

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Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, August 3rd

Rich people have become obsessed with building new cities lately—an affliction that extends even to hip-hop and R&B singer Akon. Back in 2020, Akon announced that he would build a futuristic new city in his “hometown” of Senegal. “Akon City” would be powered by green energy and solar power, feature condominiums, a seaside resort, and a university, and would use Akoin, his cryptocurrency, as its primary source of exchange. Akon promised that, soon, the African country would have “a futuristic city” on its hands, a “real-life Wakanda” that could act as a paragon for “how African society should become in the future.”

Akon’s Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto City in Africa Gets a Reality Check

They’ve gone back in time, they’ve gone to hell, and they’ve saved the universe. And now, Bill and Ted will go on their scariest trip yet: to Broadway. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who starred in the time-traveling trilogy of films, are set to reunite onstage next year for the classic play Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett.

Bill and Ted’s Next Excellent Adventure Is… Broadway?

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It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Beat the Heat With These Fandom Summer Must-Haves

As summer winds down, the last few weeks of travel before Labor Day ramp up with trips to theme parks, conventions, and more. Back to school...

Beat the Heat With These Fandom Summer Must-Haves

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