Month: August 2024
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The Twilight Zone: The Midnight Sun Nearly Gave Cast Heatstroke
[ad_1] In rewatching classic episodes of The Twilight Zone (which regularly air on SYFY), one of the things that stands out the most is the sheer believability of the acting — the palpable sweat, desperation, and helplessness given off by characters grappling with extraordinary circumstances far beyond their control. The limited sets and old school special effects —…
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ISIS and al Qaeda material found at home of second suspect in foiled Taylor Swift concert attack
[ad_1] Authorities found Islamic State group and al Qaeda material at the home of the second suspect in a foiled plot to attack the Taylor Swift Eras Tour shows in Austria, which were canceled on Wednesday. No other suspects are being sought, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said in Vienna on Thursday. “The situation was serious,…
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Satellite images show Maui recovering one year after deadly wildfires
[ad_1] New satellite images show the scale of damage almost one year after deadly wildfires ripped through the historic West Maui town Lahaina — but also show signs of a community gradually recovering. The wildfires on August 8, 2023, were the worst natural disaster in Hawaii’s history, destroying more than 3,900 properties and killing more than…
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Tarran Mackenzie continues his recovery this weekend, local rider Ivo Lopes will take his place –
[ad_1] Taran Mackenzie is still recovering from his Donington Park crash, so will not be competing in this week’s MotoGP World Championship at Portimao. Petronas MIE Racing Honda rider Taran Mackenzie will not race this weekend in Portimao. Mackenzie will continue his recovery from his accident at Donington Park. The 2021 British Superbike champion suffered…
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The 15 Best Science Fiction Movies on Peacock in August 2024
[ad_1] Stories are the way we talk about the things we’re not good at talking about: love, death, fear, hope… We build proxies for ourselves that are better-looking, braver, or cleverer than we are, and we put them in the situations we can only imagine in order to explore the world as it is or…
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The 7 best 55-inch TVs of 2024 are perfect for smaller viewing spaces
[ad_1] Amazon For a smaller viewing space — whether it’s a bedroom, guest room, child’s playroom, or even a kitchen — a 55-inch smart TV is the perfect size. The 2024 editions of 55-inch TVs, from popular brands like LG, Hisense, Sony, Roku and Samsung, all offer stunning 4K UHD resolution with a fast refresh…
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Top U.K. prosecutor considers terrorism charges over ongoing riots and disorder
[ad_1] Amid ongoing far-right riots and demonstrations fueled by misinformation online, England and Wales’ Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said his teams would consider seeking extradition for social media influencers who are accused of stoking the violence from abroad and charging some suspects with terrorism offences, CBS News partner network BBC News reported. Offenders…
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How Gasly wrestled control of Ocon’s team –
[ad_1] When Pierre Gasly drove the Alpine Formula 1 car for the first time in post-season testing in Abu Dhabi in 2022, he was very happy. “I couldn’t have wished for a better first day with Alpine,” he enthused after enjoying driving a car that was faster and more responsive than the AlphaTauri AT03 that…
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The Best Sci-fi TV Shows Streaming on Peacock Right Now
[ad_1] Aliens, assassins, superheroes, dystopias, and more! If you’re looking for good sci-fi — and it’s never a bad time to cozy up on the couch and watch some solid sci-fi television — Peacock has you covered. Peacock has an impressive sci-fi TV roster, but if you don’t want to do all the browsing yourself, here…
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Rep. Cori Bush, member of “The Squad,” fights for her seat in fierce Democratic primary challenge
[ad_1] When Democratic Rep. Cori Bush was elected in 2020, she became the first Black woman to represent Missouri, the first nurse and and the first organizer from the Black Lives Matter movement in Congress. And she’s hoping Tuesday’s primary will go her way, but it’s been a difficult journey — and the second most…