Farewell, the queen who never was. Spoilers below for the fourth episode of “House of the Dragon.” This week’s episode of “House of the Dragon” kills Rhaenys (Eve Best), the most prominent character to die so far (and her dragon, Meleys). It also seriously wounds King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney). The “Game of Thrones” spinoff series … Read more
ATLANTA — Four Phillies pitchers join their three starting position players in Arlington, Texas, for a franchise-record seven All-Stars. Zack Wheeler, Ranger Suarez, Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm were all selected via a player ballot and the commissioner’s office to represent the National League in the All-Star Game on July 16. Wheeler will likely be … Read more
The common gram-negative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a true comic book villain among microbes. Capable of breaching our defenses and infiltrating even the most sterile of spaces, this cunning killer deserves a place on the World Health Organization’s list of priority 1 pathogens. Most of us encounter the microbe in our daily environment and come … Read more
CNN — The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week could be an “attractive” target for violent extremists or other people looking to sow chaos by disrupting a high-profile political event, according to a threat assessment from federal agencies and Milwaukee police obtained by CNN. This election season has seen a “resurgence of disruptive tactics … Read more
Scott Olson/Getty Images/File In this aerial photo, John Deere construction and agricultural vehicles are loaded onto trucks at the John Deere Dubuque Works factory in Dubuque, Iowa, on Oct. 15, 2021. New York CNN — John Deere has announced it will lay off about 600 workers at three U.S. factories as the Illinois company moves … Read more
Future Press has unveiled a new volume in its Elden Ring Official Strategy Guide series. The Books of Knowledge collection contained key information, guidance, and lore regarding The Lands Between in Vol. 1 and Shards of the Shattering in Vol. 3. Now, in Vol. 3, Future Press turns its attention to Elden Ring’s sole expansion, … Read more
One of Game of Thrones’ major innovations was the removal of most of the fantasy from fantasy. That first season in particular eschewed magic in favor of sexposition and extreme violence, lulling cooler viewers into a false sense of security before they were ambushed by baby dragons in the finale. But that non-nerdy audience has … Read more
Prosecutors plan to review evidence this week in the crash that killed NFL rookie Khyree Jackson and two former high school teammates, officials said Sunday. However, an expert warned that it could take months for authorities to complete their investigation and decide on charges. The Prince George’s County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the planned evidence … Read more
We finally know what brought light to the dark and formless void of the early universe. According to data from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, the origins of the free-flying photons in the early cosmic dawn were small dwarf galaxies that sprang to life and cleared the haze of cloudy hydrogen that filled … Read more
As COVID-19 cases spiked nationwide over the summer, Florida is reportedly seeing one of the highest increases, prompting health experts to warn residents to take the situation very seriously and take protective and educational measures. Second lord Doug Emhoff tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Vice President Kamala Harris, however, tested negative … Read more