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A Year After the Toxic Train Derailment, Is East Palestine Safe?
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Bees Are Fish Now, I Guess? If there hadn’t been construction planned for the bridge that crosses over Leslie Run, one of the creeks that runs through the middle of East Palestine, Ohio, Rick Tsai and Randy DeHaven might not have […]
‘Boy Swallows Universe’ review: The stuff TV adaptation dreams are made of
Boasting magical realism, dark twists, brash ’80s Australiana, suburban crime, and an unforgettable young protagonist, Trent Dalton’s 2018 novel Boy Swallows Universe is an astonishing read. It’s the kind of book that settles itself in your veins, a heartbreaking, shocking, and hilarious journey through young adolescence, unbridled imagination, and the brutality of adulthood. In an […]
Netflix’s ‘The Kitchen’ review: A powerful, dystopian tale of community
Dystopian visions of near-future cities can tell us a lot about who we are now while also warning us of what’s to come. In Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya’s film The Kitchen, set in a not-so-distant London, the power of privatization threatens to crush the last standing independent neighbourhood. In this complex, compelling vision, community […]
TikTok is criticizing young girls who shop at Sephora. They’re missing the point.
How did you spend your free time when you were 10? Maybe you rolled around in the dirt at soccer practice, curled up with a book, or played dress up in your mom’s closet. Whatever you got up to, chances are no one was filming you for TikTok clout. One of the latest trends to […]
Which Samsung Galaxy S24 Model Should You Buy?
Looking to upgrade to Samsung’s newest Android smartphone? You can choose from the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, or Galaxy S24 Ultra. These handsets share many of the same specs but also have a few specific features that make each one stand out. So which Galaxy S24 model should you buy? We break it all down […]
You’re Not Imagining It: Google Search Results Are Getting Worse, Study Finds
For the past few years, a growing number of users, analysts, and experts raised alarms about a truth that feels obvious to a lot of people who surf around in web browsers: the quality of Google results is in serious decline. Google disagrees. Google’s Antitrust Case Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to AI […]
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: Which is better?
We’re pitting the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra against the iPhone 15 Pro Max. After the Galaxy S24 line got unveiled at Unpacked, the S24 Ultra is now the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s greatest competitor, particularly with its deluge of new AI-packed features. How does the newly announced Galaxy S24 Ultra compare to the iPhone 15 […]
The Best Parts of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Have Nothing to Do With Galaxy AI
It’s a new year, which means new phones from Samsung, Android’s number one phone seller. The company has officially revealed its flagship lineup for the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones. The Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra all promise to come equipped with various features you’d expect from your daily carry, including multiple camera lenses, […]
Dumbest AI Stunt of the Week: A Robot George Carlin Standup Special
Someday we’ll move past the point where you can spend half an hour pumping out an AI video and generate headlines. Sadly, we’re not there yet. The latest piece of refuse from the AI hype machine comes in the form of an unauthorized, “AI-generated” George Carlin comedy special—one that practically no one, not even people […]
25 best documentaries on Max to learn something new
Max offers an extraordinary selection of movies, and its documentary library alone has enough gems for hours of compelling viewing. But if you’re indecisive, have no fear: We’ve gone through the hundreds of documentaries on Max and picked out the ones you absolutely have to make time to watch. These movies prove the versatility of […]