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Millions of PlayStation Players Lose Access to Six Titles Millions of PlayStation players will lose access to six titles in less than a month. The games will disappear from player libraries on July 15, 2025, and will no longer be available to play for PS Plus subscribers, even if they have already downloaded them. Affected Games The list of games that will be removed from the PS Plus catalog includes: Remnant II Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII – Reunion Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Dying Light 2: Stay Human Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord Job Simulator Impact on Players These…
Introduction to the Music Biopic "The Bear" star Jeremy Allen White is set to play the iconic musician Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming music biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere". The film’s first official trailer has been released, giving fans a glimpse into the life of the legendary artist. The Story Behind the Film The biopic is directed by Scott Cooper, who previously led the Oscar-winning film "Crazy Heart" starring Jeff Bridges. Cooper’s latest project is based on Warren Zanes’ book about Springsteen, which inspired the musician’s personal album "Nebraska" in 1982. The film will delve into Springsteen’s life, exploring…
Measles Outbreaks in the US At least 3% of the measles cases confirmed so far were in people who have received two measles vaccine doses, meaning they were fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About three dozen of the almost 1,200 measles infections were in people with two vaccine doses. Another 2% of cases were in people who received at least one dose of measles vaccine. Vaccination Status Many of the cases were in Texas, where a 21st confirmed measles case was counted on Tuesday in someone with at least two doses of the…
The Future of Film: Can AI Replace Human Creativity? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a lot of changes in the film industry, and one of the most significant questions being asked is whether there should be a sequel to Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 thriller, Contagion. However, screenwriter Scott Z. Burns is more concerned about the impact of AI on the creative process. The Rise of AI in Film Burns has always been skeptical about the idea of a Contagion sequel, and instead, he’s exploring the concept of AI as the next big threat to humanity. In his new Audible Podcast…
Ongoing Conflict Between Israel and Iran The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran has been making headlines around the world. On Monday, Israel was hit by new rocket attacks from Tehran, targeting several locations in Western and Central Iran. The attacks have resulted in a significant number of fatalities, with over 200 deaths reported in Iran and over 20 in Israel. Global News Coverage The conflict has been widely covered by news programs and channels around the world. Headlines have ranged from the apocalyptic "world crisis" to more factual reporting. The BBC, Sky News, and France 24 have been…
Introduction to Francesco Risso’s Departure Francesco Risso is said to leave Marni as a creative director after almost 10 years. The messages were shared with OTB, Marni’s parent company. Risso’s Journey at Marni Risso, who was born on a sailboat, was appointed captain of the house in a high moment of application. Despite his initial inexperience as a creative leadership, he navigated a violent initial quall of negative criticism in order to successfully head into a new phase of cultural relevance and success. Statements from Renzo Rosso and Francesco Risso Renzo Rosso, chairman of the OTB Group, who promoted Risso…
Introduction to the Mayr Method Before Michael Pollan and his master class "deliberate food" existed, before there was "intermittent fasting" and the Wim Hof method, there was Franz Xaver Mayr, the Austrian doctor of the early 20th century. His revolutionary Mayr method is based on the conviction that the secret of health and beauty begins in the intestine. His cult-like followers led to the opening of his own clinic and finally to Lanserhof, a wellness and durability retreat. The Retreat Experience On the remote German island of Sylt, which is seen by some as the Teutonic version of the Hamptons,…
Introduction to Kneecap Kneecap, an Irish language hip-hop group, has been making headlines recently due to a controversy surrounding one of its members, Liam óg ó Hannaidh, also known as Mo Chara. The 27-year-old rapper appeared in a London court on charges related to terrorist activities. The Court Appearance Mo Chara was released on unconditional bail after his appearance at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The court hearing was attended by his band members, Bap (Naoise ó Cairláin) and DJ Próvaí (JJ ó Nachartaigh), who showed their support for their fellow musician. The group’s fans also gathered outside the court, holding…
Introduction to Lumiere Lumiere, a Belgian film distributor, is making a comeback to independent distribution in the Netherlands. The company, which also operates cinemas and a production company called Lunamine, has appointed Thomas Fransman as the head of theater and acquisitions. Fransman will start working in the Amsterdam office in early September. New Beginnings Lumiere aims to release eight films in the Benelux region every year. Some of the titles lined up for release include Laura Wandel’s "Adams sake," which was shown in the Critics’ Week in Cannes, "Julian" by Cato Kusters, and "Minotaur" by Andrey Zvyagintsev. The company has…
Introduction to a Critical Issue The removal of natural words such as "acorn", "Bluebell", and "Otter" from the Oxford Junior Dictionary in favor of technological-centered words like "binding", "broadband", and "Voice-Mail" sparked a significant reaction. Writer Robert MacFarlane and illustrator Jackie Morris responded with their book, The Lost Words: A Magic Book (2017), which aimed to create a broader discussion and protest about the loss of nature and celebrate the creatures and plants that share the planet with humans. A Documentary Inspired by The Lost Words Hannah Papacek Harper’s directorial debut, Lost for Words, was inspired by MacFarlane and Morris’s…