Twitch streamer pledges to try and get banned every day until Korea shutdown

Twitch streamer pledges to try and get banned every day until Korea shutdown A Korean Twitch streamer has claimed she will attempt to get banned from the platform every day until the site goes down in the country. Twitch previously announced that its platform would cease operations in South Korea onFebruary 27th, citing “prohibitively expensive costs” as the main reason. The surprise move was met with wide condemnation from the Korean streaming community, with streamer HAchubby being reduced to tears by the news, saying: “I probably need to move to YouTube, and I’m not sure how many viewers are following me....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Emily Dawson

What the September 17 buffs and nerfs mean for Helldivers 2 meta

What the September 17 buffs and nerfs mean for Helldivers 2 meta The September 17Helldivers 2patch promised to completely reworkthe game’s weapons,Stratagems, andenemiesafter various player frustrations. As such, there are plenty of buffs and nerfs for fans to look out for. While itwasn’t the nail in the coffin, Helldivers 2 has certainly been on a journey of buffs and nerfs since it was released in February. However, September 17 marks a plethora of major changes to key weapons, with some being reverted back to their original powers after the community slammed developers Arrowhead Studios....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Jeffrey Webb

Why the first Mission: Impossible movie is still the best one

Everyone loves theMission: Impossible movies. There are a variety of reasons why: they offer old-fashioned cinematic thrills; they are a form of escapism akin to theJames Bond movies, but tougher and more American; they feature one of the last truly great movie stars, Tom Cruise. Ever since the fourth installment,Ghost Protocol, resurrected the genre from pop culture oblivion, the conventional wisdom is that themodern M: I filmsjust keep getting better and better, and are the series’ best entries....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1486 words · Carl Perez

‘Rotten’ Bill Burr comedy tops Netflix top 10 chart

‘Rotten’ Bill Burr comedy tops Netflix top 10 chart Are dad jokes making a comeback? Netflix users seem to think so, with Bill Burr’s latest comedy entering the streaming platform’s top 10 chart. Even though it’s only just arrived on the streaming platform (as of August 20, 2025), Old Dads has shot straight to the top ofNetflix‘s top 10 movies list. As per the film’s synopsis, “When a middle-aged father and his two best friends sell their company to a millennial, they soon find themselves out of step and behind the times as they struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career, and fatherhood....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Diana Mason

10 best movies based on true stories, ranked

Some of the best movies ever made are based on true stories. These films have brought to life some of the most extraordinary moments in history, making excellent use of real-life inspiration to craft compelling narratives spanning a variety of genres. When considering their impact, authenticity, and artistic merit, which movies based on real events come out on top? From the stirring heroism portrayed inSchindler’s Listto the gripping chronicle of a gangster’s life inGoodfellas, numerous movies offer a unique reimagining of true stories....

July 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1692 words · Michael Church

10 Characters Who Made Huge Impressions With Very Little Screen Time In Movies

Summary Some of the best movie characters don’t need a lot of time to leave a lasting impression, and they can outshine the protagonists in just a scene or two. While the protagonist is always the most important character, they aren’t necessarily the most compelling. Movies across all genres often produce minor characters who can steal the spotlight, especially if a good actor is up to the task. Sometimes, having a character with minimal screen time who leaves an impression is a deliberate choice....

July 6, 2025 · 10 min · 1957 words · Patrick Johnson

3 portable air conditioner deals you can’t afford to miss today

It’s summertime and you know what that means? No, not spending time on the beach or doing just about anything you want outdoors (you could as long as you observe social distancing). It means sweltering days and hot sweaty nights. If you don’t have the money for centralized air conditioning and hate the fact thatwindow-mounted air conditionerscan only cool one room, you could get yourself aportable air conditioner. you’re able to stay cool regardless of where you are at home and they won’t break the bank....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Angela Long

8 Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Story Predictions Based On The Season 20 Finale

Summary TheGrey’s Anatomyseason 20 finale capped off the show’s latest 10-episode outing by setting up several cliffhangers. While none of them quite matched theGrey’s Anatomyseason 19 cliffhangerthat saw Teddy Altman’s (Kim Raver) life hanging in the balance, the episode certainly teased a very different Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for season 21. Over the course of the season,Meredith Grey’s (Ellen Pompeo) under-the-radar Alzheimer’s research took center stage, becoming one of the few whole-season arcs with any weight to it....

July 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1757 words · Ryan Harris

Amazon hacks the prices of self-emptying robot vacuums from iRobot and Shark

Whether or not you enjoy cleaning, it is safe to assume that nobody really wants to live in a messy home. If you are facing time constraints or just lack the energy, you can now tick vacuuming off the to-do list by getting an automated clean with arobot vacuum. There are countless options available but if you’re looking for something particularly advanced with the ability to self-empty the dirt bin, you can score the iRobot Roomba i7+ and Shark IQ R101AE for a lot less on Amazon....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Ms. Lori Clark MD

Americans believe that 40 percent of the news is fake

In 2016, our vocabularies grew to include the term “fake news,” and the concept has since taken root in the collective American psyche. A new survey conducted by theGallup/Knight Foundationfound that overall, Americans believe that 39 percent of the news they see on TV, hear on the radio, or read online or in papers is misinformation — that is, news that is intentionally meant to lead folks astray. Certain demographics were more likely to be mistrustful of the news, namely Republicans and those who are less educated (having a high school education or less)....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Luis Payne

Anthem’s demise might be the final nail in the looter shooter genre’s coffin

Anthemshould have been a slam dunk, or at least that’s what EA was banking on. The live service title, which replacedDestiny’s space wizards with flying robots, was meant to be a long-term game that would keep players engaged for years. With tons of loot to collect and an ambitious content road map, plus the talented team behindMass Effectat the helm, it seemed like EA couldn’t fail … until it did....

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1073 words · Jennifer Carter

Apex Legends player count drops as ALGS hack puts security into question

Apex Legends player count drops as ALGS hack puts security into question Apex Legends’ player count has dropped after a massive hack on ALGS’ pro lobbies, putting into question the game’s security. On March 17 theApex Legendscommunity was hit with one of the most shocking hacks a game can go through whenseveral pros were given hacks against their own willin a private server during the last day of the ALGS NA Finals....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Steven Jennings

Apple has reportedly cut production of the new iPhone SE

Apple has reportedly reduced initial orders for its recently released iPhone SE (2022) handset due to lower-than-expected demand. The tech giant has cut orders for the new $429 phone from the originally planned 5 million units to 3 million, according to aNikkei Asiareport on Monday, March 28. The drop in demand has been attributed to rising inflation dampening demand for electronics, among other factors. Service disruptions in markets such as China due to COVID lockdowns, and Russia, where Apple has stopped selling its products due to the Ukraine invasion, could also be a factor....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Kelly Carpenter