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Scientists have just been approved to release 750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes in the Florida Keys in an effort to decrease the natural mosquito population in the region, Fast Company reports. Oxitec, the U.K.-based company that engineered the mosquitoes, will leave boxes of male mosquito eggs in various areas in the Keys beginning in 2021. The mosquitoes have […]
Steve Bannon, who previously served as White House Chief Strategist for Trump and executive chair for Breitbart, has been taken into custody and charged with defrauding those who donated to an online fundraiser dubbed “We Build the Wall.” The campaign ultimately raised more than $25 million, despite “repeatedly and falsely” claiming to the public that Brian Kolfage—alongside whom […]
For the past six months, WWE has done its best to continue its weekly shows and pay-per-views, despite the coronavirus epidemic sweeping the nation. At first, watching professional wrestling with no audience felt like an avant-garde experiment. Today, it still doesn’t feel completely normal, but WWE has employed a number of tricks to generate excitement. […]
A new Pharrell and Jay-Z collab, titled “Entrepreneur,” will be released this Friday. The song is being released as part of Pharrell’s new Time magazine cover package ‘”The New American Revolution.” The special also boasts interviews with Tyler, the Creator, Angela Davis, Geoffrey Canada, Naomi Osaka, and more. “The intention for a song was all about how […]
In a smartphone-driven world, it’s hard to understand why more consumers aren’t taking serious looks at the Google Pixel line of phones. I’ve been sticking with the brand since 2017, when I finally made the leap from whatever BlackBerry I was still using to the Pixel 2. Being a heavy user of the Google line […]
It appears Olivia Wilde is joining the ranks of Marvel filmmakers. According to Deadline, the 36-year-old actress is set to direct a “secret” Sony project that centers around a female Marvel character. Sources could not confirm the specific superhero, but the film is expected to focus on Spider-Woman. Wilde will reportedly pen the script alongside Katie Silberman. Amy Pascal and Rachel O’Connor have also […]
It’s been 50 years since scientists have seen a tiny, mouse-sized elephant shrew recently rediscovered in the Horn of Africa. The species is known as the Somali sengi and looks like a very small ant-eater with its trunk-like nose. It’s a talented little fella, who can race around at 20 mph despite its teeny size. […]
Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman was caught on a live mic blurting out a homophobic slur during Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. While we will not spell out exactly what he said, here are a few takeaways from Brennaman’s comment: 1) It’s not one of these “maybe we misinterpreted what was […]
TMZ reports the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is deciding whether to file a felony assault charge against Tory Lanez for his involvement in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting last month. Lanez was arrested and charged with possession of a concealed weapon that night. The LAPD launched an investigation into the incident that left Megan with two gunshot wounds to her foot, and […]
Comedy Central has pulled the plug on Drunk History. According to Deadline, the cable network announced the sketch comedy show would not return for a seventh season, which had been ordered in 2019. The outlet reports Drunk History was in pre-production when the coronavirus pandemic halted film and TV projects. The decision to cancel the Emmy-winning live-action series […]
