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☆ The Comfortable Problem of Mid TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( James Poniewozik | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A few years ago, “Atlanta” and “PEN15” were teaching TV new tricks. In “PEN15,” Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle created a minutely observed, universal-yet-specific picture of adolescent awkwardness. In February, Glover and Erskine returned in the action thriller “Mr. But I would never have wasted an episode of “Atlanta” or “PEN15” on in-flight entertainment. Keri Russell, a ruthless and complicated Russian spy in “The Americans,” is now in “The Diplomat,” a forgettably fun dramedy.

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People are surprised to learn that Mari Murdock, 36, is a professional game master, a role in which she organizes and narrates tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeons & Dragons is an open-ended tabletop game in which the narrative is shaped by the players' choices, whether that's through combat, puzzles or negotiation. But as Murdock played tabletop games through the 2010s, she grew more confident in the skills it takes to run a good game. The timing was fortuitous, as tabletop gaming became more popular during the pandemic. For Murdock, gaming allows you to immerse yourself in "a pretend situation where you are imagining that you are someone else.

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Premiering three years after the first season, Them: The Scare takes viewers out of the 1950s and into 1991. Them: The Scare quick links US, UK, & other countries: Prime VideoPrime Video Access subscriptions from anywhere via ExpressVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)How to watch Them: The Scare in the USThem: The Scare premiered on Prime Video on April 25. Amazon Prime Video Monthly Subscription Prime Video has thousands of movies and TV shows, including popular original series and films you won't find anywhere else. Shop at Amazon Prime VideoHow to watch Them: The Scare in the UK & other countriesThem: The Scare will be available to stream in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, so you'll most likely be able to stream the series from wherever you are. In the UK, Prime Video subscriptions start at £8.99 a month and come with a free 30-day trial.

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☆ History is repeating itself as MrBeast and T-series battle for YouTube's top spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

MrBeast is set to surpass T-Series as YouTube's top channel. Kjellberg was in the midst of a battle for YouTube's number one spot because another channel — the Indian music label T-Series — was closing in. Now, for MrBeast, history is repeating itself, except this time, he is the one closing in on YouTube's biggest channel, T-Series, And it looks like he's soon going to win the top spot. Amid an expected mass exodus from the platform, a win for independent creators could have a positive ripple effect. "This breakthrough will show independent creators that they can be more successful than large corporations," she said.

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☆ Amazon just turned up the heat in the grocery wars with Walmart and Target
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon Prime members can now get unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 per month. Shoppers can get free delivery on orders over $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, and more. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSummer is approaching, and the competition for same-day grocery delivery is heating up. Amazon is now the latest major retailer to enter the fray with a new subscription option for Prime members to get unlimited delivery on orders over $35 from stores, including Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and other local shops.

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☆ Sketches from US animation studios found on North Korean computer server
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Sean Lyngaas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The revelation comes from a trove of documents recently discovered by US researchers inside a computer server housed in North Korea. Logs from the North Korean computer server showed multiple visits from internet connections in northeast China, the US cybersecurity firm Mandiant told CNN. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects an artillery firing drill of the Korean People's Army on March 7, 2024. Barnhart, the Mandiant researcher, said any company that hires a North Korean IT worker runs the risk of being targeted by North Korean hackers because of the close relationship between the two. Heinz Insu Fenkl, an expert in North Korean comics, said that animation and comics have been prominent in North Korean society since the country’s founding in 1948.

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☆ Climate Doom Is Out. ‘Apocalyptic Optimism’ Is In.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Alexis Soloski | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The philanthropist Kathryn Murdoch has prioritized donations to environmental causes for more than a decade. She has, she said, a deep understanding of how inhospitable the planet will become if climate change is not addressed. An episode might include a visit to a floating village or a conversation about artificial intelligence with the musician Grimes. “There’s room for screaming,” Wallach said. Climate optimism as opposed to climate fatalism.

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☆ Amazon Prime looked like it had plateaued. Now a record 3 out of 4 Americans use it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon's Prime membership hit a record 180 million US shoppers in Q1, according to new estimates. Now a record 75% of Americans use the subscription service. AdvertisementJust over a year ago, Amazon's Prime subscription service looked like it had plateaued. Prime reached a record 180 million US shoppers in the first quarter, data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners suggests. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I love Amazon Prime a bit too much — but my one shopping rule has helped me save money
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Jordyn Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementI've spent a lot of money and time on Amazon Prime. And I know it's not just me — Amazon is the second biggest retailer in the world, and three out of four Americans use Amazon Prime. I like that this strategy lets me shop and get some instant gratification while also setting limits that help me cut down on unnecessary purchases I'll regret later. But, again, with my new rule, if nothing in my cart will ship within one day, it all gets taken out. This cuts many of my unnecessary purchases because most things I consider buying have standard Prime two-day shipping.

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Then get stuck in and enjoy this free Champions League live stream. How to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid live stream with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. You need a VPN to access the site and Champions League live streams outside Australia. Where to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid in AustraliaThe Champions League is a Stan Sport exclusive in Australia and you can watch every game there. So, if you can get around all this, you can enjoy the best value Champions League live streams in the world.

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☆ Americans are obsessed with Amazon Prime, and it shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon Prime had 180 million members in March, according to new data. AdvertisementNow more than ever, you're more likely than not to be an Amazon Prime member. It also brings the share of US consumers who have Prime to 75%, per the report. Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Travis Kelce is amping up his career outside football. Here is a full list of his side hustles.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Travis Kelce is in his "side hustle" era. Kelce has also been expanding outside football through brand deals, a podcast, and investing in a movie. Until last year, Travis Kelce's fame was rooted in his career as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, a role that The Wall Street Journal said gets him a $14 million salary. He's dabbled outside football before, but little compares to the transformational effect of starting to date Swift in July 2023. Here are his four latest gigs outside football:

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You really don't want to miss this one, so here's everything you need on how to watch a free Bayern vs. Arsenal live stream from anywhere. Where to watch Bayern vs. Arsenal free from anywhereAs mentioned in the box above, the Luxembourgish and Austrian TV channels are showing the game for free today. Then get stuck in and enjoy this free Champions League live stream. How to watch Bayern vs. Arsenal live stream with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. Where to watch Bayern vs. Arsenal in AustraliaThe Champions League is a Stan Sport exclusive in Australia and you can watch every game there.

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☆ Amazon is pouring big bucks into geek culture — and Critical Role's Matt Mercer just dropped a major hint about the series fans have been waiting for
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewTo all the Critters, as members of the Critical Role fandom are known, I come bearing excellent news. The cast of Critical Role has remained tight-lipped about "The Legend of The Mighty Nein," their second Amazon-backed animated series. For the uninitiated, Critical Role is a juggernaut in the tabletop roleplaying game industry. "We're heavy in development on Campaign Two's animated series right now, and it's coming along so well," Mercer told me. Advertisement"Things that we didn't get to see in the campaign, we now get to explore as part of the animated series," Mercer said.

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☆ Amazon Prime Video viewers have been ditching shows because of its error-plagued catalog system, leaked docs show
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Amazon has invested billions of dollars in Prime Video to secure original content and live-streaming rights. CEO confidenceIn Amazon's recent annual shareholder letter, CEO Andy Jassy showed his continued support for Prime Video. "We have increasing conviction that Prime Video can be a large and profitable business on its own," he wrote. Among the top "catalog quality issues" were incomplete or inconsistent titles, as well as a "Season Integrity" problem. Multiple posts about wrong movie titles on Prime Video can also be found on Amazon's forum and Reddit.

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We've found multiple options on where to watch a free Barcelona vs. PSG live stream. Then get stuck in and enjoy this free Champions League live stream. How to watch Barcelona vs. PSG live stream with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. Where to watch Barcelona vs. PSG in AustraliaThe Champions League is a Stan Sport exclusive in Australia and you can watch every game there. So, if you can get around all this, you can enjoy the best value Champions League live streams in the world.

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☆ A popular YouTuber's negative video of Humane's AI Pin raises questions about critical reviews in the age of innovation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at a critical tech review that caused a bit of a stir on social media . AdvertisementIn a 25-minute video , Brownlee details all the issues he encountered using the AI device. Earlier this year, a negative video of Fisker's Ocean SUV by Brownlee also made waves on social media . Mario Tama/Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BICritical reviews in the age of innovation raise some interesting questions. Last week's drop among tech stocks shouldn't scare away investors , according to Wedbush.

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☆ Michael Pollan's deliciously simple meal plan to avoid ultra-processed foods — and where it falls short
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"We all make compromises," Pollan told Business Insider ahead of the release of his latest documentary, Food, Inc. 2, out April 12. "We do the best we can, and people pick out the issues they want to deal with, and can deal with." AdvertisementAt home, Pollan tries his best to avoid eating industrial meat, eggs, or any other product from big factory farms. They keep a stash of well-sharpened knives, ready to chop and cook a rainbow of veggies for dinner most nights. The reality is that Pollan does participate in America's industrialized food system.

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We'll show you everything you need to know about the competition, including how to watch Liverpool vs. Atalanta free from anywhere. Keep reading to learn all of your Europa League watch options, including how to access free live stream options via a VPN. How to watch Liverpool vs. Atalanta in the USParamount+ is the US home to UEFA Europa League matches with English-language commentary. How to watch Liverpool vs. Atalanta in AustraliaIn Australia, you can stream UEFA Europa League games through Stan, which costs anywhere from $10-$21 a month. How to watch Liverpool vs. Atalanta in AustriaThe Liverpool vs. Atalanta game is available to live stream in Austria via ServusTV.

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☆ 'Fallout' ending explained: The finale hints at who started the apocalypse and teases a return to a fan-favorite location
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon's '"Fallout" takes place after a nuclear war has ravaged the world. The end of "Fallout" also teases a return to a fan-favorite game in the series. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFrances Turner as Barb Howard in "Fallout." Regardless of what lies ahead for Hank in the "Fallout" series, seeing the futuristic version of Sin City is a tantalizing possibility.

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☆ 'Fallout' is a masterful adaptation that captures the games' adventure and mystery
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Amazon's TV series "Fallout" is based on the hugely popular games by Interplay and Bethesda SoftWorks. The show follows a young woman looking for her missing father in a postapocalyptic world. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Players have flocked to the "Fallout" games since 1997 to fight off raiders and slay monsters in a retrofuturistic wasteland ravaged by nuclear war. The makers of Prime Video's "Fallout" were wise, then, to develop a TV show with an original storyline that does indeed capture the games' sense of adventure and mystery.

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Learn moreThe second batch of Champions League quarter-finals are live tonight and include two of the biggest teams in Europe. We've found multiple options on where to watch a free PSG vs. Barcelona live stream. Then get stuck in and enjoy this free Champions League live stream. Where to watch PSG vs. Barcelona in AustraliaThe Champions League is a Stan Sport exclusive in Australia and you can watch every game there. So, if you can get around all this, you can enjoy the best value Champions League live streams in the world.

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We've put together everything you need to know about the series, including details on where to watch Fallout online, what time you can stream it, and a look at the show's trailer. ET on Amazon Prime Video. Prime Video is included with a regular Amazon Prime subscription, which costs $14.99 a month. Amazon Prime Video Monthly Subscription Prime Video has thousands of movies and TV shows, including popular original series and films you won't find anywhere else. How to watch Fallout from anywhereIf you will be traveling away from home when Fallout premieres, you can try out a VPN (virtual private network).

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Better yet, we've found multiple options on where to watch a free Real Madrid vs. Man City live stream. As mentioned in our regular guide to all the free Champions League live streams for games in every round, there are multiple options for tonight's game in Madrid. Then get stuck in and enjoy this free Champions League live stream. Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Man City in AustraliaThe Champions League is a Stan Sport exclusive in Australia and you can watch every game there. So, if you can get around all this, you can enjoy the best value Champions League live streams in the world.

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Learn moreSamsung's newest flagship TVs are available for preorder and for a limited time, come with a free 65-inch UHD TV. The 65-inch TU690T UHD 4K Smart TV is nothing extraordinary in terms of displays, but we like this entry-level model for casual viewing. Check out our guide to the best TVs to learn more about the TVs we do recommend. Preorder a 2024 Samsung TV for a free 65-inch 4K TVIf you're an Amazon Prime or My Best Buy Plus member, you can also save an extra $100 on your preorder (in addition to a free TV) when ordering through Amazon or Best Buy respectively. All 4K models listed below are 65-inch TVs and the 8K option is 75 inches, but you can opt for a different size on the product page for each display before adding to cart.

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