The Monday Edition - Sep 4, 2023
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News, bomb scare, book bans, libraries

Bomb Threats at Libraries Are Becoming All Too Common

A 2012 photo of the New York Public Library's Rose Main Reading Room.

At least 10 different public library systems were forced to shut down in the last month due to bomb threats.

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News, civil rights, LGBTQ, trans rights, transgender

Anxiety Continues to Mount for Transgender Community as Court Battles Cause Confusion

Transgender flag fades into shadows and silhouettes of people on a road

Trans rights are under attack throughout the country.

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Big on the Internet, Bruce Springsteen, concerts, music

How a Springsteen Song Brought My Summer to a Beautifully Cathartic End

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 30: Bruce Springsteen performs at MetLife Stadium on August 30, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images)

I'll always remember being at Metlife and hearing my favorite song live for the first time.

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Movies, Hide From Homepage, Horror, The Exorcist, The Exorcist: Believer

‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Trailer Promises a Terrifying Sequel

a teenage girl, who is demonically possessed, stares with an evil smirk. It's Linda Blair from 'The Exorcist'.

The power of this terrifying sequel compels you.

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TV, Bodies (Netflix), Hide From Homepage, mystery

‘Bodies’ Netflix Release Date, Trailer, Plot, Cast and More

Shira Haas as DC Maplewood in Netflix's 'Bodies'.

Let the bodies hit the floor ... in different decades.

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News, Afghanistan, Human Rights, Taliban, women's rights

Taliban Now Preventing Afghan Women From Leaving the Country on Student Visas

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - DECEMBER 22: Afghan women protest against a new Taliban ban on women accessing University Education on December 22, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan. A group of Afghan women rallied in Kabul against a governmental order banning women from universities. Armed guards barred women from accessing university sites since the suspension was announced on December 20.

Banned from receiving an education in Afghanistan, Afghan women are now barred from traveling to study elsewhere.

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News, University of Nebraska, volleyball, women in sports

Nebraska Volleyball Just Made Sports History in a Big Way

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - AUGUST 30: Harper Murray #27 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers serves against the Omaha Mavericks at Memorial Stadium on August 30, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

A whopping 92,003 people broke the world record for attendance at a women's sporting event.

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News, politics, Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Seems Truly Terrified of This Teen Boy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis looking kind of like a butthead honestly.

When your arch nemesis is a teenager, you're losing.

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Big on the Internet, Barbie, the sims 4

Bring the Magic of ‘Barbie’ to Life for Your Sims!

In a scene from Barbie, Barbie is seen from behind, waving to Barbieland from her balcony.

Maybe don't listen to "What Was I Made For" while playing or you will cry.

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TV, chucky, Syfy

‘Chucky’ Season 3 Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and More

Chucky the doll looking menacing in "Chucky" season 1

Here's hoping season 3 will be gorier and queerer than ever.

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TV, One Piece, One Piece live action, one piece netflix

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Does a Great Job of Adapting Sanji’s Problematic Behavior

One Piece. Taz Skylar as Sanji in season 1 of One Piece. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023

Perhaps the most obvious element in need of updating was Sanji's behavior around women.

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Movies, movies, nostalgia, Racing Stripes

I Know Y’all Didn’t Forget About the 2005 Tour de Force ‘Racing Stripes’

The official art for Racing Stripes, featuring my boy, Stripes.

When I relayed the plot of Racing Stripes to a friend, it was easy to laugh about.

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News, anti-lgbtq, Canada, LGBTQ+

Canada Issues US Travel Advisory Over State Anti-LGBTQ Laws

A photo of single Progress Pride Flag, mounted on a chimney to the left, with a blue sky and clouds in the background.

A new Canadian travel advisory warns LGBTQ Canadians against visiting the United States based on anti-queer legislation from multiple states.

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Movies, AMC Theaters, SAG-AFTRA Strike 2023, Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour, WGA Strike 2023

Taylor Swift’s Film Release Is Making Hollywood Studios Nervous

Screencap of Taylor Swift from the trailer for her concert film, 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.' She is a white woman with long blonde hair and bangs wearing a white, sleeveless dress with sparkling stones in different shades of blue on the bodice and straps. She has a guitar hanging from her shoulders and her arms are outstretched as she sings into a microphone.

It's already been a "Cruel Summer" for Hollywood.

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News, maga, mugshot, Trump

Donald Trump Shows off ‘Never Surrender’ T-Shirt, Misses Irony Completely

Donald Trump hawks t-shirt of mugshot with the caption "Never Surrender" despite the photo being literally of him surrendering to authorities.

It's LITERALLY a photo of him surrendering.

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Movies, 4DX, movie theaters

So You Want To Know More About Seeing a Movie in 4DX …

Chris Evans as Steve Rogers sitting in a chair backwards

You might know 4DX from theme parks, but did you know regular movie theaters have a 4DX experience too?

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TV, Marvel's What If...?, What If

When will Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Season 2 Release on Disney+? 

Peggy Carter as Captain Carter in Marvel's What If...?

What's the deal with What If...? season 2? Has it been delayed? Here's what we know.

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TV, Daredevil, Daredevil: Born Again

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Release Window, Cast, Plot, and More

Matt Murdock smirks and adjusts his tie, his knuckles covered in blood.

Matt Murdock is back! Here's everything we know so far about the plot, cast, and release window for 'Daredevil: Born Again.'

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TV, Ironheart, Riri Williams

‘Ironheart’ Release Window, Cast, Plot, and More

Riri Williams making her Ironheart suit in Wakanda Forever

What's Riri going to get up to back at MIT? Here's everything we know so far about 'Ironheart.'

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TV, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, Kathryn Hahn

‘Agatha: Darkhold Diaries’ Gets New Title and Release Date

Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in 'WandaVision'

Here's everything we know about the WandaVision spinoff Agatha: Darkhold Diaries!

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