Month: July 2023

‘The Dragon Prince’ makes a refreshing return with an early Season 5 release

‘The Dragon Prince’ makes a refreshing return with an early Season 5 release

Animated series The Dragon Prince surprised fans last weekend with a stealth release of its fifth season, which returns the show to a storytelling quality that some felt was lacking in its previous installment.

Anime Legend Hayao Miyazaki’s Final Film ‘The Boy and the Heron’ to Open Toronto Film Festival 2023

Anime Legend Hayao Miyazaki’s Final Film ‘The Boy and the Heron’ to Open Toronto Film Festival 2023

Japanese anime legend Hayao Miyazaki’s much-anticipated final film, “The Boy and the Heron,” is set to make its North American premiere at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival. This long-awaited feature, released earlier in Japan under the title “How Do You Live?”, showcases Miyazaki’s unparalleled storytelling and hand-drawn animation, captivating audiences with a tale of […]

FDA’s milestone decision: Opill becomes first OTC oral contraceptive

FDA’s milestone decision: Opill becomes first OTC oral contraceptive

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent approval of Opill, a non-prescription oral contraceptive, is set to revolutionize birth control access in the United States. Manufactured by Perrigo Co., Opill is a progestin-only pill expected to be available in early 2024. This landmark decision has generated both excitement and apprehension, as it offers increased […]

Interest Rates just went up again: what the latest Fed move means for you

Interest Rates just went up again: what the latest Fed move means for you

Eleven times in 17 months. That’s how fast the Federal Reserve has hiked its overnight bank lending rate, which directly or indirectly affects many consumer rates. The Fed’s aggressive campaign is intended to beat down inflation. And it may be working. Based on the latest reading, inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index grew […]

UFO’s unveiled: Testimony reveals secret program and call for transparency

UFO’s unveiled: Testimony reveals secret program and call for transparency

In a highly anticipated House Oversight subcommittee hearing, retired Maj. David Grusch, a former Air Force intelligence officer, provided testimony that shed light on a secretive program supposedly dedicated to retrieving and reverse-engineering unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). The hearing generated significant bipartisan interest, centering around the government’s approach to UAPs, […]

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