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News, biden administration, medical debt, politics

Biden Administration Wants To Remove Medical Debt From Credit Reports

Joe Biden points his finger in the air as he speaks from a podium

It's not universal healthcare, but it's a start.

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TV, Damon Lindelof, J.J. Abrams, LOST, Matthew Fox

Revisiting the ‘Lost’ Pilot 19 Years Later

Charlie Pace (Dominic Monaghan) standing amongst the plane wreckage in 'Lost'.

It’s been nineteen years since Oceanic Flight 815 crash-landed on a deserted island. 

The post Revisiting the ‘Lost’ Pilot 19 Years Later appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, antisemitism, Elon Musk, Twitter

Even X’s Marketing Videos Feature Antisemitism

Elon Musk, alone against a black background, pressing his fingertips together and looking at the camera, displeased.

X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) was a bigot-infested cesspool before Elon Musk ran it into the ground.

The post Even X’s Marketing Videos Feature Antisemitism appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Netflix, The Fall of the House of Usher

REVIEW: ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ Is a Dream World for Poe Fans

Movies, No One Will Save You

How ‘No One Will Save You’s Less-Is-More Approach Amplifies Its Most Important Pieces

Brynn (Kaitlyn Dever) looking terrified in 'No One Will Save You'

No one really talks in the film, which gives it all the more room to breathe.

The post How ‘No One Will Save You’s Less-Is-More Approach Amplifies Its Most Important Pieces appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Aquaman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Justice League

Here’s How to Run the DC Extended Universe’s ‘Aquaman’ Watch Order Gauntlet

Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry in Aquaman

Interested in knowing the cinematic timeline for the DCEU's wettest hero? Look no further.

The post Here’s How to Run the DC Extended Universe’s ‘Aquaman’ Watch Order Gauntlet appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, beyonce, Black culture, Houston, Renaissance

HTown Aims To Be Center of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour With Blowout Homecoming Activities (Even If You Can’t Afford The Tickets)

TV, Ahsoka, Hide From Homepage, Star Wars (franchise), The Force

We Have Theories About What Baylan Skoll Is Really Doing in ‘Ahsoka’

Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka

Baylan Skoll (Ray Stevenson) has some surprisingly big ambitions in 'Ahsoka.' Here's what we think he's up to.

The post We Have Theories About What Baylan Skoll Is Really Doing in ‘Ahsoka’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, review, sex education, transphobia

Imagine Feeling the Need To Be Transphobic in a ‘Sex Education’ Review

Aimee Lou Wood as Aimee, Emma Mackey as Maeve, and Asa Butterfield as Otis in Sex Education

A shockingly transphobic 'Sex Education' review renews criticism of The Guardian being a platform for transphobia.

The post Imagine Feeling the Need To Be Transphobic in a ‘Sex Education’ Review appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, Mac OS

Two of The Most Wanted ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Updates Are Finally Here

The Magic Mirror in Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to change most of their appearance.

"There’s no Magic Mirroring those big life decisions away."

The post Two of The Most Wanted ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Updates Are Finally Here appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Nazis, Terfs, trans rights

How Many Nazis Need To Show Up & Speak At Transphobic Events For People To Get It

Photo of Posie Parker being arrested by Auckland police

2023 has been a pretty rough year for trans folk.

The post How Many Nazis Need To Show Up & Speak At Transphobic Events For People To Get It appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Austin, Self-Driving Cars, transit

Austin Traffic Jam Started by Army of Self-Driving Cars

A driver sits with their arms crossed behind the wheel of a car.

Malfunctioning self-driving cars are becoming a nuisance in Austin, TX, and residents aren't happy.

The post Austin Traffic Jam Started by Army of Self-Driving Cars appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Band of Brothers, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, World War II

What War Was ‘Band of Brothers’ Based On? Answered.

Captain Herbert Sobel (played by David Schwimmer) saluting in 'Band of Brothers'.

Band of Brothers: the horrors of war, but also brotherhood and unlikely friendships formed amid the chaos of battle and bloodshed.

The post What War Was ‘Band of Brothers’ Based On? Answered. appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Eric Swalwell, Jim Jordan, politics

Eric Swalwell Hates Jim Jordan SO MUCH. Join the Club!

Eric Swalwell Hates Jim Jordan a Lot

Imagine what it's like having to go to work every day and put up with Jim Jordan's general Jim Jordan-ness.

The post Eric Swalwell Hates Jim Jordan SO MUCH. Join the Club! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, David Tennant, Good Omens, Michael Sheen, Staged

Missing ‘Good Omens’? You Need This Other Series Starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen.

Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and Crowley (David Tennant) in a poster for Good Omens 2

If you're craving even more screen time between the two wonderful actors, you're in luck.

The post Missing ‘Good Omens’? You Need This Other Series Starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen. appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Reality Winner

A Documentary on One of the Most Pivotal NSA Whistleblowers in History Is Coming Soon

Reality Winner sharing her story in 'Reality Winner'

Her prison sentence was the longest ever given for the crime committed.

The post A Documentary on One of the Most Pivotal NSA Whistleblowers in History Is Coming Soon appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Dancing with the Stars, reality TV, wga strike

Other Celebrities Need To Follow Matt Walsh’s Lead & Walk Off ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Matt Walsh making a skeptical face on Veep.

Another huge show will probably be delayed because studios refuse to treat writers and actors fairly.

The post Other Celebrities Need To Follow Matt Walsh’s Lead & Walk Off ‘Dancing With the Stars’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Loki, loki series, Sylvie

New ‘Loki’ Deleted Scene Answers One Question But Raises Several More

Loki and Sylvie sit and chat on Lamentis.

A new 'Loki' season 1 deleted scene is now out, and it's an interesting look at what might have been.

The post New ‘Loki’ Deleted Scene Answers One Question But Raises Several More appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, conservatives, memes, roasts

The Entire Internet Came Together To Roast David Brooks Whining About Airport Food Costs

David Brooks speaking at The Book Expo America in New York

Conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks made a ridiculous post about airport food, and the internet came for him.

The post The Entire Internet Came Together To Roast David Brooks Whining About Airport Food Costs appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, accessibility, disability rights, john fetterman

Sen. John Fetterman Gets Personal During Hearing on Disabilities

John Fetterman, Senator from PA, wears a collard shirt while walking.

This week's hearing aimed to make government technology accessible for disabled, elderly, and veteran citizens

The post Sen. John Fetterman Gets Personal During Hearing on Disabilities appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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