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News, climate change, Federal reserve, Joe Manchin, politics

Biden Federal Reserve Nominee Had To Withdraw Herself, Thanks to Joe Manchin’s Undying Love of Coal

Joe Manchin closes a door behind him in a US Capitol hallway.

For Joe Manchin, acknowledging the realities of climate change is a major dealbreaker.

The post Biden Federal Reserve Nominee Had To Withdraw Herself, Thanks to Joe Manchin’s Undying Love of Coal first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Adam West, Batman (character), Bruce Wayne, Television peaked in 1967

I Am Begging You to Watch This Clip of Bruce Wayne Talking to Batman Through Two Phones Pressed Against Each Other

Batman

In an old clip from the Adam West "Batman" television series, Bruce Wayne has a conversation with Batman through two phones pressed together.

The post I Am Begging You to Watch This Clip of Bruce Wayne Talking to Batman Through Two Phones Pressed Against Each Other first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, history, The Gilded Age

‘The Gilded Age’ and the Great Midwest Wildfires of 1871

the downstairs of gilded age Simon Jones, Debra Monk, Kristine Nielsen, Taylor Richardson, and Ben Ahlers in The Gilded Age (2022)

Despite my complex feelings on The Gilded Age (they have made staning Robber barons too easy) I do like how the show brings attention to moments and people in history that may have been forgotten.

The post ‘The Gilded Age’ and the Great Midwest Wildfires of 1871 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Disney+, Inhumans, Ms. Marvel

Is ‘Ms. Marvel’ Just Skipping the Inhuman Connection?

Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel in Marvel Comics

Ms. Marvel's trailer dropped yesterday and we got out first officially look at Kamala Khan in action. People have already noted that her powers are displayed differently than in the comics, which makes me wonder if this means the MCU is officially closing the doors on the Inhumans.

The post Is ‘Ms. Marvel’ Just Skipping the Inhuman Connection? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, Jane Foster, Jane Foster & the Mighty Thor, Marvel Comics, Thor

Exclusive Cover Reveal: ‘Jane Foster & the Mighty Thor’ Is Ready to Crash Through Our Windows Like Mjolnir

Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor

Jane Foster must wield Mjolnir, find Thor, and save Asgard in the upcoming "Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor" comic book series being released this summer.

The post Exclusive Cover Reveal: ‘Jane Foster & the Mighty Thor’ Is Ready to Crash Through Our Windows Like Mjolnir first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, black history month 2022, BookTok, Booktube, librarians

BookTubers in Black History Month: Ashley of ‘Bookish Realm’ Shares One of Her Favorite Fictional Universes and More

Ashley posing and flanked next to a collage of some of their favorite books. (Image: Ashley and various publishers.)

However, because it's still Women's History Month, we still wanted to share her story with you all. Black women get two-plus months, I don't make the rules.

The post BookTubers in Black History Month: Ashley of ‘Bookish Realm’ Shares One of Her Favorite Fictional Universes and More first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Disney+, mcu, Moon Knight

Are ‘Moon Knight’ and ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Connected? Easter Egg Explained.

Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron in front of comic book Moon Knight.

A new TV spot has been released, and it contains an easter egg that may tie Moon Knight into The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, one of the Disney Plus series that streamed last year.

The post Are ‘Moon Knight’ and ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Connected? Easter Egg Explained. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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