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'Wicked: For Good': This all could've been just one good movie Part two of Jon M. Chu's splashy musical doesn't justify its own full-length movie, but it's clearly been made with love — and a deep commitment to the spirit of the material.

Part two of Jon M. Chu's splashy musical doesn't justify its own full-length movie, but it's clearly been made with love — and a deep commitment to the spirit of the material. n.pr/3LVDBo5

Texas Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group A Terrorist Organization Abbott is the first state leader to make such a declaration about the organizations, according to the New York Times.

Abbott is the first state leader to make such a declaration about the organizations, according to the New York Times.

Is Delayed Primary Bladder Exstrophy Closure the New Norm? An Analysis of the Epic Cosmos Database To determine the age at primary bladder exstrophy (BE) closure from 2012 to 2023. We hypothesized that the median age at primary BE closure increased from within the first week of life to more delayed...

Is Delayed Primary Bladder Exstrophy Closure the New Norm? An Analysis of the Epic Cosmos Database
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Researchers in the Cosmos community continue to publish new studies using Cosmos.

Here are several from last quarter. 🧵

Yen rout brings talk of ¥160 to the dollar and possible intervention New administration hit by triple whammy of falling stocks, bonds and currency

A yen rout has brought talk of ¥160 to the dollar and possible intervention as Japan's new administration is hit by a triple whammy of falling stocks, bonds and currency.

Someone looks out over a glorious sunset. The logo for Octopath Traveler 0 is in the bottom left corner.

Someone uses an ability called Aelfric’s Favor in a battle.

The player is placing buildings in their town.

Someone is standing outside of a beautiful, ornate mansion.

Step behind the scenes of Octopath Traveler 0 with Producer Hirohito Suzuki and Director Yasuhiro Kidera.

Learn how new gameplay systems, character design choices, and a focus on player freedom shape the upcoming adventure: sqex.link/kgga

It's really remarkable what you can do with a little elbow grease on computers. Weird bug in my old media player-> export playlist (.m3u)->Get VLC and make new playlists from the "browse" function->All favorites are lost-> export VLC library and use sqlite Docker image to get them updated faster.

PokePark Kanto set for February opening in Tokyo suburb Tickets for the new Pokemon-themed area of the Yomiuriland amusement park will be offered via a lottery from Nov. 21.

Get your Pokedollars ready — lottery tickets for the new PokePark Kanto in Tokyo's suburbs will be available from Nov. 21 ahead of the park's official Feb. 5 opening.

Vacant Houston Congressional seat could play key role in Epstein vote How fast Houston's vacant congressional seat gets filled could determine when the U.S. House votes on a bill to force the release of more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

For 8 months, Abbott denied Houstonians representation in Congress by delaying a special election date after Sylvester Turner's passing.

His betrayal continues, now refusing to set a runoff date. Whether on rising healthcare premium costs or releasing the Epstein files, Texans deserve a voice.

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“Hopefully this show of strength will convince the bears to come to the negotiating table.” Athena Kalogeras, Clarinet Repairman

Japan Deploys Troops To Combat Deadly Bear Attacks https://theonion.com/japan-deploys-troops-to-combat-deadly-bear-attacks/

A beloved Tokyo penguin’s end presages Suica’s shift to payments giant Since Suica’s introduction in 2001, the penguin has featured on transit cards and apps that are used daily by the tens of millions who traverse the world’s largest metropolis.

Commentary: JR East is retiring the iconic Suica penguin as part of a rebranding effort to transform its transit card system into a modern fintech platform, aiming to compete with QR code-based payment services like PayPay.

Hearing colors and seeing sounds with Tetsuya Mizuguchi The creator of Japan’s answer to Tetris has long been obsessed with the concept of synesthesia in games.

With the release of Lumines: Arise, creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi believes there is still so much to explore when it comes to synesthesia in gaming.

Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Day to all who celebrate. Be sure to let all your screams out and then disappear.

Fanart of Minako Aino from the back. She's holding a fancy purse with multiple accessories, including a tamagotchi, senshi wand and Artemis lafufu. She's wearing a denim coat with a sword attached. Drawn by gdbeeart in Nov 2025

In the Name of Venus

The ‘Miracle Wisteria’ illumination at Ashikaga Flower Park. © 株式会社足利フラワーリゾート

‘Everyone’s Earth’ illumination at Ashikaga Flower Park. © 株式会社足利フラワーリゾート

‘Christmas Fantasy’ Illumination at Ashikaga Flower Park © 株式会社足利フラワーリゾート

The scent of the Great Wisteria, captured and recreated at Ashikaga Flower Park. © 株式会社足利フラワーリゾート

“The Garden of Illuminated Flowers” at Ashikaga Flower Park has once again been ranked Japan’s No. 1 illumination event! The event runs until February 15. This year, it features scent-based spatial design, creating an even more immersive illumination experience.

Japanese words of caution in the online world of cyberattacks and phishing From earthquakes to cyberattacks, Japan’s cautious mindset even shows up in its grammar, such as in phrases meaning “better safe than sorry.”

From earthquakes to cyberattacks, caution runs deep in Japan — even in its grammar. Learn how language reflects the nation’s “better-safe-than-sorry” mindset.

Brine and dine: A guide to pickling your Japanese vegetables Yoko Nakazawa’s debut cookbook offers a deep dive into preserving your greens — a method that has formed the bedrock of her family’s culinary traditions.

Looking to start a pickling regimen in your kitchen? Turn to Yoko Nakazawa’s debut cookbook, “The Japanese Art of Pickling and Fermenting: Preserving Vegetables and Family Traditions,” for some uncomplicated help.

Here’s How Much IRA, 401(k) And Other Retirement Contributions Limits Increase In 2026 The IRS has announced the cost‑of‑living adjustments for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2026.

The IRS has announced that the amount of tax-favored funds that you can sock away for retirement is increasing. In 2026, the amount most individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans will tick up $1,000 to $24,500—it was $23,500 for 2025.

Trump's Pentagon name change could cost up to $2 billion Officially changing the Department of Defense to the Department of War can only be done by Congress and would require updating thousands of signs, rewriting digital code and creating new letterheads,...

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@darrenshultz.bsky.social he says what we're all thinking

AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"

Epstein Files Live Updates: Trump Named in Emails Released by Democrats and Republicans

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The First Amendment protects our right to make jokes at the federal government's expense.

We have the high ground and the Constitution on our side.

UNICEF says Israel blocking 1 million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children The blockage comes amid Israeli concerns that items such as syringes and refrigerators could be repurposed for military use.

UNICEF says essential items including syringes to vaccinate children and bottles for baby formula are being denied entry into Gaza by Israel.

Clarksville veterans say care, not cuts to the Veterans Administration, are needed • Tennessee Lookout Tennessee veterans face worsening chronic illnesses as a result of long waits for care and denial of claims from the Veterans Administration.

“When we enlisted in the military, we were proud to serve our country. We never imagined that, after our service, we would have to fight for our own healthcare.” @tennesseelookout.com

It is said that you must pick your battles, but often they are picked for you. You should not give in just because you did not choose the fight. No, you must respond with all your determination and ferocity, and show your enemy they picked the wrong battle, with the wrong warrior.

Key visual of the exhibition ©角川武蔵野ミュージアム

Installation “Journeys on the Tōkaidō and Landscapes of Japan” ©角川武蔵野ミュージアム

Installation “Portraits of Women in All Their Forms” ©角川武蔵野ミュージアム

Installation “Creatures of Myth and Legend” ©角川武蔵野ミュージアム

If you get the chance to visit the Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa, Saitama, don’t miss the exhibition "Immersive Digital Art Theater: Ukiyo-e RE:BORN – The Spirit of Edo and Timeless Japonism" (on view until Jan 18). You won’t be disappointed!

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