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Warner Bros. Discovery has been making a bunch of changes to how the company does business including how DC Films is run, and newly minted CEO David Zaslav has been canceling a ton of films for tax write-offs. The studio canceled projects like Batgirl and The Wonder Twins and let go of most of the executives from behind-the-scenes of their DC Films. One of the films that has been a subject of controversy has to be the Ezra Miller-led The Flash due to the actors ongoing legal trouble, and WB spent some time trying to figure out how to move forward with the film....

With the death of Chincoteague’s most recognized pony, Surfer Dude, this week, more eyes than ever have turned to the famous band of rugged island ponies. Long celebrated for their annual swim from their home on Assateague Island to neighboring Chincoteague, the ponies possess a near celebrity status in Virginia. The Pony Swim, a nearly century-old event made famous by Marguerite Henry’s 1947 novel Misty of Chincoteague, will not be the same this year, as with the passing of Surfer Dude, the ponies have lost a leader and the locals a cherished icon....

The first match of tonight’s WWE NXT was a battle for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships, with Briggs and Jensen defending their Titles against Gallus, who would be represented by Mark Coffey and Wolfgang. Gallus previously held the NXT UK Tag Team Championships for an impressively long run, and they were hoping to add even more days to their overall reign tonight. Unfortunately, it didn’t go their way, but not because they lost....

You will find an astounding number of gorgeous places in Arizona that will take your breath away. Canyons, forests, deserts, historic churches, Victorian homes, and art deco era buildings are all places that always manage to dazzle and wow visitors. In fact, I think we can add restaurants to that long list. Here’s a look at a handful of restaurants known for their beautiful settings, romantic atmospheres, and tasty dishes....

The best part about Vermont is that there’s always something new to learn, to see and to do. We love finding interesting places and sharing them with you! Here are some hidden gems – some outside, some inside, all incredible – that need to go on your Vermont bucket list. Harrington’s View, Bolton Flickr/Will Sure, we’ve all seen Mount Mansfield as it’s Vermont’s most famous mountain, but not many people have seen a view of it from here....

In a previous post, we brought you 10 restaurants that prove you can’t judge a book by its cover. Now we are back with 17 more. Sometimes, fancy decor isn’t what’s important…it’s the food. Don’t risk missing out of a great meal by driving right past any of these great Missouri restaurants. Natalie’s Hometown Café, Gower Facebook/ Natalie’s Hometown Café Facebook/ Natalie’s Hometown Café Natalie’s is a relatively new restaurant in the small town of Gower....

Atrophy By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 12, 2017 Atrophy Definition Atrophy is a term that describes the wasting away of cell tissue. On a larger scale, atrophy can see a reduction in the size and function of a muscle or limb. This process if often gradual and chronic, if not permanent. However, atrophy is not exclusively a pathologic state. Atrophy is actually a part of our natural, homeostatic development. The wrinkles that appear on our faces as we age is atrophy, as is our thinning hair and the loss of teeth....

Attack on Titan is steadily getting ready to return for the first part of the third phase of its fourth and final season later this Spring, and the sound director behind the new specials has shared an ominous post ahead of the anime’s big return! The final season of the series will be coming to an explosive end this year with not a final slate of episodes as many fans had first suspected, but instead two new specials that will be adapting the final few chapters of Hajime Isayama’s original manga series....

Blue Ringed Octopus By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: November 2, 2020 A Blue Ringed Octopus Kingdom Animalia Phylum Mollusca Class Cephalopoda Order Octopoda Family Octopodidae Genus Hapolochlaena Species H. fasciata, H. lunulata, H. maculosa, H. nierstraszi Niche Venomous octopus Length 5-8 in (12-20 cm) Weight 1.0 oz (28 grams) Lifespan 2 years Social Structure Solitary Conservation Status Not threatened Preferred Habitat Shallow intertidal marine waters Average Clutch Size 50 eggs Main Prey Species Crustaceans, fish Predators Eels, birds, fish The Basics Blue ringed octopus is a small cephalopod of the genus Hapolochlaena, which contains four known species....

Curly Coated Retriever By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: September 17, 2020 A Curly Coated Retriever Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Canidae Genus Canis Species Canis lupus Subspecies Canis lupus familiaris Height 23 – 27 inches (58.4 – 68.6 cm) Weight 65 – 80 lbs (29 to 36 kg) Lifespan 10 – 12 years Social Structure Domesticated, sporting dogs Status Least concern Natural Habitat Domesticated, hunting dog Average Litter Size Varies Main food item Dog food Potential predators Few predators The Basics The curly coated retriever is one of the oldest retriever breeds....

Last week on DC’s Stargirl, The Shade (Jonathan Cake) returned to Blue Valley to enlist Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl’s (Brec Bassinger) help, bringing her to an area below the mysterious Helix Institute where she was met with Jennie (Ysa Penarejo), who had tracked down her brother Todd to the location. While The Shade wants Courtney to help Jennie get the darkness out of her ring that has been messing with his powers, Courtney things the solution is to save Jennie’s brother who is being held upstairs....

Iowa is home to many unique and historic homes that once housed individuals who significantly influenced the course of history – for both our state and nation. People such as John Wayne, Herbert Hoover, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Buffalo Bill all called these places home, and the following 17 houses are worth the day trip to tour and temporarily travel back in time. The American Gothic House, Eldon Joanna Poe/Flickr This gothic revival house in Eldon was immortalized in Grant Wood’s epic “American Gothic” painting in 1930....

Over the decades, anime fans have received many series based on video games, with examples including Pokemon, Street Fighter, Persona, and Castlevania being a few franchises which barely scratch the surface. Early next year, the Square Enix character action game, Nier: Automata, will be receiving an anime adaptation that will tell an entirely original story with new and old characters from the franchise, and the series has released a new video and key visual to give fans an idea of what this world will look like....

That ’90s Show is now streaming on Netflix, and the sequel series is getting fairly decent reviews. Currently, the show is up on Rotten Tomatoes with a 73% critics score and a 78% audience score. ComicBook.com gave That ’90s Show a 3 out of 5, saying the series is “cute and it’s worth checking out, but it’s not going to go down in history as one of the stronger sitcom reboots....

Terrible things happen everywhere, even in Nevada. We can only hope that law enforcement will be able to bring the victims to justice. Unfortunately, in spite of the hard work of investigators, cases sometimes go cold, suspects go free and the community is left without answers. Oftentimes these cases remain open for several years. Here are nine disturbing unsolved mysteries that happened in Nevada: Cancer Outbreak in Fallon Flickr / Ken Lund The farming town of Fallon is located about 50 miles northeast of Carson City....

There’s an incredible amount of beauty tucked away in the Sooner State, and one of the best ways to explore it is by hiking. From hills and mountains to waterfalls and rivers, you’ll discover amazing final destinations on these 10 trails in Oklahoma. Here’s a glimpse of the incredible natural beauty that awaits you: Robbers Cave State Park - 4575 Northwest 1024th Avenue, Wilburton OakleyOriginals/Flickr If you’re looking for an easy hike to aboveground caves, head to Robbers Cave State Park in the San Bois Mountains of southeastern Oklahoma....

While strolling through many of Vermont’s historic downtowns and village centers, visitors are taken by the historical architecture and impressed by the repurposing of many of the buildings which keeps our history alive. Many of our museums feature history unique to the area that you won’t find anywhere else. Travelers explore tree-lined streets and discover locally-owned retail businesses with unique specialty goods, casual and fine dining featuring fresh, local, and award winning food, wines and brews, and arts, culture and historical attractions that add to the small town charm....

Moving into the city may seem impossible if you’re on a budget, but there are many great neighborhoods you may not even know about with cheap apartments and homes. Forget paying half your monthly income just to afford a nice place when you can live fairly inexpensively in these communities. As the third largest city in the nation, Chicago is actually relatively cheap compared to other major metropolitan cities, sitting at tenth most expensive overall....

Looking for an excuse to cruise through Arizona? If you’re short on time but still craving a chance to get out onto the open road and experience all the beauty and adventure our state has to offer, then you’ll love these road trip ideas. Each one can easily be done in a weekend and will show you some of the best places you can see in Arizona! Explore the beauty and seclusion of the Arizona Strip....

If you’re in the market for a new hobby, quilting is worth a spot on your list. A therapeutic art form, quilting is relaxing, teaches patience, allows for creative self-expression, and even helps the environment, as you can repurpose old fabrics. It has also become increasingly popular, joining the ranks of knitting and crocheting. Hobbies like quilting produce a community of friendly, like-minded individuals who enjoy their skill and are eager to share their tricks of the trade with others....