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At least 34 people have died from a vaping-related lung illness that has plagued the country in recent months, and health officials finally have a culprit:Black-market THC vapes. The issue is widespread:According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been at least 1,604 reported cases of lung injuries, largely caused by vaping underground THC products. But with marijuana legal for recreational use in 11 states and 33 states having comprehensive medical cannabis laws, experts say people are still buying THC vaping pods on the black market because they’re more affordable and easier to find....

Summary ThroughoutBridgerton, there has been a very subtle foreshadowing detail regarding Penelope’s clothing that, now in season 3, finally makes more sense. Since the first season ofBridgerton, Penelope Featherington has been an importantmember of theBridgertoncast. Even before her identity as Lady Whistledown was revealed at the end ofBridgertonseason 1, she stood out as Eloise’s best friend and as an unfortunate soul, forced to wear bright colors alongside her greedy mother and sisters....

Summary Callum Turner’s most recent movie,The Boys in the Boat, is now streaming on Prime Video, and those who enjoyed the biographical drama should check out Turner’s other historical 2024 release. Though Turner got his start in the 2010s, the British actor has recently seen quite a spike in his career, with big franchises likeFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themand notable releases likeEmma.Among Turner’s most exciting roles is his part asJoe Rantz in George Clooney’sThe Boys in the Boat....

Casual Pokemon Go players still mortified over Mega Rayquaza Before Mega Rayquaza even returned toPokemon Goon June 29, players had already beenvocal in their criticismof Niantic’s decision to lock the Legendary behind Elite Raids. Unlike normal variants ofRaids, Elite variants are extremely time-limited – each only lasts 45 minutes – and only allow in-person participation. These two limitations prevented Trainers living in rural areas from getting to battle the Flying/Dragon-type....

Cheez-It opens immersive retro diner with absurdly cheesy menu items Cheez-It has done some pretty wild things in the past, and when it comes to PR, they’re a go-big-or-go-home kind of brand. What’s a more perfect way to celebrate the start of summer than with a Cheez-It themed diner? Perfect for your road trip snack stops, or just for a quick meal forcheese lovers. The “Cheez-In Diner”, located in Woodstock, New York, is a dining experience similar to the Cheez-It gas station outpost that opened in Joshua Tree last year, and featured a gas pump that pumped your bag full of cheesy snacks....

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Vampire Dormitory episode #8!! Summary Gender identityhas always been at the center of theCrunchyrollromance seriesVampire Dormitory, but now that a highly anticipated development that fans have been waiting for has finally happened, the anime can now explore these themes in more nuanced ways that should excite anyone who wants more of this type of dynamic ingender benders. In fact,Vampire Dormitorywill hopefully serve as a blueprint that more gender benders will use going forward....

Microsoft’sSurface Book 2represented the height of 2-in-1 innovation when it was introduced in October 2015. Since then, it’s gone through a few revisions and today’s Surface Book 2 maintains the innovative tear-off display while incorporating some seriously high-performance components. Dell’s XPS 15 2-in-1 is also a highly innovative 2-in-1, and in factDell considers it to be essentially an experimental platform. Dell is innovating in different areas than Microsoft, however, making the XPS 15 2-in-1 a lot thinner and lighter and with a focus on controlling heat and managing the experience in a relatively tiny chassis....

Summary Disney Junior’s Arielis a brand new animated series inspired byThe Little Mermaid. It debuts on the network on June 27 and will be available to stream the following day onDisney+. Starring Mykal-Michelle Harris (Raven’s Home), the show follows eight-year-old Ariel as she embarks on a series of musical adventures alongside her fellow underwater friends. Taye Diggs, Amber Riley, Elizabeth Phoenix Caro, Cruz Flateau, Gracen Newton, Kevin Michael Richardson, Dana Heath, and Jessica Mikayla are also included in the main cast....

Annapurna Interactive held its first-ever digital showcase, which offered tons of details on its upcoming slate of games. The show included a release date reveal forSolar Ash, details on the long-anticipatedStray, and a handful of new games coming from the indie publisher. Spun off from Annapurna’s film division,Annapurna Interactivehas delivered dozens of high-profile indie hits over the past few years. The publisher’s first-ever Annapurna Interactive Showcase collected new updates on its games, some of which were announced as early as four years ago....

One game that was hit a little harder than others by the effects of the pandemic in 2020 was the unfortunately-titledRainbow SixQuarantine. This game, first showed off in 2019, was meant to be the next installment in the long-running Rainbow Six series, which currently ends with the massively popularRainbow Six Siege. That game had a rocky launch as well, though for completely different reasons, but has since gone on to become one of the best tactical shooters on the market, with seasons of new content, maps, operators, and special modes added over five years since launch....

Nintendo on September 23 rolled out a40-minute Direct presentationthat featured news on its slate of winter games. That included updates on Switch games we already knew about, likeMetroid Dread, but it also brought a few surprises. We got to see a new Kirby game, the first gameplay footage forBayonetta 3, and a closer look atSplatoon 3. We even got a true surprise in the news that N64 and Sega Genesis games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online....

Ahead of Facebook’sF8 developer conference, the company announced its new tool to help protect user privacy. A feature called Clear History will help give people more information and control over the data Facebook collects from other websites and apps. The feature is in response to feedback the company has received over the past several weeks. Facebook expressed that Clear History is its first step in proving that it’s truly attempting to release better ways to protect its user’s privacy....

If you happen to look a bit like Prince William or Prince Harry and fancy yourself as an actor (or maybe you already are!), then Netflix wants to hear from you. The streaming giant has announced an open casting call to help it fill the roles of the two princes as teens for the sixth and final season of its hit dramaThe Crown. No acting experience is required for the parts, though the ability to carry off a plummy English accent will certainly need to be among your skills....