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If you have a dog or cat, chances are you’ve given your pet a flavored chewable tablet for tick prevention at some point. What if you could take a similar pill to protect yourself from getting Lyme disease?Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is developing such a pill for humans—minus the tasty flavoring—that could provide protection against the tick-borne disease for several weeks at a time. In February, the Irvine, California–based biotech company announced results from a small, early-stage trial showing that 24 hours after taking…

The New York Times has issued a takedown notice to Wordle clone Reactle, impacting a further 1900 games in the process. Not only was Reactle a spelling-based game heavily inspired by Wordle, but the open-source project also contained instructions on how players could create their own take on the game. It was popular as well, with gamers able to utilise non-english languages and pull from a more specific pool of words for their take on the game. However, The New York Times recently filed a DMCA takedown notice to Reactle…

British automaker Jaguar – set to become an EV-only brand next year – is officially ending production of its ICE vehicles by June and stepping into a new era of very expensive but powerful EVs. Assembly lines are stopping to transition to an entirely new EV platform from the one underpinning the long-troubled I-Pace. Jaguar is looking for a fresh start, and that means the I-Pace is dying too, along with its current crop of gas- and diesel-powered road vehicles. At the moment, five cars are still on sale…

By now, some folks have been following Bill Skarsgård’s appearances on TV and film closely enough to recognize his voice. Pennywise from IT is his most iconic role, of course, but the actor has had an extensive career, making it easy for loyal fans to pick up when it’s his voice they’re hearing and when it’s not. Thus, it’s only natural for them to have raised an eyebrow when the trailer for Boy Kills World was released. Unlike most people’s expectations, Skarsgård isn’t the one narrating the story, despite being the…

Image: Hyperion BooksEven before the Disney+ series released this past December, the Percy Jackson universe seemed primed to expand with movie trilogy for the Kane Chronicles books over at Netflix. But four years after that reveal, author Rick Riordan has revealed the streamer won’t be going forward with that endeavor.Dave Bautista Opens Up About His Relationship With Denis VilleneuveSpeaking to a curious fan on Goodreads, Riordan said Netflix ultimately decided to pass on bringing those books to the small screen, and…

Image: Cory Walker/Marvel ComicsThere are a lot of superheroes in Prime Video’s adaptation of Invincible. Within the show’s first season (and half of its second), Mark Grayson has brushed shoulders with Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley and Cory Walker’s spins on classic heroes like Superman and Batman. Depending on who you ask, though, he might be meeting up with an actual comics hero in the near future instead of their legally distinct version.Invincible's Robert Kirkman on Casting Season 2In a recent IGN interview, Kirkman…

Google users can breathe a sigh of relief as recent rumours of Gmail's demise turn out to be only partially accurate. While the email service is not going anywhere, a specific feature is bidding farewell. Google is killing off Gmail's Basic HTML view starting January 2024, as revealed by updates on the company's support page.Gmail's Basic HTML view endsContrary to widespread speculation, the alleged email circulating on X claiming the "journey of Gmail is coming to a close" is debunked. The concern was unnecessary for…

Carbs did not survive the apocalypse.Image: Roadside AttractionsBill Skarsgård came to mainstream attention playing Pennywise in the It movies, and he’ll soon be seen as The Crow’s undead hero as well as Nosferatu’s vampire. But he’s clearly not casting aside roles that don’t involve prosthetics and make-up, as this beefy first look at Boy Kills World reveals.Directed by first-time feature helmer Moritz Mohr and with Sam Raimi among its producers, Boy Kills World looks to have some John Wick in its DNA; it’s the story of…

Linda Ronstadt – Long, Long TimeWhen Linda Ronstadt belts those high notes in the last verse, knees buckle and the flood begins. Couldn’t listen to it for a long, long time after a particularly brutal betrayal. Crushing ... BarerBearAlanis Morrissette – You Oughta KnowThe fury of it spoke volumes when I was dealing with a painful break up from someone who cheated on me, broke my heart, but wanted to stay friends. morgarfThe Waterboys – RagsIt’s not subtle and it sure isn’t a “slowie”. Mike Scott chucks everything in here…

While infected wounds definitely aren't a good thing, neither is the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria which may occur due to overuse of the drugs. That's where a new type of cotton bandage comes in, as it kills microbes without resorting to antibiotics.Developed by Mohsen Alishahi and colleagues at Cornell University, the bandage incorporates an organic compound called lawsone (aka hennotannic acid).This substance occurs naturally in henna leaves, and is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and…