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The question many mark: Will AI replace us, or more accurately, will some human beings replace others with AI? The corollary: What, if anything, makes humans irreplaceable? As artificial intelligence systems grow more capable, the popular discourse focuses on threat—autonomous weapons, infrastructure hacks, economic displacement. The more dangerous shift may be if we forget our own humanity in the rush, rather than meeting the challenge as we have other technologies, expanding human psyche and culture in generative ways. AI competes with our generative capacity, a potentially demoralizing circumstance. Our myths and stories tell us that AI engineers understand this well.…

The Rabid Dog’s House is a recurring feature at Wicked Horror where contributor Justin Steele uncovers hidden gems, lost classics, and overlooked indie offerings with a little bite. Flying solo or with his co-host Zena Dixon, he will discuss an array of topics covering film, literature, and television. Check out the latest installment below. In this episode we’re looking back at 1990’s Blue Steel!1990’s Blue Steel Is directed by Kathryn Bigelow and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver, Clancy Brown, Elizabeth Pena, and Louise Fletcher. Megan Turner (Curtis) is a rookie NYPD officer that heroically stops a supermarket robbery. Unfortunately, the…

This blog has weighed in before on the popularity of Heated Rivalry, the runaway hit series about Shane and Ilya, professional hockey players turned lovers, and why so many viewers are passionate fans of the show. The series has continued to be popular, with constant media coverage of stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. For fans, that coverage has been welcome, providing plenty of new content, interviews, photos and videos to nourish an active fandom. As with any other group of humans, there have been disagreements within the fandom, from intrusive theorizing about the actors’ real life relationships and identities…

I recently read a Substack article by Jud Brewer, MD, Ph.D., author of Unwinding Anxiety and The Craving Mind, about distress tolerance and the value of teaching it to our kids. One of its more salient arguments is that cell phones are eroding our ability to tolerate discomfort. It’s a powerful idea, and one that quickly makes people…uncomfortable. But the truth is, meaningful change requires discomfort.If you want to do something hard, it will likely require feeling something hard—an uncomfortable emotion, uncertain thought, or urge you’d rather avoid. But there’s no way around it, only through it. What is Distress…

Watch the Trailer for NEWBORN: “NEWBORN is an emotionally charged, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that will stay with audiences long-after the end credits roll. NEWBORN will be released theatrically on April 10th exclusively at AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, in partnership with Nate Parker and David Oyelowo’s joint production and distribution label Mansa Studios. The collaboration aligns with the AMC-exclusive theatrical distribution model that prioritizes collaboration, transparency, scale, urgency, and national visibility for independently produced films. Synopsis | NEWBORN follows Chris Newborn (Oyelowo) who after serving seven years in solitary confinement seeks to rebuild…

This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.DraftKings has become one of the most recognized names in online sports betting, known for its deep market coverage, smooth mobile experience, and enticing promotions. The current DraftKings new user promo gives players the chance to bet $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if their bet wins, with no promo code required.The NBA takes center stage Tuesday. A key Eastern Conference showdown features the Knicks against the Cavaliers.…

Save the date! The Bride is expecting you! Los Angeles, CA (February 18, 2026) Herbert West returns in the blood-soaked sequel Bride of Re-Animator, newly restored with hours of bonus features in stunning 4K UHD-HDR from the original camera negative and approved by director Brian Yuzna. Darker, bloodier, and more outrageous than ever, the cult classic rises again with breathtaking clarity, expanded color, and immersive sound. Bride of Re-Animator, the 4K UHD restoration, is coming June 11, 2026, with four different editions Pre-orders have launched at ignite-films.com. The 40th Anniversary 4K UHD release of Re-Animator from Ignite Films & Eagle Rock Pictureshas been nominated for a 2026…

Sean and Sara have an easygoing relationship. When Sara disappoints him, Sean tells himself not to make a big deal about it. When he is hurt, he tells himself not to be needy or overly dramatic. When what he wants is different than what Sara wants, he says, “No worries, I am flexible.” Sara has recently expressed that she feels kind of blah in the relationship and lonely. This is confusing to Sean because he tries so hard to be a good partner. At the same time, he does see that for all of their stability, there is a kind…

Talk of generational differences in the workplace has rarely been louder. Recently, Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) officially outnumbered Baby Boomers (1946–1964) in the full-time U.S. workforce, a milestone that reflects both a generation coming of age and another moving steadily into retirement. Combined with the rapid pace of technological change, this demographic shift has prompted widespread concern that the unwritten rules of multigenerational working are being rewritten. Businesses are being pushed, with increasing urgency, to adapt to the distinct demands of their younger employees, while workers at the other end of the age spectrum navigate an environment…

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA as an investigation into the events of a Champions League clash with Real Madrid continue. The Argentine stands accused of directing racist comments at Blancos forward Vinicius Junior. He will sit out the second leg of a knockout phase playoff clash at Santiago Bernabeu.What happened in Champions League fixture at Estadio da Luz?Prestianni was involved in a heated exchange with Vinicius after seeing the Brazil international open the scoring in the first leg of a keenly-contested European fixture at Estadio da Luz.The 20-year-old South American covered his mouth with his…