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When the derivative Netflix spy drama Treason premiered in 2022, I used the Charlie Cox vehicle as an excuse to write a small treatise on the institutional misuse and overuse of in medias res openings. I’ve occasionally needed to reference what I wrote, but I’ve never been able to consistently remember what show I pegged the analysis to. Treason has a wholly generic title, and while it has an OK cast and the recognizable structure of a television series, it’s among the more forgettable dramas of an era that has had more than a few forgettable dramas. There are countless…

In some countries, using the bathroom comes at a cost. Many European cities have public bathrooms that are clean and convenient. However, access isn’t free. Be sure to carry some coins with you so you are prepared when nature calls. You may also need to pay to use the bathroom even when you make a purchase, such as at gas stations, train stations, or cafes. The price to use the bathroom is typically modest, but you may find yourself in an uncomfortable situation if you don’t have enough change to pay. Moreover, even in countries where using the restroom is free,…

The simulation made it possible to appreciate how a human embryo does not merely adhere to the uterine lining, but actively inserts itself. “We observe that the embryo pulls on the uterine matrix, moving and reorganizing it,” explained Amélie Godeau, coauthor of the research, which was published in Science Advances.These movements could explain the pain some women report days after fertilization. “Although it’s known that many women experience abdominal pain and light bleeding during implantation, the process itself has never been observed before,” Ojosnegros said.Different Species, Different TacticsThe researchers also compared the implantation of human embryos and mouse embryos. They…

A distinct farmyard smell lingers near the muddy Sheep Paintings. People walk slowly between two dense hedges of windfallen oak branches, or stand silently in a fragile cage of bulrush stems with light seeping through the mossy skylight overhead. I’m visiting the largest ever indoor exhibition of work by Andy Goldsworthy, one of Britain’s most influential nature artists. His recent installations have a visceral sense of rural landscape: hare’s blood on paper, sheep shit on canvas, rusty barbed wire, stained wool, cracked clay.The show is a sensory celebration of earth – its textures and temperatures, colours, character. The seasons cycle…

Oona Zenda/KFF Health News “My son was diagnosed with congenital CMV, a virus that can cause hearing loss. As part of this diagnosis, he will be required to have routine hearing tests every few months until he is 10 years old. I reached out to you because I wanted to know why my son’s hearing tests weren’t covered by our insurance and why we needed to pay for it.” — Anna Deutscher, 29, from Minnesota, writing about her infant son, Beckham Trying to figure out why her claim was denied took Anna Deutscher a lot of time and work. Baby…

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 19: Emma Raducanu of Great Britain and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain react after their match against Jack Draper of Great Britain and Jessica Pegula of United States during the mixed doubles first round at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 19, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)Getty Images The U.S. Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year, and never fails to bring show business, style and elite sport to New York. No wonder it is called the ‘Glam Slam’ in some quarters. Flushing…

Sony announced a $50 price increase on all PlayStation 5 “slim” models in the US starting tomorrow, August 21st. The upcoming prices for a PS5 Digital Edition, the standard PS5, and the PS5 Pro are $499.99, $549.99, and $749.99, respectively; however, you can avoid paying the higher prices by picking up a PS5 at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart today.The disc-based PS5 is already sold out at Amazon, and your options may get even more limited the longer you wait. As of right now, you can get the PS5 Digital Edition for around $449 at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart,…

American tennis player Taylor Townsend is gearing up for the U.S. Open. She’ll take to the court as the top-ranked doubles player. Her story is one of resilience and overcoming preconceived notions. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: This year’s U.S. Open is a redemption of sorts for one American tennis player – Taylor Townsend. She had early success as a teenager. She is now the top-ranked women’s doubles player, but she’s faced a tough road and she’s had to overcome an additional hurdle in the past decade – criticism about her body size. Steve Futterman reports.(SOUNDBITE OF TENNIS RALLY)STEVE FUTTERMAN, BYLINE:…

Buffalo 8 Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to a pair of feature debuts from AK Studios: psychological folk horror “The Exile” and black-and-white silent comedy “Hucch.” Both films hail from emerging filmmakers rooted in the Indian subcontinent and mark the latest acquisitions for the Santa Monica-based distributor, which specializes in indie fare with global appeal. “The Exile,” written and directed by Samman Roy in his feature debut, is set in 1960s rural Bengal, where superstition and isolation create an unsettling atmosphere that blurs reality and haunting. The story follows Gouranga on a journey through a rarely-depicted world of rural Bengal…

The serial entrepreneur Frank Strang, who has died aged 67 of oesophageal cancer, seized an unpremeditated opportunity to deliver the first licensed spaceport for vertical launches in western Europe, overcoming multiple barriers along the way.Having acquired a disused RAF radar station at the most northerly point in the Shetland Islands a decade earlier – without any thought of spaceports – by 2017 Strang had realised the potential of his asset as the government sought to promote a UK launch capacity.Long-haired and cowboy-booted, Strang weaved his way through the corridors of power to persuade government, regulators and private investors that the…