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Mario is returning to the big screen. Following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which made more than $1.3 billion worldwide in 2023, animation studio Illumination and Nintendo are releasing a sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in April 2026. Nintendo dropped a teaser trailer during its Direct presentation on Friday.The teaser doesn’t offer much about the movie, which takes its name from the 2007 platformer.Mario dozes in a field before title credits appear, that’s about it. But the trailer still signifies that Nintendo will continue to churn out films aimed at turning Mario into a megafranchise.It’s…

Since taking office, Robert F Kennedy Jr, the secretary of the health and human services department (HHS), has undermined vaccines at every turn. He has dismissed the entire Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory panel, narrowed access to life-saving Covid-19 vaccines, filled scientific advisory boards with conspiracy theorists and fired the newly appointed CDC director for refusing to rubber-stamp his actions.But his rejection of vaccines is only part of the problem. Secretary Kennedy is unfit to be our nation’s leading public health official because he rejects the fundamental principles of modern science.For generations, doctors have agreed that…

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks are engaged! Brooks, 29, announced the couple’s happy news on Friday on Instagram, sharing several photos that highlighted her sparkly new accessory. The carousel’s first photo featured the pair in an artful black-and-white shot, with the model embracing a smiling Hemsworth, 35, from the back with her arms wrapped around her husband-to-be’s chest and flashing her ring. The second image was a serene shot of the ocean with the sun in the sky, and the third photo was a close-up shot of Brooks’ hand resting on a white sheet, focused entirely on her dazzling diamond ring.…

Charlie Kirk, 31-year-old founder of the conservative nonprofit organization Turning Point USA, was shot on Wednesday while speaking outdoors at Utah Valley University. He was pronounced dead later that day. Officials say the single shot may have been fired from a nearby rooftop. On Friday morning, with a massive manhunt still underway, President Donald Trump has announced that a suspect is in custody.Crime scenes can change quickly. Chairs, tables, cars—whatever was in the space—may be moved, or people may lose track of them. And future discoveries about the crime may be difficult to connect to the scene. One of the…

The shifting sands of the UAE’s desert-scape are home to some of the country’s most charismatic resorts, offering dramatic dune views and tranquillity in equal measure. From private pool villas and nature reserves to Hollywood film sets and hedonistic escapes, here are eight of the best places for a desert stay.Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, DubaiTranslating as “the oryx,” Al Maha is named after the UAE’s national animal—and dozens of them roam freely on the resort’s grounds, unafraid to come and say hello. They are joined by camels and bold gazelles, which often wander up to…

‘We got him’: Utah governor confirms Tyler Robinson as prime suspect in Charlie Kirk shootingUtah governor Spencer Cox confirmed today that Tyler Robinson, 22, is the prime suspect in the murder of rightwing activist Charlie Kirk.Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University.“Robinson reached out to a family friend who contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with information that Robinson had confessed to them or implied that he had committed the incident,” Cox said.This information was relayed to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office and seen investigators at Utah Valley University, Cox added.ShareKey…

Plant-based burgers were supposed to help wean Americans off their environmentally ruinous appetite for meat. But sales have plummeted amid a surging pro-meat trend embraced by the Trump administration, raising a key question – will vegetarianism ever take hold in the US?This year has been a punishing one for the plant-based meat sector, led by companies such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, with sales of refrigerated products slumping 17%. This follows a difficult 2024, during which sales fell 7%, furthering a multi-year spiral – last year Americans purchased 75m fewer units of plant-based meat than they did in 2022.Despite…

Jason Hiner/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Apple pulled back the curtain on its latest product lineup during its “Awe Dropping” keynote in Cupertino this week. The hour-long event revealed a host of new products, including the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. ZDNET was on-site to cover the announcements, and we’ve compiled a summary of the biggest news from the event. We’ll continue to provide updates as we get them.What major products were announced?iPhone 17 series: Apple kicked things off with the standard iPhone 17 for $799, which now features a 120Hz ProMotion…

Former BBC Weather presenter Jay Wynne died in June at the age of 56 after a long-term illness, his brother has confirmed to BBC News.Wynne joined BBC Weather in October 2000 and was a regular forecaster on BBC News at Ten.”Jay had a gift for gentle clarity, making his forecasts for sometimes complex weather systems feel accessible and engaging,” his brother, Matthew, said in a tribute.”A keen skier, golfer and musician, Jay enjoyed travelling to pursue his sporting interests,” Matthew Wynne added.”We will miss his wisdom, generosity and dry sense of humour.”Liz Howell, former Head of BBC Weather sent condolences…

While he is enjoying life as a retired NFL quarterback, Derek Carr isn’t entirely ruling out a possible comeback at some point down the road. Carr, 34, retired in May following an 11-year career with the Raiders and Saints. He said that his agent has been voluntarily keeping him in the loop regarding possible NFL opportunities. “He said, ‘At least give me Thanksgiving to try and convince you,'” Carr said of his agent during a recent appearance on The Dan Patrick Show. Carr was asked as a follow-up if he would ever consider a return to football. “I wouldn’t say, no, never, because I’ve…