A major wave of excitement is sweeping the science fiction and fantasy literary community as October 2025 brings a remarkable lineup of new releases from acclaimed authors Ken Liu, Alix E. Harrow, Eric Heisserer, and others. This month’s slate showcases genre-defining cyberpunk, speculative thrillers, gothic mysteries, and inventive short fiction collections, setting a vibrant tone…
Richard Osman’s new novel, The Impossible Fortune, has officially released today as the fifth book in the beloved Thursday Murder Club series, quickly establishing itself as the top book release for September 30, 2025. The title has already garnered enormous pre-release enthusiasm, including more than 91,000 want-to-read marks on Goodreads, and is poised to be…
Iconic comic actor Rick Moranis is set to reprise his beloved role as Lord Dark Helmet in the upcoming film “Space Balls 2: The Sequel,” marking his return to the sci-fi parody universe for the first time in decades. His return is generating tremendous excitement in geek and film circles, as fans look forward to…
An original Apple-1 computer, housed in its rare ByteShop-style wooden case and once owned by a pioneering woman in law, has fetched $475,000 in a recent auction.
A Stanford research team has, for the first time, successfully designed and created synthetic virus genomes using artificial intelligence. The new bacteriophages, developed by Professor Brian Hie and colleagues, target E. coli bacteria with higher infectivity than any naturally-occurring viruses, raising major scientific possibilities alongside deep concerns over biosecurity and AI governance.
The U.S. government has reached a high-profile agreement with China to keep TikTok operational in the United States, ending months of uncertainty over the app’s future. The deal, brokered amid ongoing debates about national security and data privacy, comes just as a previously set deadline for TikTok’s divestment loomed.
Gemini, an AI assistant app developed by Google, has overtaken ChatGPT on the App Store following the launch of its Nano Banana AI model, driving a remarkable 45% surge in downloads. This rapid success signals a new phase in the mobile AI landscape, characterized by lighter, faster, and more privacy-focused tools.
Actor Chris Pratt found himself at the center of controversy this week after a viral social media post sparked widespread calls for Marvel Studios to sever ties with the “Guardians of the Galaxy” star. Despite mounting online criticism and campaigns demanding his removal, official sources confirm that Pratt remains with Marvel and no statements indicating…
Portland, Oregon has officially kicked off an unprecedented citywide celebration for pop culture lovers, as Mayor Keith Wilson has proclaimed September 4-15, 2025, to be Geek Week. With contributions from over 150 local businesses and more than 300 events across the city, this festival highlights Portland’s geek community and promises a packed schedule for fans…
Actor Dwayne Johnson has confirmed a surprising new role in the upcoming film “Lizard Music,” requiring a dramatic and unconventional physical transformation that is generating significant industry and fan discussion. Johnson, known primarily for his action-hero physique, will embody the character of “Chicken Man,” a whimsical and eccentric septuagenarian in a departure from his prior…
American country star Lainey Wilson delivered a show-stopping moment on the latest episode of Celebrity Family Feud with a quick-witted response that left host Steve Harvey and the audience in stitches. The segment, featuring Wilson and her family facing off against comedian Leanne Morgan’s team, became an instant highlight thanks to Wilson’s memorable answer in…
A new digital craze has swept across social media platforms today with the emergence of the “Nano Banana” figurine, a hyper-realistic 3D image trend created using Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool. From pop idols to personal pets, users are generating lifelike collectible avatars in seconds, propelling this AI tool into the mainstream as the…
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Child Fund of America
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