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The Mighty Nein finale proves its already better than Legend of Vox Machina

The Legend of Vox Machina was an enjoyable first attempt, but The Mighty Nein is already leagues ahead in terms of quality and storytelling.

After a yearlong review, the US says China is engaging in unfair chip trade practices, but holds off on additional chip import tariffs at least until mid-2027 (Jordan Fabian/Bloomberg Law)

Jordan Fabian / Bloomberg Law:
After a yearlong review, the US says China is engaging in unfair chip trade practices, but holds off on additional chip import tariffs at least until mid-2027  —  The US accused China of engaging in unfair trade practices in the semiconductor sector, but is declining to impose additional tariffs on chip imports until at least mid-2027.

Haha, You Clowns interview: Joe Cappa talks season 2 plans and that wild finale

Haha, You Clowns lulls audiences into a false sense of security before unleashing authentic portrayals of toxic masculinity and alcoholism.

How Last Samurai Standing adds kinetic action to the Battle Royale formula

Last Samurai Standing begins with a familiar premise. Desperate samurai dispossessed by the restoration of the emperor enter into a deadly game for a life-changing cash prize - all for the entertainment of anonymous elites. Unlike its inspirations Battle Royale and Squid Game, however, Last Samurai Standing's violence is chaotic, fast-paced, and kinetic, though it […]

This town has 3 nuclear plants. Now, it wants another one.

The town of Oswego, New York, has three nuclear power plants within 10 miles — and it wants another one. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a commitment to add a gigawatt of nuclear power to the New York state grid, partially to meet the electricity demands of the booming AI industry. And Oswego […]