Epic Games taps former MCU character designer as new creative executive

September 11, 2023

/ Charlie Wen, Fortnite’s new chief creative officer, helped create the now iconic designs for characters like Marvel’s Thor and Loki and Sony’s Kratos. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Epic Games has a new chief creative officer. Days after the role’s previous …

What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 15 event

September 11, 2023

/ The launch of the iPhone 15 is right around the corner — here’s what you should know. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Apple is holding its next big event in September to take the wraps off …

FDA approves Pfizer and Moderna covid vaccines with new formula

September 11, 2023

/ The new vaccines no longer target protection against the original covid variants and instead contain spike proteins for the omicron variant XBB.1.5. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Food and Drug Administration has approved newly formulated covid vaccines from Pfizer and …

Lithium-ion batteries with recycled metals nearing production in the US

September 11, 2023

/ Two companies are working together to manufacture batteries made with recycled metals. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Wan Shanchao / VCG via Getty Images We could soon see more lithium-ion batteries made with recycled materials thanks to a new partnership. BASF, a battery materials producer, has …

A hiker in Alaska was in distress. A webcam used to livestream bears led to his rescue

September 11, 2023

CNN — A hiker struggling in brutal weather in an Alaska national park was rescued after being spotted asking for help on a webcam used to livestream bears, Explore.org said in a new release. The sighting of the hiker on Dumpling Mountain in Katmai National Park and Preserve was reported …

Kim Jong Un to visit Russia at Vladimir Putin’s invitation

September 11, 2023

CNN — Kim Jong Un will travel to Russia at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, Pyongyang and Moscow said on Monday, amid warnings from the United States that the two leaders could strike an arms deal. The US government said last week that such a meeting could …

Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker suspended without pay amid investigation into reported accusation of sexual harassment

September 11, 2023

CNN — Michigan State University announced Sunday it has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker without pay, less than a day after USA Today reported he has been under investigation about alleged sexual harassment. Vice president and director of athletics Alan Haller said at a news conference Tucker is the …

Disney and Charter strike last-minute ‘transformative’ deal to avoid ‘Monday Night Football’ blackout on ESPN

September 11, 2023

CNN — Disney and Charter Communications announced on Monday that the companies had struck a “transformative agreement” to end a closely watched carriage dispute, a move that will restore access to channels like ESPN and ABC to the nation’s second largest cable television provider’s nearly 15 million subscribers. As part …

First responder deaths from post-9/11 illnesses nearly equals number of firefighters who died that day

September 11, 2023

CNN — The number of first responders who have died from 9/11-related illnesses now almost equals the number of firefighters who died during the terror attacks themselves. A total of 341 New York City Fire Department firefighters, paramedics and civilian support staff who died from post-911 illnesses are now memorialized …

What we know about the Morocco earthquake

September 11, 2023

CNN — Rescuers are searching through rubble and trying to reach isolated communities after a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, killing thousands and leaving more injured or unaccounted for. The quake is the strongest to hit the nation’s center in more than a century, and its epicenter was not far from …

DraftKings apologizes for 9/11-themed ‘Never Forget’ parlay bet

September 11, 2023

CNN — DraftKings issued an apology Monday after offering a 9/11-themed bet in its app. The wager, bearing the title “Never Forget,” was a parlay bet that the New York Mets, New York Yankees and New York Jets would win their respective games on Monday, September 11, according to a …

‘The Simpsons’ celebrates historic 35th season with extended trailer

September 11, 2023

CNN — D’oh! “The Simpsons” are returning with new episodes. In honor of the 35th season of the animated series, Fox released an extended trailer Monday. “Feeling worthless at work, Homer volunteers to be a school crossing guard,” reads a description of the new season’s first episode. “But when his …