Level 245: Jason Graves (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Warzone)

During our Next Level discussion about this very episode, our friend Sacha counted up how many times we’ve had Jason Graves on an episode of Level, and Level’s friend, Top Score. Six times on Top Score, six times on Level, and this marks the 13th ep dedicated to his music. Best part is, we know there will be many more!

This time, it’s all about battle royale and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II DLC called Warzone. The Warzone maps are DLC for Modern Warfare II players, and Jason’s released a soundtrack of the music from them.

It’s always great having him on the show – I always learn something about his approach and I can’t wait our next conversation!

Come chat with us on Discord about game music, and see the video of my conversation with Jason on the Level with Emily YouTube channel.

PLAYLIST by Jason Graves for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Warzone unless noted otherwise

00:00 Welcome to Al Mazrah 5:10 Unearthed 10:54 Unearthed 14:06 Enemy Anthem 15:07 Welcome to Al Mazrah 15:35 Power Broker 21:22 Resurfacing 24:13 Perilous 27:10 Controlled Chaos 38:11 Welcome to Al Mazrah 38:42 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 245: Jason Graves (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Warzone) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on November 17, 2023.

Level 239: Maclaine Diemer (Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure)

It’s always a fascinating discussion with composer Maclaine Diemer. In this episode, we talk about Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, the newest expansion in the MMORPG.

The last time he was on Level to talk about Guild Wars 2, we spoke of the End of Dragons expansion. Maclaine’s music for End of Dragons was heavily influenced by Korean traditional music (called gugak) with synth undertones.

The music for Secrets of the Obscure is quite different, as you’ll hear Maclaine discuss, driven by a tight timeline. It’s beautiful orchestral music – a very traditional Western orchestra – with few soloists, just beautiful sweeping melodies and mysterious turns, colored by polytonality and the influence of Debussy. You can support Level with Emily on Patreon. Join us on Discord for free. Find this conversation on YouTube and Twitter. Patrons have access to exclusive merch, Discord events and special guest playlists.

PLAYLIST by Maclaine Diemer for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure unless noted otherwise

00:00 Secrets of the Obscure 07:46 Whispers of the Misplaced 08:59 A Future Carved in Jade from Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons 10:09 End of Dragons from Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons 19:38 Opening Titles from Jurassic Park by John Williams 20:50 Curious Allies 23:53 A Fractured Horizon 25:12 A Fractured Horizon 29:30 Memories Forgotten 38:04 The Beast Emerges by Maclaine Diemer and Michael Paraskevas 44:59 Amnytas in Peril 49:43 Curious Allies 53:41 The Wizards 1:03:57 Secrets of the Obscure 1:09:14 Malaise by Jaimee Jimin Park 1:10:17 Malaise by Jaimee Jimin Park 1:12:31 The Beast Emerges by Maclaine Diemer and Michael Paraskevas 1:14:36 Otherworldly Threats by Bobby Rose 15:44 Courage and Regret by Bryan Atkinson 18:15 These Ancient Halls 22:56 Memories Forgotten 23:24 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 239: Maclaine Diemer (Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on September 22, 2023.

Level 236: scntfc / Andy Rohrmann (Oxenfree, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals) PART ONE

Oxenfree and Oxenfree II: Lost Signals are fantastic games with phenomenal music. The games are scored by scntfc, a.k.a. Andy Rohrmann. And I can’t ever get enough of Andy’s music.

I love these games so very much, from the art and story to the music. If you haven’t spent time listening to these scores, treat yourself.
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PLAYLIST / PART ONE
by scntfc for Oxenfree (I) or Oxenfree II: Lost Signals (II) unless noted otherwise

00:00 To The Valley (II)
06:40 Beacon Beach (I)
09:58 Nightfall, Camena (II)
12:22 Berenson Creek (II)
14:15 Atwater Station (II)
16:28 Arcadia Station (II)
17:41 To The Island (II)
19:06 Atalanta Third (II)
23:33 20 Days Past (I)
27:20 Baby Carrots (II but not on OST)
29:22 Baby Carrots (II but not on OST)
31:14 Journey of a Bird by Morgan Kuhli from Infinite Psychic Translations
35:00 Blacklake (II)
37:37 Cleaned Slate (II)
38:27 Change the Station (II)
42:15 Garland (II)
43:36 Lift (II)
44:40 Lift (II)
46:52 Lift (II)
48:31 Epiphany Fields (I)
49:08 The Beach, 7AM (I)
50:01 To The Valley (II)
51:49 To The Island (II)
54:31 To The Valley (II)
55:22 The Stars Are On Their Side (II)
56:32 Ghosts Of The Pacific Northwest (II)
57:22 Ghosts Of The Pacific Northwest (II)
58:06 To The Valley (II)
59:07 Blacklake (II)
1:00:21 Garland (II)
1:04:20 Garland (II)
1:05:46 Transmissions (II)
1:08:20 Transmissions (II)
1:11:19 Exit (II)
1:12:33 Copper Creek (II)
1:14:35 The Caves (II)
1:16:28 Atalanta Third (II)
1:18:43 Galvanic (II)
1:19:22 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 236: scntfc / Andy Rohrmann (Oxenfree, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals) PART ONE originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on September 1, 2023.

Level 237: scntfc / Andy Rohrmann (Oxenfree, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals) PART TWO

This is Part Two of my chat with scntfc / Andy Rohrmann about his music for Oxenfree and Oxenfree II: Lost Signals.

And it’s another episode packed with music and back stories. We can’t wait to have Andy on the show to talk about more music in the future!
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PLAYLIST / PART TWO
by scntfc for Oxenfree (I) or Oxenfree II: Lost Signals (II) unless noted otherwise
00:00 Epiphany (I)
05:09 Lost (I)
06:36 music from the ARG for the cult Parentage
06:48 Lost (I)
11:14 The Beach, 7AM (Magnetophone) (I)
11:48 The Beach, 7AM (Magnetophone) (I)
13:38 The Beach, 7AM (Magnetophone) (I)
16:12 A Block A Rock A Grave a Cave (II)
17:42 A Block A Rock A Grave a Cave (II)
18:51 A Block A Rock A Grave a Cave (II)
20:15 Cleanslate (I)
23:27 Cleaned Slate (II)
24:48 Kanaloa (I)
33:03 Catbird Station (I)
34:48 Towhee Grove (I)
35:34 Epiphany Fields (I)
37:52 Epiphany Fields (I)
38:36 Baby Carrots (II)
39:30 Epiphany Fields (I)
41:26 Against The Rocks (I)
42:08 Against The Waves (I)
44:37 To The Summit (I)
47:49 Cold Comfort (I)
48:58 Cold Comfort (I)
50:48 Found (II)
53:35 Beacon Beach (I)
54:38 ***Changed Beacon Beach*** courtesy scntfc
58:08 Beyond the Space Gates by Morgan Kuhli from Infinite Psychic Translations
58:55 ***audio of Morgan Kuhli on the radio***
1:00:17 Can You Hear The Quiet Flames by Morgan Kuhli from Infinite Psychic Translations
1:01:19 The Hanford Reach by Burn A Pale Fire (scntfc + Morgan Kuhli) from Undone
1:06:07 Arcadia Station (II)
1:07:07 Catchpole Station (I)
1:10:29 Best Friends from Virtual Virtual Reality + AR + 2
1:15:45 Towhee Grove (I)
1:16:42 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 237: scntfc / Andy Rohrmann (Oxenfree, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals) PART TWO originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on September 8, 2023.

Level 238: David Housden (Disney Illusion Island)

It’s been far too long since we had composer David Housden on the show. Last time, we talked about Thomas Was Alone and Volume.

David’s music for Disney Illusion Island is quite different from those scores, as you’d expect. Complete with cartoon humor and sweeping melodies, it fits perfectly.

The game is a multiplayer platformer/Metroidvania and it is SO. FUN!! I highly recommend it, as much as I recommend the fantastic music.
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Playlist – timings coming soon!

by David Housden for Disney Illusion Island unless noted otherwise

Illusion Island
The Sky Below
The Post Officer
MOPS
Crater’s Bay
Downtown Gizmopolis
Crescent Hamlet
Forgotten Farmlands
Forgotten Farmlands
Forgotten Farmlands
Grayzar’s Workshop
Shallows
Future Town
Illusion Island
The Library
Illusion Island
Head of the Highness
The Library
Grayzar
Service Tunnels
Downtown Gizmopolis
Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

Level 238: David Housden (Disney Illusion Island) originally appeared on Level With Emily Reese on September 15, 2023.

Let’s talk about “A Choice of Futures”

“Star Trek: Picard: Rogue Elements” Review by Shastrix.com

Shastrix.com has added a new review for John Jackson Miller‘s “Star Trek: Picard: Rogue Elements”:

The Star Trek novel line has a pretty standard approach of focussing on prequels and hats yet backstories when it comes to the new series like Discovery and Picard, and this third Picard novel is no exception – being the story of Rios.

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Patrick Stewart on his Yorkshire roots, Star Trek and ‘Making It So’

“Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #2” Review by Trekcentral.net

Trekcentral.net has added a new review for Sam Maggs‘s “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #2”:

The school days of one of our favorite Starfleet captains continue in this week’s Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #2. Where we last left off in Issue #1, Picard had been fighting with one of his classmates Resh. However, he got caught by one of his teachers, Professor Spock! This must be the story of their previous meeting that was mentioned in The Next Generation‘s “Unification”? No matter what, with two legends crossing paths like this it’s bound to be a fun time.

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Star Trek Godshock and Defiant Hardcovers

“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Scorpius Run #3” Review by Trekcentral.net

Trekcentral.net has added a new review for Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson‘s “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Scorpius Run #3”:

Are you looking for something to tie you over after the end of Strange New Worlds Season 2? Well, IDW’s latest offering has got you covered with Strange New Worlds ‘The Scorpius Run’ #3! The story follows the USS Enterprise exploring deadly, unknown regions of space. So far, it’s been nothing but solid, showing us some truly out-there aliens and threats. The “race” model of the series also means that it moves at a breakneck pace.

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“Star Trek: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko” Review by Trek.fm

Trek.fm has added a new review for Derek Tyler Attico‘s “Star Trek: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko”:

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome author Derek Tyler Attico to talk his book, The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko. We discuss the framing device, the family, Academy years, early career, Curzon, filling in more details, in the Celestial Temple,, ending with Benny, one last question, where to find Derek and our final thoughts.

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Star Trek Deep Space Nine Warpath Book Review

New Star Trek Book: “Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek”

Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek by A.J. Black has been added to the Star Trek Book Club!

SPACE. THE FINAL FRONTIER. THESE WERE ALMOST THE VOYAGES OF THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE.

We think we know the history of Star Trek. Born at the height of 1960s popular culture, the five-year mission of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew faced early cancellation, bounced back with a series of beloved movies in the 1980s and gave way to a fleet of successful sequels and spin-offs that kept on exploring strange new worlds.

In Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek, author A. J. Black tells a different story. This is an alternate history of the franchise, one filled with roads not taken, from early 1960s feature-films and spin-offs, the original sequel Star Trek: Phase II in the 1970s, via epic planned movies such as Planet of the Titans and into many untold episodes, arcs and character stories from The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager, all the way through to the modern era.

Bringing together pre-existing material over decades for the first time in one space, plus some new reflections from Star Trek writers and analysis of how it all fits into the wider cultural trends of the last sixty years, Lost Federations invites you to boldly explore a history you may not already know . . .

The book is currently scheduled to be published on October 5, 2023

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“Star Trek: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko” Review by Redshirtsalwaysdie.com

Redshirtsalwaysdie.com has added a new review for Derek Tyler Attico‘s “Star Trek: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko”:

Captain Benjamin Sisko was brilliantly portrayed by Avery Brooks in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for seven years. Unfortunately, we haven’t seen anything of the captain since that time no matter how much we fans want him to come back.

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Sci-Fi Short Film – “Lancer 21”

Ron DeSantis’ poop map during Gavin Newsom debate brutally mocked

The Florida governor held up a map showing feces “on the streets of San Francisco” during Thursday’s debate.

Sandra Day O’Connor, who made history as the first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93 – Florida Phoenix

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Congress Finally Sends George Santos Packing With Expulsion Vote

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Florida GOP Chair Accused of Sexually Assaulting Threesome Partner

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Amazon exec says it’s time for RTO: ‘I don’t have data to back it up, but I know it’s better’

“We’re here, we’re back. It’s working.”

Jeff Bezos-Backed Real Estate Company Is Launching A New Fund To Acquire More Single-Family Homes Across The U.S.

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Henry Kissinger, War Criminal Beloved by America’s Ruling Class, Finally Dies

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China says its space station—seen in new photos—is poised for growth

Tiangong could now outlive the older, larger International Space Station.

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s music video spurs outrage for using NY Catholic church as a setting

NEW YORK (AP) — Carpenter’s use of a Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn as a backdrop for parts of a music video led to a pastor being stripped of his administrative duties after its release.

Elon Musk to Boycotting Advertisers: Go F*ck Yourselves

During a conversation with the New York Times on Wednesday, the Tesla CEO said he dgaf.

What’s the deal with the popcorn button?

Google Bans ‘Downloader’ Again Following Markscan DMCA Notice * TorrentFreak

After Google suspended Android app ‘Downloader’ in May following a baseless DMCA notice, a similar notice has taken the app offline again.

“Mystery” pneumonia in China is mix of common respiratory germs, WHO says

Reports caused alarm, but experts say it looks like a post-COVID germ comeback.

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It’s not clear what he did that was grounds for dismissal.

198-pound Burmese python fought 5 men before capture in Florida: “It was more than a snake, it was a monster”

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OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say

Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Democrats who swept Moms For Liberty off school board fight superintendent’s $700,000 exit deal

A Pennsylvania school board that’s banned books, Pride flags and transgender athletes has awarded their superintendent a $700,000 severance package before power changes hands next month.

‘Wrong Again’: Eric Swalwell Bluntly Fact-Checks 3 Republicans Over Bridge Crash

Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Kari Lake all rushed to suggest the Rainbow Bridge incident was an act of terror.

Crazy Train (Official Music Video)

Swedish gaming giant Embracer confirms laying off of 900 employees, shut down 15 games

Following a challenging year.

Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and tireless humanitarian, dies at 96

Carter devoted herself to several social causes in her public life, including programs that supported health care resources, human rights, social justice and the needs of elderly people.

430. World record Tesla light show in Finland (687 Teslas)

OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman in Shocking Leadership Shuffle

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F1 Drivers Race Hovercraft In The Desert 🇺🇸

Getting Older Theme Song

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Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued for alleged rape, sex trafficking by singer Cassie

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Major advertisers flee X, deepening crisis at Elon Musk’s social media site | CNN Business

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Ban on pelvic, rectal exams on unconscious, unknowing patients passes in Pa.

The exams are done at some teaching hospitals as part of medical students’ training.

www.vice.com/en/article/59njez/nonconsensual-pelvic-exams-performed-unconscious-women for an example of this happening in the past.

UnitedHealth uses AI model with 90% error rate to deny care, lawsuit alleges

For the largest health insurer in the US, AI’s error rate is like a feature, not a bug.

Twitter CEO Says Platform Is Fighting Antisemitism a Day After Owner Elon Musk Endorsed It

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Man gives truly inspiring speech at Virginia Beach school board meeting

Mom of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher sentenced to 21 months in federal case

The mother of the 6-year-old boy accused of shooting his first grade teacher in Newport News, Virginia, was sentenced to 21 months in prison on federal charges.

NASA finds water and organics in asteroid sample—possible clues to origin of life

“Boy, did we really nail it.”

Moms for Liberty and Florida Teacher Schemed to Manipulate Student Book Controversy

An Escambia County teacher reportedly collaborated with Moms for Liberty to get a student to check out a book the group called pornographic.

Meta says vetting teens’ ages should fall on app stores, parents

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The NRA Is Cannibalizing Itself

The NRA is slowly abandoning its original mission to teach Americans how to handle guns. Spending on these programs has dropped 77 percent

Flötenkreis

Daily Telescope: Two galaxies colliding 300 million light-years from Earth

“I have wanted to image these for some time.”

Misirlou, but it’s metal – Larissa Liveir

Metallica – Master of Puppets (Piano Cover)

An Anti-Porn Leader Is Accused and the Media’s Silence Is Deafening

Mike Bickle, a founding father of anti-porn org Exodus Cry, has stepped away from his ministry after sexual misconduct allegations.

Ohio Republicans Say It’s Their ‘God Given Right’ to Restrict Abortion Access

Republicans in Ohio want to undermine the will of voters who approved a measure enshrining reproductive freedom into the state’s constitution.

Mass Murder Is a Choice. The Gun Industry Made It

Mass shootings like the one in Lewiston, Maine, in October are the product of the gun industry flooding America with military-style assault weapons.

The Christian hard line on abortion dooms the GOP

(RNS) — It’s no longer a political question, but a summons to spiritual warfare.

Why Is Mike Johnson Flying a Christian Nationalist Flag Outside His Office?

A new report confirmed that the House speaker is displaying an “Appeal to Heaven” flag outside his door.

Court: LDS Church Had No Duty To Report Incestuous Child Porn Admitted To During “Spiritual Confession” – Joe.My.God.

Salt Lake City’s Fox affiliate reports: An Arizona judge has dismissed a high-profile child sexual abuse lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ruling that church officials who knew that a church member was sexually abusing his daughter had no duty to report the abuse to police or social service agencies because …

Second teacher at Missouri high school suspended for using OnlyFans to supplement income

A second teacher at a high school in Missouri has been suspended after it was discovered she has an OnlyFans account.

Tumblr is reportedly on life support as its latest owner reassigns staff

“600+ person-years of effort” have not stopped the site from losing $30M a year.

Joe Manchin Is Retiring From the Senate

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Jezebel to shut down after 16 years as parent company lays off staff

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Omegle, the Site That Paired Strangers for Video Chats, Is Dead

The owner of the site took it offline as of Wednesday, and wrote a long message to users alluding to “attacks” against the site.

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RIP Omegle

From the moment I discovered the Internet at a young age, it has been a magical place to me. Growing up in a small town, relatively isolated from the larger world, it was a revelation how much more there was to discover – how many interesting people and ideas the world had to offer.

Russell Letson Reviews War Bodies by Neal Asher

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Steam might let you hide those embarrassing games in your profile soon

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Euclid’s first views of the cosmos

Platforms Must Stop Unjustified Takedowns of Posts By and About Palestinians

Legal intern Muhammad Essa Fasih contributed to this post.Social media is a crucial means of communication in times of conflict—it’s where communities connect to share updates, find help, locate loved ones, and reach out to express grief, pain, and solidarity. Unjustified takedowns during crises…

ONE REVOLUTION PER MINUTE – a short film by Erik Wernquist

Inside Team Trump’s Very Gross Plans to Keep Humiliating DeSantis

Donald Trump is crushing Ron DeSantis in the polls, but he and his team are trying to use an extremely gross rumor to humiliate the Florida governor.

Megan Fox Debuts Poetry in New York: ‘You’re Never Going to Cancel Me’

Actress spoke to a packed crowd in Manhattan about her new book of poetry ‘Pretty Boys Are Poisonous’ and toxic relationships.

Lawrence: Trump incriminated himself and his children with one word on the stand

Ohio Votes to Enshrine Abortion Rights Despite GOP’s Dirty Tricks

Ohio voters voted overwhelming on Tuesday in support of a ballot measure protecting reproductive rights.

Photographer Who Won Warhol Copyright Case Paid Over $2.5M to Defend Rights

She had to sell her house.

Synchronicity 2 – The Police – Solo Acoustic Guitar (Kent Nishimura)

Biden announces $1.3 billion to build new power lines, upgrade aging electric grid

The power lines will aim to supply 3.5 additional gigawatts of energy to the U.S. grid, which equates to powering 3 million homes.

FIFTY SHADES OF SANTA

Moms for Liberty members call the cops on Florida librarians

Two members of Moms for Liberty, a right-wing activist group, have reported several Florida school librarians to law enforcement. They claimed they had evidence that librarians were distributing “pornography” to minors and requested that law enforcement officers be dispatched. This represents a serious escalation of the tactics deployed by members of Moms for Liberty against school librarians.

Students hated ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ Their teachers tried to dump it.

Four teachers in Washington’s Mukilteo School District wanted to protect students from a book they saw as outdated and harmful. The blowback was fierce.

Soda additive linked to thyroid toxicity may finally get banned by FDA

BVO has largely been phased out of big-name sodas and was recently banned in CA.

Missy Elliott Makes History as First Female Rapper Inducted Into Rock Hall of Fame

Missy Elliott performed a medley of her hits, including ‘Lose Control’ and ‘Work It,’ before delivering an emotional speech

High School Students Use AI to Make Deepfake Nude Photos of Classmates

A police investigation is underway.

Mark Meadows Slapped With Book Publisher Lawsuit Over False Election Claims

Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows has been sued by his book publisher over claims he made about the 2020 presidential election.

Official Ojai Valley Taxidermy TV Commercial

Twenty Five Years Of The DMCA: Some Good, But Mostly Bad

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An updated position statement from AASM supports the replacement of daylight saving time with permanent standard time.

Nighttime on the East Coast – NASA

This nighttime view from the International Space Station shows the city lights of the northeastern United States and major urban areas including Long Island, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. The orbital lab was soaring 262 miles above the Pine Tree State of Maine at the time of this photograph.

e1b-pia25665_cadre-dm-with-sand-engineer-edited-web – NASA

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One man was treated for his injuries while the “spider walked away unscathed,” authorities said.

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Mariah Carey – IT’S TIME!!