A massive dust storm, also known as a haboob, engulfed Phoenix, Arizona, this week — leaving more than 120,000 without power and damaging several buildings. “It is a huge one,” KPHO reporter Jerry Ferguson reported from a helicopter. “This is a classic Arizona dust storm barreling across the southeast Valley.” Haboobs are intense sandstorms created during thunderstorms that can quickly transform the landscape into a dark, howling storm of gritty rage....
Given all of the recent delays at Marvel Studios, many were left saddened and with a strong sense of disappointment—especially when it comes to big projects like an Avengers film getting shifted further into the future.Back when Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced the exciting Phase 5 and 6 slate with Avengers 5 and 6 set to both release in 2025, many knew it was probably too good to be true that the world would be getting two big Avengers installments back-to-back in the same year....
Vox writer interviews food growers, researchers, and cooks to get to the bottom of an old debate - whether or not Nonna’s spaghetti sauce really was tastier back home in Italy than here. Why does food seem to taste better in Europe? Is it because we North Americans are usually on vacation when we’re there and we tend to idealize our culinary experiences? Or are the ingredients actually superior to what we get back home?...
You walk out your front door, minding your own business, when a bird swoops in for a flyby. Or there’s a certain spot on your walk around the neighborhood: When you hit it, a bird zips by and dive-bombs your head. Don’t take it personally. It’s not you; it’s spring, a time when birds get very protective and territorial about their young. The bird isn’t attacking; it’s just trying to scare you away....
Before you settle down to your long winter’s nap, there’s something you should do. Take advantage of year-end plant sales, select a few choice plants and put them in the garden. Winter is not just a great time to plant in temperate climates. Gardeners-in-the-know have long been aware that in areas where the ground doesn’t completely freeze, it’s the best time! Here are four reasons why: Plants are dormant in the winter, which means they are not actively growing....
Warning - This article contains spoilers for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s finale is now available to stream on Disney+, but the legacy of Captain America continues on. Just hours after the final episode dropped, news broke that a fourth Captain America film was in development. Sam Wilson just accepted the title of Captain America, and many of the series’ other characters have been set up for interesting futures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe....
Trampolines are fun, no matter your age or athletic inclination. But what to do when you’ve got a wrecked trampoline on your hands? Here’s an excellent adaptive reuse idea: turn your broken trampoline into a circular swing bed! We’ve seen various examples of high-end, designer loungers that are hung from ceilings or tree branches – and even one boat-inspired lounger that sits amongst the treetops. If you love the look and would like to make a version of your own, it could be as simple as converting one that you have already or finding one second-hand....
Allowing Marvel Studios to expand their means of storytelling and reach even more audiences, the launch of Disney+ has been a major boon for the MCU. 2021 has already hosted four successful Marvel shows, with a fifth archer-focused series just around the corner. On top of that, Disney+ Day brought a plethora of exciting and unexpected announcements for future endeavors on the platform, including a revival of the ’90s X-Men animated series, a new look at Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight, and the official announcement of an Agatha Harkness series....
After over a decade of breaking records while accruing praise from critics and fans alike, Marvel Studios suffered its most divisive release yet with Chloe Zhao’s Eternals in November 2021. For months, Oscar-buzz was high for the revolutionary MCU flick as many speculated it may even be put forward for the prestigious Best Picture award. Alas, the ensemble blockbuster instead went on to become Marvel’s first rotten-rated release on Rotten Tomatoes....
Coming hot off the heels of his big DC Universe (DCU) unveil, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn teased a potential TV-to-movie crossover planned for his DC slate. Closing out the month of January, Gunn finally pulled the curtain back on his plan for Warner Bros.’s (WB) super-powered franchise, revealing plans for a new Superman movie, a Swamp Thing film, and even a Creature Commandos TV show.The first chapter of this new DC story may look and sound a little like the blue brand’s biggest competitor in the MCU to some....
After making the Guardians of the Galaxy a household name in the MCU, director James Gunn is looking to bring that same popularity to the DCEU. This started in summer 2021 with his work on The Suicide Squad, before he and Warner started an extended partnership. The first results of that partnership are coming in John Cena’s Peacemaker, although Gunn is far from done with this universe. While the director has no intention of being the DCEU’s Kevin Feige, he’s already confirmed to have more new content in development for the expanding franchise....
Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law delivered arguably the most unique season finale of any Disney+ show to date, substituting the classic MCU action sequences for an unprecedented fourth-wall-breaking adventure. This was ramped up to new levels when Jennifer Walters found herself in Marvel Studios’ offices standing face-to-face with the AI KEVIN, the in-universe mastermind behind the MCU that was modeled after studio president Kevin Feige.This moment allowed She-Hulk to revisit some of the biggest moments and heroes in MCU history as the titular heroine deeply analyzed the MCU formula in the episode itself while trying to rewrite her own story....
Phase 4 has taken Tom Hiddleston’s Loki in an entirely new direction. After causing a Sacred Timeline breach in Avengers: Endgame, the 2012 version of the God of Mischief went on a wild ride in the original Disney+ series Loki. During one of Disney’s most popular streaming series, Loki was able to escape the concept of time and space, see his life end, and reconstruct how he views reality. It was a bold direction for the character and one that was entirely his own....
Update: Corrections have been made to this article to convey that the images within are fan-made art, not official promotional photos. Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are set to finish 2021 with possibly the most massive movie of the year as they prepare the untitled Spider-Man 3. The MCU’s multiverse will be fully explored for the first time in the web-slinger’s live-action history, and the film’s plot will be the subject of discussions all year long....
Moon Knight has been a wild ride throughout its six-week run on Disney+, one which will certainly delight fans of mystery and character exploration while letting down those looking for a traditional MCU experience. Not only has the growing relationship between Marc Spector and Steven Grant proven to be an interesting one, but both personas have developed a heartfelt bond with May Calamawy’s Layla El-Faouly, aka Marc’s wife. Warning - the rest of this article contains spoilers for Moon Knight....
Over this past summer, Marvel Studios introduced a brand-new superhero into the MCU in Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel, who is also one of the newest characters from the comics. But even after a wildly successful six-episode solo series that finished with her fully evolving into a superhero, there are still some questions about her future, specifically with regards to Ms. Marvel Season 2.Fans already know that Vellani is set to play a key role in the MCU as a whole thanks to her inclusion alongside Brie Larson and Teyonah Parris in 2023’s The Marvels....
After Marvel Studios’ most jam-packed year ever in 2021, the MCU will kick off its efforts in 2022 with Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight on Disney+. Taking a deep dive into ancient Egyptian mythology, Moon Knight will bring a new flavor of action and drama into the franchise’s expanding efforts in the streaming world. Those Egyptian themes will come with thrilling new visuals and another layer of depth to the MCU’s narrative....
New photos of Michael B. Jordan’s time on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as Killmonger have surfaced, and they give a glimpse into how the crew filmed his emotional confrontation with Shuri.Jordan’s villain has been a fan-favorite since the moment he debuted in 2018’s original film. So, it’s no surprise that audiences were rooting for him to show his face in the sequel.Needless to say, he did end up making an appearance, and his scene certainly left an impression....
Star Wars is currently in the early stages of its next chapter. With The Skywalker Saga having concluded over a year ago, the franchise is shifting its focus to the Disney+ series format. While several of these series are set to continue exploring the timeline from The Mandalorian , Obi-Wan Kenobi will take the world in a different direction as Star Wars returns to the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The story will take place between Episode III and IV as the iconic Jedi master watches over Luke Skywalker in his younger years on Tatooine....
Red mulberry or Morus rubra is native and widespread in the eastern U.S. It is a rapid-growing tree of valleys, flood plains, and moist, low hillsides. This species attains its largest size in the Ohio River Valley and reaches its highest elevation (600 meters or 2,000 feet) in the southern Appalachian foothills. The wood is of little commercial importance. The tree’s value is derived from its abundant fruits, which are eaten by people, birds, and small mammals....
