Should have seen it coming Man gave $718,000 to psychics, now struggles to pay $500 rent Mark Frauenfelder

Delightful Creatures Bear spotted in tree, LAPD reacts Jason Weisberger

not my fault McDonald's CEO throws his mom under the bus Jason Weisberger

books John Shirley's guide to wrecking your career in science fiction John Shirley

The Guardian Investigative journalism series exposes the dangers of "wild pregnancies" and unassisted home births Jennifer Sandlin

Games The Outer Worlds 2 fixes everything wrong with the original Grant St. Clair

canada The number of countries issuing travel warnings about the U.S. is growing Séamus Bellamy

uk From vomit clouds to toilet spray, norovirus is everywhere this winter Jennifer Sandlin

politics Obedient Jon Stewart heaps praise upon America's Glorious Leader, Donald J. Trump Ellsworth Toohey

politics Bald baby JD Vance meme mural is helping people bond over their hatred of the VP Jennifer Sandlin

Weird What does Orc City have to do with Metal Gear Solid? Grant St. Clair

amazon James Bond is (almost) back in action Mark Cerulli

Games Upcoming MMO places you in a real-time war with global stakes Grant St. Clair

Entertainment Planned "Tropical Americas" land in Disney World places emphasis on authenticity Ruben Bolling

public health As avian flu spreads, backyard chicken groups share conspiracy theories Jennifer Sandlin

Entertainment Disney taking the ax to MuppetVision 3D and Aerosmith Ruben Bolling

electronic music The Faint: 25 years of Blank Wave Arcade (Todd Fink Interview) Lee Keeler

movies Alien: Romulus is coming out on VHS Rob Beschizza

gadgets Seevua's hilarious shirt cooling machine Popkin

books Patrick McDonnell's charming new "Mutts" book Ruben Bolling