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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steam’s Fine Print: You’re Just Renting, Not Buying Games

Imagine you've spent hours scrolling through Steam, adding games to your wishlist, and finally clicking 'buy' on a few titles. But have you ever stopped to think what happens to those games if your account gets hacked or you pass away? It’s a chilling thought that you don’t actually own those games

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Oct 12 2024HEALTH

Supporting New Moms on the Southwest Side

Jasmine Williams-Lambert, a South Shore resident, decided to step out with her newborn, Simeon, who had a tough start but is now doing well. She heard about the "Barb the Breast Express" bus and decided to check it out. This bus, painted blue and decorated with art, was parked outside the WIC Greate

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Plans New 'Pride and Prejudice' Series

Netflix is cooking up a fresh TV adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, "Pride and Prejudice." Dolly Alderton, known for her work on "Everything I Know About Love," is penning the scripts. Though casting hasn't been finalized, the project is in development, but it's not a sure thing yet. If thi

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steam Warns: You're Licensing Games, Not Owning Them

Steam has recently started alerting customers that they're buying a license, not the actual game. This change is a response to an upcoming California law aiming to clarify digital purchases. The law, known as AB 2426, will make it illegal for marketplaces to use words like "buy" or "purchase" for di

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Revives 'Nobody Wants This' with New Helms

Are you ready to dive back into the unconventional romance between an agnostic podcast host and a rebounding rabbi? Netflix has good news for fans of the romantic comedy 'Nobody Wants This.' The streaming giant is bringing the show back for a second season, with a few twists. Originally created by E

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

John Mulaney's Live Talk Show Coming to Netflix in 2025

Netflix is stepping up its game by partnering with comedian John Mulaney for a live weekly talk show in 2025. This news comes after the success of Mulaney's previous live series, "Everybody's in LA," which was part of Netflix's "Netflix is a Joke" festival. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria announc

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Oct 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Netflix’s New Look at Martha Stewart: From Model to Billionaire

Imagine turning on Netflix and diving into a very unique story—one about a woman who started as a teen model and ended up becoming America's first self-made female billionaire. That’s exactly what R.J. Cutler, known for documentaries on figures like Anna Wintour and Elton John, is bringing us with h

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

French President Macron Wants 'Emily in Paris' to Stay in the City of Love

Imagine this: the popular Netflix show "Emily in Paris" is announcing that its main character is heading to Rome. You'd think the Italians would be thrilled, right? Well, not so fast. French President Emmanuel Macron has something to say about that. He wants the show to stick to its namesake city an

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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Hit 'Emily in Paris': What Parisians and Politicians Think

French President Emmanuel Macron recently spoke out about the Netflix show "Emily in Paris," which has become one of the platform's biggest hits. The show, which is set in Paris, has sparked mixed reactions among locals. Some Parisians dislike it for reinforcing stereotypes about their city, going a

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

X Returns to Brazil After Meeting Court Demands

After a long back-and-forth, Elon Musk’s X is back online in Brazil. The Supreme Court there authorized the social media platform’s return, roughly a month after it was blocked across the country. The dispute began when Musk disagreed with a judge’s rulings on free speech and misinformation, even ca

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