'Mufasa: The Lion King' trailer tells the epic story of Simba's father

Years before Simba learned what "Hakuna Matata" meant, his father Mufasa went on an epic journey of his own. That journey is the subject of Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney's latest live-action reimagining of their animated properties.

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Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, The Underground Railroad) directs this prequel, which tells the story of young Mufasa's (voiced by Aaron Pierre, Genius:...

Score a free $20 Starbucks gift card when you buy a $300 Delta gift card

GET A FREE $20 STARBUCKS GIFT CARD: Purchase a Delta gift card worth $300 or more and get a free $20 Starbucks e-gift card.

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Tyson vs. Paul will be sanctioned pro fight

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's July 20 heavyweight clash will be classified as a sanctioned, professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations with the outcome affecting their professional records.

Anthony Edwards challenged Karl-Anthony Towns to ‘stop f****** fouling’ in nicest way possible

Anthony Edwards showed off his leadership abilities in a press conference next to Timberwolves teammate Karl-Anthony Towns.

Anthony Edwards is only 22 years old, but he’s already on his way to becoming one of the faces of the NBA. The young Minnesota Timberwolves superstar helped lift his team to their first series win in the NBA Playoffs since 2004 by sweeping the Phoenix Suns. Edwards was electric in closing out the Suns in Game 4, scoring 31 of his 39 points in the second half...

NHTSA opens investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise after software linked to fatal crash

A Mustang Mach-E running Ford’s hands-free software. | Image: Umar Shakir / The Verge

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an official investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise advanced driver-assistance software after it’s been linked to multiple fatalities while in use. It includes two 2024 incidents that the National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating — one in San Antonio and another in Philadelphia.

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Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk’s efforts to get rid of his ‘Twitter sitter’

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Elon Musk’s efforts to nullify a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that requires him to get a lawyer’s preapproval for some posts related to Tesla has been rejected by the US Supreme Court.

Musk has been required to receive approval from his so-called “Twitter sitter” after signing a consent decree with the SEC in 2018 in response to his tweets about taking Tesla private, in which he falsely stated to have...

Duel of the dual-screen laptops: Asus Zenbook Duo vs. Lenovo Yoga Book 9i

Their small variations in design make a big difference.

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'Boy Kills World' cast and creator break down how the unique film was made

Boy Kills World creator Moritz Mohr is joined by Famke Janssen, Brett Gelman, Isaiah Mustafa and Andrew Koji in breaking down how the film was made.

Boy Kills World is exclusively in theaters on April 26th.

Disney workers in California are unionizing, 40 years after Orlando. Here’s why

California’s character performers don’t have consistent scheduling, requiring them to take on Hollywood-related gigs to make ends meet.

During three years of working as a parade performer at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California, Zach Elefante always has had a second or third job to help him earn a living.

Unlike the experiences of his peers at Disney’s parks in Orlando, Florida, where there is a much smaller talent pool, the performers who play Mickey Mouse, Goofy and other...

Pop-Tarts didn’t ask for the Jerry Seinfeld movie. Kellanova wants in on the joke anyway

Being the punchline in a fictional story doesn’t always work out for brands (ask Peloton), but why waste a good marketing opportunity when you’re on a roll?

Jerry Seinfeld has spent decades eating and writing jokes about Pop-Tarts. 

Fed rate cuts unlikely thanks spending by rich Americans

As baby boomers have aged, they have accumulated more assets leading to more discretionary spending.

Since retiring two years ago, Joan Harris has upped her travel game.

Once or twice a year, she visits her two adult children in different states. She’s planning multiple other trips, including to a science fiction convention in Scotland and a Disney cruise soon after that, along with a trip next year to neolithic sites in Great Britain.

“I really have more money to spend now than when I...

Why civility at work is good—and good for business

Industry experts share techniques for cultivating a positive work experience

Incivility is on the rise, fueled by factors such as widening political divides and less-than-social behavior on social media platforms. While uncivil behavior takes an emotional toll on people, it’s also bad for business. Recent data shows that nearly two-thirds of workers have experienced incivility in the past month and that such conduct between employees hinders productivity and ultimately hurts a company’s...

Rory McIlroy goes full Mardi Gras with beads, beers and karaoke amid Zurich Classic win

Rory McIlroy sang some karaoke after he and Shane Lowry won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. | PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy turned in quite a performance after he and Shane Lowry won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

The party never stops in The Big Easy.

After Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in dramatic fashion, the two Irishmen continued to celebrate, indulging in an adult beverage or two while donning Mardi Gras beads.

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27 Kitchen Items From Amazon That Reviewers Say Are Easy To Clean

Less time scrubbing, more time grubbing.

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Hotel workers in Boston, Honolulu, and Toronto will march on May 1. Here’s why

Workers are seeking pay hikes and a reversal of pandemic-era staffing cuts.

Unionized hotel workers demanding significant pay raises will rally on May Day in 18 U.S. and Canadian cities, as talks are beginning with operators Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide Holdings and Hyatt Hotels Corp.

American Airlines will reduce service on these 6 routes from the U.S. to Europe in Boeing fallout

Beginning in the fall, route reductions will impact cities including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Dallas-Fort Worth.

If you were planning on jetting off to Europe this fall, your options for getting there just became fewer. That’s because American Airlines has reportedly said that it will temporarily eliminate service on some long-haul international flights from certain U.S.-to-European cities beginning this September. The reason for the route eliminations? Boeing’s production...

Glestain Gyuto Chef’s Knife Review: The Dimples Do Work

When it comes to dimples, bigger really is better. The Glestain gyuto makes it subtly, but palpably, easier to chop and dice.

iPads join iPhones in requirement to follow strict EU rules

iOS, Safari, and the App Store were already designated as Gatekeeper services under the DMA in September 2023. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge

Following an almost eight-month investigation into whether Apple’s iPadOS holds enough market power to warrant stricter regulation, the European Commission has now designated the iPad operating system as a Gatekeeper service under its flagship Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules.

“The Commission concluded that iPadOS constitutes an...

The legal challenges that lie ahead for TikTok — in both the US and China

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Having lost its fight in Congress, TikTok faces a tough battle in US courts and with China’s own export controls.

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This "Harry Potter" Quiz Is All About The Hogwarts Houses, And Any Legit Fan Should Nail It

Let's see if you know your Ravenclaw from your Hufflepuff

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