Mix 'The Jinx' and 'Sesame Street,' and you get Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Eric'

Why name a show Eric? Not instantly evocative, the title of this Netflix drama proves a curiosity in its opening moments, wherein a young boy proudly watches his puppeteer father perform on a show that looks strikingly similar to Sesame Street. Friendly puppets sing a happy song. But no one here — neither the father, Vincent, nor his son, Edgar — nor any of the crew members who are quick to curse out the former — are named Eric. So what gives? 

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Which "Stardew Valley" Farm Do Belong In?

I would thrive in Sagebrush Farm. ???? ????

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Pacers frustrated but say good came out of season

Pacers players faced conflicting emotions in the aftermath of the East finals. They lamented the fact they held a fourth-quarter lead in three of their four losses to the Celtics, but also didn't want to overlook the "good that came out of this season."

If Your Wardrobe Is Vast But Your Closet Is Not, Check Out These 27 Helpful Organization Items

Time for your closet to get a grownup makeover.

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Get a lifetime of piano lessons from an AI-powered app for under £94

TL;DR: As of May 28, a lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons is on sale for only £93.92, down from £938.47, with code ENJOY20 through May 31. That's a 93% discount.

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Former Coworkers Are Sharing How Someone Got Fired On Their First Day, And It's Equal Parts Funny And Sad

"I have never seen our HR manager run out of her office so fast."

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Reviewers Have Declared These 42 Amazon Products As "Must-Haves" So Don’t Be Surprised If They End Up In *Your* Cart

Soon you'll be adding your own 5-star, "must-have" review to the pile.

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C's come up clutch again; into Finals after sweep

The Celtics once again used a late rally to best the Pacers in the final minute, completing the sweep to put Boston in its second NBA Finals in three years.

'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 28

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for May 28's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread...

"Social Isolation Is A Biggie" — Doctors Are Sharing 7 Common Things That Could Lead To Heart Problems

You may be contributing to heart damage and not even know it.

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35 Products That May Not Be The Most Practical, But Are 11/10 Worth It For The Fun

You don't technically *need* Thin Mint seasoning, a dino nugget-shaped pillow, and a cowboy hat straw topper for your water bottle, but... wait, yes, you do.

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Older Adults Opened Up About Things They “Took For Granted” In Their 20s And 30s, And It Hits Hard

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NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 28

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for May 28's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep...

Tornado Devastates Arkansas Town

Rogers, Ark., was one of many places hit hard by the rash of storms over Memorial Day weekend across the South.

39 Bathrooms That Are So Funny They'll Make You Crap Yourself Before You Reach The Stall

Now THIS is what I call bathroom humor.

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Riley, Harris, or a soon-to-be Brave? Who could help replace Acuna after injury?

Once again, Ronald Acuna Jr. will miss time for the Braves with an ACL tear.

What stands out the most in our MLB standings check on Memorial Day?

Our experts look at the best and worst of the season to date -- and predict which teams will rule from here on out.

Jay Bilas: Man, was Bill Walton fun

Jay Bilas grew up idolizing Bill Walton, who was larger than life on and off the court and he was about finding the joy in others.

Notre Dame wins 2nd straight men's lacrosse title

Notre Dame captured its second straight NCAA men's lacrosse championship, defeating Maryland 15-5 on Monday.

Bylsma will be named Kraken's coach, source says

Dan Bylsma, who first broke in to the NHL as a head coach in 2009 when he was hired by Pittsburgh, eventually leading the Penguins to a Stanley Cup title, is expected to be named the new coach of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, a source confirmed to ESPN.